August 14, 2008
Blogging Merit Badge
This is what the intelligentsia call a "must."
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August 06, 2008
Chairwoman of the Bored
Anyone who's scouting around for a present to give me this Labor Day has got an easy task.
Turquoise Leather Chair, $1,331
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July 18, 2008
Oh Man, Absolutely Stunning
I saw a post today on Gesine Hackenberg and her repurposed ceramics and had to share the beauty:
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June 28, 2008
Who You Calling a Dumbbell?
At last, I've found an adjustable, easily-stored and affordable set of dumbbells. I loathe lifting weights at the gym. Something about touching all those germy, sweaty, ne'er cleaned handles sets my guts a-roiling. So this (admittedly casual) search has been in the foreback of my mind for ages. And now my mind may rest. My ass and lats on the other hand? They'll be pumping.
Sportblock (3-24 lbs.), $129 plus $29 shipping
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June 24, 2008
Wanted...Waaaaanted
Jon Bon Jovi action figure, $14.99 at Newbury Comics
(Also good: Lost Boys "David" action figure and, of course, Chuck D)
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June 04, 2008
Crusta-Kicks
Nike just came out with a limited edition set (only 200 pairs!) of New England lobster kicks. Packaged in a lobster trap-lookin' thing, and featuring a tablecloth-patterned interior, these are best enjoyed with McNamara's zucchini bread, corn on the cob and Jonathan Richman.
Via Lift Magazine
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May 27, 2008
No Need, Much Covet
I have no need for a calculator that the F12 key on my MacBook doesn't fulfill. However, when it comes to need and want, I find myself in a rarely the twain shall meet situation more often than not. Hence, calculator browsing at the MOMA store.
10-KeyCalculator, Ippei Matsumoto, 2004 for $58
Wooden Calculator, Takumi Shimamura, 2006 on sale for $45.95
Dot Matrix Desktop Calculator for $18
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May 24, 2008
Amy Had Her Baby!
Addison Mia Axt
Filed under "GIMME!"
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May 23, 2008
Spending Diet FAIL
Green Spring Flowers Neckwarmer/Cowl/Scarflette, $46 at Etsy
Via Rare Bird Finds
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May 14, 2008
I Can Haz Crap
Because I have no standards, I kind of love all some of the stuff over at Perpetual Kid. And yes, I realize it's basically a rehash of Fred Flare, but for some reason - I find it easier surfing. Besides, no matter how many times I fill up my shopping cart o'er at Fred, I can never seem to commit to actually buying anything. Maybe it's because I really don't need any more space-eating tchotke junk, but I demand to differ.
Anyhooos, here are some favorites from Perpetual Kid:
Mr. Bacon vs. Monsieur Tofu, $8.99
Kam Kam Giant Cat Body Pillow, $34.99
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May 12, 2008
Tax Deductible?
Acme Studio Crops Card Case, $31 at Colorado's own Composition
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Doggles
The sun in Coloradey is BRIGHT. Seeing as we're a mile closer to it than most, and living in what is essentially a mountainous desert, people here are wise to use quality sunblock, gigundo eyewear and caution when blindly traveling towards the setting sun. When I walk Deuce in the afternoon, the trip west is often brutal on the peepers. I generally have a pair of enormous sunglasses to protect my sensitive iri, but the Deuce? Nothing, which bugs me, fan I am of shaded eyewear. It can't be pleasant to stare directly into a blistering star, or whatever this "sun" thing is.
Enter Doggles.
$21.99 at Doggles.com and cheaper here. I think I'll go with the metallic black frame/smoke lenses in order to assure her continued resemblance to Tom Petty.
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April 22, 2008
Important Bulletin
I have such a hard-on for bulletin boards and magnets and chalkboards and anything else that lets me clutter up my visual space with a bunch of random effluvia it's ABSURD. Note hastily photographed and very reflective examples below:
Thus, I was both delighted and intrigued by the embroidery hoop bulletin boards from Etsy seller LittlePrettyStudio featured on Decor8 this morning.
Prices range from $12.50 to $32, which seems perfectly reasonable when you think of all the joy and love I've brought into your life.
In other news: I'm judging senior theater something plays? something tonight and tomorrow at East High School, alma mater of three people I hold dear: Neal Cassady, Marie Grrrrruuueautiful, and Matt Suuuulliivanostein. I trust the depth of my background in the performing arts will stead me well throughout this challenge and I look forward to gettin' all Lorenzo Lamas about it.
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April 20, 2008
GLGS Merch
Squid Baster, $11.99 at Target
Perfect for my next performance art piece.
