My first love as a child were the Care Bears. Not far behind was Hello Kitty. Fortunately for me, there are many people, mostly women, who share my Hello Kitty passion. What’s not to love? She’s so cute! In addition, her form is so simple that it’s easy to create a personal tribute to this [...]
If you haven’t seen Food Party yet, then you better find a friend that has IFC (Independent Film Channel), break into their house Tuesday night, fix yourself a fried bologna doughnut sandwich and watch the cable premiere at 11:15pm. Food Party is the creation of a team of recent Cleveland Institute of Art grads, which includes our [...]
I’ve been working on this trailer for the CUDC’s new book POP UP CITY for a couple weeks now and it’s finally finished! I think we’re going to submit it to the MOCA Neighborhood Watch: There Goes the Neighborhood video competition. Let me know what you think!
Our sister Jessica was recently featured in an Associated Press article on the rise of communal home products. One result of the economic downturn is that people are looking to save money by sharing products, tools and appliances. Reducing consumption not only makes financial sense for individuals, but it also seems like a necessary step towards reducing global [...]
As a wedding gift my aunt bought us a wonderful king sized mattress. She said it was a necessity since Dave is so tall. Since purchasing this uber comfortable mattress, we’ve just had the mattress on the standard box springs and frame. I’ve always imagined that I would see a bed (ie. headboard and such) and [...]
“The thing that’s great about this record is that it has this incredible range of energy and emotion. The songs have this great narrative arc. They may start off really quiet and intimate and solitary. And then they just kick you in the stomach. They just erupt. I feel sometimes, when I’m listening to this [...]
This weekend is Bazarre Bizarre, friends! Last year we spent a good chunk of change shopping (mostly for ourselves). As I did last year I have checked out the websites of all the vendors listed on the Bazarre Bizaar website and compiled a list of items I am excited to see in person and (hopefully) [...]
A few weeks ago, I organized a geocaching outing for grad students at the Kent State University Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC). Seven of us, including my good friend Bryan and my co-worker Gauri, set off on an urban treasure hunt, which lead us through the Gateway, Playhouse Square and Flats Districts of Downtown Cleveland.
What is Geocaching? According to [...]
Pantone has announced that Pantone 14-0848 Mimosa is the Color of the Year for 2009.
Blue Iris is soooo last year.
No, Literally. Pantone 18-3943 Blue Iris was last year’s Color of the Year.