Counterpunch

2011-05-29T21:09:00.000-07:00

oh my.
so gorgeous!

2011-05-16T12:27:00.000-07:00

"Honest" logos, ha! Wish there were more

2011-04-29T20:57:00.000-07:00

I'd probably paint my nails more if I had these. Though I had to learn the hard way how little time cosmetic lines stay on the shelf.

2011-04-12T20:55:00.000-07:00

It is publicly known how much I loathe soggy cereal. People have been shocked by how fast I can wolf down a bowl full of Cap'n Crunch, but I do everything within my power to avoid cereal getting soggy, even to the point of being out of breath because I ate faster than I could breathe. Totally worth it, btw. This is an object made for me in every way, shape, and form. Here is something I absolutely need to have in my life.

BEHOLD IT! The Obol Crispy White bowl. Genius. It's true works of art that make you think "gee, how is it possible no one has made this before?"
Amen, sister, amen.
And at $18.95, this one is actually affordable and totally worth it.

2011-04-08T19:40:00.000-07:00

New funny blog I came across called Better Book Titles. From the blog:

This blog is for people who do not have thousands of hours to read book reviews or blurbs or first sentences. I will cut through all the cryptic crap, and give you the meat of the story in one condensed image. Now you can read the greatest literary works of all time in mere seconds!

Here are some of my favorites:

(Daniel Deronda is why I dropped Justin Cammy's class like a hot potato)

So funny!

2011-03-31T19:01:00.000-07:00

The most adorable thing you'll read all day:

reblogged:

Story behind this: Kid had lost his dad in the crowed, freaked out until he saw Flash and Wonderwoman, went up to Flash to ask for help because he knows him. SO CUTE. ;_;

sidenote: don't Wonder Woman and the Flash look great?

2011-03-30T20:14:00.000-07:00

My new favorite obsession: comic versions of A Softer World.
They're so great! I remember when ASW first came out, I didn't really get so into it. There was too much of a disconnect between the text and image for any emotional impact to really stick for me. But these I love because there's a history and established world behind the pictures that readers know and are already emotionally involved in. These are so great.

Enjoy more at asofterDCU.com!

2011-03-21T18:46:00.000-07:00

How brilliant and stylish are these shelves? Boxes that you can shelf up and immediately use to pack up and travel with! Its easier to see from the side, where there are the familiar hand holes from the paper boxes.
Thanks, swissmiss for sharing!
Buy them in Euros, here

2011-03-11T17:07:00.000-08:00

Y'know, I'm not super into oranges. I prefer grapefruit as a citrus, and I think besides taste, its due to how much I dislike the process of eating oranges. With no nails, its hard to peel, and getting my hands all gross isn't my thing. But after seeing this photo, I'd be happy to buy a few this summer and enjoy eating them in cute little orange bowls!
found via Lil' Bee

2011-03-09T09:10:00.000-08:00

Oh my god, the be-all end-all of cuteness

My future children will have these
get 'em here

2011-02-16T12:05:00.000-08:00

This poster is a-mazing! Kick ass and totally retro, I really really want one to hang on my wall. Apparently they'll be in NJ May 8th, which would be really exciting except I'm not so into the Bruno Mars thing. The cocaine and that stupid "You're Amazing" song that I'm so sick of really make the show a dealbreaker. Plus, its at the Susquehanna Bank Center.

Last time I went there, it was for a friend's birthday and we saw Dave Matthews. There were a million people and they were all gross and drunk and slobbering everywhere. It was raining, and I was sitting on someone's blanket with an umbrella around my back, which proved to be very helpful as some ass dropped his entire beer on me, which I could both smell and hear from under the umbrella haven. I made a solemn vow to never return, no matter who showed up. Sorry, Janelle, another time another place.

2011-02-09T21:42:00.000-08:00

how cute and whimsical is this necklace? I can't find the original site just a lot of reposts. Where is it from, or who made it, where can I get one? If anyone knows please let me know!

