Something Shiny Moved

@ MoMA Store.

@ JellyBeans.

When I was in elementary school (specifically when I went to the Letts school) there was this giant hill.  In the winter time, when it was snowy, the students were generally relegated to playing on the giant asphalt slab basketball court area…  But if you had snow pants, and snow boots, you could go off [...]

So.  I’ve been trying really hard to stay in bed and continue to rest away my illness.  It’s difficult because I’m so unbelievably bored.  Today, I spent a portion of time “tidying” my TiVo.  I’ve long ago watched all the “new” stuff, but today I reviewed some of the old stuff, including a very old [...]

Just another reminder that I’ve STILL not mailed my Christmas cards.  :/ @ My Little Buffalo.

I saw this and immediately thought of my very best friend, Miss Meghan Adams!  Pink is WONDERFUL, Meggy!  Love you and miss you!  Merry Christmas! @ Signs By Diane.

When my custom Christmas tree business takes off, and I become wealthy beyond belief, I will gift designer Christmas trees to my friends and family.  This ornament will be featured on the tree that I give to my friend Tom.  He is a pretty awesome dude and he’s into all things vintage…  He also loves [...]

This is such a super fun idea!  I kinda wish I had the time to do it.  The best part is that you could totally customize them for anyone’s favorite book…  Mine is The Heart of the Matter by Graham Green.  Start cutting! @ Brookish.

All of these Doodles books are really fun…  Though part of me wonders if they don’t do a bit to stifle creativity, rather than enhance it…  I mean.  What’s wrong with handing a kid a stack of construction paper and some markers? @ Amazon.com.

@ Pottery Barn Kids.

Not even Christmas yet, and already I’m thinking about my tree “design” for next year.  This year’s colour scheme was red and sorta blue/teal.  Next year I’m strongly considered getting an artificial Christmas tree in white so that I can collect a colourful assortment of ornaments and layer like colours together, making a sort of [...]

@ Belle and Boo.

When I was in high school, I was in the madrigal group directed by Dan Warschauer who, may I just say, was a fantastic educator in every conceivable way.  Every year, we would go Christmas caroling.  This involved climbing onto a frigidly cold school bus and being ushered around rural Iowa.  At the end of [...]

My cats love Christmas.  They love running under the Christmas tree, knocking off the ornaments and jostling pine needles, which later need to be swept up.  They love laying on the tree skirt, ensuring that it will need to be lint rolled.  They love “helping” me as I wrap gifts by sprawling out on the [...]

Today is Joe’s 32nd birthday!  YAY Joe!  I got him a lot of (hopefully) fun stuff…  which will all have to stay a secret until after this evening…  But!  This was a gift I almost got him…  Unfortunately when I wanted to order it, they were out…  and by the time it was back in [...]

People love giant food items…  Though they love paying a grand for them slightly less. @ Jellio.

My love affair with all things zombie continues… @ ThinkGeek.

Have I ever mentioned how much I really dislike chalk?  I’m sure I haven’t.  But I REALLY dislike chalk.  I don’t like touching it at all, let alone WRITING with it.  I mean.  It’s all about texture.  I can be very very weird about textures.  For example, I hate touching news print…  And not just [...]

As if corporate America hadn’t bastardized enough of my childhood…  Enter the new generation of Rainbow Brite.  She’s taller, thinner, and generally more skank-o-rific…  These dolls, by Playmates Toys, are set to be released in Spring 2010. @ RainbowBrite.com.

@ Bauer Designs.

I’m generally excited about this clock.  I’m told that with the right amount of electronics knowledge, I could build one myself…  But.  Since I have NO electronics knowledge…  I’m relegated to wishing that this one didn’t cost $2000 dollars. Luckily, the iPhone app is only 99 cents…  but apparently you get what you pay for, [...]

@ What On Earth.

I can’t say as though I’ve ever been very fond of eggnog.  Granted, I’m not sure I’ve consumed any in my adult life…  But I remember not really digging the texture or flavor.  Some people love the stuff, however.  I mean…  REALLY love.  They wait for it all year.  It’s the highlight to their holiday [...]

I’m certain that if I purchased this book, I would make a holy fucking mess.  I mean. Milk into STONE?!  What’s that all about? @ Amazon.com.