{ NYC was attacked by 8 bit creatures }

Oh no! in the new short film from Patrick Jean, we see NYC seized and invaded by our fave. 8 bits. Residents of Earth Beware.. they are coming! ctm.

{ watch out! }

Within the next day or so, M + J Design Bureau is going to launch...yes, I'm the M in M + J. be sure to check it out regularly and if you need a personal website, stationary, print media, or wall graphic or interior done. Let me know! also here's a sneak peak at the home page....

{ what I've been working on }

some lil' web designs I've been toiling away on... I'll keep you posted on which one they go with, but the bottom is def. my fave!

{ linxxx luv }

Here's some great finds I have been holding on too...
1. Design Observer.  posted a great collection of vintage cigarettes and photos... not that I'm a smoker, but I think had I lived 50+ years ago I wouldn't be able to turn it down, it was so damn glamorous! {via}


2. Friends of Type . this great site was a stumble / recommended to me via Nubbytwiglet (which I know I mention all the damn time - so if you haven't check her out). but I knew I would love this site as soon as I opened it and saw in green, orange, and white 'D'yer Wanna Be a Spaceman?'. this was without a doubt one of my fave Oasis bsides, and the graphic on the site was hot2death. linxxx luv fo'sho. {via}


3. Have you heard of Senoa Dancing? they were a new wave group from way back when... but do you recognize the singer? cause you should. It's Ricky Gervais, from the Office (UK) The Invention of Lying. This cute pudgy fellow actually tried a serious time singing new wave... just too funny! {via}

4. Fashion Indie's Top 10 Favorite Fashion Pervs (nsfw). but totally worth it. A nice lilttle collection of some classy yet creepy peoples, like tom ford, karl lagerfeld, and the grandmama madonna. {via}

5. Schrute Farms . yes, that's right you can leave Schrute Farms a nice lil' review on trip advisor. and if you don't leave one, atleast check out the others... ctm!

6. W+K Studio . a nice graphics firm. and worth the book mark. {via}

7. Hoefler & Frere-Jones . who doesn't need another great tutorial / write up on fonts? here the H&FJ folks help us out with 4 different ways to combine fonts! thnxxx {via}

{ what's old is new }

some fantastic vintage beer graphics / cans {via} I am in love with LITE BEER, so simple, and so bold!

{ eye candy... well... sort of.... }

It's infographic time! and I usually post these under eye candy (insert continuing roman numerals) but these graphics aren't particularly beautiful, and are in fact crude... looking like they came from an export in excel/ But...they do get the job done. Illustrating the problems rappers face and their daily life. it's def. ctm-worthy. (via).

{ a firm of inspiration }

Kell Munoz Architects first caught my eye via design vagabondia with their new design for the Texas Fine Arts Center. The use of color in the stark landscape is what really got me, but after fumbling through their website (which is a lil clunky and loads all weird and the background on the project page seems really disconnected ... but all that aside) had 2 or 3 projects worth bookmarking. It's a low key eye candy, and a few reoccurring post. Enjoy!

{ Ohhh and how could I forget! }

Happy Easter! I'm not religious by all means, but Easter is still a great excuse for family, friends, and great food! (so count me in!) I hope you'all have a great Easter!

{ Hipsters Attack! }

Found this via a friend's post on Facebook, and it was just too funny not to share... and who doesn't like seeing the hipsters being poked fun at?

{ ctm. }

I want to be this

Acid Girls - Lightworks OFFICIAL VIDEO dir. Steven Ilous from Steven Ilous on Vimeo.


Check out that skank at minute 1.07, she's so smug about throwing the first stone (really cake)... I think I am going to try to live everyday like this!

Even Barbie Doesn't want to be an Architect

Earlier this year, there was a poll on the Matel website for fans to vote on Barbie's next career. I believe it was Architect, News Anchor, Computer Engineer, and obviously something else not as of much importance. Well the votes are in, and I guess with this economic recession, even Barbie didn't want to venture into Architecture... I mean, who could blame her? I could easily count more of my arch-y friends who are unemployed than employed. I mean, I guess I anticipated News Anchor Barbie, but I mean, really?!? how many 'cool' computer engineers do you know? I think the IT crowd are the coolest, and throwing Barbie in the mix... either Jen and Roy would kill her or it might be the spiciest IT Crowd ever!

Eye Candy part IX

Posting these is pretty much my fave! nothing gets me more excited than finding 2cool graphics, websites, or designs and sharing them with you guys (hoping you care). Here's a good one for all those Beatles and info graphic fans, Charting the Beatles! (via)

Self Reference

The lyrics of the Beatles include a number of references to their own previous songs. This diagram explores these connections, noting the exact referencing lyrics and at what point in each song they can be found.

This is the madness that happens when a country has no beaches

Time to get down and hispanic! Just in case you missed it, last SNL was a pretty awesome, I'm not emBEARassed to admit I'm a huge JLo fan, so this SNL seemsed extra awesome!

One of the best skits was the station Telemundo covering the winter olympics. I am always a fan of poking fun at hispanics, and this nailed it! Not to mention, since I am dating a cute Canadian which is really just a Mexican with a sweater. Watch below... (and take note of Hector's too cool member's online jacket... gotta get me one!)

this skit also got me remembering ?Que Hora Es? one of the best pokes at the ol' hispanic telenuevo and that ridiculous spanish class we all took in 4th grade. I can't tell you how many times I've zoned out and think about just rattling on about pollo or the bibliotheque... you know, so I sound legit...

the color of the year!

I know I might be a lil' behind on the updates, but I am PSYCHED! to have this be the new color of the year! Predictions are saying Pantone 15-5519 (turquoise) is the hip color for 2010. I am a HUGE fan, and it's a welcomed changed from that plum color last year. (via)

A little update...

