{ More Rubbish }

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{ A Meatier Lorem Ipsum }

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{ Eye Candy: Famous People Hangin' with Other Famous People }

Mick Jagger, Madonna, and Tony Curtis

Eartha Kitt and James Dean taking Katherine Dunham’s dance class

Colonel Sanders and Alice Cooper

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{ Weezer cover Radiohead }

In my opinion It's been a while since Weezer put out anything worth buying, much less download worthy, but this cover... although, not as good as the original reminds me of why I love them. Tight sounding, talented group makin' music for havin fun (island in the sun anyone?) . Thanks for the great, fun cover... now time to pull out OK Computer...

{ Make Sure it's Sugar, Not Salt }

Found this lil' gem online (since I'm taking 6 weeks off for maternity leave, I've got some free time... maybe) today, and had to share. Reminds me of Drunk History, and it's now added to my Youtube Faves. and seems like something I might have to try out, Enjoy!

{ Apparently these folks haven't heard of the Onion }

and when they read the Onion's articles they
1. believe they are the truth and
2. post their reactions to Facebook... thus making for this great website, Literally Unbelievable.
 Enjoy one of the better ones, and not just the initial post from 'K', but read further down, apparently 'M' can't believe it either... ctm.

{ A New Addition }

sorry for being a lil' behind on the posts, I've been a wee bit busy... Tuesday (which is the day I called) I gave birth to a lil' peanut, Donovan Eric. He's been an angel so far, but definitely enough to keep me and the mister busy. Here he is on day 1.

{ Look what I just found on Craigslist! }

Yup, and it's 100% Free! Yay for Unicorns who love Taco Bell! I doubt the link will stay up long but here it is {via}

{ Apparently there is an Architect TV }

and my former professor is on it! Hooray for Tricia Stuth, co-owner of CURB, and winner of 2010 AIA Young Architects Award. Check her out...sorry it won't let me embed the vid... {via}

{ Doggie Fonts! }

I just love Bodoni!

{ At least I'm not alone on this one }

I'm just saying...

{ Kittens! }

{ Rain Barrel of Dia de los Muertos: The Showing }

So I finally finished that barrel.. I didn't update on here as much as I should have, but luckily Storm Water Matters posted some GREAT photos of the final barrels on their facebook page. Be sure to attend the opening at the KMA on Sunday May 22 at 2:00pm and bid on my barrel! or any of the other awesome ones! You can also bid online at their website.  The money goes to a great cause, and I'm sure if mine had the highest bid it would totally validate me wanting to paint more ... tehehehe. Thanks and Enjoy the final pics!

{ Eye Candy: A Great New Blog, and a Gallery Showing to go with it! }

Modern Sentiment, a blog from the mind of Sara Martin, is a great new addition to my weekly read and Eye Candy hunt. Martin's new business is based off her love and philosophy of design and style. These mixed media collages are now on display at the Emporium (on Gay Street, in Knoxville) and really a must see. I didn't get a chance to attend the opening last first friday, but I heard it was smashing, and the showing (of art) will be up for the month. I highly recommend stopping by, and also checking out the new blog, Modern Sentiment. Enjoy Reichstag, one of my faves from her online gallery! {via}

Reichstag 1

{ Ikea Shows us how to assemble a Tardis }

except here (in sweed-talk) it's a TJardiss. This great college humor nerd post shows some other great ikea inspired manuals. Enjoy my nerdiness! {via}

{ Eye Candy: Sometimes I Miss Architecture }

Cebra toons is the brain candy of Micheal Frost, partner at Cebra and totes book mark worthy! It's a lil' Steven Holl-ish, but still nice to see a few great concise transformation diagram images, makes me miss architecture and their whole graphic world. Enjoy! {via}

{ Takin' it Back Ol' School }

my first textured rendering

or to 2003... when my class was in our second year of architecture school and taking our first computer modeling course. Hooray for this awesome website rediscovery Beth (via Patrick). I was #50, with the Soviet Pavilion! Glad I've come a long way since that! ctm. {via}

{ Darth Vader was Charismatic }

This lil girl shocked us all when she is asked to help the jedi fight Darth Vader only to find out, she really isn't a jedi lover at all... See Darth convert her to the dark side. too cute! ctm.

{ Just in Time for Easter }

I remember seeing this a few years ago, and came across it today, so I had to share. I love the colors, and it's sooo melancholy. Enjoy the beauty of the dying Chocolate Easter Bun-Bun...

{ Rain Barrel of Dia de los Muertos: part tres }

just a little photo update...

{ From the Great City of Knoxville, Tennessee }

Thanks for the compliment Dave! it is pretty great... well it's been 5 days and I'm still loving this youtube video of the R'Bangs rockin out on David Letterman. Chris is a beast on those drums! Hope you enjoy as much as I have been!

{ Rain Barrel of Dia de los Muertos: part deux }

Just a little update... and just in time, the clock is ticking to wrap this barrel up! I've had a too much on my plate lately, but was glad to find some time this weekend to start back up! this week I think this'll have to be my top priority!
Enjoy the Queen and her minions de lost muertos!

The Queen herself and the formation of her skulls...

{ The Nashville Invasion }

The Pilot Light is the best venue in town bringing in the best new bands, and the few weeks are no exception. Two of my newest infatuations (both from Nashville) will be rockin' the Old City.

Turbo Fruits - I don't know as much about this band, and have tried out a few of their other songs, but I keep coming back to this one, Mama's Mad Cos I Fried My Brain. Enjoy!


Heavy Cream - Gettin a lil' hype after playing SXSW this year, Heavy Cream of the Label Infinity Cat (who is home to a few Nashville greats) I suspect will not disappoint. Their energy is that of the Runaways + the Ramones + Best Coast. Plus they got that all 3 out of 4 members are ladies (always a positive in my book). Enjoy the Watusi!


**and don't forget The Royal Bangs will be playing The Late Show With David Letterman on Friday, April 1 (tomorrow). The last time a Knoxville band played late-night network TV, in 1997, it was after midnight (on Conan O’Brien’s Late Night) and that was the V-Roys backing Steve Earle—so this is a big deal.

Heavy Cream

{ 2022: The Age of Artificial Clouds }

The Year: 2022. The Place: Qatar. The Idea: Artificial Clouds. That's right, scientists are working around the clock to make sure that Qatar, trust me I hadn't heard of this country either, will be cool enough during the summer months for the 2022 World Cup. Originally rumored the games would have to take place during winter, which is a whole nother tangent, the game officials are considering moving them back to the ridiculously hot summer months if these half a million (each) man-made clouds become a reality. I don't know about all this... part of me loves that the technology is there, the other part is worried... I mean haven't we F'ed with mother nature enough? But I think we can all agree that if the games had just been in South America this would have been tons easier. Either way Diller + Scofidio should eat their hearts out!  {via}

{ Dolly Parton's Word's of Wisdom }

Knoxville.com just posted a recent Dolly P interview, and I couldn't help but share this great quote. I think I'll be living by it, even though I don't have any 'fake' parts, still... this woman knows her place! Gotta love her!

" I don’t like being any higher up than pullin’ corn and any lower than diggin’ for taters. I’m afraid I’ll lose my hair and my boobs and anything else that isn’t mine,” she said with a laugh. {via}