create something beautiful

Found and found.

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:00:14 +0000

I went clicking through a bunch of random blogs last night, just for the heck of it and came across a few I’ll be sure to bookmark. They have pictures and paragraphs that say what I’ve thought or felt about so many things, but never said out loud or been able to capture. Or they’re otherwise, just great. Here are a few:

via thresca

The Meantime Girl via rara avis

via this is my heart. it is a good heart.

snow and dirty rain by richard siken via unicornology

via Loveless Ramblings and Other Cynical Musings

via Pictures of Walls

Never settle.

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:55:13 +0000

Ever.

New Resolution

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:00:16 +0000

About:

“2 1/2-months-to-new-year’s-resolutions resolutions

Not so normal resolutions at a not so traditional time.

Goals, aims, things to do, things to not do, all with as little words as possible. You might agree, you might disagree, you might relate, or you might not.

This is no art. It’s a piece of fun, with a pinch of seriousness, but some of you seem to like it anyway.”

Get into it. I am. 100%.

How Much Time

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:00:24 +0000

I don’t mean to preach my politics on anyone, but with the election coming up and even one of my good friends and some of my family members not entirely convinced that they should vote Obama/Biden over McCain/Palin, I can’t help but cringe every time I try to restrain from fighting with them. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and political persuasions, but there are some issues I can’t help but get up in arms over. The right for a woman to choose whether or not to have an abortion is one of these issues. Please just watch the video. If you still want to vote McCain, that’s your choice. I just hope you have strong reasons for doing so. I’m voting Obama and I have mine.

For anyone who’s ever felt broken…

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:00:36 +0000

…they’ll totally understand exactly what this person is talking about (Please Note: I am not sad, depressed, lonely, etc. right now. I just find these pieces to be incredibly heartfelt and relatable. There have been times when I’ve felt this way, and thought I’d never feel any other way, but not right now. I just admire the pure, simple emotion expressed here.)

(Discovered via ffffound.)

A You Are Beautiful Sighting

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:00:38 +0000

Ever since I unknowingly came across it in Chicago several years ago, You Are Beautiful has continued to be one of my favorite art project of all time. And I believe it always will be. You can’t deny something with such a beautiful, positive message. Here, another sighting:

Earth Cinema Circle Film Collection

admin — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Earth Cinema Circle Film Collection is likeNetFlix, but environmentally-charged. I first heard about the company through an article on Lime.com and I think it’s one of the greatest ideas ever. Much like the online video rental company that has caused conventional video stores to go bankrupt or close to it, this company charges a fee to have quality DVDs delivered to your door. In this specific case though, the fee is $17.95 plus $4.95 shipping every other month and for this you receive one DVD which has 4 or 5 feature-length and short films that feature a range of environmentally-themed topics such as global warming, saving the planet’s natural treasures, wildlife, ecosystems, green living, alternative building techniques, sustainable architecture, and solar power from great independent filmmakers.

Each video volume is introduced by Ed Begley, Jr. - actor, co-star of HGTV’s Living With Ed, and longtime environmental activist (in many incredible ways that include using bicycle power around the house!). The company is endorsed by The Conservation Fund. The packaging the DVDs are sent in is 100% recycled and they use carbon-neutral shipping. The film collection is also a Gaiam Company - a social networking company focused on inspiring.

Quoted from the website:
“The filmmakers whose work we feature on Earth Cinema Circle hope their films inspire people to get involved in the topics they have covered. One of our goals is to make it easy for you to do just that.”

A potentially great Christmas gift? I think so.

Van Leeuwen Organic Ice Cream Truck

admin — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:00:21 +0000

A couple weeks ago I decided to finally try some of the expensive organic ice cream from the truck parked outside the building where I work. As I ordered and waited for my $3.95 large scoop of espresso ice cream delicious-ness, I noticed a guy inside filming another guy talking about the ice cream. Now that video is up HERE on New York Magazine’s website. Yummmmmmm.

Thakoon for Target

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:00:44 +0000

I have to finally admit this openly: I am so ridiculously excited that Thakoon was pegged as the next designer for Target’s Go Collection. I try not to get too ridiculously wrapped up in the fashion obsession that I could potentially develop, but oh man, when I saw his Fall ‘08 show back in the spring, I fell in love. First of all he is adorable:

I saw Anna Wintour for the first time at his show (almost bumped into her backstage actually when she was talking to Thakoon), he is eco-friendly - known to be seen sipping out of Sigg reusable water bottles and used environmentally-friendly hair products for the show, and every single design was ephemerally beautiful. I’m just crossing my fingers his designs will look anything like the designs I saw that day.

And not like the Spring/Summer Ready-to-Wear 2009 collection that just showed this past week…. Not a fan.

Geren Ford Spring 2009 Presentation

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:00:20 +0000

Last night I attended the presentation of Geren Ford’s Spring 2009 collection for New York Fashion Week, covering model Laura (aka. Texas) backstage for all of her prep and then briefly checking out the actual presentation before dashing out. An edited batch of the photos will be posted on New York Fashion Week, covering model Laura (aka. Texas) backstage for all of her prep and then briefly checking out the actual presentation before dashing out. An edited batch of the photos will be posted on NYLONmag.com sometime today, but be sure to check out the full un-edited set on my flickr account for lots of pretty photos like these: