"Shine" is from Take That's 2007 comeback album Beautiful World
Tuesday, December 30
Wednesday, December 24
Merry Christmas Treats
Wes Anderson Interview
Chit-chatting with the A.V. Club, discussing his career up to present and the upcoming Critereon Collection release of his first film, Bottle Rocket. Via FFFFound.
2008: A Year in Ideas
Hmmm/Hoorah! Oh my goodness, this is a fun read! Released from the New York Times, the eighth annual digest of ideas. Via automatism.
Caroline would love this.
An intriguing article from the BBC about the book, The Meaning of Tingo by Adam Jacot de Boinod - a collection of fascinating foreign phrases and words that really English is missing out on. Like, gigi rongak - Maylan, the space between the teeth or bakku-shan -Japanese, a girl who appears pretty from behind but not from the front. As for my favorite word mentioned in the article, I'm torn between plimpplampplettere and pampiervampier. Click here to learn what their meanings. Via automatism.
If you can't stand the heat...
Another cool poster from the Keep Calm Gallery. Via Poppytalk.
Make your own Santa beard.
Why not? What else are you doing today? It will be awesome. Plus, you can use it as a disguise when occasion allows. Via Black*Eiffel.
Lastly, Microwave Jingle Bell
Pretty impressive... Via Black*Eiffel.
Christmas M.A.G.I.C.
From The Sounds of Arrows (check out the remix on myspace). They claim to be from Pop Heaven, Sweden. The cynic in me wants to doubt the existence of such a place, but they sound so right I want to be fooled. Bring on the unicorns! (narwhals can come too).
The Sound of Arrows - M.A.G.I.C. (Mini-video) from The Sound of Arrows on Vimeo.
do re mi oh em gee
Kickin' the Peanuts!, a really fun music blog based on the presumed musical tastes of the Peanuts characters, has put together the Best Songs of 2008 accordingly.
I think Sally and I have the most in common, but I do like a lot of Snoopy's picks.
A few from Sally:
Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?- She and Him
Little Bit - Lykke Li
That’s Not My Name- The Ting Tings
Right as the Rain- Adele
A few from Snoopy:
Gallery Piece- Of Montreal
Bedroom Costume- Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head
Electric Feel- MGMT
I Can See You, Can You See Me?- Rex the Dog
Click here to listen to all the Best Songs of 2008 according to Linus, Lucy, Sally, Snoopy, & Woodstock.
Segue!
They have also put together a Christmas Playlist, which I have commandeered, for your listening pleasure.
Here are my favorites:
You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch- Thurl Ravenscroft
Last Christmas- Gwenno (1/3 of The Pipettes)
O Little Town of Bethlehem- Belle and Sebastian
All I Want For Christmas (Is To Get It Crunk)- Dirty Boyz
Click here to listen to the rest.
Note, these can all be downloaded for free (for now).
Sia
A couple of music videos from Sia. The first, trippy, but gorgeous. "Soon We'll Be Found" is from her latest album Some People Have Real Problems. The second, "Breathe Me", is a bit older and from her album Colour the Small One, but it's my favorite and it shows that Sia has a habit of making really beautiful music videos. If you recognize her swooning voice, it might be from her work with Zero 7.
Soon We'll Be Found
p.s. I'm back.
Tuesday, December 23
Hello from Kelsey
This is Kelsey, Madison's cousin (seen here, here, and here). Madi asked that I drop-in for a post while she gets her computer fixed.
So, a few days ago, I happened upon Saltwater, a British clothing label, while perusing blogs and found some design insipration. I really liked this dress and seeing as how it is a little out of my price range (price range meaning $0-$10) I decided to make my own. I found a pattern and the right fabric and made it happen. I am quite pleased with the result and hope it will be a hit as a Christmas Eve outfit.
p.s. The cheesecake business is booming.
Thursday, December 18
mourning
my computer has passed away. early monday morning i held it during its last moments of life.
i'll be back with more posts asap.
(very exciting posts... )
Tuesday, December 16
what is a mcguffin?
What is a McGuffin? Alfred Hitchcock will tell you and keep watching for when he expresses confusion about a laxative commercial (he's on the show talking about his upcoming film, "The Birds").