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April 15, 2008
You Rang?
Guapa ring by Jimena Rios, $20 at Poppytalk
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April 14, 2008
Crewel Intentions
Mod Watercolor Crewel Pillow, $38 at Urban Outfitters
Gimme gimme gimme. Gimme gimme now.
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April 13, 2008
Alas Alack, My Wallet is Slack
I would very much like to buy this rug by West Elm ($549 for 8 x 10) for my study, but am feeling the pains of a recent economical yet still bruising home-based spending spree ("new to me" Jenn Air stainless gas range/convection oven, lawnmower and gas grill off Craig's List + new bathroom sink [the same as Marcus and Jenny's] with a ten-percent off plus free shipping deal at Home Depot + new tile for the kitchen) and must say "neigh." I hope that others among my readers are not quite as monetarily strapped as I at the moment and can still, you know, enjoy the finer things of life. Like steak. And exciting underpants.
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April 07, 2008
Just My Type of Thing
MICHAEL by Michael Kors, $100 at Vivre
Link c/o my styley Ma
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March 30, 2008
Snug As a Slug
Ooowee! Check out these loverly indoor/outdoor rugs from Gaiam. Made in some absolutely mysterious way from soda bottles, they're easily cleaned (with a hose!), reversible and CHEAP. Mmmm!
Floral Pattern Reversible All-Weather Floor Mat, 4x6, $39
Turkish Pattern Reversible All-Weather Floor Mat, 6x9, $89
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March 27, 2008
Crochet Mignon
Here are two delightful Etsy finds from seller yummypancake (ALL YOUR PANCAKES ARE BELONG TO US):
Mr. Nanner, $9
I Drink Your Milkshake, $8.50
If I wasn't back on my spending diet (gag), I'd totally snatch these up.
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Clocked Out
If it's wrong to really want this clock from an Alzheimer's product store then gd-it, I don't wanna be right! Shit's sleek and industrial and useful. Only prob: its spendy $140 price tag. $140?! Does Medicare cover that? What would Senator Clay Davis say about this?
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March 12, 2008
Ebay Once Again Tries Its Damndest to Make Me Purchase Wares
How charming would this vintage baby bath be burgeoning in the backyard with potted plants or, perchance, potted party Pabst? $165, however, equals $165 I don't have. Especially since I just got news that Deuce has to have laser gum surgery to correct her once delightful - now dastardly - dental deformity.
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February 15, 2008
Cookies! Cookies! Cookies!
Speaking of exes and things I want, these black and white cookie plates ($25 each) are a Michael MUSTo for my birthday. Oh right - and to follow up on the first part of that sentence - El and I used to have a delightful eating coincidence each time we split one of these - I dug the white side, he the chocolate. It was for that reason that we knew we were meant to be! Up until the mid-90's anyway. Now I know Matt and I are meant to be because we both share an unholy obsession with Soy Delicious "ice cream" sandwiches and molasses cookies. To the point that he mentioned BAKING some of those brown wonder discs the other day. Pitter patter!
(Link via Shelterrific)
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Periodically Asking for Things
Kamui Magazine Stand at Delight for $32.52 (today only - normal price $36)
This is also coveted:
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February 12, 2008
Ain't Too Proud to Beg
Ah, gents. Ah, ladies. My birthday International Women's Day is fast approaching and, as such, I'm going to be posting lots and lots of things I want, yet cannot buy for myself on this suckholio spending diet I've been on for the past several days. Today in beggary: Umbra.
Dang! I just went through Umbra's whole site and that shelf up there (which, by the way and trust me, would be super smoking underneath all my kitchen aloes and bamboos and Star Wars figures - word, Admiral Ackbar!) is the onlyyyyy thing I covet enough to go to the trouble of posting about. Granted, Angela's plate line for U+ has yet to be unveiled, so everything else pales in comparison but STILL, what's a newly-minted mendicant to doooo? Hold me, Boba Fett!
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February 11, 2008
Door Snake
$20 on Etsy. Reminds me of my sweet, sweet lil Nana and her innovative draft reduction schemes.
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February 09, 2008
Totally Grate
Scratch My Back by Belgian designers: Arnaud de Vicq, Bram de Baere, Luc Heylen, Ruud Belmans and Thomas Anden Abeele at Designboom.
(Via Notcot.)
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January 18, 2008
I Know They're for the Kidlets
But I covet regardless. Elizabeth Soule photographs at Mahar Drygoods.
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January 13, 2008
I Do! I Do!
