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

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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}

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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.

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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.

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Live Now

I was lucky enough to win a copy of the book Live Now: Artful Messages of Hope, Happiness & Healing from For Me, For You this past week, and to say I’m impressed would be putting things way too mildly. When illustrator Eric Smith was diagnosed with cancer in spring of 2008 he started the Live Now Project, a site that compiles inspiring illustrated quotes from artists and designers the world over. This book is a printed compilation of the best of the best. The artwork is as honest as it is beautiful. My favorite little touch is that each and every page is perforated, so if you find one that resonates especially hard you can tear it out.

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