tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18990208639098000892023-11-16T06:07:52.355-05:00papier-mâchévintage and handmadeKierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-65610758223000405032013-07-03T10:02:00.000-04:002013-07-03T10:02:45.396-04:00ammoI've always appreciated an artists ability to capture the beauty of mass-produced and seemingly ordinary objects. After all, it is an artists keen ability to observe the world around them in unique ways that allows them to create profound work of their own. <a href="http://www.pearlmanphotography.com/#a=0&at=0&mi=1&pt=0&pi=1&s=0&p=-1" target="_blank">Sabine Pearlman</a> takes this to a new level with her cross-section photographs of ammunition. As described by Pearlman, "the cross-sections reveal a hidden complexity and beauty of form, which stands in vast contrast to the destructive purpose of the object. It's a representation of the evil and the beautiful, a reflection of the human condition." So beautiful.<br />
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-71715148471144108692013-06-13T16:54:00.000-04:002013-06-13T16:54:15.030-04:00half-circle backpack<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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There are countless jewels at <a href="http://www.saturday.com/" target="_blank">Kate Spade Saturday</a>, but the piece I'm drawn to most is the <a href="http://www.saturday.com/Half-Circle-Backpack-in-Small-Squares/4IRU0025-5,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_4IRU0025-5_color=018" target="_blank">Half-Circle Backpack</a>. It's cute in every pattern, playful yet classy, and has just enough of a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=retro+backpacks&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=2-m5UaL0GIeuqgGGsoH4CA&biw=1280&bih=899&sei=3em5UfLeKMbcqAHgi4F4" target="_blank">retro</a> feel to make it a long-lasting piece. I'm just not sure how to pick a pattern. Did I mention it <a href="http://www.saturday.com/The-F.Y.I.-Guide/kss-the-fyi-guide,en_US,pg.html" target="_blank">converts into a cross-body</a>?<br />
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Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-79743554470297436352013-03-11T16:42:00.001-04:002013-03-11T16:43:11.178-04:00the only diamond i'd wantI wear a pair of diamond earrings daily because they were my grandmothers, but aside from that I've never been a big fan of diamonds. I think <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StefanieSheehan?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Stefanie Sheehan's</a> simple and beautiful take on the concept of a diamond ring is the perfect substitute.<br />
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-16486467749107808032013-02-23T13:36:00.000-05:002013-02-23T13:38:32.395-05:00the perfect spring shoeAs I look outside at the snow falling, I can't help but dream about warmer weather... and these perfect shoes. I've already planned so many outfits to wear them with, even though I haven't bought them yet. <br />
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-88158685431839221762012-09-20T17:51:00.000-04:002013-02-23T13:21:07.024-05:00lj lindhurst's squirtguns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.ljlindhurst.com/general.html" target="_blank">LJ Lindhurst</a> is really killing it with these photorealistic paintings of water guns (no pun intended). As is natural with photorealism, she has replicated these toys with unreal detail. Check out her <a href="http://www.ljlindhurst.com/general.html" target="_blank">website</a> for more<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 17.981481552124023px;"> paintings of what she calls "</span><span style="line-height: 18px;">often-overlooked detritus of our popular culture."</span></span><br />
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Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-25842174767049403072012-09-20T17:32:00.000-04:002012-09-20T19:13:48.877-04:00how-to: put a bow on it<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the past year or so, the only new shoes I've bought are black flats. I basically have two different pairs, one I leave at work and one at home. So when I saw these <a href="http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?catId=cat10088&subCatId=cat10276&skuId=088655070&productId=68790&lotId=088655&category=&catdisplayName=Womens" target="_blank">glittery flats</a> and remembered seeing a really cute redesign of them and thought to myself... why not? Turns out that not only are they super cheap, they're also really comfortable! Head over to <a href="http://www.starsforstreetlights.com/2011/10/diy-anthropologie-scarf-flats.html" target="_blank">Stars for Streetlights</a> for the full how-to and keep reading for my abbreviated version.<br />
