AOTD: Chuck Close Inspiration

Love this commentary about artist Chuck Close, and his thoughts on working through roadblocks.

If you can create a process that short circuits some of your own worst habits, and you really believe in that process, eventually you'll get a sweater, a nine-foot painting, chicken enchiladas, a Web site, a marathon.

{working in close}

Cute NYs Idea

From presentation queen, Marfa:

"For a contemporary centerpiece that turns into party favors at the stroke of midnight, arrange a group of colorful noisemakers on top of a cake stand (use glasses to hold any items that don't stand up by themselves). Fill in the surrounding spaces with tinsel. When it's time for the countdown, every one of your guests will have the means to make plenty of celebratory noise"

A Time for Reflection

The Top Ten Google Searches of 2007:

1. iPhone
2. Webkinz
3. TMZ
4. Transformer toys
5. YouTube
6. Club Penguin
7. MySpace
8. Heroes
9. Facebook
10. Anna Nicole Smith

Making Me Want Spring

Ballard Sunset - our days are getting longer, just not long enough - yet.

A-door-bell

I don't think there is much purchasing info on these yet, but check out Benjamin Hubert's "Yumbrella Bowls"....{online store}

The internet is dead to me...

Some of you (oh, all...5 of you) may have noticed that posting has been light. This is due to the internet being lame and not having anything cool on it. I swear, I've been all over it, and nope! Nothing Mogulling-worthy.

So let's just talk amongst ourselves. First off: posting has been strong on RecipeMogul, where I store a lot of my recipe ideas. January has me very uninspired to do anything. Take a quick peruse of RM and let me know if there's anything in particular you'd like to see me cook and report on.

And does anyone have any ideas on how to stay motivated in the winter? I'm feeling very lazy, and wanting to trade all my resolutions in for more easy ones like, "keep up with my tivo", and "buy new sweat pants"....

Links

Check out the interweb first if you plan to have a cab come pick you up. You won't have to deal with the rude dispatchers...
{seattle taxi direct}


I totally blogged about metal artist Cal Lane like, forever ago.
NYT thinks they're so hot. {Article on Cal Lane}

Have finally posted my New Years pics on flickr...
if yer interested. {NYS at Blogans}

BAH!

Stamp houses, originally uploaded by h. donohue.

Houses + Miniature = delightful. {stamp houses}

AOTD: Miwa Koizumi

"I love the idea of using liquid containers to make water animals. Contained/containing, trash/not-trash, like the jelly-fish or anemone: Living/non-living" {PET Project}

Peace out Quiffsa, see you in '09

They demolished it finally! I'm sad because now I have to go the extra 5 blocks to Ballard Market for ice cream at 1 am...but Quiffsa will return in '09, underneath a "scandinavian-design" 8-story apt building. I'm glad it's apartments and not condos. {via My Ballard}

Finally finished 'em

'Member my octopus charm tutorial post from way back?
I finally made 'em. Success!

A Year of Cakes

Martha is the queen of presentation...check out her "year of cakes" list, for divine cake inspiration. I hate to say this, but I bet you could take any generic store-bought cake and dress it up like one of these. It would look awesome. {MS Year of Cakes}

Historic Seattle Landmark?

Do you think the Denny's on 15th & Market should be
made a Seattle Landmark?

originally uploaded by pdgibson.

AOTD: Influential Decor Films

The Top 10 Decor Inspiration Films...according to Apartment Therapy.

Happy New Year! Here's a hot manse...

My poor, neglected blog. I thought I'd start off 2008 with a gorgeous mansion in Southampton.

"Spectacular shingle style Southampton beach house located within minutes to Main Street. Amazing coastline views from impeccable residence on 2 acres with pool and tennis court. Generous living spaces include double height ceiling living room with fireplace, family room with fireplace, ocean side dining room with fireplace, wonderful chef's kitchen, master suite with fireplace and private balcony. Excellent guest suites, gym, media room and much more"

Merry Christmas Y'allz!

This is just so awful, I had to post.
By Mitch O'Connell and Colleen Fry. {link}

Galactically Hot?

