Lackluster Co.
Posted on | January 27, 2012 | 2 Comments
I just love old things. Sorry, but I do. And I just stumbled onto this lovely little etsy shop and I kind of wanted to buy outtheir entire stock. Here’s a few highlights. And I know what you’re thinking so don’t even say it. I just HAVE to purchase that A drum don’t I? IT would be a crime not to buy that beauty.
Aaaaand with that I will wish you a happy weekend full of fun. I’ve got my usual hodge podge of socializing on the docket: a date, a brunch, a coffee. You know. Enjoy your respective weekends my pals and I’ll see you back here on Monday.
And the nominees are…
Posted on | January 26, 2012 | 10 Comments
I’m kind of an Oscar nerd. I’ll openly admit that. And every year I say I am going to see all of the best picture nominees but I usually get distracted (oh! something shiny!) or just lose steam. But, I am ever the optimist, and I think this could be the year! The way I see it I have already seen three of the nominated movies (not the check marks below), and two are easily watchable at home via iTunes (Midnight in Paris and Tree of Life) so that leaves four that I’d have to go to the theater and see (The Artist, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Hugo and War Horse). I think I can do it, I really do! I’m feeling it this year. Which of the nominees have you seen? And don’t forget to keep an eye out for The Second Annual Old Sweet Song Oscar Pool which I’ll be organizing in a few weeks. That way we can all geek out over the Academy Awards together.
More than meets the eye(liner)
Posted on | January 25, 2012 | 6 Comments
File this under things I want: sexy, throw-back, ultra thick black eyeliner à la Adele. And while we’re at it I’ll take her messy hot “I probably just got laid” hair and that amazing voice as well. Whatever, she’s just awesome and I kind of want to marry her.
Do y’all ever rock the cat eyes? I do a modified version for the every day but I think I need to attempt the real deal. Here’s a tutorial from the hairpin and one from cupcakes and cashmere. Maybe I’ll bust it out for my date this Friday. What do you think?
Simon Emmett for Rolling Stone
It’s In The Cards
Posted on | January 24, 2012 | 11 Comments
Business cards are a huge part of Alt Summit. You pretty much trade them with every person you meet, even if you only talk for like 11 seconds. By the end of the week you end up with a huge stack of cards from all the various folks you crossed paths with. It’s ridiculously fun to go back through and pick the cards that really struck your fancy. And here are mine from this year:
1. handmade charlotte (totally handmade and with no contact information) 2. SALT + PINE (printed on wood!) 3. Chris Gardner/Curbly + ManMadeDIY (charming and fun type design) 4. You Are My Fave (the info is stamped onto an envelope full of confetti, just awesome) 5. Alyssa/We Like We Love (you can’t tell but the lettering is metallic gold and the sides are neon pink)
And that brings us to my lil’ business card. Last year I hand stamped them in a frenzied and panicked rush and they actually turned out pretty good. But this year I wanted something a little more professional but still simple and fun. I designed the logo and worked with Julie at Bumblebee Press in Atlanta (who also did my sister’s save the dates that I designed). She does amazing letterpress work and I couldn’t be happier with how these turned out. Thing is, I’m actually not that great at giving out my card. I need to get better at the whole self promotion thing which is something that Alt always reminds me. And since I have a ton left maybe I’ll practice by handing them out to random strangers on the subway. Or perhaps hire a plane to drop them over Manhattan. Just spitballin’ here.
-Here’s my hand stamped business cards from last year.
-And my sister’s letterpress save the date that I designed.
Eight (More) Steps to Get Over Post-Alt Summit Depression
Posted on | January 23, 2012 | 40 Comments
I’m back from my second year at Alt Summit. And (no surprises here) it was an awesome time. It’s hard to explain what those four days are like. It’s exciting, overwhelming, exhausting, informative, terrifying, entertaining and tons of fun. It always flies by and before you know it you’re back in the real world missing all the fun and festivity and most importantly the amazing pals both old and new. So here’s Eight (More) Steps to Get Over Post-Alt Depression. Thanks for another great year, lovely people of Alt Summit. Y’all totally complete me.
p.s. And in case you missed it, here’s my original post from last year: Eight Steps to Get Over Post-Alt Depression
p.s. all photos are from getty images with the exception of the lady in the red shirt which is from here.
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