Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Etsy find




These hammered brass rings / earrings are painted with layers of colorful patinas. You will notice that the finished patina does not result in a solid bright color, but rather a soft watercolor-like finish. As the patina reacts with the metal, the concentration and saturation of color varies along the surface, reminding one of a watercolor painting. This adds quite a unique, weathered and earthy character.

POP-UP SHOP

The Gap is opening a Colette pop-up shop for one month in NYC, and while this seems very rad, I know it will be not so rad for me because A. things like this in NY means SO CROWDED YOU WANT TO CRY and B. 54th st? That means I have to go on the weekends, meaning even more crazy crowds.

a few awesome things i bought on vacation






So simple it hurts (in a good way). Via Catbird, via I Believe In Advertising.

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London based studio Neighbour have teamed up with the photographic skills of Cityshrinker one of the UK’s best loved festivals, The Big Chill.

www.neighbour-uk.com
www.cityshrinker.com

three books recommended




by the ever lovely francesca of circumlocution, 1. The Ticking, by Renee French
2. Red Colored Elegy, by Seiichi Hayashi 3. Dogs and Water, by Anders Nilsen



Please note: these are in no way in order by awesomeness. It's all just totally random.

tellin time just ot a whole lot cooler




Shark Classic 80's

Blast from the past, bust out your favorite pair of thigh high surf trunks and hit the beach.

www.freestyleusa.com