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{ First Friday }

Tonight should be a better First Friday than normal! there is a bad ass open house at the Southeastern Glass Building (worked on by Michael and his awesome firm Sanders Pace) is having a pretty awesome open house, and my dad is having a show at Urban Bar and Cafe! It's the first time in like 20+ years he's had a show! so be sure to come on out and enjoy the festivities and drink and maybe buy some art! (below are a few of my faves)

{ Ozzy Osborne holds the Secrets of Life }

Apparently scientists are poking around at Ozzy Osborne's DNA to figure out why he is so damn healthy! (that just doesn't make sense!) Apparently his excessive life of substance abuse has not phased him (physically) while so many from his era have over dosed. I don't know if these scientists ever saw the Osbornes but Ozzy didn't seem all there (mentally) so ... I'm a lil confused on their latest research... {via}

{ Happy Canada Day! }

In honor of my wonderful boyfriend and his family, Happy Canada Day!

Be sure to thank your Canadian friends for Indie Music (bss, metric, stars, do make say thing) Bryan Adams, hockey, maple syrup, and socialized health care!

{ Halloween Planning }

It's never too early to plan something bad ass! That's why I think I want to go as Kali, the 6 armed Goddess, for Halloween. What do you think? I don't want to offend anyone... and plenty of people go as Jesus (drunk or goofy) all the time. I just think this goddess is bad ass! Plus I need to get started paper mache-ing up those arms and maybe a severed head.

{ School Project }

Not to be overly architecture heavy today, but I found this pretty cute school project video. It's a pretty rad diagram and provides a nice understanding of the whole site. The residential section is straight lifting from Unite d'habitation (Le Corb) but other than that, it's a cute info video! and be sure to stay to the end, the daft punk makes it all worth it.

{ buzzin' in my ears }

A fun new Ke$ha .. yeah, yeah, I know, I shouldn't like her, but this Nashville native is soo damn catchy... song with 3OH!3. it got me dancin' this morning! thanks Kat!!!

{ Vanity Fair knows Architecture }

Or they think they do... They asked 52 experts (deans of arch schools, starchitects, and architecture critics) what are some of the world's most influential buildings post 1980. The list, for a magazine with no real authority on architecture, did put together a pretty decent list. and I guess the most exciting part for me, was out of the top 21, I had visited 7. {via}  and not to go on a whole other rant, but does it bother anyone else, that Tod WIlliams and Billie Tsien are counted as one vote, while Ricardo Scofidio (from Diller Scofidio) is counted individually? The list of women voters are far and few between, and here we have some acting and voting with their male counter part... so sad.

{ Our Solar System }

Stumbled upon this beautiful animated infographic last night of our solar system. It is made up of only CSS3 border radius, transforms, and animations. {via} sorry I couldn't embed it, but it's worth the hop over. Also for those dorky computer people (me included...) here's the IE version! {via}

{ Old George }

Who needs him? I would much rather see Ms. Gaga on the dollar. {via}

{ All Together Now }

WOW! I'm so not a fan of Beatles covers, growing up on the Beatles has made these songs almost all perfect classics, but Andre 3000 did a FANTASTIC soulful electro-funk job! I've always had a soft spot for the guy, but wow! I'm just in love with this version! It's campiness from the original works so well for Andre's typical style. Enjoy!

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{ Stuff My Kids Ruin }

even thought I don't personally have kids, I do have friends who do, and can pretty easily remember some of my own younger shananagins... This site is pretty priceless at documenting what monsters kids can be. I think I would be pretty peeved if most of my stuff (laptops, couches, and yes, even the household dog) was ruined. {via}

{ Night Terrors }

I'm in LOVE with this Kid Cudi cover, and I've never even heard of this Lissie lady, but now I'm lookin' out for more great stuff from this song bird.

{ Not for the Color Blind }

Another fabulous find via Jennifer's gtalk. It's the Munsell Hue Test. I got an 8 what did you guys get? you have to do all 4 rows and you want the lowest score. Give it a try and enjoy!

{ Head Thumping vol. 1 }

So I'm always posting music, so this should be a reoccurring post (and name). So here it is! Enjoy!

1. Arcade Fire - Ready to Start. I can't wait for this new album to come out. I'm loving this song so far more than anything else I've heard. It's really different from the rest of their stuff (previous albums, Neon Bible, Funeral), and even reminds me a little of Travis (although not as vocal-y sweet).


