champagne and babies

last sunday i went to a baby shower for my friend stephanie.  she is due to have her first baby on the 23rd (that’s next wednesday!!).  kiera, andrea and evyn hosted the beautiful shower - evyn was in charge of the champagne for mimosas and kiera & andrea cooked the most delightful brunch!! i just wanted to share a couple of photos from the day…

kiera’s fruit salad, andrea’s delicious quiche, waffles and bacon

all the makings for strawberry napoleon….yum!!

the beautiful mommy-to-be

all the girls…

radiohead house of cards - video

radiohead has taken it to the next level - as they always do - and created a video for their song “house of cards” using no cameras or lights…they used lasers and proved that to make an awesome video, they don’t need no stinkin’ cameras!

when i read about it on gorilla vs. bear this morning, i was just so amazed at how they did it and why thom thought it would be such a powerful video.

“I liked the idea of making a video of human beings and real life and time without using any cameras, just lasers, so there are just mathematical points — and how strangely emotional it ended up being.” -Thom Yorke

watch the making here:

and here is the official “house of cards” video:

dear kanye,

i was reading consequence of sound and they featured this song by ben sollee.  he wrote it after the fiasco of kanye west’s “show” at bonnaroo. it’s hilarious - and SO true!

(from CoS)

Dear Kanye
You’re letting me down
You got the biggest bat in the game
But you can’t hit the ball
It’s the heavy weight match
And you’re off in the corner punchin’ at the wall

Dear Kanye
Don’t let us fall
You’re at the diplomatic dinner
With fine china and all
A silver fork in your hand
But still you spit and gnaw

Greatness is a glass elevator, and so you are, if I recall
So use it make some real change not just advertisements at the mall

No one needs a light show
Just good flows
You don’t need a light show
Just good flows

Dear Kanye
Keep icin those knees
And when your paycheck comes
Will you remember your busted screen
Your crown of thorns is sensational
But it’s not what makes you bleed

Cause there’s a young man
His rhymes set him free
He loves what you do but he can’t seem
To shake the septic sanction of the streets
He’s reading your blog and all he finds are commercials
For stuff he’ll never need

You have a good idea now put some shoes on its feet
And try to make your Loop Dreams a real priority

You don’t need a light show
Just good flow
No one needs a light show
Just good flow
You don’t need a light show
Just good flow

Dear Kanye
It’s time to let go
You’ve gathered the moss of
More than a dozen sullen stones
People want music on a real stage
Not the one you bring along

——

you can also listen to it here.

the pin show

there will be an amazing fashion show tomorrow in dallas! the pin show will premiere at the door (formerly the gypsy) thursday, july 10, 2008. doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7.  the show will feature independent designers and will “provide all emerging fashion industry designers, photographers, artists, stylists and retail buyers a profound launching platform for independent work in the fashion industry.”

here is a little info from their site:

“The Pin Show 2008 will take place on Thursday July 10th at The Door (formerly the Gypsy Tea Ballroom) in the historic Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas, TX.  This fabulous Red Carpet event will feature 20-45 independent fashion and accessory designers showcasing over 200 Fall/Winter 2008 looks on the runway.  Beyond the runway you will witness live photoshoots on two styled sets, mingle with designers and even get the rare opportunity to purchase your favorite look right off the runway before it hits stores.”

you can buy tickets here for $10, or they will be $15 at the door.  check it out and support our local fashion community!!

mini-cali-recap

if you’ve been reading and following along, you know i went to visit my sis-and-brother-in-law (stephen’s sister & her husband) in california the weekend before last.  we had a most amazing visit!! they live right in the heart of hollywood, so there was never a dull moment.  we ate great food, went to great places, and did some great shopping!! all with two of our most favorite people, ever, in the history of the world.

while i won’t post all the photos (waaay too many for that), i did want to share a few things…

stephanie and i did get to eat at the little next door i talked about before.  it was absolutely fantastic!! the food was delicious and you can’t ask for a more beautiful setting.

i had the french toast…amazing.

stephanie’s eggs benedict was equally delicious…
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agyness, that’s who.

i have a huge girl crush on agyness deyn. i’ve seen her work as a model and i always loved her look and style - but now i find out not only is she super cute, but the girl can sing. here she is singing “who” with five o’clock heroes:

independence day

i just wanted to wish everyone a happy 4th of july (tomorrow, of course)! i hope you have a fantastic weekend and take time to celebrate … and while you’re doing that, please take a moment to be thankful for those who continue to fight for our independence as well as others’. we can hope that one day soon they will have to no longer…

these images are from the veterans for peace display in protest against the war. these are located on santa monica beach in california.

please have a safe, happy holiday weekend.

xo

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i say yikes all the time.  so when i saw this on d*s i just had to share!

you can see some other cuties at zand2ohs.com.

dumpster diving

last week before we left on our trip to california, stephen was leaving our place downtown and drove by the old homeless shelter (it has recently been replaced by “the bridge” which is fantastic).  he saw they were throwing out a bunch of stuff including some furniture - he found these chairs; they are herman miller vintage eames fiberglass arm chairs!!! talk about diamonds in the rough.  so now we have five of them in our loft - absolutely beautiful and so much fun! i love them.

three years ago today

i married my best friend, and the love of my life.

photo by kevin coleman

on the most beautiful day, with our closest friends and family to share and celebrate.

it was magical. and today, somehow, i love him even more. i didn’t even know that was possible.

You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams. -Dr. Seuss