playlist of the week #15

Favorite of the Week: Shakin' by Rooney

I got an iPod touch for Christmas! Yay.

1. Mushaboom - Feist
2. Merry Happy - Kate Nash
3. Mistaken for Strangers - The National
4. Lake Michigan - Rogue Wave
5. Believe - The Bravery
6. Shakin' - Ronney
7. The Con - Tegan & Sara
8. Missed the Boat - Modest Mouse
9. Violet Hill - Coldplay
10. Cheated Hearts - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
    

Twitter Success

Some tips on how to be successful on Twitter from blueberryshoes on Etsy:

1. Use the same username as your Etsy shop.
2. Use the same Avatar as your Etsy shop.
3. When starting to follow people...type #etsy or etsy in the search box and look for sellers you like. Follow them generously. It is Twitter manners to follow back if you like someone. So you will get followers this way.
4. When you find a shop you like on Etsy, track down their twitter address and follow them. They'll probably follow back. It's usually stated in shop announcements or profiles.
5. The more people you follow, the more will follow you. You can always unfollow the ones you don't find that interesting after a week or so.
6. DO NOT only tweet your listings. Try to be interesting and talk about inspiring ideas, be funny, take an interest. Retweet other's cool posts. Tweet great treasuries, share cool blogs. No one likes to follow a spammer, but ppl love to follow interesting creators.
7. When posting a new listing always put #etsy in the tweet, after the listing link. #etsy is recognized and searched for by other etsians.
8. Have a cute backround on your twitter page. I like http://twitrounds.com for free backrounds.
9. Make sure your "Website" links to your Etsy Shop.
10. Tweet picture previews on items you are working on or are about to sell with the help of http://twitpic.com
    

http://twitter.com/blueberryshoes


If you aren't following me yet on Twitter, please do! Click the link on the right or click here.

Etsy Forums Lead to Artistic Opportunities

I've read the Etsy forums before, but I decided to thoroughly review them. Through the forums I read some advice to post on Craigslist. Which I promptly did. Amazingly, within less than 15 minutes I had an inquiry about my post! Fabulous.

(Click here for the link to my post and here for the link to the forum thread that was my catalyst.)

This inspired me to do some more digging on Craigslist. This is what I found...

MyArtSpace.com - call for entries to the 2nd annual winter art competition.
First Place receives $1000 cash prize.
Sponsored by Blick Art Materials
Submission Deadline is Jan. 31 2010

Michael H. Kellicutt International Juried Photo Show
First Place receives $2000.
Submission Deadline is Jan. 31 2010
(there are entry fees)

The National Association of Women Artists call for small works exhibition
Top Award is a solo show at the N.A.W.A. Gallery on Fifth Ave NYC
Submission Deadline is Dec. 30 2009
(there are entry fees)


I also found some helpful links on this blog:
http://freegrantfunding.blogspot.com/2009/11/grants-and-other-funding-sources-for.html

saturday must have #7

Last week was clothes, this week is jewelry. Predictable?

Woodpecker, birch bark cuff by Bettula

$40

AVA-Shed Deer Antler Ring by Damara Mossman

$40

Lumber Jack Ring by Some Place Elsewhere

$45

Naturally Dyed Wood Pendant - Elder by Mazedasastoat
$25

art of the week #14

Fall, 2008
210 x 240 x 70 cm
140 gsm acid free paper, glue
Peter Callesen

What can I say? Callesen's work blows my mind. I love the intricate details, the meticulousness, the fragility, the stillness. Please check out his website to see all of the amazing things he does.

playlist of the week #14

Since it's Christmas on Friday and the holiday season is definitely upon us ... I thought that I'd post some of my favorite holiday songs.

1. All I Want for Christmas - Mariah Carey
2. White Christmas - Bing Crosby
3. Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley
4. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry
5. Nuttin' For Christmas - Barry Gordon
6. Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives
7. Winter Wonderland - Jason Mraz
8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Frank Sinatra
9. Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow - Dean Martin
10. Merry Christmas Baby - Otis Redding

saturday must have #6

I want to make my own clothes someday .. but until then look to these great Etsy finds:

Gray Print Skirt by Janey Clothing

$45

I love the print of this skirt - so retro (at least to me)! I'm also digging the high waist. Overall I think it's chic and feminine.

Pleate Dress in Natural Linen by Larime Loom

$168

I'm obsessed with pleats yet have hardly any adorning my own clothing. I love the natural feel of this dress and its simplicity.