2011-02-02T19:07:00.000-08:00

How pretty is this little gem of a font? 'Bodoni at Home' sounds like a quaint indie movie or novel of short stories. And an actual steal at $5!
via myfonts

2011-01-18T20:44:00.000-08:00

Pic of the Day:
New York Public Library old card catalogue and central information desk
how gorgeous? look at all those damn drawers!

2011-01-14T22:33:00.000-08:00

Gorrrrrrgeous retro-style poster!

via here

2011-01-14T07:14:00.000-08:00

Is this a beautiful photograph, or what?
via bookporn

2011-01-13T17:56:00.000-08:00

Old favorite comic book character, meet new favorite comic book character. I love it when characters snark with one another. Jaime, I think I love you. Super excited to read the rest of you, Blue Beetle.

2011-01-05T17:01:00.000-08:00

Ask how excited I am about February?
Visual Aide:

2011-01-04T21:27:00.000-08:00

Well, I officially started looking for jobs this week.
This is how I feel already.

Just to reiterate, this week started yesterday.
womp womp, real world

2010-12-18T15:38:00.000-08:00

P:R Pal, and fellow Bat-Family super-fan Michelle Sciuto has reimagined the Batgirls as Victorian era crime-fighters!

Stephanie Brown, current Batgirl, former Spoiler, snarky badass

Cassandra Cain, former Batgirl, formally trained assassin-turned hero and badass.

Barbara Gordon, former original Batgirl, daughter of Commissioner Jim Gordon, currently serving as Oracle, hub of Batfamily, pioneer and defeater of Wonder Woman (!) as DC's Most Kick-Ass Woman.

How rad are these!
Found here, also with a neat gender reversal portrayal of Scott Pilgrim

2010-12-15T15:29:00.000-08:00

If I were to ever get a Christmas tree, this is what I want mine to look like.
Happy Holidays!

2010-12-08T16:24:00.000-08:00

"ew" lolz

Having discovered the joy of torrent comics, I'm enjoying collections such as Batman: War Games, The Question Anthology, Death of Superman, Batgirl: Silent Running, among others. While I feel badly about downloading them, I'm conscious of the fact that I don't have the money to buy all the trade paperbacks I'd like but that I'm still buying a few weekly comics. Conscience calmed. That said, on the heels of planning to get Batgirl #16 tomorrow, I'm really loving Batgirl: Year One, the story of how original Batgirl Barbara Gordon started her superhero days. From the art to writing, its ace. Each character has a great voice, and Babs herself is no slouch. Witty, snarky, and one badass babe, there's a reason she was voted #1 ass-kicking DC woman by readers this year. Rock on, Babs. Costumed vigilante by night, librarian by day - just how I like 'em.

2010-12-01T20:53:00.000-08:00

Way to spice it up! This guy takes pictures from his holiday parties and photoshops famous people in. These are my favorite, so well done! Extra points for adding Nathan Fillion!

view them all here

2010-11-24T08:46:00.000-08:00

So much lolz today! In honor of the Batwoman #0, released today, (yes, I'm counting down the minutes until the CBS opens) I present two Kate Kate items.

The first, just a hilarious comic about Renee Montoya/The Question. How I love those two, and the strip really pokes fun at their relationship.

The second is a panel illustrating a short fic of a blind date between Bruce Wayne and the Kanes. Between Bruce and Kate's facial expressions and her body posture/boots, it kills me.

Sorry I can't make them bigger, but click for enlargement!

2010-11-21T15:15:00.000-08:00

New webcomic I love

bahaha, so nerdy and funny
go here for more awesome

2010-11-19T20:54:00.001-08:00

no lie, I secretly want this t-shirt.
though, I suppose by saying that its not so secret anymore.
oops.
booster gold, I loved you in 52
(though a Batwoman shirt would be preferable, DC)

2010-11-18T16:14:00.000-08:00

aww, how cute is widdle wonder woman?
thanks comicism!

