From the yearly archives:
I’ve been obsessed with Deborah Berke‘s amazing red shoes and simple black dress in this photo since I saw it last month in Elle Decor. I love how confident and poised she looks in this photo. I’ve had my eye out for a nice pair of red pumps and I found these at Urban Outfitters.
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I left Alex for the first time (!!) last week to go to the American Ceramic Circle conference in Milwaukee. I felt so glamorous traveling without a child; without anyone dictating anything to me. I sat in splendid peace in the airport and decided that since it might be years before I traveled again without husband or child, I gorged myself on magazines in the airport. I checked out W, Saveur, Teen Vouge, Better Homes and Gardens (which is getting good!), and Veranda (again, vastly improved since the last time I took a look). However, my favorite re-discovery was National Geographic Magazine. I loved it as a child; it made the world seem so large and full. I subscribed this morning and it was $15 for 12 issues, which is so much cheaper than I remember.
National Geographic.com: Unburying the Aztec
National Geographic.com: Great Migrations
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I mean to blog, I really do! I think about the blog everyday — so even when I’m not here, know I’m thinking of you. In the meantime, the Halloween report = totally awesome. I made Alex’s costume (a cape with a iron on decal) at the 11th hour with Leigh’s help. Alex went as a Cleaning Superhero since he is really into sweeping and vacuuming these days (see video below!). He had a blast sweeping the streets of NYC in his cape. (Side note: check out the ADORABLE and BEAUTIFUL costumes Leigh made/scouted this year).
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Today, November 2nd, is Election Day! Make sure to get out and vote. Voting is pretty simple, but if you have any questions, here’s an outline of helpful information. Please share this information widely–forward this email, and post it on Facebook and Twitter.
(Reading this on your mobile phone? You can get voting info here: m.google.com/elections)
Where and when do I vote?
What do I need to bring?
What if something goes wrong?
On your ballot
How can I help get out the vote today?
And a quote to remind us all how important it is to vote today…
“Because if everyone who fought for change in 2008 shows up to vote in 2010, we will win this election, I’m confident that we will.” –President Barack Obama
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Every year since 1936 Ria van Dijk has taken her self portrait in a unique way — she goes to a fair shooting gallery booth - one where every time you hit the target it triggers a camera shutter and you win a portrait of yourself in firing pose. I love self portraiture, especially when thoughtful done. See them all here. Found via The Year in Pictures. I love the emerald green of the shirt next to Ria and the bright lipstick on the young lady behind her. So much vitality in a snapshot.
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Desk – Music and Sound Design from Aaron Trinder Film:Motion:Music on Vimeo.
Boing Boing: People and their desks. (Thanks Samantha and Dave!)
WSJ.com: Marriage by email
New York Magazine: Depressed Dogs in Halloween Costumes. (Thanks Ruthie!)
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I’d seen this sort of desk in glossy design magazines, but only recently discovered that they were in the Biedermeier style; which focused on clean lines and a utilitarian sense of purpose. Two design principles that continue to be influential today, I might add! NB: All three desks are up for auction at Grogan & Company on the 24th.
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Forgive my absence this week. We are installing a visiting exhibition at work, so I’m in the galleries 9am-4pm, watching as the objects get uncrated by an amazing crew of art handlers, condition checked by conservators and placed in the gallery by curators. I will never get tired of seeing art come out of crates, it is like watching a beautiful woman get out of a taxi. [click to continue…]
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I had some unexpected free time this weekend and used to to surf the interwebs to my hearts content. I found my self exploring vintage guide books; the children’s crafts books were the best. I bought the Hazel Evans book, the Make It Yourself guide, along with the free form bargello guide. NB: always check Amazon.com and Abebooks for the best prices. You can find links to all of these in my Etsy Favorites. [click to continue…]
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I just remembered why I love with the designs of Josef Hoffmann. [click to continue…]
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Some of my favorite reads this week:
Science Daily: Walking improves the brain.
Whole Living: Obsession and the creative process.
Telegraph.co.uk: The creative upside of austerity.
Artdaily.org: Debating Modern Photography.
This amazing photo the work of Landon Dix.
Bonus reading:
Babycenter.com How to talk so your child will listen.
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