Blitz & Bumble

3 Song Friday

2009-09-25T11:00:00.002-06:00

The Small Stakes

2009-09-24T12:47:00.000-06:00

Show posters by Jason Munn, he has clearly found a style and does it ever work.

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Little Loves

2009-09-23T15:09:00.000-06:00

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Reminds me of Disney Princess dresses with all their colour, light & airy beauty!

David Fullarton: What I do at work when I'm supposed to be working

2009-09-22T16:24:00.000-06:00

The story of my life I say!

I know I have featured David Fullarton before but I just had to share this wonderful collection. What I do at work when I'm supposed to be working features works by David made office supplies. The installation is featured a Houston radio station's office space.

What do I work on when I'm supposed to be working? What I am doing this very instant, working on this blog.

Things I Love on a Monday: French Edition

2009-09-21T10:30:00.002-06:00

SavvyGalDesigns

dedeetsyshop

theloveshop

SaSeaBoutique

OurGreenRoom

jenzet

BluLima

parischicboutique

3 Song Friday

2009-09-18T11:00:00.000-06:00

Umbrella Art

2009-09-17T15:03:00.002-06:00

Umbrella's have such wonderful form and shape it only makes perfect sense that they could make the transition into art quite easily. One of those "I wish I had thought of that".

via here, here & here

Coloured Umbrellas

2009-09-16T14:53:00.000-06:00

Colourful umbrellas make me very happy. They are such a wonderful way to inject some colour and life into everyday.

all photos via weheartit

10 Favorite at Old Soul New Heart

2009-09-15T12:45:00.001-06:00

Absolutely beautiful jewellery & accessories over at Old Soul New Heart. It was difficult to just pick 10 favorites when they're all my favorites. But I am just greedy.

Things I Love on a Monday: French Edition

2009-09-14T10:30:00.009-06:00

ellefbijoux

VieModerne

SeaUnicorn

sakizome

CameoObsession

bridgetdavies

lucindascharms

juneshin

The Legend Collection

2009-09-11T15:17:00.003-06:00

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I am really in love with this bookcase by Christophe Delcourt for Roche Bobois, it is a perfect organic and modern mix.

3 Song Friday

2009-09-11T11:00:00.001-06:00

Mark Jenkins: Street Installations

2009-09-10T12:13:00.000-06:00

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Little Loves

2009-09-09T15:08:00.001-06:00

So much colour!

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Flickr Finds: Reading Nooks

2009-09-08T15:44:00.007-06:00

There is nothing like enjoying the last warm days of summer with a book in a cozy reading nook admiring the trees outside. I would gladly cuddle up in any of these darling options.

Flickr Find

2009-09-08T12:50:00.000-06:00

lovelovelove!

Things I Love on a Monday: French Edition

2009-09-07T10:30:00.005-06:00

FranceFrance

PrettyRaccoon

erinleighheart

mnemosynedesigns

EveryLittleCounts

boutiquebelle

softspoken

Goodbye Friends!

2009-09-07T10:30:00.003-06:00

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Hello friends! As if I haven't already stated 1000 times I am on my way to Paris! Tomorrow is the big day and I will be out of reach for the next couple weeks. I have many goodies scheduled for you all while I am away.

Things I Love on a Monday now has a 3 part French Edition and it begins today!

Enjoy!

James Provost Print

2009-09-04T15:00:00.001-06:00

Feeling all retro and glad for it! You can buy it here!

Photos via

3 Song Friday

2009-09-04T11:00:00.000-06:00

Tanya Aguiñiga

2009-09-03T12:51:00.003-06:00

I thoroughly enjoyed looking thorough Tanya Aguiñiga's work. Not only are her furniture designs really awesome but she makes some pretty clever jewellery as well.

A felted Eames DCM!

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Hilma af Klint

2009-09-03T12:49:00.001-06:00

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Revisiting and loving the paintings of Hilma af Klint.

Flickr Find

2009-09-02T15:29:00.000-06:00

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Yes! I think so too! This is why we use it.

