Surfin' Sheep Video

Thanks to our pal Donna from Betty Belts for alerting us to this promotional video for a company that works with wool.--Stef McDonald

Cynthia Rowley's Surfer Girl Roxy Clothing

The Cynthia Rowley for Roxy collection is out and it's super-stylish. Not surprisingly, the focus is on pieces meant for post-surf life (sandals, dresses). I like the board shorts best--cute and functional.--Stef McDonald

Cool App for Art

I've just discovered a cool app for the iPad/iPhone: ArtStudio, which lets you draw on the screen. Mr. MVP made this wave.--Stef McDonald

Public Art Rules: Lifeguard Tower Painting

We were public art servants today, painting a local lifeguard tower for the "Portraits of Hope Life Guard Towers" project. 100 towers in Southern California were painted vibrant colors today -- the Venice one I worked on with fellow art-loving neighbors was orange -- and panels will soon be added for the installation, which will be on display May through September. --Stef McDonald

Video: New Jonsi Song and Video

This is an unofficial video for a new song by Jonsi of Sigur Ros. (Don't know him or the band? Get online and check them out! Sigur Ros site and Jonsi site). Love the surf footage used here in this video.--Stef McDonald

Surf Like An Animal?

Surf Music 101

Sure, you know the Beach Boys. Maybe you know Dick Dale--or the Ventures. KCRW DJ Tom Schnabel lists the Top 5 Bands that Defined Surf Culture on the stations super-cool "5 Things" blog. You know this one, for sure.--Stef McDonald

Lifeguard Tower Art in Los Angeles

We just heard about a public art program involving kids called Portraits of Hope, which has been given the go-ahead to transform lifeguard towers with art in Los Angeles this year. 100 towers will be covered in panels and painted along 30 miles of beach May through September of 2010. Sweet!--Stef McDonald

Snowboarding Slam Dunk Contest

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Well, this is fun!

Olympic Fever: Girls Rock!

Torah Bright (Australia), Hannah Teter (USA) and Kelly Clark (USA) shined brightly at the 2010 Olympic Games. Love seeing our fellow board sisters pulling big airs. You go, girls!

Snowboard Design Contest

Venture Snowboards is allowing the public (that's you) to vote on designs for the "Venture/Protect Our Winters" art contest, with the design to be placed on a board. It's a good-cause mission, with the snowboard company partnering with Protect Our Winters (POW), in an effort to raise awareness on global warming. We can get definitely down with that. Voting goes to March 15.--Stef McDonald

Winter Olympics: Fever? We've Got It

I love that the opening ceremonies began with a snowboarder making a dramatic entrance (wow!) and I still have K.D. Lang's version of fellow Canadian Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" in my head (so beautiful). You can watch the clip (and others) if you have your cable info for access here and below is another video of Lang singing it--for instant gratification--because the song is so beautiful and she really nails it. But because Cohen is such a treasure, I am also posting a clip of him singing his song during last year's Coachella concert festival (it was hands-down one of the most amazing performances of the weekend and I felt lucky to be there to hear it).--Stef McDonald

Mavericks Wave Knocks Over Spectators

The Mavericks surf contest always promises excitement. But spectators expect to witness the excitement from afar--close enough to see but, well, that's close enough. A wave overtook spectators this past week and the several suffered broken bones and while others were bruised and battered. Scary.--Stef McDonald

Kelly Slater Flick: Waves in 3D

I heard Kelly Slater interviewed on the radio about his new surf flick, "Ultimate Wave Tahiti." Searching for the ultimate wave? That's right--the endless (and endlessly fun) pursuit. So what makes this flick different than the last? 3D, for one (3D waves!). It's also another vehicle for the world champion surfer to raise more awareness for protecting the sea and those waves we love to ride.--Stef McDonald

Rockin: Swim Song By Frightened Rabbit

I heard this song on KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" and cannot get it out of my head (in a good way): "Swim Until You Can't See Land" by Frightened Rabbit, a Scottish band. Rockin'.--Stef McDonald

Vintage Ad Browser: Cool Surfing Ads

The Vintage Ad Browser site allows you to search for vintage advertisements and images from them. The one above came from a search of "surfing."

Video: Over Venice

You can get a great view of the Venice skate park on this video, taken with a camera attached to a remote-controlled toy plane.

Global Warming Protest

Hundreds attended a rally against global warming earlier this year in an undisclosed location.

May your holidays be appropriately temperate and may all your wishes come true.

Love all your friends at Surf Like a Girl.

Cool Gift: Adopt a Sea Creature

Via The Daily Green: If you're looking for a non-commercial gift idea for a loved one who worships the sea, consider adopting a sea creature with Oceana, a non-profit organization that fights to protect the ocean and its inhabitants. The recipient of your gift gets a cookie cutter or stuffed animal as a token and Oceana uses donations to fight the good fight in protecting dolphins, sea turtles, penguins, and more.--Stef McDonald

Look All Around: Cool Images

This comes from a cool site that has 36o degree images. Be sure to click on "full screen" to see it in all its glory.--Stef McDonald


Surfing at Eisbach in Munich