tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81938694102278736972024-03-13T20:31:42.631-07:00imp perfectkathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-82521915367376690562010-01-27T12:45:00.000-08:002010-01-27T13:04:28.877-08:00Allow me to be one of the early photoshoppers for the iPad unveil.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/S2CmIyQLmWI/AAAAAAAAAVI/ZwO5fssfYAA/s1600-h/steveipad.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/S2CmIyQLmWI/AAAAAAAAAVI/ZwO5fssfYAA/s400/steveipad.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431523820467624290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">The ability to menstruate is definitely a thing of wonder.</span><br /></div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-63689401539214811382009-10-13T18:14:00.000-07:002009-10-13T19:05:19.565-07:00Don't think, just shoot<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Humble preface:</span> I haven't even been able to blog or write poems lately. Perhaps it's all the traveling this summer, and visitors, and fun things to be done with friends that's taking up my mental space for the past few months. Oh, and work. (Hah!! Nice to know that it takes the back seat to funner exploits.) Better late than never, right?</span><br /><br />When we visited New York we happened upon a store in the village that sold only lomography products. (Click pic for yelp reviews and info.)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/StUpPWWzHqI/AAAAAAAAATM/tnOb6URh-3o/s1600-h/lomography-store-nyc.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/lomography-gallery-store-new-york"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/StUpPWWzHqI/AAAAAAAAATM/tnOb6URh-3o/s400/lomography-store-nyc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392261472522018466" border="0" /></a><br />Aside from the fact that the store was delightfully merchandised, I was tickled to find an HQ for this stuff. What is <a href="http://www.lomography.com/about">lomography</a>, you ask? It's an analog way of taking pictures...you know, with that old stuff called, "film"...wherein you can achieve cool effects that one would associate with old cameras with light leaks, and other sorts of "flaws" that produce happy (IMO) accidents such as inadvertent color effects or double exposures. Fortunately or unfortunately the cameras have been re-introduced in the past few years at your friendly neighborhood hipster appropriators, Urban Outfitters. I remember back in school, students used old cameras, pinholes, and polaroids to achieve these kinds of effects to include in work. It's a look, and a look I happen to like. Here's some examples:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/StUts2B4cQI/AAAAAAAAATU/PuA_R04ehR4/s1600-h/Thammasat_Dome_Lomo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/StUts2B4cQI/AAAAAAAAATU/PuA_R04ehR4/s400/Thammasat_Dome_Lomo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392266377286938882" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/StUt1P0k3aI/AAAAAAAAATc/K0LOS5obst0/s1600-h/lomo2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 253px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/StUt1P0k3aI/AAAAAAAAATc/K0LOS5obst0/s400/lomo2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392266521649405346" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(Photo thanks to </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.lomography.com/homes/anarchy">anarchy</a><span style="font-style: italic;">)</span> </span></div><br />Cut to, there's a "Diana" camera out there that can not only achieve these effects, but can also take an instant film camera back! (Now that <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/08/AR2008020802903.html">Polaroid instant has become defunct</a>, I learned happily that <a href="http://www.fujifilm.com/products/film_camera/instant/">Fuji</a> is picking up the slack in the instant camera/film department! Oh joy!) Here's the <a href="http://shop.lomography.com/shop/?utm_source=www&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=shop_on_top">camera that can be purchased at the lomography shop online.</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/StUv7_ylPpI/AAAAAAAAATk/878TrYdX9lM/s1600-h/din_a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/StUv7_ylPpI/AAAAAAAAATk/878TrYdX9lM/s400/din_a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392268836628414098" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/StUwQfAvroI/AAAAAAAAATs/hvXjM19q1UM/s1600-h/din_d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/StUwQfAvroI/AAAAAAAAATs/hvXjM19q1UM/s400/din_d.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392269188606701186" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Example result</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">In the words of Rachel Zoe, I die. I'm buyin' one! Join me! We can have a lomography geek club. I'm happy to add another artistic diversion to my life.<br /></div></div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-87902464433897129262009-07-08T17:20:00.000-07:002009-07-08T17:25:43.541-07:00Etsy purchase: Breakfast tea mugGood lord, I love this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27317327">mug</a>! Purchased it last week and arrived in perfect, more-wonderful-than-I-imagined condition. Lani and I have fond memories of English breakfasts under the Union Jack. So much meat! So much sodium! So what!! Now we have a green and a red mug to remind of those halcyon mornings.