Financial Crisis

It's been a wild, wild week. But hey, even if it all ends up worthless, it sure can be pretty. Apologies, but I can't find the artist credits for these. I'll keep digging.

Too pretty to eat

Never thought I'd say those words and even half mean it. But this is beautiful. Any bakers nearby who want to give it a whirl? I think it will require a team, or maybe even a village. This looks heavenly.

The Look

Warning. This site is like crack. It is instantly addictive. I love all the pictures people take of themselves-- so many good ideas for dressing. I think I'm secretly wishing I had big round glasses about now. Seriously do NOT look at if you need to get anything done the rest of the day.

Mean Case of the Mondays?

The cure-- and a shot of energy to boot. TV on the Radio is truly great-- saw them on Saturday (and got to talk to the singer a bit!!). Also they have a new album coming out tomorrow.. it's good so check it out. Enjoy

Party Favor

I think these would be great all in a line--- especially to display something besides gumballs. You can get the blue ones here, or red ones here.

the Dew

At a recent trip to the 'sev I espied these tricked out bottles of Mountain Dew. I like (though I don't imbibe the dew). Part of this artist series.

Lovin Spoonful

In Wales young men used to carve wooden spoons for their intended. This article tells about the significance of the tradition. They are made from a single piece of wood. I think they are beautiful.

WWAW?

What would Audrey (as in Hepburn) wear? I think a lot of things from Beklina's fall line. Especially any of these dresses:

He taught me how to praise the Lord and still play Rock n Roll

I am at a loss for any word besides WoW



oh. and creepy!

The Welsh Jig

um. Ok. not. but some Welsh music I'm into. Of the contemporary and pop variety

Los Campesinos:





and well, there's that.


and ok, fine. they are the only Welsh band I know (besides Tom Jones). But they are so good, eh?

deerly

I love the selby. I hate dead animals but this one is cute. From Cindy Greene's house.And also this one.

If you got a problem

yo I'll solve it. All the extra drives for my computer make it super zippy, but they are not very cute:Until I pack them all away in here:

Wendesday

= Bluesday? This song is perfect for my mood today. Yah, Bon Iver is blowing up, but still. Listen!

The way the cookie crumbles

When you come to visit me in San Francisco, I will take you down a very small China town alley and there we will face down the mean ladies of the fortune cookie factory. Together. Also thanks to the crew pictured here for the awesome dim sum brunch last Saturday-- I'll take the rest of you there, too.

O Wales

Sing that to the tune of O Canada. When I was little I'd always want to use my Mom's coin purse.. much like the ones below. Since I couldn't remember Wales, the fact that the purse was from there made it mysterious. Also, the bright shiny pennies. This is a great article on Welsh Wool. I haven't found a definitive source for them, but you can try here or here.

Saying Thanks

How do you say thanks to the girl who has everything? I figured since she already has the coolest stuff ever, I might as well just wrap it all up so that she can rediscover it all again. Welcome home!

Luck of the Welsh

That's me. Just in time to get cozy, a little of my heritage for you. I love these vintage Welsh tapestry throws. Jen Jones has a ton of great Welsh wool blankets, both vintage and new. You can read more about Welsh woolen mills here.

Music for your Tuesday

I just wrote about Built for the Sea over here. I've loved their cd for the last few months. You can listen to a new song here.

R.I.P.

David Foster Wallace died last weekend. He was a great writer. I think everyone should read his first essay in Consider the Lobster. It highlights (in a very funny way) how bad and destructive the porn industry is. I am sad he is gone.

I'd like to buy the world

an evlove sharpie. This is a really fun idea-- perfect party gift for a crew of taggers, or crafty friends. How would you personalize yours?