2010-11-17T20:32:00.000-08:00

Things I'm Really Excited About List:

1) Painting furniture instead of babysitting tomorrow
1a) Lunch with Amanda-from-Carle on Friday
2) Not having any babysitting Sunday (What?! WHAT DO I DO WITH UNSTRUCTURED TIME fkkkhgnnsf)
3) Batwoman #0 on Wednesday *squeeeeeee!*
4) Carlie and Camp Party Wednesday
5) Awesome!Wednesday topped with Connie coming
6) THANKSGIVING! My favorite American holiday where I feel...well, super American. (It's like my secular Christmas!)
7) Black Friday Bonanza Sale (90% off merchandise!) at Stormwatch Comics at midnight (Connie, it would be uber hilarious if you came with me and Eli)
8) Katy Frank Friday?
9) crashing the eff out of Saturday morning
10) Alanna/Danielle Saturday night
11) Family Sunday
12) (eventually) Chapin Invades Boston Sunday!

whew, I'm exhausted just typing that. Bring it on, awesome stuff.

2010-11-16T18:22:00.000-08:00

I do love this rug, I do, I do. Too pricey, yes, but lovely still.
found here

2010-11-14T20:30:00.000-08:00

IS THIS NOT THE CUTEST THING EVER OR WHAT
via

2010-11-14T13:17:00.000-08:00

how stinking cute is this necklace?!
buy it here, found it here

2010-11-06T16:29:00.000-07:00

Filed under 'things that are incredibly useful and awesome'. A Pick stapler! Take any old credit card or gift card, stamp out a pick. I can't even count the times I've had to scrounge my desk for a pick, found nothing and had to use a folded piece of paper.

the daily what

2010-11-06T16:09:00.000-07:00

Courage and Best-Mom-of-the-Year Award goes to.... Nerdy Apple Bottom!

Her 5-year old son wanted to dress up as Daphne for Halloween. She delayed on buying the costume because kids change their mind every thirty seconds. He still wanted it. She bought it, he looked adorable. Other mothers at school were not as cool.

To which Nerdy Apple Bottom replies..

But here’s the point, it is none of your damn business.

If you think that me allowing my son to be a female character for Halloween is somehow going to ‘make’ him gay then you are an idiot. Firstly, what a ridiculous concept. Secondly, if my son is gay, OK. I will love him no less. Thirdly, I am not worried that your son will grow up to be an actual ninja so back off.

I am not worried that your son will grow up to be an actual ninja, so back off. Brilliant! Snarky and loving. Gold star mom, seriously. Plus, how cute did her son look! He rocked it, the Scooby Gang would be proud.

her full post here

Things I Want Wednesday

2010-10-27T20:56:00.001-07:00

"Just My Type is a book of stories. About how Helvetica and Comic Sans took over the world. About why Barack Obama opted for Gotham, while Amy Winehouse found her soul in 30s Art Deco. About the great originators of type, from Baskerville to Zapf, or people like Neville Brody who threw out the rulebook, or Margaret Calvert, who invented the motorway signs that are used from Watford Gap to Abu Dhabi. About the pivotal moment when fonts left the world of Letraset and were loaded onto computers … and typefaces became something we realized we all have an opinion about."

How does this book not sound appealing?
via here

2010-10-26T19:48:00.000-07:00

Dear Lord, I don't even know what to do with this video

thank you, Analytical Impulses, you are my new favorite blog

2010-10-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

Calvin should have had one of these, I'm sure it'd help him finally win a snowball fight.
It throws a ball 150ft at 188mph. Woof.
thanks, daily what

2010-10-18T06:58:00.000-07:00

lolz

thanks, dcwomenkickingass

2010-10-17T14:44:00.000-07:00

I just about wet myself when I saw this. LEGO + Letterpress
Affordable and awesome! Get one here

2010-10-17T14:24:00.000-07:00

How cute/useful are these gloves?
here

2010-10-16T15:53:00.000-07:00

who doesn't love a good pun?
thanks connie!