Wilhelmson Arkitekter Housing Project

2009-09-02T12:53:00.002-06:00

Would you look at those windows?!

A housing project with a beautiful mix of modern and traditional by Stockholm architects Wilhelmson Arkitekter.

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Chris Turnham

2009-09-01T15:15:00.000-06:00

I am loving these posters and prints by Chris Turnham. The illustrations remind me of board games at my Grandma's house.

Simplified Remotes

2009-09-01T10:30:00.001-06:00

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Story of my life!

Smallz & Raskind

2009-08-31T13:10:00.002-06:00

Today I am enjoying Celebrity, Music & Fashion photography house Smallz & Raskind. Literally, I looked at every shot! Now run along and take a peek!

Things I Love on a Monday

2009-08-31T11:00:00.000-06:00

bionicunicorn

KatherinePowell

MadeintheHV

PersonalizedPewter

japonicas

EightSeasons

dgordon

shandke

TV Addiction

2009-08-28T17:30:00.003-06:00

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I had never heard about Skins until I heard that it was being brought to North America thanks to MTV. (I am going to chalk my lack of knowledge up to the fact that I live in Canada.) I pretty much think MTV ruins everything so I thought I'd better check out the British series. I got my hands on series 1-3 and was pretty unsure as to how I felt about it until the very last episode of season 1. (I might add that I watched the entire first season in one evening working hard on a devilish baby blanket that never seems to be big enough. I digress.) Being that I have an entirely addictive personality I figured whether I liked the show or not I would watch every episode possible. The last episode ended with a gasp coming from my mouth so there that is. Tonight? I am hoping to complete season 2. Wish me luck!

3 Song Friday

2009-08-28T11:00:00.000-06:00

It is pretty safe to assume that 90% of the music I listen to never has an actually video attached to it. For me, never an issue until it comes to this weekly post. I enjoy live music, generally speaking I do not like listening to live music via YouTube, all the shouting displeases me. So pardon sometimes the lack of videos or screaming fans but by all means enjoy!

Sharp Flat

2009-08-27T16:06:00.000-06:00

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Cardboard boxes? Check!

Pianos? Check!

Awesome? Check!

Peter Pan Delights!

2009-08-27T13:00:00.000-06:00

Peter Pan Print by Tuesday Morning

Disney's Peter Pan is by far one of my favorite movies and while I certainly enjoy all adaptations of the story nothing beats Disney. Take a peek below for all things Peter Pan!

Themed Cupcakes by Clever Cupcakes

Peter Pan Papercut Art by Tina Tarnoff

Disney Couture

Collection of kisses by Annebien

Disney Couture

Crocodile necklace by Finest Imaginary

Thanks A Lot Gap Canada

2009-08-26T15:01:00.000-06:00

Following the hype of the Limited Edition Gap Jeans I raced to the malls to pick up a pair. What do they tell me? "We were not sent many pairs, we're sold out."

I DIE! I was there within a week of the jeans release. How sad.

In other good news they had an extreme sale on their sale items which left me skipping out of the store with 3 shirts for only $15. Yahoooooo!

Flickr Find: Kaye Blegvad

2009-08-26T12:59:00.000-06:00

I am in love with this work! It makes me laugh but is totally awesome in a way that I don't laugh.

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Bonjour!

2009-08-25T12:55:00.002-06:00

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In two weeks I will be well on my way to Paris! Is it too soon to pack?

Flash Drive Geekery

2009-08-25T12:00:00.000-06:00

Really great flash drives have been popping up everywhere! It makes me wonder how it is possible that I have 4 and they are all really boring. Take a peek below and enjoy!

With a laptop like mine that holds 3 flash drives tops (and a work computer that holds 2!) this darling little hub would make things 4 times easier with 4 extra spots! At Fred Flare.

How about these two for Organic Technology? Found here and here.

Oh yes I like this very much. Found here.

Hearts & Locks, stunning perfection! Be thankful that these can be attached on to something the lose of misplacing your flash drive would then be greater than missing files! Found here.

