Weird Science
Well, it has been a while! Forgive me. I have been busy partaking in all that the summer has to offer - travel, food, family, housework, etc. It has been lovely.
Alas, all things come to an end; I am returning to the world of the working in a few days - as a 7th grade science teacher! Earth science teacher to be exact. How cool is that? It is mega-nerdy and super-awesome all at once. I can’t wait. Here are a few science-ish things that would look great in my class!
Periodic Table Painting from rlwalker3
Felt Coffee Sleeve Caffeine Molecule from Ragnazldar
Mad Scientist Soaps from twoeggplants
Know It All No 2 Pencil Set from paperpastries
Geekery Drinking Glasses from WhitewashSundries
State Fair
Another reminder that summer is coming to a close: State Fair! A visit to the fair is always entertaining. Some of the highlights here in Wisconsin are the piglet races, cream puffs (YUM) and all the dairy products from around the state (we are the Dairy State, if you didn’t know.) It usually makes for a fun, food-filled time - a perfect way to wrap up festival season. Here are some appropriate Etsy finds!
Vintage State Fair Pennant Pencil Souvenir from carpebellus
iPhone Art Photograph from Stuies
Carnival Dress from neneee
Belted Galloway Miniature Painting from sbmathieu
Felted Corn on the Cob from GoBuggy
Vintage Ladies Boots from MotherMidnight
First Place Ribbon Necklace from ShymaliLlamas
Vintage 4-H Shirt from vicmizzy
Thin Wood Cuff from ruthmikos
County Fair Embroidery Pattern from wildolive
Catalog Living = Hilarious
So, it is late on Saturday night and I have a gift for you all - an amazing, laugh factory of a blog called Catalog Living. I just went through all of their posts and LOL’d many a time. I’ve never really thought about it, but catalog photos ARE impressively stupid and they SHOULD be made fun of. Happy 4th of July! XOXO…
Random Moments
Just a few photos from the last few BUSY weeks! Something is always going on - including teaching Art this summer. 
Rad bike on the street at Summer Soulstice. Yep, I said rad.
Strawberry Fest - my favorite fest of them all!
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at the Pabst Theater.
Gertie got a homemade haircut. She looks like a tiny goat.
Some of the color chaos from my art class! We make serious messes.
Harlem - “Someday Soon”
The feel-good chaos of Harlem’s Someday Soon was exactly what I was looking for this morning. This video is amazing in a way - it lets you vicariously live out all the things you’d do if you and your friends collectively lost your minds for a while. Fireworks, cemetery pinatas and spray paint…say no more, as I am sold.
(via gorilla vs bear)
Weekend Vintage: Strawberry Fest
Summer is the best because there are great festivals every weekend. This weekend is one of my favorites: Strawberry Fest!! Can’t wait for strawberry wine and shortcake allllll day!
Vintage Red Straw Hat from kakalinarose
Vintage Strawberry Ring from theumbrellaco
Vintage Green Wedges from vintagegreenlimited
Vintage Wicker Clutch from RainyPenguinVintage
Vintage Silky Ruffle Blouse from treeandkimballmarket
Vintage Strawberry Charm Bracelet from PurpleDeerVintage
Vintage Red Faux Suede Dress from Coldfish
Vintage Strawberry Jar from TheGinghamOwl
Vintage 1960s Flowers Butterflies Dress from StuckOnVintage
Vintage Red Flats from plastictags
Pretty Things: Type 06.12.2010
1. Take It Easy from okaygreat
2. Love, Dream, Be Free from Maggie Lochtenberg
3. “Us” from Will Vastine
4. “Hello…” linocut from The Big Harumph (via Etsy)
Mystery Jets - Dreaming of Another World
I am absolutely loving everything about this Mystery Jets track and video. The classic aesthetic of the video makes me supremely happy. This just might be the summer’s song of optimism.
(via The Fader)
Weekend Vintage: I Heart The 80s
Loving all of these fab Etsy Vintage finds! Happy weekend, everyone…xoxo/Michelle
Vintage Heart and Skull Leggings from gimmeNICOLE
Vintage Mondrian Inspired Earrings from heidi2983
80s Polka Dot Party Top from arhoffman
Cropped Acid Wash Denim Jacket from ACTIONVINTAGE
Vintage Blue Peep Toe Shoes from thelasthurrah
Treelife
Remember being a kid and nothing was better than a treehouse? We were constantly building them - big ones, secret ones, underground ones (which is more of a fort, isn’t it?) It’s sad to think that it would be weird to go do that right now…adulthood is my nemesis for this reason alone.
BUT…some super-cool, eco-friendly adults are not giving up on the treehouse. The Cool Hunter will be having an exhibition, Treelife, of the best treehouse designs/designers/other eco-coolness sometime 2010/2011. It looks like it will be pretty stunning.
If (when) I make millions, I will have a treehome. You won’t be able to get in without the secret handshake.