2010-10-10T14:39:00.000-07:00

how brilliant is this t-shirt?
who are you - Mario or Luigi?
vote it in on threadless
thanks, Daily What

2010-10-10T14:14:00.000-07:00

Since I don't have an iPhone, this game is clearly going on the To-Get List. I mean, seriously.
thanks, swissmiss

2010-10-08T06:05:00.000-07:00

massive lolz
thanks, iab

2010-10-07T17:33:00.000-07:00

oh. em. gee.
library desk made out of books.
how meta!

thanks Connie!

2010-10-07T07:13:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from the old Vatican Library. After a 3 year renovation and $11.5 million dollars, the doors opened September 20th! I bet you could have heard the collective sighs of thousands of researchers that morning all over the world, heh.

via msn

2010-10-07T06:59:00.000-07:00

While getting caught up on Fit For A Femme on my google reader, I realized how much I was liking these boots she's got. Its beyond me how well this lady dresses, and I love how the shoes look cooler the dirtier and dustier they get.

Dolche Vita for Target

2010-10-04T20:33:00.000-07:00

this anthropologie model reminds me a lot of my friend Slice, except she'd wear different stockings

via cup of jo

2010-09-29T20:44:00.000-07:00

Things to think about:

this is a couch. pixelated.

and this is a painting. a painting.

found here and here, respectively.
thanks to connie, for the couch hookup

2010-09-23T23:36:00.000-07:00

Time to break out the pens and ink! Envelopes!

All done by the remarkable Jenna Hein

2010-09-17T15:07:00.000-07:00

Look at my birthday presents! Uniquely crafted type necklace and ring. I got tired of seeing plain lead slugs on a chain - not that they're bad, just usually too expensive or cheaply made. These were so different, I love them! Made in Massachusetts, shocker.

so excited! thank you headcase press

2010-09-14T21:13:00.000-07:00

How cute is this bag from Wooly Bison?
Wool clothing, recycled and reconstructed into awesome bags.

At a hefty$114 though, methinks it'll have to stay on the wishlist.

2010-09-12T20:50:00.000-07:00

Several things on the docket for today.

Number 1, these adorable mini polymer clay food jewelery pieces done by Amy Neiwirth, a teacher out in Columbus, OH of Sweet Stella Designs. Bonus for this being #1 because Amy was my counselor at Ramah something like eleven years ago? Very pleased to see her active in the arts both online at Etsy and in her local community. Even bigger props for her not going to craft fairs on Shabbos. And featuring hamentaschen on her blog. They're not easy to pull off looking cool, yet she managed to do it. Man, does she nail the textures! And how adorable is that little rainbow cake?! If I wore pins in my hair, the PB&J would totally be mine.

Number 2: These Are Things have me both wanting and laughing at the same time. Guess whose got a birthday coming up....

Last but not least, Number 3. I felt like sharing the Collection-A-Day of today, #251 - vintage pens and nibs

2010-09-06T17:55:00.000-07:00

bahahah.
via IAB

2010-09-06T11:23:00.000-07:00

epic drainage system
via EWFTW

Also, knowing me, I definitely need these in my life. A complete necessity.

found here

2010-09-05T08:53:00.000-07:00

Hello, all! I am back from a long absence - returned from the Poconos, Aruba, Connecticut, and posting from Washington DC. My summer was filled with wonderful things, and I hope the same happened for you, my reader.

Upon my return, I had quite the full inbox of emails. One in particular was a winner, and I wanted to share its contents. Featured at the DMY International Design Festival Berlin 2010, this product measures "only one square meter when closed, this compact kitchen serves as a table, a refrigerator, an oven, a sing and a storage space".

What a marvelous feat of design, I would love to have one.
Thanks, Connie, for the link!

2010-05-05T13:57:00.000-07:00

More envelope calligraphy time!

via Left Handed Calligrapher. cute, eh?

2010-05-02T19:51:00.000-07:00

How great are these shirts?! Alanna sent me the link and immediately they got added to my wishlist. Get one here!