Not only is this a lovely piece of jewellery but it also has 192 Gb Memory! While there were only a limited number made I am not sure who has enough files to require something so large especially not at 5000 Euro. I kid you not, see here!

Unfortunately this is still a concept, it's pretty genius! Found here.

If ever a flash drive were made for work it would be these. I am in love!

Well it's purple and really useful for smokers. I can't help but wonder though, if it were possible at all to light your computer on fire while it's plugged in? I am sure I would be able to figure out how. Found here.

Yeehee! These look like my glasses. It seems like a lot of extra plastic but if you're not accustomed to tossing your flash drive into your bag then I am sure they will hold up great! Found at Fred Flare.

Little Loves

2009-08-24T14:58:00.000-06:00

Mark Burstyn

Who needs a bedroom when this is your closet?

Things I Love on a Monday...

2009-08-24T14:14:00.005-06:00

Ninainvorm

arohasilhouettes

larimeloom

ChuckEBrydWallArt

TheLeatherStore

RecreativeCrafts

Hahahaha Ohhh I want these!

janettemaher

LePetitCadeau

3 Song Friday

2009-08-21T12:50:00.002-06:00

Ever since I saw 500 Days of Summer last week I cannot get enough of The Temper Trap. Sweet Disposition is featured in the movie and is a gem to be sure!

When in doubt- always J. Tillman.

Newish Fleet Foxes, I have been desperately waiting for a new album ever since I learned all the words to their self-titled album.

Enjoy and happy weekending! With the wonderful weather that seems to be sticking around I am hitting the farmers market tomorrow!

The Things I Buy...

2009-08-19T11:45:00.003-06:00

Hi friends,

I am still partially amidst my disappearing act. I was away from the office yesterday and my after hours have been nothing but fully packed. I do bring great news though!

80's Purple has restocked this dress! The world knows I have been coveting this one for weeks, the very day 80's Purple e-mailed me the new stock this dress was sold out. Hurry over while it's still available!

I also purchased another gem from Lamixx, after nearly wearing out this shirt in black I decided it would be wise to grab another. It is all sold out in small at 80's Purple but you can still grab it over on Etsy.

Let Them Eat Cake

2009-08-18T10:00:00.000-06:00

This was a quick project I threw together one evening. I free handed the lettering & pastries with a sharpie on paint chips that I grabbed from my local home depot that were similar to the colour of my walls. The frame is made by Umbra and can be purchased here.

This set now makes a lovely addition to my John Derian Postcards and Kirby prints.

Coffee

2009-08-17T16:53:00.003-06:00

Something I am certainly in great need of lately.

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Mona Lisa Made from 3,604 Coffee Cups via

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I've been Hiding

2009-08-17T13:32:00.003-06:00

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I know I disappeared! The end of my work week proved to be rather uncharacteristically busy and the evenings left me far too exhausted to be of use. I screwed up one of the most basic knitting patterns on Friday and then again on Saturday. Although I can't promise I will be much more present this week I can honestly say that I will try.

All my love friends,

Julie

Flickr Find

2009-08-12T16:12:00.001-06:00

I am in love with the romance in these photos by Bordons. If only we the rest of the world could look so glamorous on our bicycles. I assure you that though my neon coloured bicycle, unmatching helmet and I are an unbeatable combination.

Fall at Kate Spade

2009-08-12T11:00:00.000-06:00

I die! I would gladly have the entire Fall 2009 Kate Spade collection please and thank you!

What I do at Work

2009-08-11T15:52:00.003-06:00

I make dorky calendars for my refrigerator.

I also made a list of Disney movies I don't own on DVD. That would be all Disney movies minus Peter Pan and The Aristocats (genius).

All These Girls...

2009-08-11T12:00:00.001-06:00

...and their striped skirts!

I never did find a striped skirt this summer and although my hunt may be over I will still enjoy all these girls and their striped skirts.