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SlU4i1NXlLI/AAAAAAAAAS0/pT8OALZO-PA/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.78321529.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SlU4i1NXlLI/AAAAAAAAAS0/pT8OALZO-PA/s400/il_fullxfull.78321529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356249502876931250" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Mere moments after opening.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SlU4qFLrPMI/AAAAAAAAAS8/z2A3LHDL0bs/s1600-h/07-07-09_1638.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 242px; height: 344px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SlU4qFLrPMI/AAAAAAAAAS8/z2A3LHDL0bs/s400/07-07-09_1638.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356249627423882434" border="0" /></a>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-50540348627681882652009-07-08T17:15:00.000-07:002009-07-08T17:18:16.397-07:00Musical Chestnut for the DaySleepyhead, by Passion Pit<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Samples <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Manners-Passion-Pit/dp/B001YV511W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1247098607&sr=8-1">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5bfseWNmlds&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5bfseWNmlds&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-35846398344419297792009-06-23T11:15:00.000-07:002009-06-23T11:21:00.248-07:00Jen Corace notebooksCame across these notebooks again, which I lurve. The thickness of the coverboard gives it an extremely appealing heft, and the screenprints/palettes are gorge. Imagine a nursery mural at the hand of <a href="http://www.jencorace.com/">Jen Corace</a>. Yumz!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SkEclPlVTuI/AAAAAAAAASc/LkBEXr7iQKg/s1600-h/JournalCORJtrio.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SkEclPlVTuI/AAAAAAAAASc/LkBEXr7iQKg/s400/JournalCORJtrio.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350589258456714978" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;">Notebooks<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SkEcs6pg54I/AAAAAAAAASk/A2dcZYcEGpI/s1600-h/jenc2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 344px; height: 361px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SkEcs6pg54I/AAAAAAAAASk/A2dcZYcEGpI/s400/jenc2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350589390276061058" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SkEcxEF0ZXI/AAAAAAAAASs/YkPMp7OUuqA/s1600-h/jenc3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 359px; height: 359px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SkEcxEF0ZXI/AAAAAAAAASs/YkPMp7OUuqA/s400/jenc3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350589461530174834" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Illustrations and Fine Art</span><br /></div>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-47731121099304044402009-06-04T23:42:00.000-07:002009-06-04T23:53:38.302-07:00Gettin' paid.I'm very pleased with many things about working for myself, not least of which is my new office. It's about 70% done, just gotta put in the Flor tiles, get a new chair, and reorg the peripherals station. Oh, and put up my faux bois bulletin boards and hooks for the clipboards (a la "Ace of Cakes"). One of my fave new office supplies is my Daiso red stamp kit. Bringing the cute back into business, fo' sho'. For example, check out my "PAID" stamp. I have no idea what it says, but I love the bun bun holding the paper (click for detail). Who says paperwork needs to be serious? Can't wait to see what my accountant says.<br /><br />Freelancing is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">bomb.</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SijASD74UyI/AAAAAAAAASU/LFR_P45HK2w/s1600-h/invoice_image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 137px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SijASD74UyI/AAAAAAAAASU/LFR_P45HK2w/s400/invoice_image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343732374401733410" border="0" /></a>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-15215625458911956982009-05-20T23:53:00.000-07:002009-05-21T01:21:44.845-07:00GLEE!Would you like to be happy for 3 minutes? To forget that you spilled your coffee on your pants, that the world is going to hell in a handbasket? Then read on, my friends. <br /><br />So, my friend Dave told me that he watched the pilot episode of "Glee", a new FOX show. Backtrack: the entertainment bible, <span style="font-style:italic;">Entertainment Weekly</span>, put it on their "Must List" and went on about it, so L.'s and my interests were suitably piqued. Unfortunately, I forgot to Tivo it as we had planned. I thought, oh well, I'll get it next time.<br /><br />But after tonight and what I saw of the pilot, I am an instant diehard fan of this show and will be waiting on pins and needles for the season to start, as well as comb every inch of cyberspace for video scraps to tide me over to the fall!