October 23, 2012

Blink

 

It’s always nice to see pet products that aren’t completely covered in stereotypical patterns (i.e. paw prints, bones, etc.) and Blink is so good at creating just that sort of thing. Every piece feels so wonderfully organic and the leash colors are exceptional, don’t you think? And hey’ve just released some new colors – Midnight, Fawn, Mint, and Ribbon – as well as a cat collar. Check the whole line out at Blink’s shop!

 

 

 

PS: I’m heading to Milan tomorrow for Electrolux’s Design Lab! I have a slew of my favorite bloggers lined up to guest post while I’m out of town, and I know you’ll welcome them with open arms. See you next week!

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October 22, 2012

Tricks + Treats

Row 1: Embroidered Skull Brooch by An Astrid Endeavor, 4 Ingredient Homemade Pumpkin Yogurt from Babble, Printable Candy Bar Wraps + Treat Bag Toppers from Creature Comforts // Row 2: Petri Dish Jell-o from Sugar & Cloth, Stitched Halloween Decorations via How About Orange, Killer Bloody Mary by Mighty Girl // Row 3: Crock-Pot Baked Apples by Skinny Chef, DIY Glam Lace Mask by Camille Styles // Row 4: Pumpkin Keg from Tasty Trials, Pumpkin Seeds 3 Ways by House of Earnest, DIY Drippy Nails from Honesty WTF // Row 5: DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Art by How About Orange, Silver Antiqued Pumpkins by House of Earnest, Creepy Halloween Label Printables by Funkytime

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Posted In downloads, entertaining, halloween, holidays, jewelry, make it, recipes, round up, wear it
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October 19, 2012

Happy Weekend

01/ I wish my cats wanted to play dress up with cardboard. They only want to eat it.
02/ Love the Cracked Up Colander!
03/ Amazing water-activated street art.
04/ Buuut… my heads would be way into this book of cat poems.
05/ Beautiful brass button covers.
06/ Ghettoblaster – a giant papercraft boombox with a car inside.
07/ Rothko in RICE.
08/ The New York Times has never looked so good.
09/ National Hero Registration Forms!
10/ Clever temporary tape picture frames.

Posted In accessories, create, downloads, happy weekend, house and home, kitchen, make it, mixed media, paper, pets, read up, street, wear it
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October 19, 2012

Fire Roasted Tomato + Veggie Orzo

Right off the bat there are a couple of pretty fantastic things about this recipe. First, it’s easy and delicious. (Duh.) Second, You can essentially use whatever vegetables or cheese you have on hand, or whichever you like best. Third, it’s just as delicious cold as it is hot. Versatility is a big selling point for any recipe that makes itself a regular in my kitchen, and this one definitely has it.

 

Fire Roasted Tomato + Veggie Orzo with Asiago

• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 large minced shallot
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 2 zucchini diced into matchsticks
• 1 C halved grape tomatoes
• 2 C uncooked orzo
• 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup grated Aiago cheese

Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the minced shallots and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Then add the zucchini to the pan and continue to sauté until softened. In the meantime, cook the orzo according to the package or until al dente. Stir in the fire roasted diced tomatoes and heat through. Turn off heat and incorporate grape tomatoes and cheese. Lastly, toss in the orzo. And now you’re done and ready to serve four people.

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October 18, 2012

Pantone Meets Apple

Pantone, Apple, and neon. Three of my favorite things all rolled into one! These PANTONE UNIVERSE and Case Scenario iPhone 4S/4 cases came into my life at the exact moment I was starting my annual case replacement search. They’re a little thinner than previous ones I’ve owned, but that hasn’t compromised the safety of my phone and my clumsy ways one bit. In fact, I hardly notice it’s there which is nice. I snagged the neon pink for myself, and you can get your own Apple.com or an Apple retail store. Which is your favorite neon?

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October 16, 2012

From Here to There

I’m off to Italy for Design Lab a week from today! International travel always feels way different than domestic to me. Of course there’s the extended time in the air and the time change to contend with. But for me it’s always a matter of what to do while in-flight. My usual go-tos are reading, writing, and attempting to catch a few Zs. There’s also the small matter of making sure all of my immediate necessities are within arms reach, I never pack anything I can’t go without for at least 12 hours after arrival (blame that on one too many lost bags). Throw in a tote to carry it all and we’re airborne!

Clockwise from top left: Sally Passport Holder from Lisa Stickley, Smith’s Rosebud Salve, F1 Go Clean Set, Holly GoNightly Sleep Mask, BAGGU Zipper Bag Set,  Scratch Travel Journal, Aztec Print Shopper Tote, Berry Tree Notebook from nollison

Posted In beauty bag, notebooks + journals, paper goods, round up, travel
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October 16, 2012

The Wild Unknown Tarot Deck

 

I owned a set of tarot cards when I was 14, I’d bought them at the bookstore with birthday money. And then that summer I took them to church camp. Turns out “tools of the occult” are frowned upon by the Presbyterians. Who knew?!

Teenage curiosities aside, my cards weren’t half as awesome as this tarot deck from The Wild Unknown. Kim Krans has illustrated all 78 cards and then placed them in a hardcover box with a black ribbon pull.

 

 

 

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October 12, 2012

Happy Weekend

01/ The Growth Table.
02/ The Hip Hop Family Tree. For reference.
03/ Little dogs have all the luck – no longer, check out the Big Dog Purse!
04/ Tiger from Hello Wood 2012 Art Camp.
05/ The Hipster Starter Kit, for real or for Halloween.
06/ Scary Beautiful reverse-designed high heels.
07/ The Litter Bug Series, made from found objects.
08/ Movie Floor Plans explore the spatial dynamics in movies.
09/ High speed photos of food exploding.
10/ Check out the Chameleon Clock App!

Posted In collaboration/project, concept, create, grand design, happy weekend, mixed media, music, pets, photography, technology, wear it, wood
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October 12, 2012

Cinnamon Vanilla Maple Granola

A few weeks ago, when fall decided to descend in a timely fashion, I decided that homemade granola needed to be happening in my kitchen. So once again I sent out the call on Twitter to see who had a tried and true recipe. After reading through a few recommendations I decided on this recipe from @jenkatphoto as a starting point, I had all of the ingredients on hand and saw the potential to mix things up a bit. While the granola was in the over my house smelled so good that I wanted to eat it. True story.

 

Cinnamon Vanilla Maple Granola
with almonds and cranberries 

• 3 C rolled oats
• 1 C chopped nuts – I used almonds
• 1 C whole wheat pastry flour (if you only have regular whole wheat flour, grind up it a little in a food processor for a finer mill)
• pinch of sea salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/3 C vegetable oil
• 2/3 C maple syrup (grade B) (you can also use honey)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 C dried fruit – I used cranberries

Combine all ingredients except cranberries together in a large bowl, then spread on a lightly oiled large cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway through. Cool on cookie sheet to harden, then mix in dried cranberries. It should keep for some time if stored in an airtight container.

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