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When it comes to cutting the strips of scarf, you just want to make sure it's wide enough to sew into a tube and flip inside out. So when you cut the strips, the finished bow will be about half as wide as the strips you cut. My bow is not quite as voluptuous as the original DIY pair, but it's totally up to you. The scarf I was using had a border around it and that was the section that I wanted to use. Since I will mainly ware these to work, I wanted them to have clean lines. I'd definitely like to make a more colorful pair with a larger bow for next summer.</div>
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After you cut your strips of scarf and sew them into tubes, turn them inside out so the seams do not show. If your tubes are really skinny you can do this by using a safety pin to guide your way back through the middle of the tube. Then it's as simple as tying a bow and hot gluing the bow to the top of your shoe! Then a dab of hot glue under each arch of the bow to keep it in place, and a stripe of it on the edges to glue down the end pieces. This is slightly different than how Stacie did it, but again, it's totally up to you. I love how it makes the bow seem like it wraps around the entire shoe. The final step? Prepare yourself for compliments.</div>
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Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-10702187900870134512012-08-10T13:43:00.000-04:002013-02-23T13:22:18.789-05:00nectarine & blueberry pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it finally decided to cool down in Michigan I was really excited to turn my oven on again. When you don't have air conditioning and it's close to a hundred degrees outside, you eat a lot of cold food and take a lot of cold showers. Anyway, since I hadn't baked in quite a while, I decided to go all out and make a pie. I have to admit that I'd never made a pie crust from scratch before this, but I was extremely pleased with how it turned out. And the combination of nectarines and blueberries was absolutely delicious. I didn't follow a recipe for the filling, but you can see all the details below.</span><br />
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flour, plus extra for rolling</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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very-cold, cut into 1/2 inch cubes</span><span style="font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">1 teaspoon salt</span><span style="font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">1 teaspoon sugar</span><span style="font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">Combine flour, salt, and sugar
in a food processor; pulse to mix. Add butter and pulse 6 to 8 times, until
mixture resembles coarse meal, with pea size pieces of butter. Add ice water 1
tablespoon at a time, pulsing until mixture just begins to clump together. If
you pinch some of the crumbly dough and it holds together, it's ready. If the
dough doesn't hold together, add a little more water and pulse again. Note that
too much water will make the crust tough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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dough from machine and place in a mound on a clean surface. Gently shape
the dough mixture into two disks. Work the dough just enough to form the disks,
do not over-knead. You should be able to see little bits of butter in the
dough. These small chunks of butter are what will allow the resulting crust to
be flaky. Sprinkle a little flour around the disks. Wrap each disk in plastic
wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour, and up to 2 days.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">3 1/2 pounds Nectarines, peeled and
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">3/4 cup Blueberries</span><span style="font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">3 tablespoons Quick-Cooking Tapioca</span><span style="font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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let sit for 15 minutes. After rolling out one disk of the pie dough and placing
it in a pie pan, fill the crust will the filling. Roll out the second disk and
place over top, crimping the top and bottom crust together at the edges.
