February 21, 2008

Year of Seeds.

The Year of Seeds would make an amazing gift. Not only would it last year-round, but every time the recipient glanced at their windowsill wonderful thoughts of you would come to mind!

Simply place the included soil pellets and seeds into the pots, add water, and watch the flowers come to life—one month at a time. The monthly seeds include petunias, marigolds, pansies, lobelia, alyssum, zinnias, impatiens, baby’s breath, dianthus, cosmos, poppies and sweet peas. Each candy-colored earthenware pot features an etched illustration of the corresponding flower. So sweet!

Posted In grow it
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February 20, 2008

You Are Beautiful.

Ever since Ez at Creature Comforts posted about the You Are Beautiful site last week I haven’t been able to get it out of my head! By using installations, stickers, collaborations and exhibitions You Are Beautiful manages to make a small difference in peoples’ every day lives by creating moments of positive self-realization.

“We’re just attempting to make the world a little better. Advertising elicits a response to buy, where this project elicits a response to do something. The attempt with You Are Beautiful is to create activism instead of consumerism. You Are Beautiful uses the medium of advertising and commercialization to spread a positive message. Projects like these make a difference in the world by catching us in the midst of daily life and creating moments of positive self realization.”

Who wouldn’t love to come across an image like the one above on your way to or from work? It would at least make the day a little more memorable. You can even upload your own images displaying the phrase or one of their stickers to be posted. Download a PDF to print your own stickers here.

Posted In downloads, online
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February 20, 2008

On the Rocks: Death in the P.M.

Absinthe is something that I’ve always wanted to try – maybe something about it being illegal in the States until not long ago?? Apparently Ernest Hemingway was a big fan of the green libation and created the first version of Death in the P.M., named after his novel Death in the Afternoon. The ratio of alcohol here has been altered (E.H.’s was a bit much), but otherwise it’s an extremely easy cocktail to mix up and enjoy.

Ingredients:
– 1 part absinthe or other anise-flavored liqueur
– 10 parts chilled brut sparkling wine

Instructions:
Pour absinthe in a chilled champagne glass. Top with sparkling wine and serve.

:: cocktail and image via CHOW

Posted In cocktails
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February 20, 2008

&pencil Notebook.

The &pencil notebook is a little bit genius. Never lose your pencil again since it fits into the diecut pages of the notebook which then stays shut with the help of an elastic band. My purse tends to be more like luggage and things I need fall to the bottom of the abyss constantly. This would be perfection.

Posted In notebooks + journals, paper goods
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February 20, 2008

Carlos Aires.

I couldn’t find a lot of information out there on artist Carlos Aires, but that doesn’t detract me from being in WOW with the cut vinyl record silhouettes that comprise his Love is in the Air collection. Pay close attention to the record titles used for each piece because they make the pieces that much better.



Posted In create, mixed media
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February 19, 2008

Miso Soup with Sweet Potato Dumplings.

A few weeks ago I came across this recipe for Miso Soup with Sweet Potato Dumplings. It looks hearty and yummy and I’m a huge fan of miso, so it has all the factors I require to attempt a new dish. Besides, my stomach is feeling like yuck today and this looks like it could be a big help in that department. If my soup ends up looking anything remotely like the photo above, then I’ll be in good shape!

** I’m making an attempt at posting more savory meals instead of my usual dessert fare – I promise. It’s just that the desserts are always so visually appealing that it’s hard to say no!

Posted In recipes
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February 19, 2008

CD Cover Meme.

This “sleeve”, created as part of Flickr’s CD Cover meme, uses randomly generated data from Wikipedia, quotationspage.com and Flickr to generate your own fantasy album cover. Type, setting: designer’s own.

Alright, alright. Monday’s are difficult enough to get through, but when you have Monday off Tuesday becomes equally, if not more so, unbearable. That’s how I found myself browsing my Google Reader this afternoon and coming across this crazy-fun (and semi-time consuming) idea via CR Blog. That’s right folks, it’s time for Flickr’s CD Cover Meme! Try and control your excitement by using your indoor voice if your at work because this is all kinds of fun.

It’s a simple game:

1. The first article title on this randomly generated Wikipedia page is the name of your band.

2. The last four words of the very last quote from this random page from quotationspage.com is the title of your album.

3. The third picture on this page, Flickr’s list of interesting pictures from the past seven days, is your album cover.

The first image that came up for me on Flickr was nummer. 5 by user peperclipp which you can see in its original format here.

Posted In just a note
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February 19, 2008

Pick Up Mug and Tray Set.

I love the how the Pick Up mug and tray set is so closely related to those wine glass holder/appetizer plates that were so popular awhile back. This is a piece that would come in handy and be used so much more often in my opinion! Just use the cup for your beverage (hot or cold) and the plate for toast, sandwich, etc. Love it! The set is currently available in two patterns: yellow floral and green abstract, while the mug is available in glossy white and matte black. Mix and match as you wish.

Posted In grand design, kitchen
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February 19, 2008

Handmade Wilderness-The Paper Deer Head Project.

As a reformed vegetarian I’m definitely not one for taxidermy or animal heads on the wall, so I was pleasantly surprised when I saw The Paper Deer Head Project on Design Milk and absolutely loved it. And then when I read the artist’s explanation I was sucked in even further…

Because we’re all hunting for something.
We’re all collecting our own modern trophies.

The heads are made out of resin and paper and measure 18 x 18 x 14″. If you’re interested in snagging one for yourself, better hurry – when I visited last there was only one left!

Posted In house and home, walls
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