All photos via LOOKBOOK.nu & Chictopia

Missoni Fall 2009 Ready-to-Wear

2009-08-10T14:00:00.001-06:00

Ohhhh Missoni how I love your winter knits. I hate to say that looking at Missoni's Fall 2009 Ready-to-Wear collection made me wish it were fall. You can check out the entire collection here!

Things I Love on a Monday

2009-08-10T10:25:00.004-06:00

DirtyPrettyThings

BelleReverb

ovejanegra

DolorisPetunia

carriegirl

Ban.do

2009-08-07T17:10:00.003-06:00

Do we love Ban.do? Why yes of course!

Those darling brooches are giving me some ideas, I think I have a project on the go now this weekend.

Happy weekending friends!

3 Song Friday

2009-08-07T12:13:00.001-06:00

Julien Wolkenstein

2009-08-06T12:00:00.001-06:00

Julien Wolkenstein
I have no words. What is SERIOUSLY better than this?!

Melanie Porter

2009-08-05T17:17:00.002-06:00

Now on to a knitted chair bandwagon that I really DO get!

Love these from knit chairs by Melanie Porter. I'd really like to know what one of these would be priced at...

Benja Harney

2009-08-05T14:46:00.000-06:00

I did a paper cutting project in my high school art class and while I was very please with the results it doesn't even come close to comparing to the work of Benja Harney. Beautiful and delicate.

Re-Tyre by Carl Menary

2009-08-04T12:48:00.001-06:00

Re-Tyre by Carl Menary

A pretty bad ass backyard chair if you ask me.

Tom Hines Photography

2009-08-04T12:44:00.003-06:00

For the most part, I would like to be a Tom Hines photograph.

Grady Mcferrin

2009-08-03T15:57:00.001-06:00

I'm really in love with Grady Mcferrin, his illustrations and dioramas are organic perfection.

Things I Love on a Monday

2009-08-03T11:00:00.001-06:00

Nokomis

Victoire Boutique

80's Purple

(Sadly sold out within hours of it being listed!)

Sea Pinks

Jenny Makes Mobiles

Dovetail

80's Purple

3 Song Friday

2009-07-31T22:30:00.002-06:00

Love the song but am totally freaked out by the video, they all look like porcelain dolls. Close your eyes and enjoy.

Hopping back to an emo past with this one. I forgot about my love for Hope of the States until I was listening to an interview on Time Magazine's website with Daniel Radcliffe. Apparently HotS helps make him really miserable for filming the darker Harry Potter scenes.

I've been listening to The Maccabees a lot this week, Embedding is disabled on this one but jump on over to YouTube and enjoy First Love.

Peter Sutherland

2009-07-31T15:49:00.000-06:00

Lovely photography by Peter Sutherland.

Little Loves

2009-07-31T14:11:00.001-06:00

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Recovering Lazyholic Erin Hanson-- Part 2

2009-07-30T15:30:00.002-06:00

I could think of no better motivator than these little reminders by Erin Hanson. I am feeling guilty even just writing this post instead of doing work. Check out below where I have posted every photo of the series, just so you can be lazy just a little while longer.

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Lookbook Love

2009-07-30T14:50:00.013-06:00

All photos via LOOKBOOK.nu

Recovering Lazyholic Erin Hanson-- Part 1

2009-07-29T15:20:00.001-06:00

Been There

Being There
Getting Lost

By Erin Hanson

Found!

2009-07-29T13:28:00.002-06:00

Browns

Sometime ago (See here!) I was on the hunt for the perfect red shoe and while this one made the cut (and were $50!) Browns website forbade me from purchasing them. (My size would NOT add into the shopping cart). After realizing the other day that these darling shoes went down to under $30 I decided nothing would hold me back. After little irritation over the phone I have infact purchased the dream red shoe. Now if it could just arrive at my doorstep.

Mad Men Yourself

2009-07-29T13:12:00.002-06:00

Have you made a Mad Men of yourself yet? Though I certainly have never watched a second of the tv show I really enjoyed making a retro cartoon version of myself.

Little Loves

2009-07-28T15:17:00.000-06:00

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Alexander Calder

2009-07-28T14:35:00.000-06:00

Hopping back into the past today and enjoying the works of Alexander Calder.