Lightly brush a beaten egg over the top of the crust and sprinkle with a little
granulated sugar. Cut a couple decorative slits in the top to allow for
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reduce heat to 425 degrees and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-90330088954071209372012-08-10T12:49:00.000-04:002012-08-12T21:55:34.195-04:00corydon cowansage<span style="background-color: white;">Maybe my fascination with geometric patterns is just too strong, but I'm really loving these oil paintings by </span><a href="http://corydoncowansage.com/#" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Corydon Cowansage</a><span style="background-color: white;">. The extreme close ups and</span> use of cropping create really beautiful patterns out of everyday objects that we're quick to ignore. Who knew shingles or siding could look so fascinating. They almost make me want to move to the suburbs so I can have that white picket fence. Almost.<br />
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-42837626075550789252012-07-02T15:08:00.001-04:002012-07-02T15:08:50.015-04:00striped flicker scout<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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There are probably only so many <a href="http://www.katespade.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Kate-Site/default/Home-ShopHome" target="_blank">Kate Spade</a> bags that I need to own, but the second this one goes on sale, I will be purchasing it.Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-21082750068366522682012-06-22T16:37:00.000-04:002017-01-24T12:10:11.315-05:00gavin hammond's london<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<a href="https://www.artsy.net/artist/henri-cartier-bresson" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Henri Cartier-Bresson</a><span style="background-color: white;">'s 1932 image of a jumping man's reflection in a puddle has always been a favorite of mine. The symmetries created by the reflection along with the jumping figure on the poster in the background create a beautifully composed image that seems so spur of the moment that it's hard to believe it was caught.</span><br />
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So when I saw the<a href="http://gavinhammond.tumblr.com/tagged/london%20in%20puddles" target="_blank"> London in Puddles</a> series by <a href="http://gavinhammond.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Gavin Hammond</a> I was excited to see some similar uses of symmetry and the alluring portrayal of a dreary London.<br />
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I particularly enjoy the dark silhouettes against the geometric patterns created by the sidewalk stones. It's almost as if you're looking at an old daguerreotype photograph and the world just couldn't stand still long enough for the photograph to be taken. It's a very dream-like way to look at the world where you can't quite make out the details but the overall feeling of the environment is more important anyway.<br />
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For more information on <a href="https://www.artsy.net/artist/henri-cartier-bresson" target="_blank">Henri Cartier-Bresson</a>, check out <a href="https://www.artsy.net/" target="_blank">Artsy</a>. Artsy's mission is to make art accessible to anyone with an internet connection.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">oxford circus in a puddle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">regent street in a puddle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">it's all go on oxford street - captured in a puddle</td></tr>
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-13969848494369242922012-06-20T12:47:00.000-04:002012-09-20T17:51:43.696-04:00kevin cyr's vansI've probably only shared this with a few people, but I have a serious love for big, boxy, dilapidated vans. Whenever I see one, I think to myself about how I would love to drive one. It makes no sense, but I'd love to travel the country in one, sleeping on a mattress in the back and laying on the top to stargaze.<br />
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So <a href="http://kevincyr.net/index.php?/about-this-site/" target="_blank">Kevin Cyr</a>'s derelict <a href="http://kevincyr.net/index.php?/ongoing/van-series/" target="_blank">vans</a> really appeal to me. I love how they are taken out of their environment and displayed almost as a portrait. Each solitary van is given an importance that is usually reserved for unused or restored vehicles in pristine condition. These colorful oil paintings capture the worst of the worst and for me that means the best. I can almost hear them rumble to life.<br />
