Sangria, brats, and mashed potatoes

I keep fantasizing about having a BBQ. I LOVE BAR-B-QUES. Interesting info on the etymology of the word, too.

Check out this awesome portable grill I saw on Apartment Therapy:



































It costs around $40. Worth it? It would get dirty and you'd also have to have the charcoal for it, which is more cumbersome than the grill itself. Still, AWESOME.

Speaking of BBQ, I have been spazzing out for the past week about this sangria recipe I saw over at Design Sponge.
































I'm not a fan of red wine OR tequila, and I don't think mixing them would be a good idea, but LOOK how delicious it must be!


Speaking of delicious, isn't this just the cleverest DIY wall art?


































It's a lovely image to begin with, but I love those paper flowers. I am SO using this idea in my future apartment.

I'm also thinking a relatively realistic DIY project could include something like this awesome mural:


















I think I could manage painting some sticks and birds, eh? I'm not too shabby with a paintbrush. via desire to inspire.



Can you imagine if my next apartment looked like this?
































Those drapes must have cost a pretty penny. I really like everything going on in that room, though. The blue paint color, the brown/green/cream, and whatever that antler-y thing is up in the corner. via desire to inspire.

I think this print would go very well with the rest of the decor:



















Pshaw, you kids know I love Regretsy, right? That photo is so bizarre, yet I love it. I want tiny deer on my toothpaste.


See you later!

Some boys romance, some boys slow dance

Hi all!

I've got a few cool things to show y'all today.

Isn't this just a smart room? Look at that. Mmmhmm!





























via decor 8.

...HOLY CRAP LOOK AT THIS THING. A thing of beauty...































One day, when I have my own place, I will own something similar to this. I swear to it. via apartment therapy.

I bet I could throw a KILLER party at this place...
















Is that not a perfect party-deck? also via apartment therapy.


Next up, check out these crazy ribbon stairs. Terrifying, no?




























I'd be trippin' all over the place. via here.


Next up, this video kind of blew my mind. It just keeps getting cooler.

Sonar from Renaud Hallée on Vimeo.

That's all for today, folks! Have a good one!

Puttin' bodies in motion cuz I got the notion

Hi everybody!

How was your weekend? No complaints here, other than the snow-dump we received overnight. I know, I know, "quit complaining about the weather - you live in Michigan!" Well I think as a Michigander it's my natural-born right to complain as much as I want. I'm kind of stuck here.

First up is some art by Ryan Begglen. I came across this thanks to a friend. Some of these had me cracking up.

Those are the three funniest, IMO. Be sure to check out the rest of his portfolio!

Next up, I am really digging this chick Heather Patterson, who I spotted over on design for mankind. It's got wonky watercolors, geometry, sketchy drawing, triangles - everything I like! How about that?

Too cool, right? I liiiiike.

Ok, so this chair is hawt. Maybe the sexiest chair ever (in an obvious way...)

Lastly, this video is pretty cool, particularly the music. via share some candy.

That's it for today. Have a fun-filled evening!

Also, remind me not to ever try to update this using Chrome. It's super buggy.

Once you go rainbow, you'll hear colors.

Ok!

Don't remember where I found this... but it's awesome.

I wouldn't mind having some literally 3D wallpaper in my room. Nope, not at all.

Next, we got some stuff via apartment therapy.

Objects Subjected by Michael Johansson. Interesting idea, though I'm pretty sure my mom has been doing this in our tiny kitchen for years.





















Next, bitchin' wallpaper from The Wallpaper Collective. Yowza
















































Pretty awesome, right?

BAHAHAHA... love this:

Care Bears made of rice, carrots, and hot dogs (via boing boing)

Have a good one, y'all!

Now I'm dancing, feels like a dream - no end and no beginning

Today has been pretty awful. It has a LOT of potential to improve, however.




























God help us all.

So this couch/chair looks like a blackberry. via apartment therapy.























So this is pretty cool. poster4tomorrow has decided on their top 100 posters. Most of them are very meh, IMO, but there are some cool ones.













That's all, y'all. Have a good weekend.

So you're back from outer space...

Fun weekend except for our horrific loss against Penn State.

Alrighty, some cool stuff coming up...



















check out this cool tent thing from Apartment Therapy. Not sure what you'd do with it, because you can't actually camp in it. Oh well. If it were exceptionally nice outside or we emptied out the living room, I could see myself using this for something silly.

Next, for those of us who are woefully limited financially, here's a way to save a few bucks on Thanksgiving dinner - straight off the dollar menu!



















via Wired, it's How to Serve Fast Food on Thanksgiving!

Love this silly type treatment via Friends of Type.













Really liking this, too.

























Also, this is just freakin' awesome. Video from Yeasayer - "Wait for the Summer."

Yeasayer "Wait for the Summer" from Mixtape Club on Vimeo.

Later, y'all!

Somebody said something that one time...

An odd smattering today, folks. Some this-and-that.


























(for the future dentist. that photo is both disturbing and lovely)





















What our hearts are made of: a series of tubes - like the internet!

(both via sharesomecandy)

Next is this space I think is brilliant. Love the furniture, love what that plant is doing for the space, love the dog. (via automatism)























Also, love this from Apartment Therapy DC:





















Next, from Apartment Therapy: Unplgged, Facebook's new digs! Clicky goodness behind the link!














Looks like the new money they've been accruing is somewhat well-spent. But still, outrageous!

That's it for today!

This sh!t just got surreal

Hey all,

Some uber cool, trippy, surreal stuff's gonna be featured today (not unlike any other day, I guess.) I hope the seat you're in is firmly planted in reality. Bolted down, perhaps?

First up is English illustrator, Iain Macarthur. I'm pretty nuts for his style. Very unique and creepy. Love the embellishments of color most of all.




















(via okgreat)


Next check out Jasper Wong's portfolio/website. His work cracks me up. Love the colors and the silliness.
























(via okgreat)

Last is this INSANE pod house from over on Apartment Theapy: Boston. I could totally live there. It would be a great place to throw parties. What do you think?

















Be sure to follow the link to check out the cool interior!

Okay, then

Since I neglected to update yesterday, I bet you're expecting something awesome, hmm? Well, whatever. I guess we'll have to see.

First up is Lulu's. They have some seriously awesome clothing, and a fair amount to offer in their "sale" section, which I'm a fan of. Haven't bought anything from there, but I've definitely ogled a fair amount of their merchandise. Design for Mankind is currently running a giveaway for a $100 credit to the store, so check it ouuuutt! I know what I'd spring for if I won - an awesome pair of boots and a dress! The problem is deciding which ones...

Next up is this hilariously awesome card case. I like to think I'm a "skillionaire."

Next is the work of Nikki Farquharson. I totally dig the colors, style, and mixed media-ness of her work. She's so smart in her arrangement of the media, too. Here are some of my favorites:

*edit - the images I had are broken and "forbidden," so you'll just have to click the link!*

via love.obsess.inspire. .
Next, via Apartment Therapy: Boston, is this hella awesome guest bedroom.















I am severely digging that wall treatment. Be sure to follow the link and check out the thumbnails.

That's all for today!