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My name is Helena Weber and my little business is named Blondie Blu. I also have a blog by the name of blondie blu and co.  I just try to make pretty things (or at least things that I think are pretty) from vintage fabrics, linens, lace, buttons, etc. or from recycled goods.  I've been sewing for over 20 years, and used to make much of my own clothing back in my "other" life, when I worked in a law firm.  When I had my little girl, who was born very prematurely, her immune system was not very strong for the first 2 years, so I stayed home with her, which was wonderful.  I enjoyed spending that special and magical time with her.  I began sewing clothing for her, much of which was from vintage fabrics.  I just loved the beauty of these old fabrics that had such soul to them.  I began to sell custom children's clothing on line, and had such a wonderful and inspiring time doing so.  Eventually as she grew, I began to branch out into sewing other wares – bags, pillows, wall hangings, etc. and my little business grew into Blondie Blu.

I am most inspired by the amazing women in my family – my Mom and her two sisters.  They grew up during WWII and making due with what they had came very naturally to them.  They all sewed and made beautiful clothing, drapes, upholstery – anything and everything.  My Mom was especially thrifty and loved a good bargain.  She could truly make something from nothing!  As a little kid, I used to go with her to a little local antique/junk shop, where she would pick out different pieces of affordable furniture, take it home, strip it down and paint it or refinish it.  The home I grew up in always looked beautiful thanks to my Mom, her talent and creativity.  

I have a little niche carved out for me in my home – one half of our very large master bedroom.  There are skylights in the room and during the late morning and early afternoon, which is mostly when I work, the golden light bathes the room in a warm glow that is just the perfect atmosphere to feel creative in. I have 2 large desks set up with my sewing machine and serger, lets of shelves stacked with lace, doilies and buttons, and 2 large armoires filled to the brim with my vintage fabric treasures.  Heaven!!

I am a big fan of old movies – from the classics like "Casablanca" and "Gone With the Wind", to some lesser known ones like "Marty" with Ernest Borgnine (1955).  Some newer movies I love are "Julie and Julia" and "It's Complicated".  I don’t know what it is, but I could watch "It's Complicated" a dozen times and not get tired of it!  I love a lot of classic rock bands like Van Halen and Aerosmith, funk bands like Spyro Gyra, Tower of Power and Earth Wind and Fire.   I am a HUGE fan of anything Motown!!!  Give me some Motown on the radio while I'm doing housework or driving in the car, and I am a happy girl!  Some current musicians I love are Jack Black, Mumford and Sons and also Bruno Mars.

Ha ha – well let's see, I "collect" vintage fabric, or would that be more like "hoard"?  I also can never pass up a vintage Mary/Madonna vase if I see one at a thrift shop or estate sale.  Just love them, and I find them so touching.

Chief Abdul Jamal tomb, located on the island of Bulang Lintang is one of the Chief at the time of the kingdom of Riau-Linga. There is a mini museum depicting profile semansa his life and his heritage objects, and there are the tombs of his family as his wife Raja Maimunah. To go to the Tomb of Chief Abdul Jamal Bulang Lintang to the island by using train from Port Sagulung where if you want to get there must be reached by train from the Port Sagulung with mileage of approximately 20 minutes.

Nong Isa is one of the native island of Batam, where thanks to the hard work he was able to promote the area Nongsa in Batam inception. Nongsa known as a port visited by many traders before heading to Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia.

What former Vietnamese refugee legacy in Galang, where there are refugee camps, photographs, graves, vessels and objects as well as other historical relics. To achieve this Vietnamese Refugee Camp, can be reached by car or public bus charter, but only through this route 2x a day.

Regions Dampu waters around the island can be found a pretty good reef at a depth of 10-15 meters visibility in the water about 6-9 meters. Types of coral reefs are found in these waters include: Porites solid, Cyhindrica Porites, Acropora Mobillis, Merulona Amplianta etc., while the fish species found include: Gammon Adult, Pari Fish, Fish Keleawar. Atrakasi trersedia marine tourism is diving (scuba diving), snorkling, fishing, etc..

This tourist attraction has a tourist attraction panoramic beauty of the sea and the traditional Malay kampong that can be used as the characteristics of the coastal tourist village. The width of the beach when the tide is 20-40 meters 10-20 meters at low tide, the beach is relatively gentle and white sandy beaches. Long Beach reaches approximately 100-200 meters, waves were relatively small and, yet at the southern sea angina categorized huge waves. Places that provide marine tourism among other things swim, boat races layer, jet sky and parasailing. The potential tourist attraction is located between the harbor and the lake Pungkur Kabil Industrial Estate (Asia Port) which can be reached from Nagoya 45-60 Minutes, Port Nongsa Pura 20-30 minutes, 10-20 minutes Hang Nadim Airport.

Sights Melur Beach is now visited by many local tourists. What's a tourist attraction adjacent to Camp Vietnam tour the island and the bridge girder Tambusai lord. The condition is quite sloping beach of fine white sandy beaches with a width of 20-30 meters, while the length reaches approximately 100-200 meters. Is a popular tourist attraction nautical tourists, including swimming and sailing. Tourist sites can be reached from Nagoya via trans Berelang range 60-90 minutes.

Marina Coast region located in the Sekupang built with the concept of developing a seaside town (water front city). Nautical tourism attractions on offer: Banana Boat, Parasailing, Jetsky, etc.. This tourism object is located in Tanjung Riau (Batam Island) which can be reached from Nagoya ranging from 20-30 minutes by taxi, even if you are coming International port of Singapore.

Tourist appeal is the existence of traditional Malay village on the coast with the beauty of Panorama City Singapore. The width of beach at low tide range 20-40 meters, while the length is 200-300 meters. The beach is located between the Marina and the Nongsa Batam View that can be in use from Nagoya 30-60 minutes, 10-20 minutes Hang Nadim Airport, which can be reached by taxi or minibus Nongsa majors.

Abang islands have tourist activities include: Big Abang Island (Taung Water Beach), Ranuh Island and Pengalap Island. Nautical tourist attraction is owned island marine park that has a coral reef a pretty good life and encountered many green fish and other ornamental fish. This marine park can be used for diving and snorking. If you want to use the speedboat visiting this location / train from New Galang Island.