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-20066081506216907662012-06-18T23:59:00.000-04:002012-06-19T08:55:08.696-04:00dark chocolate ganache with cherries and a shortbread crustI realized the other day that while I bake quite often, I never post about it. I rarely remember to take pictures and if I do they are never quite as high quality as I want them to be. So I've decided to try a little series of food blogging, although I make no promises about length or quality. Here's to experimenting!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">The cherry crop in Michigan didn't do very well this year, but I was able to get a hold of some and knew I had to bake something with them before they disappeared. I went with a </span><a href="http://alwayswithbutter.blogspot.com/2012/01/cherry-ganache-tart-with-shortbread.html" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">cherry ganache tart with shortbread crust</a><span style="background-color: white;"> recipe I saw over at </span><a href="http://alwayswithbutter.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Always With Butter</a><span style="background-color: white;"> and it did not disappoint.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3wsGR5IGhB4FNM7ML9me9NXA6NSyw1qM0P_36ZG4aLvyDOFw1Z56tNGHDUWLL_d8ZUICkhVWgZGfYVuodWifT7qZpmI95rdF0xuKRs0G6FeQKfTO8VXeaupBm1ZUDaEcEe1j6VcK1gI/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3wsGR5IGhB4FNM7ML9me9NXA6NSyw1qM0P_36ZG4aLvyDOFw1Z56tNGHDUWLL_d8ZUICkhVWgZGfYVuodWifT7qZpmI95rdF0xuKRs0G6FeQKfTO8VXeaupBm1ZUDaEcEe1j6VcK1gI/s640/Untitled.jpg" width="640" /></a>The shortbread crust was absolutely delicious and I was really impressed by how smooth the ganache was. Next time I would add more cherries because they really helped balance the richness of the rest of the dessert. Speaking of which, did you know you can pit cherries with a paper clip? It worked extremely well and left the rest of the cherry intact for presentation.Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-46193727823417348252012-06-08T21:51:00.000-04:002012-06-08T21:51:00.052-04:00writing neon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Uni-ball-Woodnote-Gel-Ink-Pen-0.38-mm-Lime-Green-Ink/pd/8068" target="_blank">uni-ball woodnote gel ink pen</a> 2. <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Marvy-4300-LePen-Porous-Point-Marker-Pen-Fine-Point-Light-Blue/pd/7191" target="_blank">marvy 4300 lepen porous point marker pen</a> 3. <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Kokuyo-Campus-Junior-Mechanical-Pencil-0.9-mm-Pink-Body/pd/6739" target="_blank">kokuyo campus junior mechanical pencil</a> 4. <a href="http://www.stubbypencilstudio.com/product/GAPL_HIGHLIGHTER1/Eco-Highlighter-Yellow/" target="_blank">eco highlighter pencil</a> 5. <a href="http://www.sidmashburn.com/shop/extras/caran-d-ache-ballpoint-pen.html" target="_blank">caran d'ache ballpoint pen</a> 6. <a href="http://www.jetpens.com/Ohto-Rouge-Gel-Highlighter-Pen-Green/pd/7879" target="_blank">ohto rouge gel highlighter</a></td></tr>
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Typically bangles are not my preferred piece of jewelry because I feel like you have to wear more than one and then they make a lot of noise clanking into each other. I can only imagine what that would sound like in a quite library. But anyway, I'm really loving this <a href="http://www.katespade.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Kate-Site/default/Home-ShopHome" target="_blank">Kate Spade</a> bangle and the contrast between the cork and the gold. The use of such an unexpected material adds interest to the piece. </div>
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<br /></div>Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-71211197792083421842012-06-06T11:35:00.000-04:002012-06-06T11:36:10.659-04:00got a light?My first impressions of these photographs were based solely on the fact that they are beautify composed. But as I researched the project a little bit more it became disturbing just how many lighters were found around waterfronts in New York City from August 2010 to May 2011. 1,946 lighters were found from 47 different locations, which were all logged and photographed. You can learn more about the project <a href="http://outerspacecities.com/lll/lll.html" target="_blank">here</a> and see even more collections of lighters, ranging from as few as one to the 488 found at <a href="http://outerspacecities.com/lll/bb.html" target="_blank">Bergen Beach</a> seen below.<br />
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So many of the products that we use daily are disposable and we think very little about what it going to happen to those items once we've gotten our use out of them. I personally own three disposable lighters because I very rarely use them and when a birthday comes around it's usually easier to pick up a new one than try to find the one I used last year. This is exactly the mentality that I need to change because these small conveniences are not always the best.<br />
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-64124742088489352442012-06-05T23:09:00.000-04:002012-06-05T23:09:13.621-04:00"blank"I love this modern recreation of the old message-in-a-bottle idea. A cute little empty bottle capable of holding 2GB of your most secret messages. Find out more over at <a href="http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2012/05/30/blank-usb-memory-storage/" target="_blank">Spoon & Tamago</a>.<br />
