October 24, 2011

Win It: Ariat Boots

 

Two ironic things about this giveaway starting today:
1. I’ve lived in Oklahoma off and on since 1998, yet never owned a pair of cowboy boots until a few months ago.
2. This is the first day I’ve not lived in Oklahoma in five years. (I’m in New York.)

 

Those two things being revealed, I’m extremely excited to partner with a bit of an Oklahoma institution, Langston’s! They’re basically the go-to for pearl snap shirts and tight fitting Wranglers, but they also have lots of other non-Western wear and great jewelry. Today they’re giving away one pair of men’s or women’s Ariat boots, I have these and love them. You can never go wrong with a pair of boots and a little casual dress is my book, perfect weekend wear.

 

To Enter:
1. Leave a comment below telling us which pair of Ariat boots are your favorite. One comment only, please.
2. Enter a valid email address.
3. Do it all before next Monday, October 31st.

 

Langston’s is also offering 15% off any purchase over $50 through October 30th, just enter the code “crushed” into the promo field.

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October 21, 2011

Happy (New York or Bust) Weekend

PHOTO: anne symons

 

 

You all were so gracious and supportive when I lost my job last month, it’s only fair I tell you about my next step that begins tomorrow. I’m heading off to New York for a long-term freelance job that will keep me there through the end of the year! Exciting stuff, for sure. I’m subletting a sweet little studio with a full kitchen in Fort Greene, Brooklyn and I couldn’t be more thrilled. After doing a fast tally, I realized I have many more friends in NYC than OKC and I’m looking forward to catching up with every single one while in town. I’ll keep you posted as everything unfolds, but in the meantime I hope you’ll forgive me if things slow down just the tiniest bit for the next week as I get adjusted to my new digs and schedule. Until then, here are a boatload of good things to keep you going.

 

01/ the Henry Rollins tattoo whiteboard!
02/ knit a sweater, help a penguin in need
03/ create your own wall art for (almost) free
04/ deconstructed map art of Italy
05/ free printable quote posters
06/ homemade pixie stix
07/ another way to buy some damn art
08/ DIY bungee cord bracelets
09/ a knockoff Pumpkin Pie Blizzard

Posted In create, do good, downloads, halloween, happy weekend, holidays, house and home, jewelry, make it, recipes, walls, wear it
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October 20, 2011

KOMPACT-KASSETTE

 

You already know of my deep devotion to the mixtape, and now Daniel Freytag has captured it with simple lines and silver opaque ink on black paper. Get yours over on Editions of 100.

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October 19, 2011

1/2

I’m completely infatuated with Jesús González Rodríguez’s 1/2, a mishmash of photos of the same person recreated into one portrait. They’re combined to make a portrait/headshot that is both beautiful and unnerving. (via Roger Allen)

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October 17, 2011

2012 Calendars – Take #2

Flora & Fauna wall art calendar from Anna Cote

printed calendar set from Bookhou At Home

12 month calendar from Leah Duncan

letterpress calendar from Moontree Letterpress

cross-stitch letterpress calendar from Pistachio Press

floral hanging wall calendar from Silhouette Blue

calendar from Southern Fete Creative

calendar from Studio Morran

deluxe wall calendar from susyjack

 

You’re signed up for the 2012 Calendar Swap, yes?

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October 17, 2011

Landscape

When I was about ten years old I became obsessed with drawing pool parties. And in them the girls diving into the water were always drawn with their hair hanging down, as if they were hanging upside down instead of throwing themselves into a body of water. It made sense at the time, I guess that’s how I viewed gravity. That’s what this landscape by Vikachu reminds me of, I love how the landscape builds vertically upon itself. And get this – ten dollars.

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