Unhappy Hipsters

He couldn't stand another night with that smug hookah.

The octopus was full of judgment.

He sipped his tepid coffee and pondered how to tell her that, in fact, the pants made the sack dress even less appealing.

If you found these funny (and we both know you did), then visit the source of all the hilarity over at the Unhappy Hipsters blog. In a world slowly being dominated by these stylish vixens who seem to represent everything we wish we could be, its nice to be reminded that even they are not an almighty force to be reckoned with.

Creation

This may be one of the most important movies made this decade, if done properly. What looks to be a severely psychological and powerful movie, is the story of Charles Darwin. A man who single handedly managed to change the course of history and begin what is undeniably one of the greatest debates of all time. The movie is based on "Annie's Box," a biography penned by Darwin's great-great grandson Randal Keynes using personal letters and diaries of the Darwin family.

I have only just stumbled across this trailer, but it is apparently out in theaters so I can assure you a full review will not be far behind.

old souls

via 100 Abandoned Houses

I love old houses just in the same way I love people watching. There is so much character to each one; a story to be told. These homes were beautiful/ they are beautiful; its nice to think of the joy and fulfillment they once brought someone. If I had a few bucks to spare these little characters could make a beautiful home again.

People In Order: Love

People In Order: 3. Love from James Price on Vimeo.

This is the third in a series of four films (others including age, birth and home). I like to think of it as a new of looking at life and love.

classic, stylish, horror

To know me is to know my sincere passion for old movies. I was brought up on the Hollywood musicals; as a five year old my favorite actors were Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. This love has grown over time to appreciate all the greats including the one and only: Alfred Hitchcock. Below are stills that were recreated for Vanity Fair.

I think I am going to be watching at least one of these tonight...

view all of the photos here.

Help Haiti Now

There is nothing I can say about the situation in Haiti for I am not there I only know what I have seen and read, but I do know it is simply horrific. At this very moment George Clooney's Telethon is playing on almost every network and I greatly encourage you to donate even the slightest amount. These people are living in a world of death, but are still finding a way to wake up every morning and contribute any little bit they can to help the so many others that are trapped, injured or alone. The medical situation is in the greatest peril. I urge everyone to read this article simply to understand. Dr. Mark Hyman has been working in Haiti as the main from day one. Using rusty saws, vodka for cleanliness and at times one person by his side, he is doing what he can to save the few he can. The nursing school collapsed killing its 150 nurses. This is Haiti right now, please do what you can.

greatness

via Serenipitous

If you can fully appreciate this picture, I want to know you.

warm winter days

via Around the Bend

To say it is beautiful out would be the under statement of the month. There is nothing like a cold beach day's weather in the middle of winter. Spending my final day of freedom (classes start up tomorrow) with a best friend, chocolate covered banana, and a walk to central park. I think I want to play on the swings...

movie therapy

You see and hear things when you are ready to fully accept them. Love and Other Disasters is one of my favorite feel good romantic movies that I must have watched a million times (a modern day Breakfast at Tiffany's) however, one line struck me tonight.

Setting: Brittany Murphy's (RIP) character is giving her best friend love advice and says...

"Stop trying to cast your true love instead of just meeting him"

hmmm...

Seriously considering this little wonderland.

via Around the Bend

question

Have you ever not recognized yourself?

I just walked by a mirror and, for a split second, did not recognize my own reflection. I am not the same person I was a year ago. I came out on the other side my old smiling self but the 2.0 version. Still figuring out all of these new traits of mine.

feeling feisty

I have always considered the idea of a tattoo. I love the artistic view of having something that to you stands for beauty and existence that maybe only you know about (I would want it in a generally covered area). However, I think if I got one of Amanda Wachob's beautiful abstract tattoos I may have to cover at least one limb. Who knows, maybe I'm just feeling feisty today.

sharing

via nevershoutahnee

It is only Monday, and yet it has already been a long and eventful week. I can already tell that blogging over the next few days is going to be slim to none, so I thought I would share some of the little things I have bookmarked this week.

How scrumptious do these mini grilled cheese with tomato soup shots look?

A beautiful wall of vintage oil paintings

The Impossible cool.

WOOHOO!! Shabd's hand dyed spring collection has arrived!

Fried mac & cheese. yummmmm.

Paris circa 1962

I have always secretly wanted to live in San Francisco.

Too any fellow foodies traveling to Spain this year...

leave me

There isn't much to say about this short... it is just simply, truly, lovely.

Leave Me from Daros Films on Vimeo.

under a veil of twinkle lights

I knew it the second I saw it, I want to get married here. This beautiful tree that stands so lively overlooking the hillside in Upper Galilee is part of the Tel Dan Nature reserve. I can only describe this place as a little wonderland that ends on this breathtaking note.

Can't you just picture us under a veil of twinkle lights, with our closest family and friends surrounding, overlooking all of this nature. I may be a New Yorker now, but you can't take the wilderness out of a New Hampshirite. Oh, and did I mention the best part is in order to get here, you have to walk along a river nature trail.

Oh how I want to fall in love here.

a little romance

via Love Me Do

I just received my very first wedding invitation. My beautiful Jessica is getting married and I could not be happier for her. I believe my exact reaction to opening it was something along the lines of a little happy dance with a little leap in the air.

When did we grow up? It feels like only yesterday I was beginning college and getting to know this lovely little lady. Come September I will be in Chicago for the wedding which gives me 8 months to find a date. I can't help but feel a romantic comedy on. Maybe I will find one in the yellow pages like Debra Messing? Or maybe meet a wedding crasher?

Bottom line - Jess, I am so incredibly happy for you.

you

I can't help but find myself daydreaming of you showing up on my doorstep.

Oh, how it is my favorite dream.

images via Le Love

theater in the sky

As I am packing my bags for my trek back to manhattan tomorrow, I can not help but dream of the Negev Desert and all of those stars. Never have I felt so at peace. I am not sure what I will do with myself back in the city, but I think I am going to start befriending people with rooftop access.

This breathtaking series of photos by Oregon artist and designer Cari Vander Yacht brings a little slice of that peace home. Visit her site for an endless moving version of this series.