Cream Colored Shearling Boots (Size 8) by Thrush
$64

Did I mention that I LOVE cowboy boots? I finally got a pair of Frye's this summer, but come on, no one can afford to be constantly breaking the bank like that. These boots have a super cute braided detail on the side and judging from the picture look pretty comfortable too.

Soft White Cable Knit Sweater by Thrush

$28

I like the longer sleeves on this sweater. My arms get cold in my short sleeve sweaters and the knit design is different from the ones I have seen around, so I say yes to the sweater!

Gallo Nu Riding Jacket by Hier Apparel

$150

I'm beginning to think you can never have too many jackets. Especially if you live somewhere that has real seasons, like fall, winter, and spring. I like how this jacket shows off the top part of your outfit without being a silly cropped jacket. I also love the neckline and details on the sleeves.

art of the week #13

Hope Gangloff

Her third solo show just closed in November at the Susan Inglett Gallery (522 W 24th St).

playlist of the week #13

Favorite of the Week: Elephant Love Medley from Moulin Rouge (I try to watch this movie every day...)

The Decemberists came out with a new album this summer, The Hazards of Love, and you should probably listen to that too..

1. So Happy I Could Die - Lady Gaga .. I can't help myself
2. Empire State of Mind - Jay-Z (feat. Alicia Keys)
3. Hello Seattle - Owl City
4. The Rake's Song - The Decemberists
5. Elephant Love Medley - Moulin Rouge Soundtrack
6. Librarian - My Morning Jacket
7. Galaxy - Jason Mraz
8. Get Me Away From Here, I'm Dying - Belle & Sebastian
9. The New Year - Death Cab for Cutie

saturday must have #5

These Saturday Must Have entries sort of stopped in their tracks, didn't they? (Cutting back to one pick a week though.) I'll resurrect them now...

Purpose Design

Gourmet Spice Kits

Chai Tea Magnetic Spice Rack

First of all, Chai Tea. Second of all, magnetic. What more do I need to say?

Containers are labeled on the side and are individually sealed for safe shipping. Mounting hardware and a detailed recipe is also included. Size: 12.5" x 10.5"

Relief

I never realized how busy I was going to be this past semester. It's finally over though, so I just have one left! I expect to be even busier to say the least, but in the best of ways with productive achievements littering the path to graduation.

I hardly did anything in ceramics, but this will be remedied in the coming semester when I am officially taking the class again.

I've been able to sell a few journals over the course of the semester and am working on two right now.

I miss the country. And the city. I miss Cait and our adventures. I miss a lot of other people and places too, but putting that aside...

My goals for this winter break:

-complete one drawing a week

-figure out how to construct a giant (as in larger than me) squid out of some sort of crochet-able material

-reconnect with Etsy and the BEST group

-read 10 books

This would seem less of a challenge if I wasn't planning on working seven days a week.

In other news, I was in my first art exhibition. It was a group show, but I had to apply for acceptance so that was pretty exciting. The show just closed yesterday and I just sent in two more pieces to a different show that will also hopefully accept my work.

Other random thoughts..

I wish I hadn't missed out on tickets to the Ann Arbor Folk Festival in January.

Jai Ho?

where the wild things are. time traveler's wife.

wish I could adopt the animals that wander on to my farm..

Never pay people money to make you miserable.

Faith .. + 1

That seems to be all of the wisdom I gained over the past few months.. I felt like there was more.

journals, art, homework

Needless to say I've been really busy, but it's true. Here's what I'm involved in this semester:

Art Editor, The Albion Review

Treasurer, Art Club

President, Albion College Entrepreneurs (club founding in progress)

President, Empty Bowls

Kappa Alpha Theta

2 jobs

5 classes (2 art)

selling/making journals

watching The Tudors, True Blood, The Office, North and South

I'll try to post pictures of stuff I've been making in printmaking and ceramics as well as the journals I've sold recently. Fall break is coming up so I'll be able to catch up on a lot of stuff like this blog and pictures, etc.

Remember to just fan my page on facebook if you want more up-to-date going-ons

http://www.facebook.com/owleydesigns

return

I'm not really returning to blogging yet ... maybe for now just expect a post once a week. I've been extremely busy this first week of school and it's only going to get more so. I went to a concert in Ann Arbor tonight at The Ark. Listen to: the Great Lake Swimmers. SO GOOD. I was already in love with this band but now I'm even more so. Tony Dekker, the lead singer, is so amazingly talented and has a beautiful voice. The other band members were sweet too and they were all really nice (I met them, obvi).

