right now, i'm loving:

Some things that have made me happy recently (other than the weather. But I assure you, it've been primarily the weather.)

1. This Aardvark Manifesto from Keep Calm Gallery.


2. These "Ideal Bookshelf" prints from Jane Mount. (The one below would be close to mine.)

3. Photography by Paul Barbera.


4. And all things in-the-garden, really.

(photo by lonnymag)

5. The new JCREW. Like duh. All the shots are garden-themed, too! EEk. I esp. love the navy gingham checked button down. But I'm gonna have to wait/hope for the sale on that one. (Btw, did you know that they offer a 15% discount on in-store purchases to teachers and students w/ valid IDs?! I think I may finally go get my UMKC ID after all...)

6. Aixois coffee bar.

(crappy cell-phone picture)

7. THIS nook. THESE blue walls. THOSE lights. Ohhh be still my heart.

(spotted by Mel @ You Are My Fave, Jr., I think)

8. Pandas. Always and ever. Especially in front of yellow backgrounds. And waving pandas.

(spotted by P at What Possessed Me)

9. Red bentwood chairs. Red furniture in general, I think. And that huge table is nice, too.

(via little green notebook)

10. New music!!!

New jonsi album online!

Snoop Dogg goes Green? That Tree!

And of course, via Black*Eiffel a little poppy number.

So, what's been making you happy this week, lovlies?

Lovlies

Ohhhh holy moly. Swooooooooon. A flickr set for Farmer's Market polaroids. Jackpot.





Spotted by Mel @ You Are My Fave.

Hope.

Not to get all mushy on you, but I can't help but notice recently that the people that have the greatest impact rarely set out to do so. They set out to be faithful, to seek justice, to love well. I want to be one of these people.

My friend, Jane Williams, is an inspiring woman. Check it:

http://www.kansascity.com/2010/03/12/1809312/womans-persistence-pries-open.html#ixzz0i4O20Hka


Via Suzanne Williams

Stop-Motion Monday: A "Novel" Idea!

Tim Williams "Novel"

Where do I always get these? Black*Eiffel, always.



Additionally, I could not more strongly recommend you get yourself to a 3-D Movie Theatre and see Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" as quickly as you're able. (A tip: the first showing of the day is usually less than $5!)I can't get it out of my head. I wish Design*Sponge would do a write up on it in their "Living In" column. Sigh. Ohhh to go to Matinees on weekdays again...

Stop-Motion Monday is back!

I'm sick. Again. Most frustrating! I did, however, put a small vase of daffodils on my desk, and this has improved things perceptibly.

Stumbled upon this lovely little. Enjoy!


Via Black*Eiffel, of course.

on: cabin fever

I'm so freaking sick of winter.

And no sun, no windows, no warmth. Only fluorescent lights above. So, I had to immerse myself in daydreams of baby animals, fresh spring flowers, cool mist and dew, Easter eggs, warmer temps, and walks and walks and walks under sweet, sweet sun.

1. That's a BIG Noise from a Lil lamb..:O))), 2. nature bubble-keh, 3. BluebirdNB2 20090329L 047pe3, 4. bench monday - outdoorsy?, 5. Mornin', 6. Tulip Bucket - Farmers Market, 7. dots., 8. hello, my name is inigo montoya..., 9. ikid, 10. soft, 11. Les Parapluies de Brooklyn II, 12. Easter eggs, 13. Husky Puppies, 14. Dupont Farmers' Market, 15. Blue Hyacinth, 16. Frannie's Puppies, 17. Mr. Puggle, 18. Spring Blossoms, 19. Spring Thunderstorm, 20. Are You Looking At Me ???, 21. Madrugada, 22. spring light #4, 23. Look what I got for my birthday. What should we name her?, 24. 'PINK SPRING' - 'IN CENTRAL PARK NEW YORK' - Best viewed large !, 25. Micheldever wood

Typical: Stress Relief

Well, I'm back to the blog world, babies. It's been a long time. I had to come back to bring you this special report:




My co-worker has this liquid- and glitter-filled squishy stress-ball that she plays with.


Like one of these, only with little toys inside.



We're sitting in our office and we hear this loud "POP" and see glitter and water and small toys blow up all over her face. Glitter on the walls, in her hair, all over her sweater.



It was awesome.



A lot like this, actually.



You may now resume your activities.