Sunday, July 24, 2011

Comic Con 2011 misses "the Annie of it all"


Here's a concise recap of what went down at Comic Con's Community panel, minus Alison Brie.  Sad face. Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images

Uruguay wins the 2011 Copa America


Uruguay beat Peru 3-0 today in the Copa America finale held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Diego Forlan scored 2 of the team's 3 goals.  The last time Uruguay hoisted the Copa America championship trophy was 1995.  Photo by Antonio Scorza/Getty Images

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Me gusta. Si, me gusta.


West Elm's small ceramic dishes (they call them trays) have a nice, crisp look to them.

Oodles of noodles

My sister-in-law claims if you open the trunk of one of those expensive imports owned by young Asian kids you'll find boxes of noodles inside since that's all they can afford to eat.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

You go on with your blonde self, Jerry!

Just when you think Asians look freaky as blondes, Jerry Hsu blows everything out of the water.  Photo from Emerica

Olivia ♥s boba, not

Olivia tried a sip of boba tea for the first time. 

She was all, 'Eeeewwwww. Gross!'

Print by Amber Alexander


I just bought "Jane Steals a Strawberry" by artist Amber Alexander from my local boutique!  I saw it a week ago and couldn't get it off my mind.  I haven't found the perfect frame for it yet, but I will.  Amber, who lives in Vermont, has a variety of whimsical prints for sale on Etsy.

Apartment Therapy House Tour portraits


Apartment Therapy asked readers today, "What is your favorite House Tour portrait?"  Which photo of homeowners in their own surroundings struck a chord?  For me the real stars of the house tours are usually the pets, like Jeremy and Joe's French Bulldog Lucy (above).  As well as...

Kristin's Welsh Corgi 

Tim's shorthair canine 

Kristen's dogs, Gaudi and Conan


Ami's big-footed lab 

and Chad's chihuahua, Starla.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

David's Bridal gets it right


Someone at David's Bridal appreciates midcentury design.  The wedding dress company shot on site at Pierre Koenig's famous Case Study House for their new campaign.


I wish David's Bridal had carried this Double Happiness cake topper when I got married. I love it!