And my all time favorite clip from the Dick Cavett show - starring Katherine Hepburn, rearranging the furniture. I'm all for particularity. I was raised on it, in fact. "Be particular" is my mother's motto.
This is Where We Live
This Is Where We Live from 4th Estate on Vimeo.
What a beautiful film, set in a city of books, from the publisher's house, 4th Estate Publisher in celebration of their 25th anniversary. Produced by Apt Studio.
via Uncertain Times
Monday, December 15
scared of santa
Hilarious...
These are great. They remind me of trips to the mall Santa with my cousin Kelsey (now a professional cheesecake baker). She was terrified of people in costumes, most stuffed animals, regular animals, everything...
via Uncertain Times
Friday, December 12
DIY: Illuminated Canvas
Grace, from Design*Sponge, has posted a great new DIY yesterday. The creator, Kate, uses this illuminated canvas in her hallway as a night light. See here for the full post.
holiday fabulocity
from Target... bion (that's my new patented web-speak for "believe it or not". i know it's nonsense. just get on board.)
via The Speckled Egg
Thursday, December 11
Pretty Bitter
I like this stationary company very much.
i've always enjoyed using the phrase "suck it". it's brief and to the point, like all rude or repulsive language should be.
This is the perfect trade-in for those rotten to-do lists everyone keeps.
Humor...just in time for the holidays
egads.
recipe of the week: A Salute
Instead of a recipe this week, I thought I'd do you one better.
Sit back and allow the master, Julia Child, to teach you how to properly make an omelette.
I adore her. What a badass.
do it
do it without thinking of critics
reminds me of this...
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
-theodore rososevelt
(via kombo ch)
speaking of teddys...
Take a look at the artwork of Stephanie Metz
fish heads
Never would have imagined putting "fish heads" and "precious" in the same sentence.
via A near life experience
Wednesday, December 10
are you kidding me?
is this the world's most spectacular 12-year old?
Meet Tavi G
Untitled from Tavi G on Vimeo.
She's kind of sensational, right? A prodigy, if you will. Her coolness might humble me, if I allowed myself to feel intimidated by hipsters or humans half my age (albeit she has twice my wit and creativity).
mercy.
Josh Goleman
I'm nowhere near getting married, but if I could go ahead and choose my photographer today... omg, Josh Goleman.
Hands down.
edelweiss
most people who know or have been around me for any extended period of time have noticed that i love to sing songs from The Sound of Music, frequently and pretty randomly.
Edelweiss is my favorite.
and it seems that i'm not alone...
voice of The Honey Trees
do i love....
doilies?
yes.
relief sculptures?
yes. yes.
pretty pitchers?
pretty please...
cookie cutters in the shape of baby farm animals?
pfff, don't ewe?
tea lights?you can count on it!
Is this a teeny, tiny theater?I don't know. Who speaks Japanese?
Tom Bendsten
These are magical. I wonder what I could build.
wow.
Holy Molé. Sculptures by Tom Bendsten.
via d.Sharp Journal
Tuesday, December 9
can't stop listening to....
it's a great morning shower song.
Architecture in Helsinki - That Beep from helsinkids on Vimeo.
Architecture in Helsinki is at the top of my favorites list. Not just music favorites, but of everything there is favorites.
Check out this brilliant video animated with embroidery. How delightful is that?
Architecture in Helsinki - Like It Or Not from helsinkids on Vimeo.
Five in Focus
"Everyone - from spy writers to spry stylemakers - have opinions about film, culture, and art. Check out the top - five lists of our favorite cultural trendsetters." Focus Feature's Five in Focus series asks creative minds to list their five most influential films.
Here is a clip from Pillow Talk, one of Jonathan Adler's picks.
More Five in Focus
Saturday, December 6
a holiday business venture
If you live in Chatsworth, Ga, you should consider a holiday cheesecake.
Click to view larger.
My cousin, Kelsey, bakes amazing cheesecakes from scratch. They are awesome! My whole family goes nuts for them. So, she's trying to make a little money baking over her holiday break. I love it!
Monday, December 1
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