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<span id="goog_185212539"></span><span id="goog_185212540"></span>Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-60051980345197609902012-06-04T23:02:00.000-04:002012-06-04T23:02:23.328-04:00alex maclean's arial photographyArial photography has always had a special place in my heart. There's just something about the physical separation from the objects pictured that allows you to see so much more, both physically and mentally. When you're sitting at a stoplight surrounded by ten other cars you probably don't think very much about them at all, but seen from above you start to remember just how many people there are in the world and how you're surrounded by so many other people going about their lives all the time. On the ground it seems chaotic, but from above it almost seems choreographed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.alexmaclean.com/#" target="_blank">Alex MacLean's</a> photographs go beyond just giving the viewer a new perspective. The way he frames and crops his images create almost abstract geometric arrangements. Along with interesting color palates, patterns begin to emerge that you would never think exist on the ground.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.alexmaclean.com/#/portfolio/deserting/LS5388_35" target="_blank">B-52 "bone yard"</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.alexmaclean.com/#/portfolio/going/LS4392_09" target="_blank">floating daisy docks</a></td></tr>
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I highly recommend checking out his other pieces, specifically his series on <a href="http://www.alexmaclean.com/#/portfolio/beaches/Beaches_070801-0062" target="_blank">beaches</a> and <a href="http://www.alexmaclean.com/#/portfolio/deserting/Deserting_LS_7310_06" target="_blank">abandonment</a>.Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-86706713568833324562012-05-31T11:35:00.000-04:002012-05-31T11:35:44.730-04:00confetti ringI have a really hard time remembering to put jewelry on every morning and when it comes to rings, I usually end up taking them off at some point throughout the day. But I feel like this ring from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Twinklebird?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Twinklebird</a> is one of those staple pieces that you could wear everyday and never get sick of. Like a pair of diamond studs or a simple chain necklace. It makes a statement without being big and bulky, and as Christine from Twinklebird says, "you only need one confetti to remember the party."<br />
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-72684753939218840532012-05-29T18:10:00.000-04:002012-05-29T18:10:57.366-04:00sunglasses<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.katespade.com/gayla/GAYLA%20P,default,pd.html?dwvar_GAYLA%20P_color=210&start=12&cgid=eyewear-sunglasses" target="_blank">gayla</a> from kate spade 2. <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=24557845&navAction=jump&isProduct=true&parentid=MORE%20IDEAS&isProduct=true&cross-sell=true&guide-bn=true" target="_blank">uo south of 5th cat eye sunglasses</a> from urban outfitters 3. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75888837/the-original-wood-veneer-sunglasses" target="_blank">the original wood veneer sunglasses</a> from tumbleweeds 4. <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/ACCESSORIES/eyewear/PRDOVR~83808/83808.jsp" target="_blank">sunny day shades</a> from madewell 5. <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/eyewear/PRDOVR~79142/79142.jsp" target="_blank">selima sun for j.crew belle sunglasses</a> from j.crew 6. <a href="http://www.fredflare.com/ACCESSORIES-sunglasses/Dylan-Sunglasses/" target="_blank">dylan sunglasses</a> from fred flare</td></tr>
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-7332397926203414872012-05-29T12:33:00.000-04:002012-05-29T12:33:24.384-04:00comic book paintings<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Coming from an art history background, I always tend to look at comic
book art for exactly that, the art. But after years of studying graphic
novels I've come to appreciate the way in which comic books tell a
story. The way in which frames are used to depict time and pages to
create a pause. It is extremely interactive and makes any form of
graphic story hard to put down. You just can't help turning the page to
find out what will happen next.<br />
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This interaction is probably my favorite aspect of <a href="http://www.sharonmoody.com/index.html" target="_blank">Sharon Moody</a>'s
photo-realist paintings. I love how she captured these comic books as
the page is turning, accurately capturing what it feels like to follow
the story from frame to frame and page to page. And even though we haven't read the beginning of the book, we are still drawn into the action as hero takes on villain and calamity ensues. I highly recommend <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Comics-The-Invisible-Art/dp/006097625X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338308692&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Scott McCloud's <i>Understanding Comics</i></a> if you want to know more about comic book art.<br />
