Things that have been awesome about this week: my skates are almost here, I haven't had to drive in the rain because its been perfect weather for days now, I downloaded Adventure Time Card Wars and it's been another super fun weekend. Here's what's been awesome on the internet:
Right now the internet is full of news of the upcoming San Diego Comic Con and, as per usual, the desire to be there myself is overwhelming. It's definitely one of our long term goals to go. We'll need a ton of cash though because I know I will want to buy ALL OF THE THINGS. Daydreams aside, here's what I loved this week:
Malala Yousafzai is AMAZING. Not only did she stand up to the Taliban and survive an assassination attempt but she's also addressed the UN on her 16th birthday.
The Secret Toy Society is possibly one of the coolest ideas I have seen in a long time. Basically you make a toy and leave it somewhere for someone to find. Just the idea makes me smile.
Well, we have reached the last Sunday in May. This weekend has felt far too short in comparison to the awfully long and busy week I had last week. I honestly think I would be more productive if we had 3 day weekends. I'd be a lot more rested for one thing! Anyway, here's what I managed to find this week in amongst the chaos:
One thing I don't have in my toy collection is a Dunny *shock horror* Anyway, I really like the look of the sideshow themed Dunny 2013 Collection. I would be legitimately happy to have any of them:)
I wish Facebook would take Jaime Calderon's cue and develop some Superhero Like Buttons. I think I like The Flash the most.
MILK: What will you make of me? is an absolutely stunning photographic collaboration between Alexa Mead and Sheila Vand. I won't even attempt a description, go and have a look!
I recently discovered the Furry Bones series and I cannot believe I didn't know about them sooner!! They are basically perfect for me. It goes without saying that I want them all but I will settle for Flappy and Black Bun-Bun:
Things on Hazel's Head is a tumblr full of things on Hazel the corgi's head. Guaranteed to make you smile!
Bottom Feeders is an amazing collection by ceramic artist Mary O' Malley. It features cup, teapots and pitchers covered with barnacles and other undersea creatures.
And finally, how great are these photos of abandoned Star Wars sets? If I could find these, I would totally make it my mission to visit.
Seen anything you love this week? Let me know in the comments:)
Another Sunday, another Things I Love post. What was supposed to be a fairly busy weekend become a super quiet one which is just as well because it's been cold and wet and perfect for the couch:)
What a strange afternoon. We just had a thunderstorm complete with lightning and rain, while the sun was happily shining outside. Durban weather has been particularly bizarre the last few weeks that I really don't know what to wear on any given day! Thursday actually felt like the return of winter! Anyway, enough chit chat about the weather, here is Things I Love #20:
First on my list this week, the first batch of My Chemical Romance's Conventional Weapons. The first two songs, Boy Division and Tomorrow's Money are great! Find them here if you're interested.
I am such a huge Deadliest Catch fan, Captain Sig and the Northwestern are my boat and crew aside from the Cornelia Marie which is sadly not sailing this season. Anyway, you can imagine my excitement at finding Northwestern merch online! Very tempted to buy this shirt:
Customised Star Wars My Little Ponies. They are all super cool but I think the Storm Trooper is my favourite.
Midnight's Children is my favourite Salman Rushdie novel and I am really looking forward to seeing how it translates on screen. Here's the official trailer:
On the topic of tumblr, the Kanye Wes Anderson tumblr combines still from Wes Anderson movies with Kanye West's lyrics. They go surprisingly well together!
This list of things that would happen in a perfect world has got pretty much everything covered. I especially like the ones about texts and movie sequels. Oh and the one about everything coming in your favourite colours!
Kate MccGwire is an artist who "probes the beauty inherent in duality, exploring the play of opposites - at an aesthetic, intellectual and visceral level - that characterises the way we conceive the world." Her work is definitely worth a look.
I wish I was more competent in the kitchen because I'd really like to make these dumplings. Yum!
Lastly, while I don't really like spiders, this spider that my mom found is quite unusual! Look at the purple legs!
