Completely Drool-worthy

All I can say is "Wow."
I stumbled across the oh-so-talented Finnish designer
attiladesign and my salivary glands
instantly went into overdrive.
Yummy-yum-yum.
Whimsical and edgy.
Completely drool-worthy indeed.
Enjoy:












be sure to check out her etsy shop at http://attiladesigns.etsy.com
xxx

Camera Whore

Clearly I love photography, so is it any surprise
that I'm a complete and utter camera
whore?
I thought not.
Did you know that I'm also a sucker for
good design and vintage pieces?
Well I am.
So it is with tremendous glee that I present to you
these truly adorable and lustworthy
cameras (available at, surprisingly enough, Urban Outfitters.)
Minox Leica Mini Digital Edition Camera

Rolleiflex Mini Digital Camera
The resolution is pretty poor on these, and the features are pretty limited, but
they are so damn cute!
I know.
I'm a total chump.
It can't be helped.
xxx
ps- Project 365 catch up will begin today...as it turns out the bug I had was a bit nastier than
I anticipated, but I'm feeling better now and hope to be completely caught up
by no later than Sunday.

Artist of the Week

Every now and then I stumble across an artist whose work delights me...not in a rainbow-and-ponies kind of way...but in a those-twin-girls-from-the-shining-with-a-dash-of-whimsy kind of way. For those of you who enjoy the slightly dark and bizarre, I introduce to you the beauty that is Art & Ghosts. Here a few samples of her amazing work (all of which are available for purchase from artandghosts.etsy.com.

New Shoes

A Mild Altercation Between Friends

Proud Sally - Film Star
Penny Farthing


all images in this post: copyright art & ghosts
all rights reserved

A Morning Cup of Attention Deficit Disorder

I am predisposed to bouts of fixation/obsession. Not a creepy kind of obsession, mind you...more like a "Wow, I love this! How have I managed to live without it this long!?" kind of obsession. What am I currently obsessed with? In the interest of time, we'll go with the short list today, shall we?

Obsession #1:
Choward's Violet Mints
These things make me drool just thinking about them. Admittedly, they might not be to everyone's taste, (I had one friend say it was like sucking on a sachet from someone's underwear drawer.) but I think they're divine. They taste like violets. Yes, violets and they're yummy in my tummy. They have a slightly powdery, sweet floral taste. Give 'em a try. You can order them direct through Choward's or at Target.com

Obsession #2:
Cheerwine
I first discovered Cheerwine while I was rehearing for a production of "Fumed Oak" when I was 11 years old. By the time I was 12 I couldn't find it anywhere. Jump waaaaay ahead to 2006...I was in a theater watching what was quite possibly the worst film ever made when what did I spy in the background? A Cheerwine vending machine. This brought me hope that my beloved soda was still being manufactured. Lo and behold, it is. Can I get a woohoo? WooHoo!

Obsession #3:
These gorgeous items by these etsy sellers

Etsy Buy Handmade downanddirty

One question (or rant, depending on your point of view):
When did reporters (in all forms of media) become so confused? It seems that journalists are editorializing. There are no ethics in journalism anymore. Reporters are to give the facts, not opinions...with all the spinning and slanting that has been going on this election year (hell...the past 10 years for that matter) it's a wonder that everyone isn't completely dizzy.
"Obama is a socialist." "McCain is a racist." "What common food item in your kitchen is killing you right now? Tune in at 10 for the answer."
The news media is filled with rumors, lies and sensationalism. They prey on fear to gain viewer/readership. A newspaper shouldn't endorse a candidate (I'll bet there's fair and unbiased coverage there, eh?) *ahem...Washington Post...ahem...Boston Herald...ahem*
The news outlets should all be ashamed of themselves. I shudder to think what will happen if the media continues down this road void of ethics and real information.

I leave you with this:

An Attempt At Distraction

Etsy Buy Handmade downanddirty

and here are some of my favorite photos from flickr.com

"Day 272" by Kimberly Hurst

The Master Bedroom, originally uploaded by (Erik).

, originally uploaded by °Kristamas.

Lullaby, originally uploaded by Alyz Tale.