Cool Things
rab labs via this is glamorous
I saw these trays over on this is glamorous and fell in love with their ethereal feel. Aren't they breathtaking? Granted, their $300+ price tag may keep them on my wish list as opposed to in my home, but either way they are still incredibly beautiful to look at.
richard ginori dinnerware via design crush
Oh oh oh... I want these. Maybe it's being a painter, but these literally took my breath away. I mean seriously. HOW COOL ARE THESE?! Makes me look at "painting parties" in a whole new way.
isle of skye via designworklife
love these hand painted business cards. Skye Jeffreys cut up a larger painting and stamped his information onto each one- so unique!
Ampersands are one of my favorite symbols. (let's overlook the fact that it might be weird that I have a favorite "symbol," but come on- the # has nothing on the &.)
Anyhow, apparently I am not alone. While surfing the internet a few days ago I found smb studio (via designworklife) and very quickly fell in love with this project. Isn't it crazy how different each one is? I'm fascinated with it.
all images via smb
And don't get me started on the bags. If it were up to me, I'd have 10 just for groceries (but then I'd probably feel wasteful since I already have 10+ reusable bags for groceries... oh well.)
Hope everyone is having a lovely Monday! See you tomorrow
via here
secret. I don't like peanut butter all that much. I know, I know. go ahead and gasp. apparently not liking peanut butter is really abnormal, but I don't. It's just too heavy for me. and too overpowering.*
but THIS packaging would make me buy peanut butter if for nothing else than to see it every time I opened the pantry.
not to mention how happy J would be to see peanut butter in the pantry. he adores the stuff.
Anyhow, have a great weekend everyone! I hope the weekend is fantastic and I will see you on Monday.
*another secret on the same note- I have never had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich; they gross me out... Personally, I would pick grilled cheese any day!
With summer wrapping up over the next month(ish) I have just enough time to recreate these. Using a glow stick and two cups, wouldn't these snow cones be awesome at an after dark party? (Not to mention make for really fun photos)
Picked these up when the hubs and I went on a mini trip to Athens and I have to admit- I am loving them. The normal wayfarers tilt too much for my (small) face frame, but these little puppies are perfect.
I am SO happy they have been brought back into style so I could grab a pair. (and polarized ones at that! It was like seeing for the first time. Seriously, polarized lenses make such a difference.)
The Cheese Shed via A Cup of Jo
How did I not know about this until now?! Tiered cheese cakes? Like actual made from milk cheese not like the cream cheese kind with the graham cracker crust.
I need one.
And a box of crackers.
And maybe a selection of preserves.
Oh! and grapes. Can't forget the grapes.
Seriously, guys. This makes my week. I looooove cheese. I'm lactose intolerant and still attempt to eat my weight in cheese. It's just too good! I swear I could eat brie and baguettes everyday- you know, if it wouldn't add 10+* pounds to my frame and clog my arteries...
Either way, I think I found our anniversary cake...or my birthday cake** And don't think I'm too above sending this out to pretty much anyone I know who is about to get married.
*I say 10+ but we all know it'd be more like 20+, because come on- let's be serious here. I hate to work out.
**in addition to my mom's homemade Ben and Jerry's ice cream cake of course. Sorry mom, but I'm officially hooked and will need one for each future birthday. I love you!
today seems like a perfect day for this. via oh happy day
Given that this week has been a little light on posting, I thought I'd just give you some fun things to look at or read. (You're welcome, procrastinators!) I hope everyone has a lovely lovely weekend full of fun and relaxation! (And to my friend K. I will be thinking about you as you are writing papers and taking exams. You will rock them!)
Oh, and a big thank you to Kathleen for your support last week. You are so sweet!
On to the links:
1. I'm a big fan of French style- from the fashion to the overall vibe. Some call it snooty, I call it fabulous. Either way, you can't deny the fact that for the most part, the women are beautiful in a "I really was born like this" kind of way. Read their take on aging gracefully here. Something I learned that is completely unrelated? They find it rude to use the bathroom in someone else's home. Who would have known?
2. Did you read about the 18th century ship found under the World Trade Center site? So cool!
3. Speaking of the French, how about having this little lovely pull up to your home in the morning? Hello elliptical.
4. I need this chandelier. Too bad it's $18k.
5. J. and I are already planning out cross country camping trip and given that "my blood is sweet" (uh huh.) and attracts mosquitoes from EVERYWHERE I might want to invest in some of these bracelets.
6.I have to try my hand at this invitation, using these mini balloons.
Happy weekend everyone!
via matt singer
Ever wished you had a secret identity? Well now you can. For $40 you can follow in the footsteps of Clark Kent and buy these awesome plastic rimmed glasses.
Speaking of Clark Kent, my sister has a huge Superman collection in her guest room. All though high school she collected all things Superman. Stamps, ornaments, lunch boxes, posters, antique glasses...it's actually kind of impressive. (Not to mention how easy buying Christmas presents for her used to be!) We even used to watch the Real Adventures of Lois and Clark together too, but that stopped after an accidental recording over a not so blank tape. Whoops.
Despite that, once J. showed me these I knew I had to share.
Honestly, I never really understood how people couldn't tell that Superman was Clark Kent. I mean, when I put on my glasses, friends aren't like, "oh my gosh! Who are you?! AND WHERE DID COURTNEY GO?!"
Just saying. Lois couldn't have been that great of a reporter. I mean, she was practically dating them both and couldn't tell them apart. And it's not like Superman used that stupid scruffy Batman voice when he took off the glasses.*
Either way, I think these are super clever. Almost as clever as the tag line inside the case.
*yes, I realize being able to compare Superman and Batman makes me sound like a 7 year old boy. I don't care. And on that note, Superman is way better than Batman. No arguments here, people- Superman can fly. At two speeds even. (though THAT never made any sense either. Why would you ever fly slower? And how did he actually fly faster? All he did different was tense up! I digress though. The point is, Batman coasted around. He was just a millionaire with a lot of gadgets. Superman actually flew.
let's just not bring up the fact that he could be killed by a glowing green rock.