<br /><br />Earlier, Dave and I watched the debacle that was the final episode of Idol (damn you, America), after which he played me a snippet of the end of the pilot. All I have to say is that after a shitty month, and after feeling particularly nihilistic after seeing "Angels & Demons" last night, this little clip did nothing less than RESTORE MY FAITH IN HUMANITY. To all my karaoke friends, this shit is solid m.f.'ing GOLD! Inspired!! Take note: within this motley teen glee club you'll find gay, African-American, Asian-American, disabled, theater geek, and jock living--nay, SINGING--in utter happiness and harmony. Take special note of the female lead--that gal was born to be on stage. Epic triumph. <br /><br />You go, kids.<br /><br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="437" height="282" id="viddler"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/2ef3e81e/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/2ef3e81e/" width="437" height="282" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" name="viddler" ></embed></object><br /><br />p.s. Watch the pilot <a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/73740/glee-pilot">here</a>.kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-68817031018044843722009-05-02T10:20:00.000-07:002009-05-17T22:24:58.765-07:00Dedicated to my friend, Kitty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SfyB1j7iwrI/AAAAAAAAAR8/8Lf0loTYw5Q/s1600-h/kitty.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SfyB1j7iwrI/AAAAAAAAAR8/8Lf0loTYw5Q/s400/kitty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331278816077857458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">You gave us many years of companionship. Hope you have as many Pounces as you want, and lots of birds to meow at, and a comfortable pillow cloud to lie on. We'll miss you.</span><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iAWlgdn37Bo&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iAWlgdn37Bo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-27473108106739394232009-04-08T10:45:00.001-07:002009-04-08T15:07:11.933-07:00Etsy mini: Favorites This Week<script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js'></script><script type='text/javascript'>new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5645633, 'favorites','thumbnail',5,5).renderIframe();</script>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-36591864834090329672009-03-23T22:59:00.000-07:002009-03-23T23:08:05.798-07:00Ye Olde Siren magazineI just love Googling. Today I randomly searched on a magazine I designed with my co-conspirator Laura D. and found a blog post on the topic. In the 40 plus comments, a few of them sang the praises of the magazine and one even gave a shout-out to the cover I designed for Lili Taylor. The mag work resides in a special place in my heart b/c it was one of my first (albeit meagerly) paid jobs out of art school, and Laura and I designed much of it fueled on homemade breakfast after watching Martha Stewart in our pajamas, trips to Mel's diner for egg salad sandwiches, and beer. We also did a lot of xerox experiments that found their way into the layout. Ah, the glory days. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/Sch4skCUHPI/AAAAAAAAAR0/3UGxUJ15Fsc/s1600-h/sassy_siren.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 233px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/Sch4skCUHPI/AAAAAAAAAR0/3UGxUJ15Fsc/s400/sassy_siren.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316632067093830898" /></a>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-42508739920793959842009-03-22T10:16:00.000-07:002009-03-22T10:27:52.147-07:00CraftySo my second craft day with Melissa yielded fabulous results. She was working on a birthday present for Leah and I, having forgotten my original stencils, started work on some graphic coasters. I'll be revealing Melissa's fabulous painting after this Friday, but suffice it to say that it's genius!! <br />The following are some of the fruits of my labor. Photos courtesy of Melissa. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScZ0KlpJbmI/AAAAAAAAARU/Q0QKQXdJWfA/s1600-h/3374566776_2ddcfb1455.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScZ0KlpJbmI/AAAAAAAAARU/Q0QKQXdJWfA/s400/3374566776_2ddcfb1455.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316064135409659490" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScZ0T8WU56I/AAAAAAAAARc/k5YEora8rbk/s1600-h/3373751229_f16d5f47cc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScZ0T8WU56I/AAAAAAAAARc/k5YEora8rbk/s400/3373751229_f16d5f47cc.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316064296123557794" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScZ0dszkhsI/AAAAAAAAARk/56yRdHXrtoE/s1600-h/3374567382_05cbf286db.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScZ0dszkhsI/AAAAAAAAARk/56yRdHXrtoE/s400/3374567382_05cbf286db.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316064463749940930" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScZ0llrh-mI/AAAAAAAAARs/hCsUZrUtQLw/s1600-h/3373752857_8852c91061.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScZ0llrh-mI/AAAAAAAAARs/hCsUZrUtQLw/s400/3373752857_8852c91061.