Kinda funny flickr set of "Galactically Hot Women" from Star Trek.
They do have pretty fabulous hair styles. {galactic set}

Tiny food!

Beautiful spread in MS magazine for a company that catered with all miniature food. {mini apps}

AOTD: Stuhlhockerbank

A bench, stool and chair combined into one object.
By Yvonne Fehling and Jennie Peiz. {Utrecht Manifest via sf}

My Christmas shopping is done

Now that I found this!
{S'mores Nativity Set, $15.95}

AOTD: Seattle Signage

Cool flickr set of (mostly) Seattle Signage. {sign set}

Barbie Manse!

"Comfortable, understated elegance comes to life within this magnificent oceanfront John’s Island estate. Cool ocean breezes, lush landscaping and the warm Florida sun envelop this masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. With more than 14,000 square feet, this private paradise is situated on almost three acres..." {692 Ocean Road}

$15,500,000
15 Rooms
5 Bedrooms
7 Bathrooms
14,570 Sq.Ft

Icebox Peppermint Yule Log

Why do I kindof want to make this? Posted the
directions on recipemogul. {via sew darn cute}

Cute Gift Tags

Cute gift tag ideas reminiscent of Ed Emberley, who is awesome, btw. {Design*Sponge}

Gadgets

Duh! Open that awful clamshell plastic packaging...with a can opener! {thanks, apartment therapy}

OMG, jeans that are secretly leggings? "XFIT" lycra? {blueprint}

LiquiSeal Travel Mug - it's a spill-proof container that lets you just click to unseal and click to seal again. I already spill a lot so this is a pretty good idea. {OXO International}

This will solve all our problems!

"A S.L.U.T. is Born"....entertaining observational post by Seattlest about the SLUT's first day out. {a slut is born}

Goat Cheese Truffles

Having a hard time finding post-worthy material today, so thought I'd post a pic of the goat cheese truffles I made at Thanksgiving. They were good, but I think next time I'd mix cream cheese and goat cheese, because just goat cheese was way too much, and too much stinky cheese.

Notes: fantastically non-confrontational

*sigh*, a plethora of passive aggressive notes. Most mature form of communication, ever! {passiveaggressivenotes}

AOTD: Obsessive Consumption

Artist and blogger, Kate Bingaman-Burt, sketches and posts a drawing every day of something she purchased. Check out the flickr set of her '07 purchases. {obsessive consumption blog}

Before and Afters....

Flickr pool with a bunch of before and after room renovation shots...
{beforeandafters}

Cute Mouse Pads

A while back I needed a new mouse pad for work (I know, cool people don't need mouse pads anymore) and they were all LAME! I didn't want a scenic beach photo or a couple of puppies.

These ones from Ann Kelle Designs are real cute:

AOTD: Yuken Teruya

My sister told me about the latest exhibit at the Western Gallery at WWU - she said that Yuken Teruya's "shopping bags" were particularly breathtaking. I don't think the pictures do these pieces justice. The show is no longer on display but it's worth keeping an eye out for Teruya's future work.

TRUE

Felt Ribbon

Beautiful felt ribbon from Queen & Co. They also have a ton of awesome crafter stuff. Addicting :)

Polanoid

It's the comeback of Instant Photo - Polanoid is building the biggest Polaroid-picture-collection of the planet for Polaroid enthusiasts. They have a pretty cool "photo of the day" on their home page every day too. {polanoid.net}

Social Life Saver

Resurrect your party from the dead with these "Table Topics" cards.
A 5" cube of conversation starters that can be used as coasters or at a dinner party what-have-you. Great idea. {from Wrapables}

Mistletoe Mojito

I'm feeling festive. The usual mojito suspects - rum and mint - but instead of being topped with soda water, Pomegranate 7UP is floated on top. Garnish with pomegranate seeds. {ingredients on recipemogul}

Forever Lights

LED lights are suppposedly about 60 times as energy efficient as regular lights, and they don't get as hot. Bulbs are available in both traditional (starting at $12.50) and globe styles (starting at $15). {LED lights}