I know it's been too long! I have been super busy and the blog is taking the toll. I have new opportunities on the horizon (which I'll update you on as they continue to unfold). But let's get started on what's goin' on in my life and the world that interests me.

Eye Candy part VIII

It's supo-awesomo info graphics! Check out this artist, Francesco Franchi (via) and his info graphics. Below are a few of my faves.

More Pogo...

Remember this? Pogo, the internet's best musical dj. He takes vocals and sounds from pixar films to create a fun new(ish) song. Well I haven't seen Up yet (I heard it was a downer) but here's the newest one!

What does your Fave Indie Band Say About You?

found this great list (via I am the Internet). I guess I'm more of a Bat for Lashes and Spoon Lady... so I can't say it's false.. ha! anyways... this is too cute! lemme know what band you are? or just your thoughts!

The XX
Blog enthusiasts who thought wearing a keffiyeha was awesome.

Passion Pit
Bros vaguely interested in listening to music and very interested in having sex with their girlfriend.

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Girls who bought checkered sneakers in the 8th grade.

Fleet Foxes
Hopelessly patchy beard growers.

TV On The Radio
Politically-correct hipsters.

Grizzly Bear
People who think that world hunger could be assuaged with four part harmonies.

Micachu and the Shapes
Chicks with bad teeth.

Wavves
Dudes who think low production value is “authentic” and would go down on Todd P.

Steve Aoki
Alts who don’t “get” Hipster Runoff.

Joanna Newsom
People who have considered befriending a squirrel.

Devendra Banhart
People who have considered becoming a squirrel.

Animal Collective
Guys who make “Best of the Year” lists in January based predominantly on “feeling.”

The Antlers
Boys who enjoy crying more than their girlfriend.

Vivian Girls
Girls who purchase a guitar, buy flannel from the Salvation Army, wear glasses that they don’t actually need, and still can’t get the guy.

Vampire Weekend
Bros who try to make out with girls at concerts by relating to them via old Nickelodeon shows. “Remember Pete & Pete??”

Death Cab for Cutie
Girls who quote lyrics as their Facebook status.

Neon Indian
Gorilla Vs. Bear readers.

She & Him
People who hate Ben Gibbard.

Bon Iver
People with self-esteem issues and probably hate Ben Gibbard.

Washed Out
Those who comfortably accept chillwave as a genre.

Memory Tapes
Those who comfortably accept chillwave as a lifestyle.

The Shins
Premature alts who considered Garden State a life-altering viewing experience.

Radiohead
Everyone.

Tegan & Sara
Lesbians and guys who firmly believe that when there are two girls on stage together, there is a 63% chance of them making out.

St. Vincent
Feminists.

Drake
Indie rap fans who thought Tha Carter III was too mainstream.

Ra Ra Riot
Girls who got their boyfriends to watch Me and You and Everyone We Know.

Bat for Lashes
Girls who wear leggings outside of ’80s-themed parties.

Japandroids
Guys who only read Pitchfork for the ratings and haven’t showered in at least two days.

Kimya Dawson
Chicks who are described by their girlfriends as “sweet” and “really nice” when guys ask if their friend is hot.

Girls
Anyone who thinks The Catcher in Rye is the greatest book of all time.

Kid Cudi
Blipsters who still wear neon shoes and smoke pot.

The Flaming Lips
Self-actualized bros who grow pot.

Antony and the Johnsons
Guys who still cry every time they watch Bambi.

Matt and Kim
Closeted Blink-182 enthusiasts.

Here We Go Magic
Guys who are ‘over’ Gizzly Bear.

Phoenix
People who don’t listen to enough music.

Sufjan Stevens
People who believe in two things: Jesus and Juno.

M.I.A.
Girls who don’t understand politics.

Regina Spektor
Girls who don’t understand boys.

Justice
Bros who, at one point in their lives, have tried to grow a mustache.

Arcade Fire
Frequent transcendental experience havers.

Deerhunter
Avid doodlers.

Wilco
Guys who go to concerts to relax.

YACHT
Someone who, if presented with the opportunity to join a cult, would most definitely join that cult.

Ratatat
Boys who think Ocarina of Time is the greatest game ever made.

Patrick Wolf
Gay guys.

CSS
Girls who throw up at every party.

Woods
Indie dudes who wear beanies and you can see the front of their hair pulled back beneath it.

Spoon
Bros who drink shitty beer without ironic intentions.

Dirty Projectors
People who like way too many toppings on their pizza.

Tis the Season

to scare the crap outta kids! I've never been one for sitting in Santa's lap and after this collection of photographs I don't think I'll be put any of my future kids near one! sketchy santas are fo'sho! check 'em out! (via)

There is alot of Love going around

First a post on Emily Haines, and now the making of the fiberglass Eames chair. I have 2 (not effiel legs unfortunately) but all the same, some of my faves! With today's technology it's easy to forget how much craft went into making 1 chair!

My Little Pony, my gaga pony

SpoonGraphics had this great article today on custom My Little Ponies. Here are a few of my faves! I especially love the gaga pony! too cute! (via)

Christmas Gifts, Yes Please!

to all those hoping to woe their creative loved one, or me! Go with this! Its way cooler than one of those Omaha Steak Subscriptions. 500 pencils in 20 months! yes, yes, yes! (via)

Gimme Sympathy

who would you rather be? The Beatles or the Rolling Stones... Gimme Sympathy.

emily haines, I heart you!

ctm.

The Evolution of the Hipster. 2000 on up to today, 2009, the hipster has really come a long way. (via)