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316064599276124770" /></a>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-29817635781162844902009-03-19T23:25:00.000-07:002009-05-17T21:42:59.981-07:00What's On My Ipod<span style="font-family: georgia"> K'naan: Fatima. Heartbreaking sentiments on the gang shooting of a first love, wrapped up in light hiphoppy pastry. I lurve this song. Wait for the chorus. </span><br /><br /><object height="265" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/c6e7Tg6rSgI&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/c6e7Tg6rSgI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="265" width="320"></embed></object>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-73096349272887481402009-03-19T22:55:00.000-07:002009-03-19T23:22:22.569-07:00Drawing little mopeds with tempera paintI remember one of my first forays into making artwork that presaged my career as a graphic designer; I believe I was 8 or 9, and pulled an ad from a magazine for Honda mopeds from a Rolling Stone. There was a headline and a few lines of copy on a white background, and lining the bottom were images of 4 mopeds in different colors and models. Something compelled to draw and paint in freehand those little moped images with my Crayola tempera paints, the ones in those small plastic clear containers. The finished product looked fairly representative of the photographs, but more importantly, it was quirky re-creation. Of course, I wanted it to be a perfect reproduction; I didn't yet appreciate the value of idiosyncratic gesture.<br /><br />Recently, Lani gave me a <a href="http://www.potatohavetoes.com/pages/artwork18.html">large postcard</a> that featured the work of <a href="http://www.potatohavetoes.com">Evah Fan</a>, an artist that lives and works in Berkeley with her partner, <a href="http://www.brendanmonroe.com/">Brendan Monroe</a>, also an artist. She makes these tiny pieces that are simultaneously loose and detailed, and most of all, full of humor. Her work took me back to those early joyous tempera moments. Take a gander at some of her work and marvel in the negative space and then get hit on the head with the polo mallet of her witty insights. Be sure to click for a larger image. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">invitation to kleptomaniac at art committee meeting</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScM0IypZRsI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/wcFiZaLbK8c/s1600-h/invitation-to-kleptomaniac-.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScM0IypZRsI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/wcFiZaLbK8c/s400/invitation-to-kleptomaniac-.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315149310866310850" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">source of bad energy</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScM0SE4HTAI/AAAAAAAAARE/10qFxOoskvg/s1600-h/source-of-bad-energy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScM0SE4HTAI/AAAAAAAAARE/10qFxOoskvg/s400/source-of-bad-energy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315149470378707970" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /><br />without further adieu</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScM0uTE8bUI/AAAAAAAAARM/d2RrRZ-Oo3E/s1600-h/without-further-adieu.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScM0uTE8bUI/AAAAAAAAARM/d2RrRZ-Oo3E/s400/without-further-adieu.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315149955226955074" /></a>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-9721028326357016162009-03-18T22:47:00.000-07:002009-03-19T00:06:08.373-07:00Meditation on surfing<span style="font-style: italic;">(random cull from Google images; please excuse copyright)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHs6sfTPII/AAAAAAAAAQ0/c6q6dlLXpZQ/s1600-h/form-givers-at-midcentury.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHs6sfTPII/AAAAAAAAAQ0/c6q6dlLXpZQ/s320/form-givers-at-midcentury.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314789528392907906" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHi45ctx3I/AAAAAAAAAPk/zbeTMdAZx38/s1600-h/HermosaBeachStrand_gallery.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHi45ctx3I/AAAAAAAAAPk/zbeTMdAZx38/s320/HermosaBeachStrand_gallery.jpg" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHjFmm9WWI/AAAAAAAAAPs/hZeO1-jpvEU/s1600-h/rock-photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHjFmm9WWI/AAAAAAAAAPs/hZeO1-jpvEU/s320/rock-photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314778720676698466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHnfCT6R6I/AAAAAAAAAQM/_xVR8VTY_Bs/s1600-h/brenda7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHnfCT6R6I/AAAAAAAAAQM/_xVR8VTY_Bs/s320/brenda7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314783555656239010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHq59x0iRI/AAAAAAAAAQU/wosdqSOgC3A/s1600-h/surfboards.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHq59x0iRI/AAAAAAAAAQU/wosdqSOgC3A/s320/surfboards.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314787316830865682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHsIeJcRXI/AAAAAAAAAQs/8SgbeZ9uf_A/s1600-h/17reasons.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/ScHsIeJcRXI/AAAAAAAAAQs/8SgbeZ9uf_A/s320/17reasons.