Jerzy Goliszewski

2009-07-27T14:23:00.000-06:00

Beautiful sculputral work by Jerzy Goliszewski

Little Loves

2009-07-27T14:08:00.001-06:00

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Things I Love on a Monday

2009-07-27T12:41:00.008-06:00

SodaKitsch

3 Song Friday

2009-07-24T12:31:00.002-06:00

I've really loved Patrick Wolf since the first time I heard The Magic Position.

The Coast is very new to me! Although I've only been able to spend a little time with them in my head I've enjoyed every second of it.

If you didn't check out Dan Mangan earlier this week then here is a second opportunity.

Enjoy!

Updates

2009-07-24T12:04:00.003-06:00

I was quite good for awhile, adding fewer Blogs to my RSS Feeds and taking more away, trying very hard to simplify things a little. A number that was quite manageable by the middle of the month is now out of control once again. It took me over TWO HOURS to make it through everything today, though I made it through a great many posts I am wondering if this can be seen as a waste of time?

At any rate, I have much to share within the next couple days.

Next week I will be heading off to family's cabin in Manitoba. It will be the very first time that my sister and I will be taking the trip alone. I fully expect some decent knitting time which I am greatly in need of.

The projects I am working on are moving at a decent pace when I can find the time to work on them, I have been keeping very busy with friends and family. The good news though is that I caught up on a couple movies in theatres (Harry Potter! Transformers!) and that I will be seeing The Lion King next week.

Happy Weekending Friends!

Little Loves

2009-07-23T16:00:00.000-06:00

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Texture

2009-07-23T13:00:00.000-06:00

Texture at it's finest by Signe Rand Ebbesen over at Spot On: Textiles

10 Favorite over at Little Paper Planes

2009-07-22T17:28:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends!

Today I am enjoying the Prints over at Little Paper Planes. I never keep my eyes very far away from this website, I can always trust that I am able to find even a little inspiration over there. Scroll down below and check out my ten favorites!

Now on to something I will never do

2009-07-22T13:56:00.002-06:00

While I can appreciate the thought and effort on a pretty unique idea I just never foresee myself being able to buckle down and take the time to figure it all out. See some more at The Knitted Chairs

Little Loves

2009-07-21T14:10:00.001-06:00

My apologies, I have no idea where I found this and who to give credit to.

Update: Found over at Little Paper Planes

Things I Love on a Monday

2009-07-20T16:25:00.004-06:00

80's Purple

CakeEaters

nylonsky

Xenotees

What I'm Working On...

2009-07-20T14:11:00.003-06:00

My apologies for the lack of personal updates, I promise it is not because I haven't been productive. In fact I have been spending more time on designing and marketing for my upcoming Fall & Winter collection for Blitz & Bumble. Progress is being made!

Although the store opening is much more delayed than I hoped it is simply just because I am wanting to make it a good one. My research is never ending, I want to cover as many of my bases as possible and hopefully not feel like I am walking blindly into a home based business.

I am still working a full time day job and working full time on Blitz & Bumble, do not worry my friends, October is on its way!

Things You Should Check Out...

2009-07-20T14:09:00.000-06:00

After enjoying Deep Dark Woods on Canada Live the other evening (See here!) they played a second concert by Dan Mangan. He was an unknown artist to me but I was VERY impressed with several moments in time that I had to stop and realize that my life was instantly changed by the song playing.

Dan Mangan's latest album will be released in Canada on August 11 and you can bet I will be right ready to buy it. On an EP released earlier this year he previews a couple on the songs that will appear on his newest album Nice, Nice, Very Nice (Yes! Kurt Vonnegut!)

Hop on over to CBC Radio 2 where you can hear Dan Mangan's concert in its entirety! Enjoy!

Flight of the Conchords

2009-07-20T13:53:00.002-06:00

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Does anyone know what happened to Season 2? Are they REALLY only going to have 10 episodes? They were very faithful to us for 10 weeks with new episodes and now I've been waiting for months and very impatiently might I add. Hmm.