I'll be working on crystalline glazes this semester so that's exciting. Look forward to pictures (eventually).

Still selling journals (despite my Etsy vacay)!

please hold

Well in case anyone noticed, there was no saturday must have and there won't be again until the 22nd. This is my last week in CT and next week I'm road tripping it back to MI so I don't really have time for the whole blogging thing... I KNOW. Horrible.

Anyway, expect many stories and pictures.

art of the week #12

What Remains, 2007

Installation

Acrylic paint, balloons, thread, metal pins
130 x 70 x 12 inches

Sarah Hardesty

Not only is Sarah a friend of mine, she is a great artist. August 13-16 you can see an installation by Sarah at the Wassaic Project (in the Luther Barn) in Wassaic, NY. Over 40 artists featuring site sensitive installations in the Maxon Mills, Luther Barn, and various exterior locations in Wassaic. The show emphasizes experimental and under represented while reveling in the simple and accessible nature of art.

playlist of the week #12

Favorite of the Week: You're the One by The Black Keys

I might have already done this playlist a long time ago, and I'm sorry if I did - but I love it.

1. Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
2. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
3. I Can't Win - The Strokes
4. Innocent Bones - Iron & Wine
5. The Geese of Beverly Road - The National
6. With Arms Outstretched - Rilo Kiley
7. A Nervous Tic Motion of the Head - Andrew Bird
8. Hallelujah - Rufus Wainright
9. All the Tired Horses - Bob Dylan
10. Alaska - Dr. Dog
11. You're the One - The Black Keys
12. Mexico - Cake
13. Lie to Me - Devics
14. The Littlest Birds - The Be Good Tanyas
15. Where Do You Go To (My Lovely) - Peter Sarstedt

domesticity?

(I wrote this entry like 2 weeks ago but I never got around to finishing it until now...oops).

Just as this post is titled, I have been flirting with domesticity. My mom used to worry that I would never get domesticated - this is certainly proving to be false! I think I mentioned that I made black raspberry muffins a few weeks ago, but I failed to provide pictures. So here are pictures from my adventure in cooking today (quite exhausting I must admit). The recipe follows.

Black Raspberry Pie

Ingredients:

• 3 pints black raspberries
• 1.5 c sugar
• 5 Tbl flour
• .25 tsp pure vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• sliver of butter to place on top of each mini pie (or 1.5 Tbl cut into pieces for 9 in. pie)
• milk (to brush on top of crust)
• pre-made pie crust (or homemade if you're motivated)

Pre-heat oven to 350*F

Baking sheet lined w/ foil.

Toss 1 half pint bberries w/ sugar

flour

vanilla extract

salt

Fold in remaining bberries

Let stand 5 minutes

Spoon into crust

Dot filling w/ butter

Lightly brush pastry rim w/ water

Press top of crust edges to seal

Trim overhang

Brush w/ milk, sprinkle w/ sugar

Bake 50 minutes or until filling is bubbling & crust is deep golden (for mini pies)

Bake 1.5 hours/until .. " " .. (for 9 in. pie)

***Cover rim pie crust with foil after 45 minutes to prevent over browning for the 9 in. pie.

saturday must have #4

Simply Elegant




I Walk the Line - Twin Porcelain Bowls by Wapa Studio

These two bowls were handbuilt from a single porcelain clay slab. One bowl has a textured surface of ridges on the outside, while the other has ridges on the inside. Both have transparent glaze on the outside and are unglazed on the outside. Each bowl measures 4.25 x 1.75 inches and holds one cup. Microwave safe. $50.00 ($28 for one bowl).MUND Series Blak - Wall Piece by MSTRF

Made from solid African mahagony wood with a custom black stain and lacquer finish. This piece is a limited edition, numbered and signed. It measures 35 x 32 inches. $388.00

The Babydoll Dress (Hemp and Organic Cotton) by Gaia Conceptions

This dress is elegant and eco-friendly! It is made from a luscious hemp/organic cotton blend fabric. The pin tucks go all the way around the waist adding a sophisticated accent. The top is double-layered for extra support. For different color options visit Gaia Conceptions' Etsy.