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314788665549669746" /></a>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-47353643909965707902009-02-14T11:38:00.001-08:002009-02-14T11:38:58.782-08:00KITTENS!!Um. This rocks in every way.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FtX8nswnUKU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FtX8nswnUKU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-5571099261434625682009-02-11T17:49:00.000-08:002009-02-11T23:12:27.479-08:00Bag porn.I must tell you about a store L. ventured into last week: Hlaska in the Fillmore. The description on its <a href="http://www.hlaska.com">website</a>:<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Born out of a love for science and design Hlaska combines elements of nature, science, architecture and engineering to create luxury wallets and bags. Each design is carefully thought out, with special attention paid to its inspirations, its functionality, and its beauty. Using only the best materials, including Italian leather, European fabrics and custom hardware, Hlaska products go through countless revisions to ensure the final product meets our strict standards for resilience, functionality, and aesthetics. Staying true to the original vision of founder Anthony Mazzei, each new Hlaska product brings with it a new way of appreciating both science and luxury.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SZPJbBsrCuI/AAAAAAAAAPU/YPYKzcZEpfE/s1600-h/storee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 275px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SZPJbBsrCuI/AAAAAAAAAPU/YPYKzcZEpfE/s320/storee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301802652494662370" /></a><br />Upon further research, apparently the owner has styled his showpiece bag after an archaelogist's bag, thus referencing his love for science. Another chestnut is that "Hlaska" is a combination of Helsinki and Alaska, two places he's fascinated with; as it turns out, "hlaska" is also czech for "communication".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SZPJmT8RLDI/AAAAAAAAAPc/Z5gW82MBCbk/s1600-h/media2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SZPJmT8RLDI/AAAAAAAAAPc/Z5gW82MBCbk/s320/media2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301802846370475058" /></a><br />So what differentiates this bag maker from any other of hundreds of fine bag makers? One word: Execution. I accompanied her to return to the store and purchase a weekender bag that she had eyed the week before. What followed was blissful enjoyment of a retail concept well-executed both physically and philosophically--the ambience and the soul is there. The store is tight. I felt like I was in on the ground floor of say, a Louis Vuitton in the making. This dude is passionate about one thing: a luxurious, well-designed, classic traveling bag made from the finest of materials, harkening back to when the well-heeled traversed the friendly skies wearing sassy neck scarves, valises in hand. Sigh. It was refreshing to see not one hint of trendy, faddy pandering to the transitory tastes of today's consumer culture. Kudos, Hlaska!kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-22762177815619780272009-02-10T19:50:00.000-08:002009-02-10T20:05:21.902-08:00My new favorite kid actor. (No, there are not that many of them.)Maria Lark, most recently seen in Medium, the show with Patricia Arquette where she's like, an investigator with extra-sensory powers...or something. I don't know. I confess I don't watch the show, but I do watch TV, and today I saw a Hallmark commercial with this little gal. She's a 40 year-old in a 10 year-old body. She entertained me so much in that minute that I googled her. Here she is in a video for NBC wherein she takes us on a tour of the Medium set. Between her and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83JDXXKzOXg">Gladys the caller</a> on the Ellen show, I giggle on a daily basis. Enjoy! (Especially when she talks about her call time on the set.)<br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/49924d48bca8aef0/48cd69acbae89450/3d2c22b3/-cpid/96bc036fcf142c6c" id="W4727a250e66f972349924d48bca8aef0" width="384" height="283"><param name="movie" value="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/49924d48bca8aef0/48cd69acbae89450/3d2c22b3/-cpid/96bc036fcf142c6c" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="allowNetworking" value="all" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /></object>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-2886236888014617742009-01-12T21:40:00.000-08:002009-01-12T22:14:21.570-08:00Back to SchoolThis post is dedicated to my friend L., who started her first day of schoo..I mean, work, at a new job today! She hates being the new girl, and who doesn't? Nothing a few nifty office products can't fix, and believe me, I am an office supply WHORE. I have so many journals, agendas, day planners, notebooks--I just can't get enough of 'em! Thankfully I use them all, however that doesn't explain why I'm still disorganized. Anyway.<br /><br />Here's a sampling of supplies that will boost your productivity and your serotonin levels from their sheer fabulousness!