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Hallelujah, my power is back! I will be making up for lost time in the next several days. Thank you, AEP…I take back all my evil thoughts and toast you with my many glasses of celebratory wine.
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Filed under: design envy | Tags: Collier West, sale, Short North
No, no….my power isn’t back on (that I know of). This is an illegal post while at work. But it will be quick….
Be sure to check out Collier West’s annual C.W. Flea sale this weekend. I love Collier West located here in Columbus’ Short North neighborhood; however, I can rarely afford anything in there besides a greeting card or a bar of soap. It’s like a local version of Anthropologie but swaying more to the home décor side of things. I will definitely be checking it out Saturday morning.
Collier West's annual C.W. Flea sale
Get there early before everything is picked over!
Today is my third day without power and instead of being completely irritated (because I know there are people in TX much worse off) I’m trying to stay positive…and busy.
So I bring you a list of activities (with very poorly lit photo documentation) that can be done by candlelight.
1. Re-heat your leftover quesadilla using a piece of foil, a cookie rack, and some tealights. This actually worked great.
2. Turn on your laptop and run iTunes until your battery dies. Dancing is allowed.
3. Fill out and address the (late) birthday card for your brother-in-law.
4. Play with the Beckster.
5. Give yourself a below average pedicure. We’ll see how this actually came out in the light of day tomorrow.
6. Reading is out but perusing some catalogs isn’t too harsh on the eyes…just watch the flames around all that paper. (Hello, Fossil & Anthro, lovahs)
7. Consider this year’s Halloween costume choice for Beck. Don’t you think he’d make a great Darth?
8. Pick up the knitting project you’ve neglected for over a year that has turned into part of your living room decor.
9. If still enough juice on the laptop, update “to do” and “ideas for posts” stickies. Then grumble to yourself over the number of posts you could have done if you had power the past three days. Oh wait, Texans.
10. Write out this post on paper first so you don’t waste too much phone battery. Nerd!!!
Can anyone tell I’m bored? I’m actually getting 8 hours of sleep lately which I suppose is good; but I’d take Project Runway, Justin Bobby, and my RSS feeds over some extra shut-eye any day. I promise more normal, less dorky, posts will return when my electricity does.
My power has been out for 30 hours (the after effects of Ike) and I have no idea when it will be restored. Some are saying sometime tomorrow, others say a week. Will post again when it’s back on. So bored!
Filed under: design envy | Tags: Barack Obama, political merchandise
While this blog isn’t really intended for political conversation, I don’t really make it a secret where my loyalties lie this election year. I’m a big Obama supporter and am constantly impressed by not just the amount of Obama merchandise out there, but the quality of the design.
Obama designs are everywhere and they are great.
(To my Republican friends, please overt your eyes during this portion of the post and proceed to the pretty – and I use that word loosely – McCain shirt I’ve posted for your benefit down below.)
Okay, I’m just going to come out and say it: I strongly believe that most “creatives” (i.e., those in a creative field involving design, music, writing, web, what have you) tend to sway Democrat and that is why when you compare the merchandise of the two parties, you’ll see a really drastic difference in aesthetic. There, I said it. Call me a design snob Democrat; I really don’t care. My proof:
Make Mine Barack prints by Sidedown
Retro Obama designs from Xtrapop
Just 3 examples from the huge pool at Cafepress
Definitely the most genius site I've seen in awhile. http://barackobamaisyournewbicycle.com/
Buttons from Democratic Stuff
Stickers from Munk One
Tees from Urban Outfitters
I don't care who you're voting for; you can't deny the talent behind this artwork.
So those are just a few examples….and yes, I realize they skew to a younger audience but I think it’s effective and it’s critical for engaging young voters. Also, check out this article about the Obama brand (courtesy of my friend, seibuone).
And now I bring you the best McCain shirt I could find. Not completely horrible, but I guarantee it was designed in Microsoft Paint. I rest my case.
McCain shirt from Cafepress
Links to merch above:
Obama collage courtesy of Fubiz
Make Mine Barack by Sidedown
Designs by Xtrapop
Shirts and bag from Obama section of Cafepress
Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle site
Buttons from Democratic Stuff
Stickers from Munk One
Obama graphic tees from Urban Outfitters
Obama Hope, 2008 by Shepard Fairey
Progress poster by Scott Hansen
Hope by David Choe and Upper Playground
(really? you want it? okay….fine.) McCain shirt
UPDATE: looks like the girls over at The Scoop share my sentiments.
Filed under: design envy | Tags: cards, Kate's Paperie, Soho
Kate’s Paperie in Soho is a paper fiend’s dream store. I was actually pretty good and restrained myself while I was there last Sunday but it was tough.
Kate's Paperie, NYC
Here’s what I picked up.
laser cut card by Charlyn Koo
green paper insert highlights the laser cut and the best thing is that the recipient can re-use this card...just replace the insert with whatever color you want. love that.
more detail
silkscreened card by Spruce Avenue
silkscreen detail
thank you silkscreened card by L2 Design Collective
detail
SMILE silkscreened card, also from L2
detail
vintage ad for false teeth is screened in the background.
Does anyone else have a really hard time parting with cards like these after purchasing? I seriously want to hoard them all or even frame them for posterity! It’s hard to imagine a person receiving these little pieces of art and just casting them away in the trash at some point, which I suppose is inevitable (unless you’re like me and hold onto it for years and years because you might want to reference it later for creative inspiration)!
Confession: I’m guilty of saving cards of this variety only for recipients who I believe will truly appreciate them. There, I said it…now you can all evaluate the next time you get a card from me.
Links:
Charlyn Koo
Spruce Avenue
L|2
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I’m back from NYC completely inspired with all kinds of ideas for upcoming posts. I’m hoping the rest of the work week won’t be too crazy (i.e., late nights) and I’ll be able to share everything in the coming days. It’s good to be back. Kind of.
Soho post box
