it’s national bagel and lox day!
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
Yes, it’s random.
But no, we’re definitely not complaining.
Breakfast, anyone?
Get Sweatered
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
News Flash: Tomorrow is National Sweater Day.
Okay, so turns out this is technically a Canadian holiday (started by The World Wildlife Fund Canada). But who are we to get bogged down by technicalities?
The best part about this holiday: The folks behind National Sweater Day are so gung-ho about it that “to make sure you put one on, Grannies are standing by to personally call and remind you.”
Plus, considering it’s currently snowing in NYC, we’d probably wear a sweater tomorrow anyway…
TV land
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Tim Doyle might be our new hero.
The artist and cartoonist has taken some of the most recognizable TV hotspots and transformed them into a illustrated road trip in his new exhibition Unreal Estate.
Featuring everything from Bluth’s Frozen Banana stand on Arrested Development to The Simpsons’ staple Kwik-E-mart to even famous stops on Sesame Street, it’s the coolest concept we’ve seen in a while.
Tim, next time can you do the locations on Boardwalk Empire? Or Bored to Death? Or Shameless? So many options….
See the exhibit at San Francisco’s Spoke Art Gallery.
Nerd Valentine
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
In case you’ve blocked it out,
let us remind you that Valentine’s Day is officially one week away.
No, this does not mean you should run the streets in a mini skirt in search of love.
But if you happen to have a new beau…
And you’re totally stumped on what to get him…
Nerd Valentine is here to save the day!
From hipster temporary tattoos to red ear-buds,
this tumblr is dedicated entirely to helping you find the perfect v-day gift.
the great gum-off
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
If you’re sick of your spearmint Orbitz, check out these random alternatives:
Left: “Follow Your Dreams” cat gum
Right: “I Kissed a Democrat” gum
Which would you rather chew?
southern comfort
Monday, February 6th, 2012
Last week we hit the Lomography store in NYC to preview the latest camera, the “Virginia is for lovers” La Sardina.
Now the limited-edition style is officially available to buy online.
Sure, it’s just in time for Valentine’s Day.
But did we ever really need an excuse for even more lomo love in our lives?
warning: graphic content
Monday, February 6th, 2012
In elementary school, coolness factor was determined by who had the craziest notebooks or best-decorated lunchbox.
East London illustration label Lazy Oaf is bringing back graphic paper goods with their new line of stationary, cards, and giftwrap in bright pop designs that look hand drawn as if you Magic Marker-ed it yourself.
There’s also colored printed tape, stickers, and temporary tattoo packs with funny faces and buttons reading “I like you as much as pizza” so you can personalize your planners (or your body).
–MICKIE MEINHARDT
girl code
Monday, February 6th, 2012
We love French photographer Lise Sarfati because she doesn’t sugarcoat things, as we’ve seen from her past exhibits like the gritty roadtrip saga The American Series.
Now she’s upped the ante with her latest project She, which follows sisters Christene and Gina and their daughters Sloane and Sasha through the tough parts of being a girl.
With themes like isolation and identity running through the series, Sarfati proves that growing up isn’t exactly pretty.
But then again, that’s what makes her work all the more amazing.
DIY TAXIDERMY
Friday, February 3rd, 2012If you like the look of taxidermy,
but don’t love the whole dead-animal-on-the-wall part,
you’re in luck!
Taxidermy Deer LEGO Kit
$20 here
Totally Screwed
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Behold Corkers,
the crazy simple/crazy fun addition to your next dinner party.
It’s almost as fun as, ya know, the actual drinking part.
Available in 6 designs: Monkey, Deer, Buffalo, Bear, Bunny & Crow
($7.99 here)
