April 7, 2011

Embroidery Thread

Ever since making these necklaces for some friends I’ve been flat-out obsessed with embroidery thread. My only tryst with it in the past was short-lived, in the form of 6th grade bracelet making. In fact, some of the thread I used on my necklaces was from the 6th grade. (No joke. It’s in a box with my name on it.) All of a sudden the possibilities seem limitless.

 


PHOTO: kirstievn

 


PHOTO: no source, HELP!

 


PHOTO + PROJECT LINK: Design*Sponge

 


PHOTO + PROJECT LINK: HonestlyWTF

Posted In accents, house and home, jewelry, kitchen, make it, wear it
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April 6, 2011

10. That’s How It Starts

Wow, it’s been just about forever since I shared some music. The site I was using changed up their format and I wasn’t a fan, but now I’m using Grooveshark and life is peachy again. (I don’t think I’ve ever said so before, but I’m super interested in what you’re listening to as well. So please, share away in the comments section!) Click away on either image to listen.

 


PHOTO: Bobby Lin

Posted In mixtape, music
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April 6, 2011

Searching for Shades

The summer after high school graduation I started wearing shades that were way too big for my face, and I’ve never looked back. I started with an oval pair that had tortoise shell frames (very Jackie O.), and made my way through until I landed on my favorite a few years ago. A pair of sunglasses that were black framed, almost square, and cost $5. They broke last December as I walked into an Office Depot to buy a cordless mouse for my aunt. Memories are funny, replacing sunglasses is not. Now that the temps are on the up and up – at least here – I need to find a new pair.


Karen Walker Eyewear, NUMBER SIX Black

 

Raen Optics, Flowers in Seaglass

 

Ray-Ban Opal Yellow Wayfarer

 


7 For All Mankind, Laurel

 


Tom Ford, Limited Edition
{via Mrs. Lilien}

Posted In accessories, wear it
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April 5, 2011

Jen Stark


Burst, Jen Stark

 


Over and Out, Jen Stark

 


Technicolor Prism, Jen Stark

 

Artist Jen Stark does things with paper that I can only dream about. My favorite is the last piece pictured above. If the word simplicity can be attached to any piece of her work this particular one captures it perfectly.

Posted In create, paper
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April 4, 2011

Hot Cross Buns


PHOTO: Mandy Mortimer/What the Fruitcake?!

 

I think this is the spring where I face my fear of making bread. I don’t know what it is that makes me shy away. Maybe it’s the yeast. Or the waiting game for it to rise. But Hot Cross Buns are near the top of my foodgasm list and this recipe looks more or less conquerable. No fear.

Posted In recipes
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