Emily + Ross

I’ve already praised the work of my talented friend Emily ’round these parts before. She is an advertising creative gal (like yours truly) turned uber-awesome and insanely talented freelance illustrator. I’m in awe on her work. Plus she’s fun and funny and I want to drink wine with her for forever. I really like it [...]

The Whole Thing

Remember a long time ago when I wrote about wanting a record player? Well, I finally got one and it only took me eight months (so maybe I have some commitment issues, what of it?). And after some hellish technical AV issues it’s finally hooked up and working. And it sounds effing fantastic. Quick side [...]

Hello Darkness My Old Friend

In honor of Mad Men returning amc.com posted the list of 20 Quintessential Movies of the 1960′s. I love any and all things 1960′s and I’m a huge sucker for quintessential lists. But apparently I have some work to do in the classic 1960′s movie watching department. I’ve only seen three of the twenty films [...]

Living near History

I’ve mentioned that my aunt is a brilliant and dedicated archivist of any and all family memories. This includes paperwork, keepsakes, photos, even recipes. She scans everything and sends it to us on discs. For someone who has a love affair with all things vintagey and papery this is like hitting the lottery. One thing [...]

Lackluster Co.

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 [...]