Paulinne Ring by Senay Akin

This ring is made of sterling silver. It is constructed, soldered, and lolored with a matte finish. It measures 2 mm (thick shank) x 6-9 mm (diameter of the cup) and can be made into any ring size. $45.00

Pleat Pillow Slip by Yorktown Road

Starburst pleating on linen creates a lovely texture on this accent pillow. Hand-dyed golden linen free-form design. Shaping and placement of pleats will vary a bit on each pillow slip. Pillow slip will fit a 14' x 14" pillow cushion. Pillow insert is not included. If you need a pillow insert, convo Yorktown Road. $46.00

Website: www.yorktownroad.com

Flickr: yorktown road

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review of Olive Kitteridge

I actually started and finished this book right after The Fountainhead ... I just didn't get around to posting a review until now.

Maybe I'm a book/novel snob, but I don't think this book was deserving of a Pulitzer Prize. It was mostly fluff and by fluff I mean it didn't go very deep, it skimmed the surfaces - even with Olive. I also didn't really care about Olive either way and indifference of the main character as well as the thirteen narratives wound about her should not be the stuff Prizes are made of in my opinion. Not a horrible book though, it just didn't live up to the expectations I had after reading the praise for it on its front cover.

...or maybe I'm just not old enough to appreciate the point of this novel.

art of the week #11

Screws, Installation View
Paul Chaleff

virtual bbq - win prizes!

Check out this link to learn the details about the Bookbinding Etsy Street Team's Virtual Summer BBQ Scavenger Hunt!

playlist of the week #11

A mix cd in my car that turned out to be the I Am Sam soundtrack:

1. Two of Us - Aimee Mann & Michael Penn
2. Blackbird - Sarah McLachlan
3. I'm Looking Through You - The Wallflowers
4. You've Got to Hide Your Love Away - Eddie Vedder
5. Mother Nature's Son - Sheryl Crow
6. Golden Slumbers - Ben Folds
7. I'm Only Sleeping - The Vines
8. Don't Let Me Down - Stereophonics
9. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - The Black Crowes
10. Julia - Chocolate Genius
11. We Can Work It Out - Heather Nova
12. Help - Howie Day
13. Nowhere Man - Paul Westerberg
14. Revolution - Grandaddy
15. Across the Universe - Rufus Wainwright

saturday must have #3

The Ocean

Pattern for Red Coral - JPolka

Make your own foot-long coral branch out of worsted weight yarn and a G-hook! A witty and cuddly display piece. This pattern provides a stitch-by-stitch guide to making a coral branch nearly identical to the one shown here. But more importantly, a description of the purpose of each one of those stitches is included so you can become comfortable freeforming coral of your own design. $3.50 - PDF








Celia's Garden Sea Salt & Seaweed Scrub - The Dirty Housewife



The Dirty Housewife added seaweed and sea salt to this bar as well as heavenly fragrances of flowers that you can find near "Celia's Garden" along with a touch of sea spray. The bar is loaded with Wild Atlantic Dulse seaweed that is harvested off the coast of Maine. $4.50


Seaweed Tote in Dark Lemon Grass - Willywaw

This mini tote is made from 100% organic cotton canvas grown and milled in the U.S.; small pocket inside. The tote measures approximately 11 " wide x 7.5" high x 5" deep. Self-standing with a flat bottom, french seams, no exposed edges. $28






Octopus Tentacle Ring - Octopus Me


This ring is made from a REAL Octopus tentacle which has drilled, carved, shaped and cast in Sterling Silver! Sizes 4-7. $160

art of the week #10

Cow, 2008

oil on canvas

72 x 72 inches

Caitlin Hurd

I visited the Wassaic Project a month ago and I instantly fell in love with Cow by Caitlin Hurd. It's beautifully painted and of course having a thing for dripping paint on canvas (and cows for that matter) how could I not want to own this?

review of The Fountainhead

Mind Blowing. I definitely love Atlas Shrugged more though. AS is all the more mind blowing, plus there were times in The Fountainhead when I felt like the Dominque and Roark weren't being "human." Don't get me wrong, I love the fact that Rand's characters (the "heroes") are practically like gods with few pitfalls, but there were times when D & R were SO extreme in their behavior/decisions. AS definitely does a better job in making the characters' actions realistic even if they are extreme. I loved seeing the unpolished Objectivism shine through the whole book. Everyone should read this book, but read AS first if you're only going to read one or the other.

playlist of the week #10

Favorite of the Week: Measuring Cups - Andrew Bird

because I miss hanging out w/ Jason and he introduced me to AB. Also because I made mini black raspberry pies today.

