helen dardik

i'm a big fan of helen dardik's work, as i'm sure many of you are, but i just realized that i've somehow never posted about her here...

she never ceases to thrill.

that is one hip nativity

definitely the most cheerful one i've ever seen.

& i think, i would love to own it...
i'm just not so sure about that awkward yellow curl.

via orange you lucky!

have you faced your manga?

i have.

biology has never been so adorable

from crafty hedgehog

fancy gloves & handlebar moustaches

still dieing to have a decade themed party...

& these photos aren't helping any.

via in(side) the loop

feeling oh so productive

& a bit like wonder woman
isn't this the most amazing sweater you've ever seen?!

This morning I:
did the dishes
cleaned the rat cage
vacuumed
took out the trash
cleaned up the living room
found my nice pants for tomorrow's festivities
cleaned the bath room
& changed a flat tire
(yes, I am just lucky enough to get a flat while my car is dead)
...all before 10 o'clock!

I am so ready for Thanksgiving! Hope you are, too!
Have a fantastic day & weekend. See you all next week!

the break down

if my car looked half so stylish as this wagon, i wouldn't be nearly as bummed with its broken down state. i'll be attempting to push start it this afternoon...wish me luck!

scarf swap!

I just joined this fun scarf swap on Sarah said.You should play, too!

the diary of a risk soldier

via college humor (thanks, scooter!)

my new desktop

invisibleElements

the cupcake soiree

a day filled with giggles, cupcakes, and other sweet goodies!

My last post reminded me that I forgot to mention a fabulous party I had the privelage to attend last weekend. Kaylen, of Happy Notions, held her 2nd Anuual Cupcake Soiree on Saturday & it was divine. Boy does that girl make one killer pumpkin cupcake! Ugh, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Thanks, Kay! We had a fabulous time!

image via the black apple (don't you just love her work?!)

the ex

Hi-larious. Thanks, Kaylen!

love it.

some days i just really wish i was a man with a beard.

via a cup of jo

it's cold

& i love it.

i'd love it even more in this.

lindsay brackeen

I know I've posted about Lindsay Brackeen once before...but she's got so many lovely new prints in her shop that I couldn't help but share again.

This one makes my heart flutter. Starry Night is my absolute favorite painting (cliche, I know, but I just can't help myself). I've already passed on the word that I would love this print for Christmas...so if you buy it first, I certainly hope she adds another to the shop & quick!

grosgrain giveaway!

Check out this giveaway for a lovely handmade camera strap.

Oh, would my camera love me for one of these!

treating myself

after a few crazy stressful days,

i'm treating myself to warm fuzzy feelings...


& catching up with the blogosphere.

i'd be okay...

with an entire month of rain

if i got to see this every day.

via swissmiss

custom house of cards

every wednesday, derek & lauren of smarts & crafts post a diy project on design*sponge...a feature i've come to love very much.

{another something you should know about derek & lauren: each week on their blog, smarts & crafts, they give a photo assignment - open to all readers. all photos submitted are posted on the following thursday}

imagine my surprise when i scrolled through today's diy project & spotted the photo i submitted for last week's "stacks" assignment!

thank you, derek & lauren for another fabulous diy

& for including me in the fun!

does anyone remember?

way back in August when I fell in love with this coat?

it's now on sale! ...& still out of my price range.
but thanks for the tip, jordan!

this is how I've been feeling

for the past three days

only I'm pretty sure mine is a cold.

i just realized...

my sister bears an uncanny resemblance to the grinch.uncanny.

quote of the day

“ To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. ”
-Oscar Wilde

via half deserted streets

sounds awesome, looks awesome

love this graph by ian of i always wanted to be a tenenbaum:

it seems we have somewhat

different interpretations of awesome, however...

PS thicket didn't make the cut.

what would yours look like?

underground art school

Underground Art School Magazine: Issue 1 is officially for sale!

I was lucky enough to win this giveaway & will now be recieving a copy each of Underground Art School Magazine, Twenty2wo Magazine, and Mankind Mag! I couldn't be more thrilled - thank you so much, sibling zines! Definitely check them out...it will be well worth it.

vintage coloring books

aren't these coloring book covers fantastic?

i am definitely jealous of this collection.

new penguin designs

These new designs by Coralie Bickford-Smith make me want to do nothing all day but curl up in a big, fluffy blanket with hot chocolate and a book.

via design*sponge

i'm in love

...the clothes are pretty, too.

via darling dexter

uppercase scarf

love it!

via swiss miss

quote of the day

"When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn't work that way, so I stole one & prayed for forgiveness."
-Emo Philips

via k is for katie

skunkboy creatures

lion. octopus. snail. owl.

i have just fallen head over heels for this little shop. it is far too cute for my own good. via miss jane.

top 5: favorite beatles songs

image via

A while back, Cindy of quaint handmade asked me to share my favorite Beatles songs after I hinted at my fanaticism. It has really taken me this long to narrow it down & I'm still not entirely comfortable with the list...

I'm including this as a Top 5 post, but I'll go ahead & give you the top ten since that was the original request!

10 - I Saw Her Standing There

9 - Got to Get You into My Life

8 - You've Got to Hide Your Love Away

7 - Something

6 - I've Just Seen a Face...
(haven't seen Across the Universe? watch to this!)

5 - Good Day Sunshine

4 - Happiness is a Warm Gun...
(link is to the Joe Anderson version, ah-mazing)

3 - Rocky Raccoon
2 - Two of Us
1 - Here Comes the Sun

I'm only absolutely certain about the #1 & 2 spots. I would like Here Comes the Sun played at my funeral...it literally gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. & Two of Us is just so carefree & quirky & perfect. I love all of the rest, but their spots in line change with the season...in fact, I rearranged them so many times while writing this list, I wouldn't have the slightest idea of what I put where unless I went back to look. Also, please let it be known that there were so so many that just barely missed the cut.

Which are your favorites? Or are you not a Bealtes fan at all?

personal library kit

i just want this so bad. is it Christmas yet?

oh! wait...St. Nick's Day is sooner!

just lovely

lauren nasserf

via design for mankind

quote of the day

"One of the hardest things in life is having words in your heart that you can't utter."
-James Earl Jones...that is one smart man.

via design crush