<br /><br />I got this <a href="http://shop.littleotsu.com/collections/planners/products/non-planner-datebook-by-keri-smith">day planner</a> recently from my friend A., and it makes me smile every day. It's the Non-Planner's Day Planner. Perfect for non-type-A's such as myself. Every day is a different illustrated format!! It's like a grown-up version of Highlights activities or something. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwr01MWrUI/AAAAAAAAANM/9lX9BJTolQg/s1600-h/nonplan1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwr01MWrUI/AAAAAAAAANM/9lX9BJTolQg/s320/nonplan1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290651848885579074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwr75sKfgI/AAAAAAAAANU/qCZ2fJHGnPE/s1600-h/nonplan2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwr75sKfgI/AAAAAAAAANU/qCZ2fJHGnPE/s320/nonplan2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290651970351824386" /></a><br />This next planner is a lovely horizontally formatted day organizer, from the folks at <a href="http://www.whomi.com/-strse-15/2008-Clarity-Agenda/Detail.bok">whoMi</a>. I love the heft and the size, and especially the waterproof plastic cover. And Helvetica strikes again. Throw this planner in your <a href="http://www.hobobags.com/Dylan/pd/np/23/p/1212.html">Hobo bag</a> and look chic and unique. You've got your shit together, girl. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwsnaGNMpI/AAAAAAAAANc/6YZxhFp8waw/s1600-h/whomi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwsnaGNMpI/AAAAAAAAANc/6YZxhFp8waw/s320/whomi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290652717785363090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwvdSyI2YI/AAAAAAAAAN0/5hApd1tGUcs/s1600-h/hobo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwvdSyI2YI/AAAAAAAAAN0/5hApd1tGUcs/s320/hobo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290655842558335362" /></a><br />For those who need <a href="http://www.thedailyplanner.com/large-utility-bands-p-8879.html?cPath=119_2058">giant rubber bands</a> for...the things we need giant rubber bands for...here are a set of lovely colored bands for your pleasure. I imagine you could even print or stamp a design on these bands, for added fun! Nice palette.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwtVBpNk7I/AAAAAAAAANk/EbDLVQLzVjk/s1600-h/LargeUtility.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwtVBpNk7I/AAAAAAAAANk/EbDLVQLzVjk/s320/LargeUtility.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290653501495284658" /></a><br />Lastly, for write-on-the-run pad fun, here are some cool <a href="http://shop.uppercasegallery.ca/">objets</a> from our Canadian friends at Uppercase (we love them). The covers are made from plastic sign letters. Could anything be more beautiful? <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBTWF1bDPn0">You're gonna make it after all!</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwuChrSDjI/AAAAAAAAANs/tRq_b5Zz7S8/s1600-h/pads-shop_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWwuChrSDjI/AAAAAAAAANs/tRq_b5Zz7S8/s320/pads-shop_large.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290654283188014642" /></a>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-61220895850634068932009-01-10T15:02:00.000-08:002009-01-10T15:35:27.923-08:00Who, meme?When I am at my weakest, blogwise, I return to the meme! I sure do love a good one. Luckily I was tagged by my pal <a href="http://poetwithadayjob.wordpress.com/2008/12/24/a-meme-interconnected-with-facebook/">M.</a> a few weeks ago. This meme is the ultimate in navel-gazing. Ladies and gentlemen, 16 little-known facts about me:<br /><br />1. It does not make me queasy to leave CD cases empty, their contents strewn about in a disorganized way.<br />2. If or when I have kids, I'd like to skip ages 3-14 and go right to their sophomore year in high school.<br />3. I hold in highest regard the ability to give a firm and friendly hug.<br />4. I am the worst procrastinator when it comes to sending things in the mail. Among other factors, I find I never have stamps. <br />5. I would like to study to be a master carpenter someday.<br />6. Sometimes I think I could be a better-than-average actor. <br />7. I once had flying phobia and have now licked it for good, although I am dreading my first flight to Australia or Southeast Asia. <br />8. I sound exactly like my sister on the phone. <br />9. I took college courses for credit when I was in seventh grade.<br />10. I played piano in a group performance in the Florida capitol rotunda once in eighth grade.<br />11. I am in constant search of the perfect surf shop hoodie.<br />12. I have absolutely no problem taking a long nap in the middle of the day. As a result, I worry that my net time spent sleeping is...a lot. <br />13. I only read food literature these days. <br />14. When I really like something (i.e. tasting food, shopping for clothing), I will start cursing ("this is the fucking best piece of meat I've ever had")<br />15. I crave long road trips when I can sing with my custom-made mix tape at the top of my lungs.