Nut and bolt wedding bands from Kiley Granberg (via Notcot) make me totally want to, you know, buy the cow.
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December 19, 2007
An Cuppa Tae*
Tea Code - $20 at Charles and Marie
*Cash prize for anyone who can provide the English translation and originating language for this title. (Hint: It's "A Cup of Tea" in Irish. That's right: Irish. Not Gaelic. IRISH. There's a diff.)
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December 17, 2007
Pillow Biter
Back when I was going to open a shop, Chandler 4 Corners was on my list of suppliers. Typically, I'm not so drawn to the granny-crafted, country kitchen, have another cup of decaf while I comb my graying hair back into a sensible ponytail and clean this muck off of my gardening clogs look, but something about these pelllows just rubs in all the right places (specifically speaking: the orbital ridge, sacrum and "sit bones"):
Pink Star (on sale for $39.50!)
I also like this one but would only buy if the Indian's mouth was in more of a grimace/howl. A gently smiling war chief? Pass the butter cookies, my sciatica's acting up again.
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Global Style
Admit it - the Vintage Crams Scope O Sphere World Globe at White Elephant Vintage would be absolutely perfect in my new study. Or yours. NB: Ten percent discount on the whole site by typing SHELTERRIFIC-BLOG-FAN in the “message to seller” section at checkout.
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December 16, 2007
Why Yes, Yes I Do Believe I Shawl
Purchased this evening from Urban Outfitters (gasp) for a mere 78 pesos 70 pesos (using 10% off coupon: CODEJUMP).
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Root Down
Rooty wine decanters for a mere 2000€. Or is that €2000? Either way, I think this girly more than deserves such a modest testament to her beauty, grace and good will.
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December 15, 2007
Un-Often
It's not often a serving tray reminds me of Berkshire County, but...well...here you go:
Trust it to those crazy Finns!
In other news, I was supposed to be ready to go to sushi at 5:30 (as apparently I am a retiree in Boca) but have yet to even shower. It's 5:24 p.m. Sigh.
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I'll Stop the World and Melt With You
Even though Unica Home's on my shitlist right now, I still adore these melty canisters from Canadian artist Marcel Dzama for a mere (ahem.) $125. Best part? They represent his move from Winnipeg to NYC. Melty indeed.
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December 11, 2007
Springing a Woody
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November 28, 2007
Drooltasm
Designer Emulation Kits are tributes to some of the all-time great industrial designers. Use this kit to make your own instant design classic. Assemble and attach to 9-volt battery and enjoy!
Battery not included, duh.
Available in a few different designs at Cooper Hewitt for only $25! This is so smart it makes my brain itch.
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Desperately Coveting Log Bowls
Available for a song at Rose and Radish (via Design Sponge's swankadoo gift guide).
Related:
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November 10, 2007
If You Loved Me...
you would buy me this ceramic antler bowl:
(Or, you know, a bag of Archway Iced Molasses Soft Snacking Cookies to replace the one Angela and I mowed through last night. Mmm...TGI cookies. A moment on your lips, a lifetime morning of guilt and regret.)
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November 07, 2007
The Anti-GIMME!
Donot buy me this donut ex machina.
Seriously. I would weigh 40 more deliciously glazed and delicately sugared pounds by Groundhog's Day. In fact, if you find yourself ordering this for home use, time to face the corpulent music and admit you've just g-damned given up that whole "I would not enjoy dying of a massive heart attack" ruse. As well as that whole "I want to get laid again in this lifetime" dream.
Then again, who're we kidding? Fresh, hot donuts can warm many a lonely night.
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Kiss Me, Plate!
OK - this blog totally is just turning into stuff I want. Sue me, mofos: I'm a graby lady with a penchant for finery. But, as I think I've mentioned, I also have a totally fantastic ass so all's forgiven, right?
Right?
Ceramic plates by Snowden Flood, $50 a pop
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November 06, 2007
Bicycle, Bicycle, Bicycle!
Please make my dream come true and buy me the Folsom from Swobo (complete with pedal brakes!):
Available here for $499.
(P.S. Is it OK that this blog totally just turns into stuff that I want? 'cause that seems to be the way the cookie's crumblin' o'er here.)
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Waxing and Milking
These would look favs with bright yellow yolky candles. £69.75 per pair at Hidden Art.
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November 05, 2007
Christmas List (aka First Entry in the new "GIMME!" Category)
Come In/Go Away doormat from Sprout Home. A modest $27 (plus S&H) to put a smile on my face come the hoho-days seems a small price to pay. Just sayin'.
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