Guess what? Pandora made this playlist with a little help from me. Do you feel like I'm listening to the same thing every week? Me too...

1. Wolves - Iron & Wine
2. 9 Crimes - Damien Rice
3. Saul Below - Sufjan Stevens
4. Road - Nick Drake
5. Faded From the Winter - Iron & Wine
6. Eyes - Rogue Wave
7. Black Eye - Uncle Tupelo
8. Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
9. Measuring Cups - Andrew Bird
10. Arms of a Thief - Iron & Wine
11. Sleeping Bear, Sault Saint Marie - Sufjan Stevens
12. Heartbeats - Jose Gonzalez
13. Bird Never Flies - Ari Hest
14. Kingdom of the Animals - Iron & Wine
15. Jacksonville - Sufjan Stevens

!!#%#(%)@!

kind of hating blogspot right now. why does my formatting go to hell every time i publish? it's ridiculous. the whole point of using blogspot is so i don't have to do all the html coding.

:/

saturday must have #2

Pottery

1. Small Red Vase by Porcenova

No one has bought this piece by Porcenova and I can't see why. It's beautiful. And if you know anything about pottery/glazing (or if you don't) then you should know difficult it probably was to achieve such a great effect.

The vase measures 4.5 inches tall and it's only $15 - a great deal.

2. Tea for Two Orangerie by Utile Mud

The honey pot is soo sweet (pun much?). I love the orange glaze. Now I can't wait to get back into the ceramics studio and try my hand at my own honey pots.

You get 2 tumblers (3.5 x 2.75 inches), 1 honey pot (3.5 x 3.5 inches, excluding lid), 1 creamer (3.5 x 4.25 inches). This item is currently sold out but convo Utile Mud and perhaps you can get a set made.

3. Set of 4 Small & Colorful Prep Bowls MADE TO ORDER by Lynn Cardwell Pottery

Obviously I love the colors (have you noticed yet?) and I think that everyone needs prep bowls to look the role of a serious cook. You could use the bowls for other things too...

All the bowls measure approx. 4.5 x 1.5 inches.

Check out Lynn's Flickr

4. Soft Glossy Butter Yellow Bud Vase by Judi Tavill

I just convo'd Judi about how beautiful this vase was so I had to include it in this week's must have. It's subtly sensual and quiet but strong.

The vase is made of porcelain clay and measures approx. 2.75 x 6 inches.

Website

Flickr

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5. Sweet Pea in Yellow by Kim Westad

I love that the color is in the inside of the vessel. I also like how the texture on the outside mimics the over all shape of the vessel.

The vessel measures 3 x 5 inches. You can watch a video on the process of making this too!

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art of the week #9

Boomerang Desk by Maurice Caulka, 1969

"A rare boomerang desk with a body in fiberglass and polyester featuring three drawers on the right and one hanging file drawer in the left, with two elongated cutouts on the back. This desk was designed by the French sculpture Maurice Calka for Leleu-Deshays in the late 1960’s and has the original signature to the bottom interior footwell. "

I want this desk for the apartment I don't have.

playlist of the week #9

For you romantics.

1. Don't - Jewel
2. Crash Into Me - Dave Matthews Band
3. Virginia Moon - Foo Fighters
4. Wicked Game - Giant Drag
5. P.S. I Love You - Curtis Mayfield
6. Turn Me On - Norah Jones
7. Be Here Now - Ray LaMontagne
8. Take Off Your Cool - Outkast ft. Norah Jones
9. To Be Alone With You - Sufjan Stevens
10. I Belong to You - Lenny Kravitz
11. Let's Stay Together - Al Green
12. What if I Loved You - Joey Gian
13. Can I Stay? - Ray LaMontagne
14. Fix You - Coldplay
15. You Picked Me - A Fine Frenzy

new toy!

So per usual on my day off I went to the dump or as it is officially known, the transfer station. At the transfer station is a little building where people leave stuff and where people take stuff. This building is known as the swap shop. I'm a big fan of the swap shop. I've been going pretty much every week and hadn't really hit on anything big. A cool old atlas here, some quaint old jars there. Today was different. Today I got ... drum roll .... a sewing machine! And it works! I am SO excited. I've been wanting my own sewing machine and was thinking how much it was going to suck when I didn't live close to home and couldn't use my mom's. But now I don't have to worry about that. It's an old Singer (not too old, but pretty old) and I'll be using it to make journals, blankets, pillows, purses, etc. Maybe I'll venture into clothes. Clothes = Patterns and I don't own any patterns yet.

saturday must have #1

What is the Saturday Must Have you ask? Why it's a list (short or long) of some things you must have, of course! Every Saturday will be a different theme and sometimes the theme will be no theme at all - original, right?