2010-04-28T12:36:00.001-07:00

I love student projects. They both inspire and cripple me with their creative awesomeness. Take this one for example: a UArts professor (holler, Philly!) assigned her students to a "book cover design + endpapers, titlepage, and bookplate for a special edition novelization of The Wizard of Oz." And some of them came up with amazing things!

found here via Book Patrol

2010-04-15T11:25:00.000-07:00

A graduate student designed this table. Hollow legs allow wires and cables to be channeled downward completely hidden! It's like a CableBox on steriods!

I really hope this gets produced, because I can't wait to buy one.

2010-03-25T11:35:00.000-07:00

cute college graduation invitation, courtesy of Oh So Beautiful Paper.
Oh, the looming.

2010-03-25T11:21:00.000-07:00

How gorgeous are these eggs my friends Trina and Meleta made! I never in a million years would expect something so beautiful, colorful, and intricate. Then again, I've never done it before, so how should I know? Excellent job, guys! Looks like a super fun time

2010-03-25T11:16:00.001-07:00

More of b dunlap's work. absolutely breathtaking, I'm totally in awe.

that vermillion ink is pretty snazzy - bright and perky, pops right off the page!

2010-03-25T11:02:00.000-07:00

I have seen my fair share of hand-lettered envelopes, but never have I ever seen an alphabet quite like this.

How funky and fresh! Click for full disclosure on the hand-painted invitation and the calligrapher.

2010-03-24T19:05:00.000-07:00

How great is this spiral staircase? Not only is it pretty rad by itself, but there are giant bookshelves that line the walls! Gorgeous. Think of how much cooler it'll be when books fill it up!

via dezeen

2010-03-14T16:21:00.000-07:00

I'm proud to report, one of my favorite calligraphers, Leigh Wells (who has been posted about here before) is an official vendor on So You're Engayged, a wedding resource site for same-sex and allied couples. It's a fantastic site, chock full of fun information - even if you're not getting married quite yet.

Aren't these bride-bride, groom-groom invitations adorable?

images via inkwells

This is the most verbose I've ever been

2010-03-11T15:33:00.000-08:00

Let's establish some basics.

I'm gay, a geek, big jew, an avid fan of the arts, music, all kinds of design, and over the past two years I've come to realize how structured the blog-world is. There are millions of blogs. What makes a few so successful? Is it their thoughts? Their hobbies, jobs, families? Their opinions, creativity, and commentary? Think of your favorite websites. What makes them unique? Why do you look forward to reading what someone else has to say? The best blogs appeal to wider audience bases.

The most successful blogs that I know of, media moguls like Huffington Post excluded, are specialized. Thematic and topical, most blogs tend to fall under an umbrella category that gives appeal to a larger set of readers than say, a post about your dog JoJo or the picnic you had last week. Person-related blogs like that are aimed at family or close friends to read; people who are emotionally invested in someone outside of the computer. People stick to their guns - readers want to read specific things. They want to see the same stuff, but enjoy something new about it.

There appears to be little crossover between types of blogs. I read dozens of design blogs. Every day, my google reader is full of beautiful posts about cute and darling things. Rarely do I see content that isn't about design. Since many of the blogs I read are published by individual authors and not teams of people, oftentimes they will post about other things: a dog, new baby, new house, or vacation but 9 out of 10 times, the personal content in some way or another relates back to the overarching theme of the blog: design. "This is the party I threw, here's how I designed it!" "Every time I go home for Thanksgiving, I forget how much my mother's old dishware makes me smile," "Look at these cute new clothes I got for Baby Boy James, doesn't he look dashing in 'Helvetica' onesies?" and so on.

Recently I saw a post on a design blog about The Fifth Element, which was refreshing to say the least. The blogger talked about how set design in the film paralleled content of her website about tiny living spaces. I realized at this point how separate the design world and the geek worlds are online. When was the last time you were reading a design site with mixed content? No "Here's the Star Wars party my friends and I threw look at the letterpress invitations we sent out" or "after a hard day at work, I baked a cake and played World of Warcraft". On the one hand, it all makes sense. Why would someone who's interested in literature want to hear about the new video game you bought? We verge too much from the established categories, and audiences' attentions fade and they lose interest.