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</div>Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-36621851249898614442012-04-30T10:50:00.000-04:002012-09-12T22:33:05.384-04:00decorating with signsWhile I've been too timid to try anything like this in my own home, I am very into the idea of using old signs from businesses to decorate a large wall. Here are some that I've seen recently that I'd love to use in my own home. What do you think? Do they take away too much attention from the rest of the room?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79694193/vintage-seamstress-shop-signs" target="_blank">vintage seamstress shop signs</a> from willow tree antiques</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lost-Found-Treasures-of-Old-and-New/137249809652998" target="_blank">the pines sign</a> from lost & found</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86278669/vintage-industrial-offence-sign?ref=sr_gallery_23&ga_search_query=signs&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=12&ga_search_type=vintage" target="_blank">vintage industrial offence sign</a> from epoch co.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92561162/vintage-industrial-electric-fence-sign" target="_blank">vintage industrial electric fence sign</a> from aurora mills</td></tr>
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-63754738511382214922012-04-24T21:24:00.002-04:002012-04-25T14:41:15.194-04:00featured: jenny åkerlundWhen I first saw the work of <a href="http://jennyakerlund.com/Selenography_II.html" target="_blank">Jenny Åkerlund</a> at the <a href="http://www.mocp.org/exhibitions/2011/07/post_1.php" target="_blank">Museum of Contemporary Photography</a> in Chicago about a year ago, I was intrigued by the idea of how a copy of a copy further distorts and changes an image, and ultimately the original item itself. That is, until I realized that these pieces were actually drawn reproductions of photocopies, and therefore a copy of a copy of a copy. It would be obvious to discuss how technically beautiful these are, or how the composition of each one is stunning and unique, but I feel the need to do just that. A photocopy tends to be extremely cold and sterile, but the hand-drawn aspect of this brings it back to life, creating depth in an otherwise flat medium.<br />
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-1326735068033026492012-04-23T21:33:00.001-04:002012-04-25T14:40:47.314-04:00little black flats<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1. <a href="http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=55992&np=127_282-134_378" target="_blank">kingdom</a> by steve madden 2. <a href="http://couture.zappos.com/diane-von-furstenberg-abby-black-off-white-desert-orchid-printed" target="_blank">abby</a> by diane von furstenberg 3. <a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESSANDALS/skimmers/PRDOVR~73425/73425.jsp" target="_blank">the polka-dot sidewalk skimmer</a> by madewell 4. <a href="http://www.zappos.com/calvin-klein-emilia-black~2" target="_blank">emilia </a>by calvin klein 5. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/attilio-giusti-leombruni-belt-ballet-flat/3238490?origin=category" target="_blank">belt ballet flat</a> by attilio giusti leombruni</td></tr>
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-11958763935242584192012-04-20T19:40:00.000-04:002012-06-01T21:18:46.438-04:00matte nailsBeauty products are not something that I usually spend very much money on, but let me tell you, this nail polish was worth every penny. I like shiny things just as much as anybody else, but there is just something sleek and modern about a matte finish. And so, let me introduce you to <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Nails-BEAUT%C3%89-DES-ONGLES-122593" target="_blank">Mat Top Coat</a> by Chanel. Paint a coat of it over any other color of nail polish and you get a stunning matte finish almost instantly.<br />
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Inspired by the bottle itself, I decided to try it out with black nail polish. You can really see the difference in the before and after photos below. In the future I think it would look extra fancy if I only painted the top coat over half of the nail, really showing off the difference in texture. Or maybe it would look interesting over a glittery nail polish. Oh how the possibilities are endless.<br />
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<br />Kierstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11507995710759251070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899020863909800089.post-85670201754666022152012-04-18T20:18:00.000-04:002012-04-18T20:18:04.913-04:00how to: cooling rack memo board<br />
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So I created this little memo board out of two cooling racks and a cork board. There are probably many more attractive ways to hang them, but I just pounded two nails into the wall at a downward angle and used the little feet of the cooling racks to hang them. Since the nails are the same color as the racks, I think it looks fine.<br />
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Originally I was just going to do three cooling racks, vertically stacked on top of each other, but I found this cork board while I was grocery shopping one day and thought that it was pretty much the perfect size for this project. All together, the project cost about 5 dollars, 99 cents for each of the cooling racks from the Salvation Army, and 3 dollars for the cork board.<br />
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I do not actually think that this makes me look any more grown-up (note the Paul Frank mood chart), but I do enjoy how the fridge looks now.<br />
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