<br />16. I wonder when we are ever going to be able to buy a house.kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-39698931962599425622009-01-08T23:33:00.000-08:002009-01-08T23:51:36.710-08:00I sweep gingko leaves off the windshieldI'm back. My pal M urged me to start posting every day, and goshdarnit, I shall! Though I have no design-related news to report today, I thought it best to let you know that I will be sending missives via blog every day for as long as possible! Due to recent macroeconomic events, I have a lot more time on my hands, which of course means I will be fighting the evil force of inertia, especially during the hours of 7am and 10am. How I love thee, snooze button! <br /><br />Ok, I'm going to break down and post 2 cool gifts I got from Santa (aka Lani) this year. The first is a set of <a href="http://www.muji.com/">Muji</a> (go Muji!) <a href="http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Cardboard%20Speakers_10451_10001_16442_-1_11548_11552_null_shop_">cardboard speakers</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWcA092CaCI/AAAAAAAAAM0/MF_s7ga4Ekw/s1600-h/muji-cardboard-speakers_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 209px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWcA092CaCI/AAAAAAAAAM0/MF_s7ga4Ekw/s320/muji-cardboard-speakers_large.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289197197324347426" /></a><br />So cute! Loved especially the flat-packed presentation with translucent gift pouch. what's not to love?? A great travel-sized solution for your Ipod needs. <br /><br />And next, Kelly Wearstler's recent tome, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060897988/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header">"Domicilium Decoratus"</a>. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWcBhClF6gI/AAAAAAAAANE/mmc9u8732Pc/s1600-h/kelly2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWcBhClF6gI/AAAAAAAAANE/mmc9u8732Pc/s320/kelly2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289197954509695490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWcBbjIxwlI/AAAAAAAAAM8/QaA1eXl_7Hk/s1600-h/kelly.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SWcBbjIxwlI/AAAAAAAAAM8/QaA1eXl_7Hk/s320/kelly.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289197860170089042" /></a><br />It's a fun page turner, with photos of her domicile all prettied up in the way only Kelly can do. She a crazy lady. Though a lot of her touches aren't exactly my personal taste, the book is very inspirational and reminder to bust out of your comfort zone. Love.kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-83159262899495401192008-11-15T23:44:00.001-08:002008-11-15T23:53:15.692-08:00I'm going to make a Christmas Village.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SR_RYqY0ZbI/AAAAAAAAAMs/UYbdhYk_23g/s1600-h/village.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SR_RYqY0ZbI/AAAAAAAAAMs/UYbdhYk_23g/s320/village.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269160310672221618" /></a><br />I've decided. I'll keep you posted on its progress. As I delve ever deeper into this subculture, I'm sure I'll have enough fodder for a Christopher Guest-type of mocumentary by season's end. <br /><br />I must get an ice rink. <br /><br />FUCK YEAH!kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-20116836969342760842008-11-10T13:36:00.001-08:002008-11-10T13:47:17.424-08:00Shameless self-promotion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRir0h0428I/AAAAAAAAAMk/NQauf8KMe1c/s1600-h/50e8e03ae7a0e0d57010b110.L.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRir0h0428I/AAAAAAAAAMk/NQauf8KMe1c/s320/50e8e03ae7a0e0d57010b110.L.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267148683131542466" /></a><br />Ok, people. I'm showing you all my cards and reminding you, if you haven't picked one up yet, that yours truly and my sweet, talented pal LaDonna Willems partnered to create a book of poetry/design that will leave you somewhat depressed (ha!) but ultimately inspired. Over a year or so ago, I was honored to take on the design of LaDonna's collection of poetry, and we scraped together a few bucks and pubished Secrets of Falling. This was definitely a labor of love and one of those projects that you try and make time for between living, working, eating, and sleeping. Peep it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Falling-LaDonna-Witmer/dp/1424328802">here</a>. <br /><br />ps: Happy Birthday, Lo!kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-5407988981687456602008-11-10T13:27:00.000-08:002008-11-10T13:35:01.276-08:00"Gimme a bagel and a coffee regulah"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRio9kTDTQI/AAAAAAAAAMc/pggZlK2aHew/s1600-h/largehomepageimage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRio9kTDTQI/AAAAAAAAAMc/pggZlK2aHew/s320/largehomepageimage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267145539878866178" /></a><br />Today's Can't Miss Great Buy: We Are Happy To Serve You Ceramic Cup.<br />Got this for New Yorkaphile Lani. Ain't it great? Now I must find a throwing wheel, kiln, and other supplies to create ceramic cups for all our favorite to-go places. Hmm. <br /><br />Get 'em <a href="http://www.wearehappytoserveyou.com/">here</a>, or at your local specialty shop.kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-55286787493476810842008-10-13T15:08:00.000-07:002008-11-10T13:25:54.641-08:00Curtain CallNo, I'm not suggesting anything dire. It's been a long while since my last post, and instead of whining about the state of my life/hectic schedule, I shall dig in with a post about the humble...shower curtain!! I didn't know it was so difficult to find a good solution that appeases the modern sensibilities! Forget the economy, find me a good shower curtain! As it turns out, we did find one, but the search was slightly frustrating. Who knew we'd find the winner at the Triple B Ranch (otherwise known as Bed, Bath, and All That Other Shit.) First, the last curtain we had, a <a href="http://www.bestwindowtreatments.