What I've noticed most, perhaps, is the absence of a queer voice. Sure, there are plenty of queer blogs I follow, fitforafemme, dorothysurrenders, gracethespot, angrygreek, but again they're specific to a particular group of people in society. Perhaps it was Trina who first got me to start thinking about these issues. A while back we had conversations about some religious trends we've noticed among our favorite bloggers (lot of Mormons!) and she said I should add a queer voice to the scene. While I understand that queer blogging is no different than, say, blogging about cars, there is a noticeable absence. I've yet to see a gay woman talking about their latest DIY project.

A few weeks ago there was a symposium about women artists' lives and a comment from a film stood out to me. An artist from New Mexico mentioned how much she likes the internet because it's given women a strong voice. I've found that to be interesting, because it's very true. Out of 52 blogs I follow daily, only 16 of them are written by men. One is a cooking blog, three are about illegal arts and antiquities, and 5 are design related - way less than half! What factors contribute to this? Many of the women designers who post are self-employed, new mothers, between their 20s-40s, middle/upper middle class, white, Christian, and from either San Francisco or New York. What a socioeconomic and cultural puzzle! I'd love for a study or scholarly piece to be done about the online world. (Are the percentage of LiveJournal or Twitter users heavily skewed toward women as well?) What I've found is that many of the voices I listen to on the internet are gendered and classed, which is to be expected (it is a reflection of myself in some respect: I am equally gendered, classed, and stay within my fields of interest and focus) - the things I read are on my radar because that's all I see and want to see.

In the end, while it doesn't actually make a difference who posts what (I still love reading and learning about everything), it does feel a little alienating sometimes knowing there is a lack of voice, a lack of kinship and likeness. It's what we reach out for in the first place - we read about politics because that's what interests us, we go to see romantic comedies because we like romantic comedies, we eat Indian food because we like Indian food. We yearn for human connections - thats what makes blogging so interesting, certain things speak to the commonality and universality of man. That's why Postsecret is so popular! Shared lives, experiences, interests, and connections. It doesn't matter that I'm not Morman, I'll read your blog if I like what you have to say about letterpress or fashion. I've done projects posted on a Swedish woman's website, bought things seen on comic book commentary pages, and am addicted to celebrity gossip. But, sometimes, it gets awful lonely having to go to such specific places to feel at home.

Update: Interesting article forwarded to me about mommies and bloggers in the NYTimes

2010-03-08T13:38:00.000-08:00

Isn't this cute?
junkcultureshop

2010-03-08T13:36:00.001-08:00

One of the downsides of design blog-hopping is that sometimes you can get physically injured.

that? sound of my BRAIN EXPLODING.

found via a new favorite site, Tiny-Ass Apartment

2010-03-04T19:14:00.001-08:00

Okay, is Jennifer Garner not the cutest mother ever? Violet and Seraphina have got the most doting, loving, and attentive mother in Hollywood. They make me melt every time.

more melty goodness on wenn.com

2010-03-04T10:55:00.000-08:00

I've always wanted bookplates. In Boston last weekend, I saw several that tickled my fancies and would have purchased some if not for the fact that packets only held 12 and ran for $8, and I'm cheap. So imagine my pleasure when Design*Sponge posts free bookplate templates! Simple as downloading the link, printing, cutting, and pasting, all you need are the books!

At first, I almost went with the more clean-cut hands, but decided the open, gaping mouths probably fit me better. Perhaps next round I'll go with one of the classier ones.

Enjoy!

2010-03-03T13:48:00.000-08:00

Okay, how great are these bowls? Stylish, practical, and compacts to save space. Dishwasher safe!

via here

2010-03-02T11:35:00.001-08:00

Props to Sara for showing me LonnyMag, the new online magazine that has replaced the Domino-shaped void in many people's lives. Issue 3 out today. Go! Read! Enjoy! Bring a towel for your drool.

