i've been hooked on the latest album from bat for lashes, the haunted man. this video, which includes plenty of cuts from the new album, is a lovely insight into the person and the process behind the band, natasha khan. love this girl, and love that voice.
three thousand nine hundred fifty - if i had that many extra dollars to kill , this is what i might spend it on. an english victorian insect ring made of emeralds, ruby and diamonds that longs to fly itself over and land on my finger, from the perpetually covetable erie basin. and here i thought i didn't like bugs.
headphones - what's the first word that comes to your mind? i'm going to go ahead and guess that the word you chose is probably not "sexy." i've been thinking about headphones more lately since my wire-loving kitties have now gnawed through several pairs of the things, and while some styles can be cool, they're often lacking a feminine touch (nor do they fit a feminine head). the brand frends, however, have created some seriously chic, classy, and downright good-looking headphones that any girl would be proud to wear. i love the white/metal combo which goes with anything, and the clean lines and delicate shape make them modern and fuss-free. now the real question is, do cats like the way the cords taste? see more from frends here.
if you are a chocolate lover like me, then even the smallest bit of the sweet stuff will get my attention. however, if you take chocolate, craft it into a gigantic wheel consisting of layer upon layer of intricate and beautiful geometric patterns that get revealed slowly with each turn of a giant mill, then i'm not going to be able to look away (or stop drooling). the chocolate mill was created by dutch studio wieki somers in collaboration with chocolatier rafael mutter for an exhibition at the vitra design museum. not to be missed is the truly mesmerizing and mouth-watering video of the chocolate mill in action here. now where do i get my own?
bikes are awesome. they are cheap, efficient, perfect for the city, and most important they are just plain fun to ride. bikes deserve to be put on a pedestal - and with the fixa bike shelf, you can do that quite literally. handcrafted in latvia by chrome ltd, the fixa is a clever creation of bike rack, drawer, and shelf in one. each birch shelf has a secret compartment that pivots open for you to keep your trinkets inside, and the wall mount design is perfect for small living spaces where floor space is a precious commodity. officially added to my christmas list. get your fixa here.
election day is finally here! put on your finest voting gear and make your voice heard! as much as i look forward to hearing the results tonight, i'll also be relieved when the nonstop campaigning, attack ads, and endless news coverage is over. may (who i think is) the best man win!
