April 13, 2009
Nicholas Girling.
I’m irrevocably in love with the work of Nicholas Girling, aka otispepper. I’m equally in love with his Etsy profile. You should check out both.
April 13, 2009
And the Winner is: The Left Handed Calligrapher.
Congratulations to Lizzie.Civ from the daily crouton! The Random Number Generator chose your comment as the winner of Win It: The Left Handed Calligrapher. Her comment read:
Please email me at designcrushing@gmail.com and I’ll have you info passed on to Nicole and you two can take it from there. And speaking of Nicole, thank you so very much for collaborating on this contest and offering up an absolutely ah-maz-ing giveaway!
April 13, 2009
The Daily Eat: Pineapple Pie.
I thought everyone could probably use a warm weather ingredient for The Daily Eat this week, and nothing says it quite like pineapple. Without further ado, enjoy Pineapple Week!
Another moment of TMI: I’m not a meringue lover. I must have some sort of egg white allergy because it makes my tongue itch like no other! I’m fairly certain that I’d suffer through just this once to enjoy a big slice of Pineapple Pie with brown sugar meringue sitting atop it. Well, as long as whoever was with me didn’t mind me scratching my tongue on my teeth for the next hour or so…
:: recipe and photo via foodess.com
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April 13, 2009
Monday Goodness: Love is Retarded.*
* I’m not advocating the use of the R word!
:: via ffffound
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April 10, 2009
Happy {Easter} Weekend.
Hello weekend! It’s so nice to see you again.
This Weekend:
• dye eggs with my mom
• work on painting my china cabinet
• celebrate Easter at my mom + stepdad’s
• bake this for Easter dessert
• finish reading Eclipse
• visit with L
Happy Weekend!
Happy Easter!
** Don’t forget to enter the contest to win some of The Left Handed Calligrapher‘s amazing work! (You have until Monday at noon CST.) Stop by her blog – A Flick of the Pen – for additional inspiration!
:: image via ffffound
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April 10, 2009
Go or Send Jewelry.
When I was about 10 my great aunt gave me a spoon ring for Christmas and I thought it was just about the coolest thing ever. They’re not all that uncommon, but what about fork bracelets?
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jewelry, wear it
Carl, a second generation silver jewelry maker is the craftsman behind Go or Send Jewelry. His shop is full of pendants, bracelets and rings that any spoon or fork would be proud to be bent into.
April 10, 2009
The Daily Eat: Japanese Pizza.
Japanese pizza. Two words I’ve never once used in the same sentence until now. Also known as “okonomiyaki,” it’s a street food that ends up somewhere between a pizza and a frittata. Any topping is a go – this version showcases cabbage, toasted almonds and fresh chives.
:: recipe and photo via 101 Cookbooks
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April 10, 2009
Roundup: Easter Goodies.
Clockwise: Rice Krispie Easter Eggs from Bouchon Bakery, Chocolate-Covered Peepsicles, Peach and Prosecco Ice, Hot Cross Buns
Clockwise: Cadbury Creme Brul’egg, Deviled Eggs, Homemade Creme Eggs, Spring Easter Meringues
Clockwise: DIY Easter Mobile, Naturally Dyed Eggs, Chocolate Covered Macaroons, Homemade Marshmallow Peeps
Clockwise: Easter Bunny Card, Envelope + Bag Download, Vosges Chocolate Easter Bunnies, DIY Easter Basket, Smeeps