2010-02-25T21:16:00.000-08:00

okay, how adorable is this necklace?get it downtown Noho at essentials.

2010-02-25T11:51:00.001-08:00

This before-and-after feels like I could pull it off. The shelves aren't too complex, the colors are simple, and it just gives it a great 'pop'. Come springtime, I think I might paint my tv stand. What color, though? My room looks the same from last year, so if you think of a good highlight - popout color, let me know!

UPDATE: Forgive my transgression - I have more than one reader. Alanna, you're probably rounding me up to an even five. I love you :) Turquoise will come one day, my friend...

2010-02-25T11:10:00.000-08:00

I love when my friends forward or send me pretty things they find on their travels through the interwebs. I take the time to look, usually carefully, sometimes not. When there are so many things to do and a buncha stuff in the inbox, I'm guilty of skimming.
Today, I was looking back at some photos my friend Trina (who I'm certain now is my only reader) had sent me yesterday when I became terribly excited at something I'd glanced over! As you know, one of my favorite things to look and drool over is beautifully hand drawn envelopes. I was shocked and thrilled to see one addressed to someone in my hometown! Never in a million years would I have thought a small slice of calligraphic heaven would drop into strip-town-central Cherry Hill, but lo and behold, there it is!

Who is this Mary Sergeant? Have I passed by her in the street? Gotten stuck behind her in line at the grocery store? Betcha I could walk to 9 Kennedy Lane and find out...

via Mumau

2010-02-25T11:07:00.000-08:00

The All Occasion Card set. 99 cards only $36 found here.
'Fuck You' is my favorite, so cute and delicate!

2010-02-24T13:02:00.000-08:00

Isn't this a fabulous idea?
Patricia keeps a book list.

she says:
"i keep it in a pocket address book–small enough to stay in a day bag for unexpected stops at the library, large enough to hold a to-read list as long as mine. and it makes itself into a nifty record book of everything i’ve read in the past 3 years"

via Mumau

Update: Barnes and Noble sells these same red ones for $5.95. Picked me one up this morning

2010-02-24T12:42:00.000-08:00

Some of you may remember this post from last year. Good news! PaperWheel has come out with a newer and better card. And cheaper, too. They sell singularly for around $3.75

found via Swissmiss

I definitely plan on copying this in the future

NEW LIFE GOAL

2010-02-22T21:30:00.000-08:00

this is my new life goal

2010-02-16T11:25:00.000-08:00

Genius Products Tuesday
A desk lamp that folds downward into a light box. Avoids the clunky desk products, minimalist space and design, sleek, professional, and took far too long to invent.

Via Dezeen

2010-02-16T11:14:00.000-08:00

Today, I am absolutely in love with these earthenware pieces by Atelier NL. Their ceramic pieces are made from different clays from various farms around the Netherlands. Each piece is stamped with the location from which the clay came from.

Aren't they just gorgeous? So organic and strong and the color scheme of the photographs makes everything look that much more appealing.

Via Dezeen

2010-02-11T11:07:00.000-08:00

Dammit, Urban Outfitters, you've done it again. Though I've become better at being more limiting while searching (all of the following are on sale!) as to curb my growing appetite for stuff. Oh, how I love stuff. Someone hire me to decorate their apartment?

Eyes clock $14.99

2 x 3 rug only $9.99
this furthers my love for all things mustard yellow

The Beatles sing-along Yellow Submarine shower curtain $19.99
(note: the curtain does not sing. You do when you're showering. Thought I should be clear)

Woodgrain Cylinder Lamp $9.99

Classic Red Clock $9.99

Enormous Champion print that I've had my eye on for some time $44.99

(though part of me is slightly saddened that it's being sold on Urban instead of Etsy)

Really, what's not to love about everything?
Everything could fit so perfectly into one home, don't you think? Cohesive color palette and design. Me wants.

via UO

2010-01-08T13:26:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love this. Head over heels. Most of the time when I post my favorite FontShop newbies, I choose some I like from the bunch, but this, my god this glorious font I want written all over my walls. I'd memorize passages from the Bible if they looked like this. My legit favorite favorite. Well done, 2009. I'd like to see what tops this in 2010.

