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Merry Festivus!

December 26, 2011 – 11:00 am

I may have gone overboard on festive *impulse* Christmastime shopping this year. For those who aren’t in ‘the know,’ last year at Christmastime I was dumped by the now-ex partner, and so the remainder of 2011 has been a sort of granting secret and archived inventory of “wish-fulfillment”. After all, a girl is always in the process of taking care of herself!!

Also I learned a lot about developing a sense of style, based on my personal interests, materials of the clothing, classic vs trendy items, and dressing appropriate for every occasion..it’s something to learn over and over again, dressing my best and expressing a happy personality without going overboard for social approval or being defined by what my friends are/aren’t wearing (and keeping quiet when someone doesn’t recognize the difference, yet! ;) Some of these were purchased and some are still on the wishlist. Can you guess which is which??

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Pocket Timepieces

April 28, 2011 – 2:45 pm

Ever since I stumbled blindly on my way home after a jaunty gallivanting trip from Portland, Oregon last year late springtime, my mind has been swimming with brightly colored fishes that flock under the phrase of steampunks, victorian era rape of lock modesty and vintage handiwork of mechanical inspirations that were once rooted in Hellenic machinery like the astrolabes charting cartography of the evening heavens and celestial bodies, with immeasurable curiosities of the antikythera navigator systems.

Last week, Front and Company, a beloved fashionable piece de resistance shop brimful filled with consignment pieces ranging from the odd well heeled shoes and jaunty neckpiece, to evening wear dresses with other fashionable accessories, hosted their annual Rummage Sale featuring wintertime-spring wardrobe and home hardware with goods for heavily discounted prices ranging from $50 and below.

I am besotted with antique ticking pushpin pocketwatches, with a dull soothing tick of the hands that dictate time indeed waits for no man..

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Debbie Harry Paper Doll

February 18, 2011 – 9:46 pm

via Debbie Harry Paper Doll- Debbie Harry Doll

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Forget Barbie, there’s a new doll in town, and her name’s Debbie Harry. I Love Mel Products has just released a paper doll book of the Blondie frontwoman, which includes two dolls in Debbie’s likeness along with a veritable closet full of outfits to dress her in. From loud ’80s dresses to her signature slogan tees, the clothes capture the singer’s iconic rock style perfectly.

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Prick and Point

January 27, 2011 – 8:20 am

For the past few days, I have been researching a variety of wireless and adorable usb-laden computer mouse to share with my desktop pc and portable little macbook.

Sadly, the lid of my regular little powder’milk mouse has disappeared for a few weeks so with a little time to breathe inbetween assignments, I’m sharing the little bits of knowledge I’ve learned and shared.

( Ducky, Pattern, Pat Says Now: $20-45 // Mini-Wireless Optical Mouse, Belkin: // iMicro Optical Wireless Mini Mouse, Amazon: $12.83 //Gold Bullion Mouse, I Want One of Those: $15 // Cute Frog Mouse, Deal Extreme: $6.18 // Bling Bling Mouse, Abernook: $48 // Gourmet Milk Chocolate Mouse, Computer Gear: $39.99
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Poketo! Art For Your Everyday

December 3, 2010 – 8:20 am

Wallets are odd-shaped bundles that only carry significance based on their contents.

Carrying a multi-packed card case for every sort of whatnot and wealth combined with bus transfers and photo ids always made me feel a little nervous. I wanted a something something that was artistic, unique, and still had an elegant form and aesthetic function. And that was when I discovered Poketo.

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Poketo is “a designer of limited edition art products, accessories, apparel, and decor. Founded by Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung, Poketo promotes the work of top international artists by showcasing original artwork through their fun and accessible wares.”
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James Gulliver Hancock is an international artist who crosses many mediums and borders. As his namesake ‘Gulliver’ suggests, James is constantly on the move, having been involved in artist projects and residencies around the world. His work is conceptually driven and is concerned with confusions of perception and embracing personal subjectivity.

Born to psychologist parents, he draws from an analysis of hypochondria, obsession, and hyper-awareness. Throughout this investigation, his work maintains a consistent charm, whimsy and poetic graphic sensibility.

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Tokyo Dreamer Camera Strap

November 22, 2010 – 8:49 am


These camera straps for a lovable DSLR are so dreamy! I can’t wait to purchase one for my cameraholic fix!

via Photojojo’s Tokyo Dreamer Strap.

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