For Science

After many years of plotting, I finally threw a taste testing party. In honor of Rebecca and Derek's wedding I felt some R&D was in order. The theme was Love: The Grand Experiment. It was a lot of work, but came together thanks to lots of help from everyone. Jordan designed the awesome invites. I borrowed beakers and lab coats from various friends. Many of Rebecca's friends donated her favorite foods as scientific specimens. When guests showed up the were handed a clip board with their evaluation form a custom pencil that said "The Grand Experiment", and some giant nerds. They then went and taste tested samples of things like bacon, ice cream, honey, salsa, pepper mint patties, and cheeses. All for science. Turns out that people like a lot of the store brands after all.

Oh, and Liz, who was super gracious and hosted the event at her house put up a nice post about it here.

Weekend Update

'nuff said

Custom

Ran across Olive and Sinclair Chocolate in Nashville. Their packaging is the best, and I'm always for artisan chocolate. I tried the Sea Salt Chocolate. It was aight, but not as tight as the pretty wrapper it came in. Hopefully they'll update their website soon. For now there is the blog.

Photo is from their facebook page.

Back!

Hizzah!

Molly posted this on her blog. I am in awe. AWE, I tell you.

Shop On

Love vintage, one of a kind pretty clothes? Hate thrift stores and attics? Solution= Animal Head Vintage. Shop on.

One thing we can all agree on

Love, sweet love. Send this to someone you love today.



As a side note, I have a crush on the Paramount Theatre

Praying for Change

What you need to do today:
Vote, Vote, Vote, I can't emphasize how important it is for each of us to get out and vote today. The presidential election is important, but there are so many local issues that you need to weigh in too. No excuses.

Once you've voted, it's time to reap the benefits of our eatocracy. Tons of freebies to be had if you vote today. Full list here, but everything from free ice cream and donuts to salads and coffee. I think this Thermals song is an appropriate sound track for the day.


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Halloweening

Went as Eagle vs. Shark (clearly I was the scariest animal there is, and you can't even see my tallons). Thanks to Rebecca for the great idea and inspiration. Although only maybe two other people on the planet have seen that movie, we did run into another Eagle vs. Shark on the street at the end of the night. We were way fiercer.

If you are my fairy godmother

Feel free to buy me this living room set. BEAUTIFUL. (potential sugardaddys are also welcome, I don't want to discriminate based on gender). Modern, vintage, green, teak. Drooling...

Couples Party

I LOVE my sister Mary's response to the need for a couple's Halloween costume. The execution is so great!

Purdy

I've been waiting to post this until Jordan did... it's her husband Paul's polaroids set to music by Jordan's brother. It's beautiful. Watch with the sound ON.

I want candy

Alice sent over some of Liz Wolfe's work. I'm in love.

Wrap it Up

I used to think I wasn't a scarf person, but ones like this by Martin Lemothe make me seriously reconsider. Pricey, but beautiful-- if you can find an economical version, I'll send you a prize.


*found via Oh Joy!

Please Register to Vote

I've never care about politics until now. This is the most important election of our generation. Please rock it. Today is the last day. Go here.

Weekend Report

Spent part of the weekend in Sacramento with Rachel of Darlybird (or rather Darlybird is of her) engaging in a little R&D with vintage flowers and cabachons. One result was the brooch on this hat (thanks chi!).
We also hit some thrift stores where I completed my Pyrex collection (amish butterprint what woot). We also found the BEST EVER tag. It was on a pair of little boys pants. WOW.

Oh Girl!

Can't get this song outa my head. Use it to power through the rest of your Friday.

Helmet Head

Ever since knocking my two front teeth out riding a bike as a kid, I've worn bike helmets religiously (and you should too!). These covers from Yakkay are adorable. Finally stylish head gear for bikers! Working on getting a US source.. I'll keep you posted.
*found via Frolic

Becoming Sarah Palin

Normally this blog is all about pretty things and people. But, given the importance of the upcoming election, I hope you'll indulge me. This article from Slate on Sarah Palin's speech (found via D.Sharp) is very interesting-- remember diagramming sentences in jr. high English?
On a more serious note, I do think that it is imporant to really know what's going on in this campaign. I recommend this article (and the New Yorker in general) for the thoroughness of its research on the facts. Every news outlet has some bias, but ones with a lot of fact checking are better.

If you are a US citizen and haven't registered to vote. Please do so NOW.

Miss Roboto

I LOVE this old robot costume! from here via here