December 29th, 2008
Things I’m Loving
Movies: The Spirit
I loved this movie. Now, it is by no means a great movie, but it is funny and amusing and was really fun to watch. It doesn’t take itself seriously at all, which is what most movies that are based on comics seem to do. There are some great broads that are just as well developed crazy freaking weird as the main two guys. The Jackson was off his rocker, and the Spirit was the most lovable super hero I’ve seen for awhile. Sand Saref was my favorite lady character, a hot ruthless jewel thief with a love for all things sparkly, and Silken Floss rocks some sweet fetish-y outfits. Go for style inspiration if nothing else.
Books: The Joy Of Living
This is a book that Nathan is reading. He has been reading excerpts to me and I cannot wait to get started on it. (The rule in our house is that I have to wait until he’s done, otherwise I’ll read ahead of where he is and end up asking, “Oh, did you read that part about such and such?”. He cannot stand this.)
It’s written by a Buddhist teacher, and so it has all of the goodness you would expect from such a book, but the fascinating part is how he merges Buddhist teachings with modern scientific ideas, showing the parallels between them and complementing the old ideas with new explanations. I read a bit from it about unlearning habits, and was really inspired. It also has meditation and thought exercises. If you like science and the art of zen, check this one out.
Home Decor: Candy Frosted Christmas Trees
(Sorry for the crappy pictures, I only had my little point & shoot camera.)
We went to the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens last weekend, and the conservatory lobby was decked the hell out. I’m talking at least 20 christmas trees, wreaths everywhere, a “Peppermint Junction”, and lots of other goodies. I fell in love with the white trees covered in gumdrops and cupcakes. You can get your own cupcake ornaments here and here, and sprays of gumdrops here. Also, extra glitter to fill in those bare spots here!
Photography: Tripods
My big Christmas present from Nathan was a tripod! I didn’t even know I wanted one but once I opened it, I went crazy. I also got a tiny remote shutter, which together made the absolute perfect surprise present. THANK YOU!!!
Shopping: The Find.com
This site is freaking sweet. If you haven’t used it before, give it a try the next time you are looking for something, say, lace tights, or perhaps cupcake christmas ornaments. It blows Google Checkout or Nextag out of the water.
Websites: 100 Best Blogs For Fashion And Design Majors
This is a sweet roundup of a boatload of great blogs. You, like me, have probably been to most of them at one point or another, but unless you’re super rss happy, you may have forgotten about them. Enough web fodder to keep you busy for a few hours, at least.