2. Wolf Parade - Ghost Whisper. I had no idea WP had an album coming out in the next 2 weeks, but that definitely makes me excited! These guys never disappoint.


3. Stars - Wasted Daylight. Love these lovely Canadians. Such a sweet voice and I'm all about this electronic feel to this song. It's still no, your ex lover is dead (my fave Stars song, hands down)


*all music is on here for listening purposes and will gladly be removed at artist's or those associated with's request. 

{ Take it off }

The Eizo (a medical supplier) Pin up Calendar offers you more than just a lil' T+A, this calendar showcases it's ladies beyond the nude.  ctm ... and I'm just loving the shoes!  {via}

{ New MIA love }

Another new song on repeat on my play list, MIA - XXXO. It's cute, but no Paper Planes, but still a good sound for her, and really showcases her vocals. I also love the recent spat between Gaga and MIA, but regardless, enjoy this infectious tune!


*all music is on here for listening purposes and will gladly be removed at artist's or those associated with's request. 

{ Toooot Tooooooot }

Crazy South Africans, makin the World Cup games more awesome with the Vuvuzela horns. But don't you wish you could hear them when all the time, like even if you aren't at or watching the games? well now you can! (thanks Ryan!) Check out http://www.vuvuzela-time.co.uk/ to browse any site as if you are at the games! Enjoy!

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{ I am in Love! }

With Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros! Singer, Alex Ebert - originally from IMA ROBOT, channels a messianic figure who was sent down to Earth to heal and save mankind, but keeps fallin in love. I say, hooray! and keep it up! I first heard this song today on 90.3 the rock, and fell instantly in love....so I guess Edward Sharp is doin a good job! Here's a listen, and let me know your thoughts. I'm now on the search for this on vinyl. ENJOY! 

*all music is on here for listening purposes and will gladly be removed at artist's or those associated with's request. 

{ Surrealist Fashion }

I found this article via vintage vixen (she too cute!), and was really excited! I'm such a Salvador Dali fan + fashion. Look at his influence and ideas. I'm just too inlove with this skeleton dress!

The most notorious, prolific and ultimately commercial of the Surrealists – that revolutionary group of artists, poets and provocateurs that grew out of Dadaism in 1920s Paris – was undoubtedly Salvador Dalí. The Spanish Catalan best known for his masterly technical skill as a painter and perversely sexualized subjects had his hand in just about anything he could put his name on, due in part to the push from his wife Gala who was keen to collect a paycheck and not so bothered by the virtue of integrity. However, the signed blank lithographs and commercials for Alka Seltzer aside, most of Dalí’s forays into ventures outside of his main discipline were inspired, original, and hugely influential.

Case in point: anything we see with lips these days could be considered a direct reference to Dali’s iconic Mae West Lips Sofa from 1937 and his Ruby Lips brooch, created in 1949, also based on the sexy actress’ famous bouche. British designer Lulu Guinness is one who owes him her trademark padded lips clutch. {via}

{ Hey CoCo }

Sounds like Chanel? But it's better! It's Beth Martin + her beautiful sketch books! that's right! Ms. Martin started a gorgeous Etsy Shop to sell her one of kind, hand made sketch books. If you sketch and doodle as much as me, and value these doodles, Hey Coco is the place to get your treasured books. These coptic bound books can be customized or used for photo albums, note taking, and sketching. If you need a sweet gift or a gorgeous treat for yourself I totes recommend her shop! and be sure to check out the behind the scenes with her blog!

{ Fivers? }

No. it's not a high five, or somethng you get from a hooker (or give) but a pretty cute and funny new site I was turned onto by the loverly beth martin! It's basically a 'craigslist' but all items (or services) are only $5.00! yeah, that's right $5! what's even better than $5?!? how about the services this site offers? One of my faves is a fellow will call up your father and wish him a happy dad's day! another top ranking for me was I will write you a lo-fi indie pop song for $5. It's pretty damn cute! check it! {via}

{ Hot and Famous Hubby Helps }

So jack white's lady wife (not meg... we all were confused by that at first) Karen Elson has released an album, and it's pretty good too... I don't have the whole album listened to yet, but check out this song. So far I like! Who knew this brit super model could sing? {via}