I like knives, I like necklaces, and I also like peanuts. Perfect fit. Now I can be secretly armed at all times.
Pocket knife, schmocket knife. Neck knives are where its at!
There is a lot of other knife necklaces to browse through in Mary’s Etsy store, Contrary.
At one time Michael Jang’s job was to photograph these hopeful faces auditioning to be their towns next big weather superstar…. in 1983. The portraits are now a part of the Summer Weather series.
Michael has photographed some of the greats - Jimi Hendrix, Ronald Reagan, and Robin Williams to name a few. It wasn’t until recently that Michael started to dish out his personal work publicly. So far, his other projects include The Banquet Crasher and Garage Band.
Holding on to these retro gems for 30 years made them even better. I had a hard time choosing which photos to post sooo I’ve posted almost all of them. ENJOY!
TA-DA!
Some cookies may have been eaten prior to packaging ☺
(card front: Elvis)
(card inside: “I hope your cookies aren’t all shook up!” - “▸ Turn Over ▸▸”)
(card back: “happy lovely package exchange!”)
This was such a fun project, can’t wait until the next one!
Yesterday was quite a day for special deliveries! Pop Chart Lab’s über cool print, Alphabet of Typography, has officially gone from “MINE?” to “MINE!”
My friend Lady Con Con, mentioned here, also sent me a lovely letter written on her new typewriter. Snail mail is the best!
These fashion ads from the 70’s are like Mountain Dew for the eye balls.
There’s the initial energy spike (from laughing at all the suffocating genitals.) Then there’s the crash (after you realize you spent 25 minutes looking at all the suffocating genitals.)
If I learned anything from these ads it’s that I need me some of these Kickin’ Jeans!
Are you man enough to read the description below?
“V.I.P”. It’s not just for people.
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Someone who holds a special spot in the Summer Birthday Series is the one, the only…. Lady Con Con. Months ago she asked me to keep my eyes peeled for a vintage typewriter for her. Ended up finding one and secretly keeping it for her birthday. She is in a different town for the summer which breaks my heart. Despite the lack of summer laughs it temporarily worked in my favor; my face cannot keep secrets.
(front: “Times have changed”)
(inside: “happy birthday to you” - “you’re getting a ——-> [picture of type writer]” - “flip card over!”)
(back: “and many more”)
Here’s a list of things I want but surely do not need.
1. Bread that makes me feel like I’m a giant feeding on gnomes
2. Enough mason jars to make these pretty mobiles for all my friends
3. Vintage type writer keys to put in a bowl in my living room and look pretty
4. Hundreds of these snap-and-dine kits by Demel Zahill so I never have to do dishes again but still feel fancy
5. Sequin dress from Suno Resort 2013
6. Obviously this Alphabet of Typography poster by Pop Chart Lab because I am font obsessed
7. This unknown plant which looks to be of the succulent variety
The hunt was on this week at work for lots and lots of shoes. Now, as fun as it sounds, buying 100 pairs of shoes isn’t easy. I’ve scoured the town from thrift store to department store and all that’s in between and STILL need more.
While on the hunt I came across this sweet little pair of vintage Jimmy Choo heels (that I kept for myself) for $14. YIPPEE!
When I was 13 this thing changed my life. Looking at this box reminds me of the first time I ever felt powerful. I recorded every single thing in my room, even though I didnt know anything back...
Marilyn Monroe
Simona Ciraolo,The Carnival
Kitty thank you card
Embroidered rabbits mother’s day card