Things You Should Check Out...

2009-07-17T12:37:00.005-06:00

Tonight on Canada Live featured on CBC Radio 2 are the Deep Dark Woods. I know I have spoken about them 1000 times before but I am really into their album Winter Hours. You can read a quick review over at CBC.

I am well aware how excited everyone is for the upcoming release of 500 Days of Summer, I am certainly not an exception. Jump on over to Time Magazine and read this lovely little article. If you weren't interested in the movie before I certainly think you will be now.

3 Song Friday

2009-07-17T11:11:00.002-06:00

Yay! This week I am focusing on the Polaris Music Prize nominees. The short list was announced earlier on in the month and I must say I am very pleased. I am though of course rooting for Great Lake Swimmers. Check out a couple on the nominees below!

Testing

2009-07-16T16:58:00.000-06:00

wukbt7gezc

Littles Loves

2009-07-16T14:30:00.001-06:00

This is a Little Love but it's really actually a Big Love.

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Kate Wilson

2009-07-15T12:00:00.001-06:00

I am really enjoying Kate Wilson's bird illustrations. I think a couple of them would make a great addition to my ever changing photo frames. Check out her shop and her blog.

Little Loves

2009-07-15T11:26:00.002-06:00

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Little Loves

2009-07-14T17:18:00.000-06:00

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What I've been doing...

2009-07-14T15:16:00.003-06:00

Playing Maharam Memory!

It's not your simple matching animal to animal game. Maharam makes it difficult with several matching tones and similar patterns that are just not similar enough! Give it a shot and see how quickly you can complete it!

Things I Love on a Monday

2009-07-13T17:22:00.004-06:00

dirtmud

6thandMain

goldandcitrus

GibsonsGirls

Lalouka

HeyCassiopeia

jennystapledesigns

Mi-Zo

2009-07-10T16:49:00.002-06:00

I am in love. Vastly different but very similar.

via Mi-Zo

Little Loves

2009-07-10T13:10:00.000-06:00

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Karina Eibatova

2009-07-08T10:30:00.000-06:00

Karina Eibatova I am in love!

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Young Me - Now Me

2009-07-07T13:31:00.003-06:00

There is nothing more to say other than I LOVE this project. A picture now, a picture then at ColourWars.

The Things I Buy...

2009-07-07T12:46:00.005-06:00

Purchased

Ruche

I know I shouldn't be shopping. I actually feel guilty about spending $30 CAD on this, but it was a total steal and it was the last one! I couldn't NOT buy it. I still feel bad for breaking my promise though.

Purchasing

I finally decided on a Weekender, Aviator by Matt & Nat.

I have been looking for a good small bag for awhile for my trip to Paris this September. I finally have stumbled on to the Roots Village bag, I am pretty torn between this colour and Black.

Knowing myself though, I'll probably stick with the black.

In Love With...

2009-07-07T12:32:00.004-06:00

Lauren Dukoff and her book Family featuring photographs of Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsom, Bat for Lashes, Vetiver and more. Just buy it already!

Flickr Finds

2009-07-07T12:21:00.005-06:00

I am new to Flickr, being as I am not a photographer or create any sort of art/media that isn't tangible I suppose I never saw the purpose. Anyway, I joined and I am in love, even aside from the fact that I had to create a yahoo account.

Here are some Flickr Finds!

via sea shanties

via David Fullarton

via *Dragonfly*

via toni tabieros

Erik Johansson

2009-07-06T12:00:00.001-06:00

Volvo

Tetris

Strange Forest

Roadworkers Coffee Break

Go Your Own Road

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Yoran Morvant

2009-07-06T11:46:00.000-06:00

Hmm, tricky subject, Yoran Morvant. Yes, I do think these are very unique and very lovely. It is clear that he has a VERY steady hand and a great talent. But they're rocks. I would have a really hard time justifying the purchase of a a rock. I certainly acknowledge that I would never have the skill or patience to even attempt something like this so maybe that's what draws buyers? Anyway, enjoy!