Handmade Must Haves for Fun & Funky Decorating

1. Custom Embroidered Note by Dash of Magic

So freaking cute. I want to give one to all of my friends. It makes me

wish I had a crush on someone.

The note measures approx. 8 x 10 inches and you can have up to 140 characters embroidered on for free.

Dash of Magic's Blog

Dash of Magic's Twitter

Dash of Magic's Flickr

2. Peas Please Bolster Pillow by Diffraction Fiber

Why wouldn't you want a pea pod pillow? It will make you look oh-so green to guests and perhaps give them the impression that you eat healthy too.

The entire pillow is made from Eco-Felt and measures 24 x 7 inches. (Diffraction Fiber has a Sunny Side Up Egg Pillow which I love too :D)

Diffraction Fiber's Blog

3. On the Rocks Moss Terrarium by Green Briar

First of all, I'm obsessed with terrariums and I don't even have one. How perfect would this be on your bar? So classy. Very simplistic too with a touch of elegance. Having a little nature nearby at all times doesn't hurt either. Plus moss is a perfect indoor plant that requires little sunlight.

The martini shaker measures 9.5 x 3.5 inches with a handmade cairn pile... making me recall the ancient British isles, mysteries, and the album Sons of Somerled by Steve MacDonald.

4. Bayberry Soy Candle by Lilac Ave

Bayberry is masculine and woodsy - one of which is missing in my life. I dig the green color of the candle holder and I'm sure once the candle is gone (you can buy another) and use the holder as a little planter.

The container measures 3.5 x 1.5 inches and holds about 4 oz. of wax, which by the way is 100% eco-soy wax. In my experience soy wax really helps the scent of the candle fill a whole room.

Lilac Ave's Other Sites:

Handmade Cards and Stationary

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blog feature

I was featured on Venetia Jewelry's blog yesterday! Click HERE to go directly to the feature/interview. It makes me sound pretty legit ... which I am - but still!

art of the week #8

Untitled 32, 6 x 8.5 inches
Pencil on Paper
Paul Chiappe
Morgan Lehman Gallery
Superfine, Summer Group Show
July 6 - August 7, 2009

Incidentally this is the gallery where I interned this past semester :)

Out of all the work in Superfine, Paul's work definitely grabbed my attention. It is definitely super, fine, and superfinely drawn. It's unreal to me how perfectly detailed his work is and the fact that I couldn't tell that he used pencil was magical.

new journal

Here is the journal I made Jay for his birthday. It's my most favorite journal I have made so far. It measures 8.5 x 5.75 inches and is covered in teal and white book linen. It has black headbands and it has 144 cream colored pages.

playlist of the week #8

Favorite of the Week: Upward Over the Mountain by Iron & Wine

I'm really into Iron & Wine right now.

1. Los Angeles, I'm Yours - The Decemberists
2. Upward Over the Mountain - Iron & Wine
3. We Are Nowhere and It's Now - Bright Eyes
4. The View - Modest Mouse
5. Secret Heart - Feist
6. Mass Romantic - The New Pornographers
7. The New Year - Death Cab for Cutie
8. Naked As We Came - Iron & Wine
9. Everything Reminds Me of Her - Elliott Smith
10. From My Own True Love (Lost At Sea) - The Decemberists
11. Slow Show - The National
12. The Fox in the Snow - Belle & Sebastian
13. Two Way Monologue - Sondre Lerche
14. Jesus, Etc. - Wilco

are you a white tiger?

Did I mention that I was reading/finished reading The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga? I would recommend it. The plot was rather refreshing and sort of follows the whole objectivist thing that I dig. I didn't find Balram (the main character) to be loathsome in anyway even though some of the reviews said the reader might ... that's probably just me though. It was a fast read and kept me intrigued the whole time I was reading (it was hard for me to put it down in fact). It's definitely not your trashy romance novel you read to pass the time, but it's fun enough to suck you into a different world that makes you think (but not too hard).