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May 2013

3 posts

Who's getting my money these days:

This place needs to improve its web navigation, but it’s such a treat to find not-commonly-carried brands here: Bioderma, Soapwalla, Juniper Ridge, etc… Plus, I appreciate the wide price range and product assortment. Anyone can find something they want. I’m already planning my next purchase. I kinda wish that I never discovered this place. I don’t think I ever spent...

April 2013

1 post

“This is who I am, this is who you married, this is who you love. You chose love,...”

– really diggig this rant from last week’s episode (4/4/2013) of ABC’s Scandal — Cyrus’ response when David (his husband) blames him for perjuring himself

March 2013

2 posts

Life's Unequal Beginnings →

I hope we hear more from this photographer about this series. It deserves more attention.

February 2013

1 post

January 2013

2 posts

demon-pox-oh-demon-pox asked: Norman Rockwell, Girl Running with Wet Canvas. I see what you mean about the sadness in most of his paintings, but I don't see sadness in this one. I see determination.

Note: Bakeries in New Orleans

(Source: New York Times) Angelo Brocato Ice Cream and Confectionery, 214 North Carrollton Avenue, (504) 486-0078, angelobrocatoicecream.com Buttermilk Drop Bakery and Cafe, 1781 North Dorgenois Street, (504) 252-4538,buttermilkdrop.com Camellia Grill (French Quarter), 540 Chartres Street, (504) 522-1800 Cochon Butcher, 930 Tchoupitoulas Street, (504) 588-7675, cochonbutcher.com Domenica, 123...

Note: Letterpress Card Companies →

December 2012

11 posts

Norman Rockwell Makes Me Sad

These deceptively simple and charming works of art hide an underlying pathos. Does anyone else see it? Here’s what I see: The Rookie (1957): The new guy is so excited to start. Look at his expectant grin, his too short sleeves, how he leans forward — poor guy. The other players don’t look impressed; look at their raised brows and how they’re looking at him. Expect some...

November 2012

6 posts

October 2012

6 posts

September 2012

4 posts

August 2012

5 posts

Another Impulse Buy!

This time from Sprout - a Brooklyn-based, all natural, handmade skincare line. I would normally be excited about trying out this line, but I received so much the past few days that I’m a bit overwhelmed. No more shopping for the next few weeks!

July 2012

12 posts

Turning Plan B into a Plan A Life →

Insightful piece on how we get to where we are in our lives

The World's 20 Most Beautiful Bookstores →

Places to visit when in following cities: Selexyz Bookstore, Maastricht, the Netherlands The Bookàbar Bookshop, Rome, Italy Plural Bookshop, Bratislava, Slovakia Livraria Lello, Porto, Portugal Cook & Book, Brussels, Belgium Bookworm, Beijing, China Librería El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina Poplar Kid’s Republic, Beijing, China Livraria da Vila, Sao Paulo, Brazil ...