slowing things down

via prettyand

I created this blog with the intention of expressing myself and sharing all the beautiful things that I find in this crazy world. These past months have been a whirl wind of life changing moments and this little blog of mine has come to be my partner in crime.

I just received a bundle of exciting news that I will be sharing with you all as soon as it is finalized (no point in jinxing it). In the mean time, I will not have much time to post over the next few weeks. Instead of my little story tellings, I will be sharing some of my favorite things from around the web to hold over until I can make a triumphant and official return. Enjoy!!

How Genetics Work

Slash: Paper Under the Knife

Polaroids for giants

Vivienne Strauss - new obsession

Upholstered bicycles? I think so

Alexa Chung + Madewell = BRILLIANCE

Lady Gaga is George Washington.

Loss of an artist.

Why do I want these stuffed animals SO badly?

DIY: Jewelry Bust

Painted portraits inspiration

& Jocelyn's new personal blog

weekend of love & fun

Don't you just love it when things just seem to go your way? I had a marvelous weekend starting on Thursday when school was canceled thanks to all the snow we got.

Friday morning Jewls and I trekked down to Soho for The Cupcake Truck's special Benefit cosmetics promotion. All we had to do was buy a cupcake (one of the best i've ever had!) and we got a free Sugarbomb blush valued at $28!! Got to love starting off the days to an amazing deal.

At midnight Jewls turned 21 so we quickly celebrated quickly with some macaroons and singing because we had to get back to Soho to paint the street. Newmindspace gathered people together to meet at 2am to paint the streets with hearts. We were split into groups of 2 and each given a block to decorate. Jewls and I got to decorate Madewell & Topshop's stoops which meant much time wasted window shopping. It was incredibly fun minus the bitter cold weather.

Saturday morning all the girls got together to officially celebrate Jewl's birthday with brunch and then seeing Valentines Day (I will elaborate more on the movie later).

Valentines Day itself wasn't anything special, just a day in with old friends Bogie, Hepburn, Grant and plenty of Hitchcock (for the anti valentine in me).

Jewls put together this video in celebration of her birthday.

plenty of love & fun

let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

I was out of the country for the last NYC blizzard, but it certainly looks like I missed out on a lot. This impromptu snowball fight took place right in the center of Times Square and photographer Doug Kim was there to capture all the fun. It is moments like these that make me fall farther and deeper in love with this little hometown of mine.

When I Put Your Collar Up

As always, completely in love with Sophie Blackall's illustrations that accompany Missed Connections. There is something about this one that is making me swoon though.

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.