Well, after much anticipation, my birthday has come and gone and my last year as a twenty-something is in full swing! Seeing as I haven't finished any of the posts I had planned for this week, I decided to share a few of my birthday bits and pieces instead:
From left to right: birthday feet/ worlds best chocolate milkshake/ presents from the husband/ a skull ring for every finger/ awesome birthday cake from the Sam friend/ with Whispers inside/ Labbits/ and Labbit butts/ reservations at House of Curries/ Hello Kitty watch/ a little piece of Miss V Makeup/ Friends/ tickets to Kongos and a free pass/ more friends/ presents/ Kongos
Oops! I forgot to post Things I Love yesterday. I don't even have a good excuse aside from the couch was very comfy and I was very sleepy:)
First up, more Labbits! This time they are Smorkin' Mini Labbits.I know I keep posting about these but I really love them.They are cute without being too cute
and if you know me well, you’ll know that I have a weakness for the cute and
useless:
One the
subject of bunnies, or things that look like bunnies, how cute are these bunny ear rings from the new Mr Price online store?
How to keep your inner jerk in check.Even the
nicest people have an inner jerk and mine seems to be rearing its annoying head
more often these days *sigh*
"...when writers put their work out into the world, they’re like kids bringing their broken unicorns and chewed-up teddy bears into class in the sad hope that someone else will love them as much as they do."
This Is Now
is an awesome site that uses instagram pics to show what is happening at any
given time in some of the worlds biggest cities.
Kyla Roma shared
this super cute hedgehog nap in one of her posts and it’s so cute that I have
to share it to. Seriously, my heart just melts when I watch this:
There amazing accessories by Ana Rajcevic let you experience what it might be like to an animal. I'm not sure if I'd ever wear anything like this but they are definitely eye-catching.
I'm not really a cat person but Alana McCarthy's superhero cat pictures are awesome. My favourites are the Star Wars one (obviously) and the Cat Avengers one.
A little while ago, I mentioned the Happy Mini Labbits series by Frank Kozik and Kidrobot. They are a blind box collection of 1.5 inch vinyl toys.
When I first read about them, this was the description that caught my attention (aside from the little dude above with an anchor and a mustache): "If you like blowing bubbles, eating ice cream, or have a thing for swashbuckling buns, you'll love these merry mustachioed mammals." Sounds awesome right?
Anyway, my mom and dad decided to order me some for my birthday. Kidrobot sadly doesn't ship out to South Africa but they have an official stockist called ToiToy in Cape Town who ship country-wide. The Labbits arrived just before we left for Malelane and, because they are such nice parents, my mom and dad let me open one early. Way early considering my birthday is only in October! Here's the one I got:
I guess he is the bubble blowing one! They are much smaller than I thought (although 1.5 inches should have been a giveaway) but I am really happy with it! Now I have to wait patiently to get the rest. Only 2 months, 29 days to go...
PS. I've been looking at the rest of the Labbit range and there are so many cool things including plushies and Labbit hats. I also came across the product preview for the 8 Deadly Sins Labbit Series. They look amazing and they are designed by an artist called Kronk who is actually South African! I see more Labbits in my future.
This week's Things I Love starts off with the The Bark Side ad from Volkswagen. I realise this isn't exactly new but it is new to me and I think it's just awesome:
This origami street art is gorgeous. I admire people who have the time and vision to do things like this.
The Neon Museum Boneyard in Las Vegas. I saw this link on the Lucky Pony blog and it's officially added to my list of places to visit.
My Grandmere had the most amazing collection of little boxes that I used spend many hours playing with when I was younger. She passed away recently and my mom and dad brought me a few as keep sakes. I love them and I love the memories they bring back:
I am currently working on an assignment that is due
in tomorrow so I have cleverly scheduled this post instead of trying to squeeze
everything in. With any luck I am
actually done with it already and lazing on the couch. Anyway, todays list starts with:
The Happy Labbits Mini Series by Frank Kozik and
Kidrobot. This description is all the convincing I need: "If you like blowing bubbles, eating ice cream, or have a thing for swashbuckling buns, you'll love these merry mustachioed mammals."I desperately want this little guy, mostly because of the anchor:
Jason Every Design aka the husband’s website has just had an upgrade and is looking very slick. Check it out here.
I am marginally obsessed with Text from Dog. October Jones gets texts from his dog and they are hilarious. If this site doesn’t make you laugh and wish to own a smart mouthed bulldog then nothing will.
The Great Gatsby trailer…I can't begin to explain how much I want to see this movie!
This amazing embroidery art by Hendrik Stroebel. I helped my mom out at
the KZNQG and they had a talk about this guy. He is amazing.
If you are in Durban in November, he is having a solo show at the
KZNSA. Who knew that embroidery
could be this fascinating!
My gorgeous Lady of the Sea necklace
arrived in the post. I love
it! The service from Cinsational Baubles was amazingly fast and I will definitely be ordering another one ASAP!