SangBleu, 9 font sets $155

Just to balance a one-font post out, I give you a second
Carmen, 3 font sets $85

2010-01-04T15:29:00.000-08:00

2009-12-14T08:21:00.000-08:00

Say hello to the tiniest snowman ever created!

The snowman is 10 µm across, 1/5th the width of a human hair.

The snowman was made from two tin beads used to calibrate electron microscope astigmatism. The eyes and smile were milled using a focused ion beam, and the nose, which is under 1 µm wide (or 0.001 mm), is ion beam deposited platinum.

A nanomanipulation system was used to assemble the parts 'by hand' and platinum deposition was used to weld all elements together. The snowman is mounted on a silicon cantilever from an atomic force microscope whose sharp tip 'feels' surfaces creating topographic surveys at almost atomic scales.

cute, in't he?

via here

2009-12-04T08:47:00.000-08:00

Real Photoshop and it's cousin, Magnet Photoshop!

2009-12-04T08:45:00.000-08:00

Clever, clever, clever. Get one here for $24.99

2009-11-30T08:59:00.000-08:00

bahahaha, this made me laugh

The Serif Bag

2009-11-30T08:58:00.001-08:00

Oh. Man.

So very cool.

Get one here.

2009-11-23T08:21:00.000-08:00

Bio-Diversity. Clever stuff! Betcha'll think twice about the leaves you're stepping on these days.

2009-11-20T08:38:00.000-08:00

The Dieline released a list of their Top 50 Liquour Design packages. I selected some of my favorites.

Don't you just want to cradle a drink after looking at these beautiful bottles?

2009-11-17T11:45:00.000-08:00

how darling are these little letters? I'd love to dress them up, and invite them all to tea. Mrs. M, Mrs. I, Mrs. S, S I...

I forsee this in my future possession...

Barcode designs from Japan! See? there's always room for creativity and joy if the effort is made. You just have to look for it.
all via swissmiss

2009-11-15T18:00:00.000-08:00

Stormtrooper hoodie.

really, need I say more?

2009-11-15T15:52:00.000-08:00

how neat are these stairs in Germany? can you imagine turning the corner and seeing such a delightful surprise?

2009-11-13T08:46:00.000-08:00

This is the smartest thing anyone has come up with in a while. Sleep machines in train stations, airports, in the city, etc;. You can rent the space anywhere from 15 minutes up to a few hours. There's WiFi, a tv, bed, and a space underneath for luggage. Once you're finished, a quartz light comes on and the bed linen automatically changes.

how cool?!

more info here

2009-11-13T08:40:00.000-08:00

Nifty art exhibition in Tokyo Designers Week 09

More information here

2009-11-13T08:29:00.000-08:00

I love DIY projects. It appeals to me in so many ways, not only the aesthetics, but the marvelous and creative ways people work to save money. Cheap, pretty things. What could be better?

This is a great project over at Little Green Notebook. She completely transformed an awkward, cramped space into a darling little work office.

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Fanvid Tuesday!

2009-11-09T19:13:00.000-08:00

Not my couple of choice, but you can't ignore the canon classic. Plus, the song fits perfectly, so cute! I don't focus on a lot of S1-3, but when its done, its done well.

2009-11-01T15:14:00.000-08:00

Current obsession: Matt & Kim

2009-10-30T08:49:00.000-07:00

Two cute new and clever bookshelves from swissmiss

Followed by some amazing Whedonverse cakes.

My. God. Look at this work of art! So simple, nothing complicated, just some beautifully painted characters. If someone got me this cake, I would literally be their slave for a month or two.

Aw, a Buffy-Angel wedding cake! Cute. But he's a moody poof and his hair is ruddy awful.

Firefly! Wow.

And a few other geeky cakes:

mario galaxy

Han and Leia!

the classic Mario! Who would ever want to eat these things?