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=147">brown geometric with orange bottom trim</a>:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRihvZkTNEI/AAAAAAAAALc/Soq9GitgF08/s1600-h/191200.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRihvZkTNEI/AAAAAAAAALc/Soq9GitgF08/s320/191200.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267137599898858562" /></a><br />We looked at other geometric patterned curtains, but frequently found some that were too heavy-handed, or some that were close, but not quite:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRimTlUGY_I/AAAAAAAAAMM/4AHJeNpMnCk/s1600-h/192101.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 203px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRimTlUGY_I/AAAAAAAAAMM/4AHJeNpMnCk/s320/192101.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267142619573937138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRiju_e0uLI/AAAAAAAAALk/mx5wBIQylOI/s1600-h/digimarc.ms.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRiju_e0uLI/AAAAAAAAALk/mx5wBIQylOI/s320/digimarc.ms.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267139791919823026" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODb372&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E&parentId=WE-SH1BEDSHO&retainNav=true&cmsrc=WE-SH1BEDSHO"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRikSjeShyI/AAAAAAAAALs/gxaMx0bc6Cg/s1600-h/p_b372_pip_WE08B531_SU08_080623153628_PIP_hero.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRikSjeShyI/AAAAAAAAALs/gxaMx0bc6Cg/s320/p_b372_pip_WE08B531_SU08_080623153628_PIP_hero.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267140402876679970" /></a></a><br />Also, I'm all for representative, kitschy shower curtains--maps, periodic tables, parts of cow, etc. however, it didn't really fit the look we were going for. One of the cons of our bathroom is that it's immediately viewable from the top of the stairs. So it's really one of the first things folks see when they walk in. We needed something a little less edgy. However, it took all my strength not to snatch up these gems, mostly Marimekko designs you can find at CB2 or other:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRilewdmsaI/AAAAAAAAAL0/Ru0e5y8t-8w/s1600-h/yhst-60928567697612_2024_14940834.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 298px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRilewdmsaI/AAAAAAAAAL0/Ru0e5y8t-8w/s320/yhst-60928567697612_2024_14940834.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267141712033526178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRilqT-dNuI/AAAAAAAAAL8/_wt7SjC61b0/s1600-h/GraffitiShowerCurtainF8.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 290px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRilqT-dNuI/AAAAAAAAAL8/_wt7SjC61b0/s320/GraffitiShowerCurtainF8.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267141910545118946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRil3kyjRaI/AAAAAAAAAME/wVpY_ViUtfY/s1600-h/kaiku_dusch_221.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 196px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRil3kyjRaI/AAAAAAAAAME/wVpY_ViUtfY/s320/kaiku_dusch_221.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267142138396886434" /></a><br /><br />Finally, we bought this little guy. One of the joys of this curtain is that up close, the printing is very good. In addition to being perfectly registered, there's a slight bleed in the trapping of the shapes, so that it gives the whole design a really calm, dreamy feeling. Perfecto!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRimyDFtdSI/AAAAAAAAAMU/FQXl1ifd-oA/s1600-h/68467111804CZ.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 230px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SRimyDFtdSI/AAAAAAAAAMU/FQXl1ifd-oA/s320/68467111804CZ.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267143142962722082" /></a>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8193869410227873697.post-31693430119437555912008-09-15T00:35:00.000-07:002008-09-15T00:42:31.989-07:00CenterfoldMy fashion designer cousin, Margeaux, got an Allure centerfold: Victoria Freaking Beckham!!!!! for August's issue. I finally found a photo link since I couldn't buy the back issue. Hello, bigtime! Get it, girl!<br /><br />Buy her stuff now. <a href="http://www.margaritasaplala.com">Margarita Saplala</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SM4RxxpSVsI/AAAAAAAAALU/k83fQ3klgFc/s1600-h/64939_throughthelookingglas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_29GfqdNb0f0/SM4RxxpSVsI/AAAAAAAAALU/k83fQ3klgFc/s320/64939_throughthelookingglas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246150162770974402" /></a>kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360441825735230566noreply@blogger.com2