sweet teeth

On following a suggestion of a friend, I just discovered Laduree macaroons. I had no idea they created the marvelous pastries and macaroons for the Marie Antoinette film. I want to pick up a box for valentines day this year. 

Their newest location in Tokyo looks as yummy as their sugary confections.

stand back stand back

If you were ever wondering what to get your amazingly awesome friend who loves Stevie Nicks, Tacky Art, the 1970's, and the aesthetic of dream catchers and wolves in moon light well here it is: Johanna's Art Inspired by Stevie Nicks.

Mary with her tambourine

This site has it all, prints of Stevie Nicks in magic settings, puzzles of Stevie Nicks in magical settings and hand painted portraits of you and Stevie Nicks in magical settings on Tambourines!!!!

I love arbitrary charts and graphs

Art. Lebedev Studio-In my line of work this is pretty true

one of Demetri Martin's always amusing drawings
Oh, and this is great too:Glitter Herpes; inspired by a quote from comedian Demetri Martin.
Set in glitter and limited edition 1 of ; Because Studio

I'd make the "planning my death" pie piece larger. Charlotte hate me!
Thanks JD

unveiling

I just came across this painting of Bush from the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian:

My immediate though was this: check out this great article about art and politics from art21.

lust items

I'm seriously trying to save up to buy my very own apartment this year. With that said I won't be splurging on those "I neeeeed that or I will DIE " items anytime soon. Of course, I'm still going on internet browsing sprees and stumbling across too many amazing treasures. Here are a few random items that are on my not-shopping queue:

Wooden Laptop Case by Rainer Spehl18k white gold knot ring by Roberto Marroni via KabiriAny piece by Melanie Bilenker

Armi boot by Minna Parikka

Recycled Green Glass Bottle tumblers by Pottery BarnTwo Mounted Mooks by ilovegreyskies"Stylish" Danish Bike Helmet by Yakkay

I am fully aware that I don't need any of these items. I truly suffer from 'iliketoomanythings-itis".

craigslist find: vintage credenza

I'm totally swamped today but I did manage to squeeze in a few minutes of craigslist browsing.
This mid-century modern credenza is a pretty nice find at only $100:

If my apartment was bigger than a matchbook I'd pick this up.

I <3 Polaroid

I know I'm in good company when I say: Polaroid is the greatest thing ever! In honor, I'm posting a few of my favorite polaroid shots. Most of these were taken with an sx70 camera between 2001-2005.

save polaroid

Happy inaug day!

Darcy Padilla;Democratic National Convention, 2008

Amazing Find: This must be designed by idiots

Honest to god, I felt my heart stop for a bit when I first came across the work of design duo This must be designed by idiots.


"A contemporary touch is given to the classical memento mori concept, questioning the way the world nowadays seems to be determined by nothing else than just marketing. In a constantly twisting play between fantasy and reality Idiots emphasizes the borderline between life and death."
* I would wear the glass and owl pellet necklace in a heartbeat!
via bunnylicious

cheers:Heist

I'm loving my good friend Tiffany's new Dexter inspired jewelry line:This blood splatter needlepoint collection is still in it's infancy but i LOVE where she's going with it.

Heist Jewelry Etsy Store

new clothing inspiration

I've been noticing an obvious shift in my clothing interests. I have been recently drawn to a more sophisticated yet playful style that is a mix of old school secretary, Victorian child and playful girlishness. I've been on the hunt for a cute vintage pair of saddle shoes and on Friday I won these oxford wingtips from Ebay.

An other recent acquisition is this rapscallion romper by Samantha Pleet for Urban Outfitters.

I've picked up a few other pieces from her spring and fall collections and I am in love!

Continuing with this new look inspiration: this grosgrain black bow headband from XXI has been making several appearances on my head lately. The one thing I do hope to avoid is resembling Lucy Van Pelt or Diane Arbus' grenade boy:

I tend to gravitate to somewhat precious and costume-y looks so I need to keep these images in mind as a point of reference.