Color Collective

I love this blog! It's so simple, but so visually appealing. It makes me wish I were a design rockstar. Here are a few of my favorites:

Thinking of colors a lot lately, since the room I'm about to move into looks, at the moment, like it belongs in the low-security ward of a mental institution. A fresh coat of paint should do the job just fine. I'm thinking along the lines of maybe a dusty grey, shades of green, taupes, and maybe...just maybe....a bright pop of orange or fuschia??

On a separate note, when I googled for the exact address of this blog, I googled "Coller collective" and couldn't figure out why it didn't pop up right away. Sheesh! I swear, my brain is turning into mush.

Change, part II

speaking of changes, I cut my hair today.

The story of Jessie's hair is now like this: long, short, really long, short, long, really short! short, medium length, short!!

I found High Horse Salon just walking down the street. I am pretty sure I walked by for two months without ever noticing it, and finally, about a month ago, saw the new little sandwichboard which drew me in. From then on, each time I walked by (it's on my way to the L train) I wanted to peek my head in, but just kept walking. But with last week's dreadfully hot and humid weather, coupled by the urging of the Boy to chop it all off, I decided it was time to cut the hair again. When I first moved around here I went to Woodley and Bunny, but have been tossed around from stylist to stylist there and never really loved any of them. Plus, they gave me good enough haircuts, but for more than it was worth. I decided that I'd finally check my neighbors at High Horse out...With only two chairs and (I presume) two stylists, and charging a cash-only amount of $60 a cut, clean, vintage-feeling, and airy, it was perfect for me. My hair is so easy to cut, what could possibly go wrong, I figured.

I know that this is when stories typically take a turn for the worse, and I am glad to report that they did not. I am excited my foolishness to spring on a new salon, without knowing too much about it, paid off. It makes the thrill of the new cut even better! I loved Kristie, who cut my hair. She gave me exactly what I wanted, without me even knowing it. I could see my face change as my hair was snipped off, and my smile grew wider and wider as my hair grew (metaphorically speaking) shorter and shorter. I felt so silly, beaming in the chair like that, but you know- that's exactly why I grow out my hair only to cut it again.

Because it's really the best feeling in the world.

Bario-Neal

This is yet another swooning entry about beautiful gold ring. I found Philly-based Bario-Neal's work via a post on Snippet & Ink (yes, another wedding blog. doh!) They do a load of one-of-a-kind pieces (almost all their stuff, in fact, looks to be custom) that is not only blingin'-gorgeous, but ethically and environmentally sound. How awesome is that?

Check out their blog, here.

Moleskine Recipe Books

I hate referring to a computer when I'm cooking. So, even though my recipes usually sourced from various blogs or, almost ultimately, referenced from Epicurious, I like to write them down so when I spill half a box of baking soda, it will be my piece of paper that's going into the trash, not my keyboard that's going into the Apple store.

I just read that Moleskine is coming out with a new line of nifty notebooks in March- a lifestyle line, if you will, focusing on areas such as wine, fashion, film, books....and the one I'm keeping my eye on, recipes. Unfortunately, this new line that Moleskine has come up with bears the cheesy name Passions. Oh Moleskine, how can you disappoint me with such!

I'll have to see it in person to really be sold, for I'm a little hesitant in how they've pre-organized sections as well as spacing. But for the Amazon low price of $13.57, this might be a springtime splurge....especially if all is promising on the job front.

US output.

The Indians put out way more than anyone else.

For commentary, go here.

The Fun Theory

I'm a little confused about who the masterminds are behind this (is it really volkswagen? some innovative swedish design firm? elves?), but whoever it is needs to take over the world.

On the website are a series of videos all under the mantra "The Fun Theory", showing how slight modifications to mundane objects can help save the world, a little at a time. The world CAN be more recycled, more litter free, and more exercised. And in watching, you just can't help but smile.

Thanks mom for sending this. And Vickie, for reminding me to post, too.

Tuesday afternoon hodgepodge

Lots of fun random links to share, after catching up with my RSS feeds this morning...

Making your own butter. I am definitely going to give this a go for Thanksgiving dinner.

via EatMakeRead

New ramen joint in Greenpoint. Previously exclusive, now inclusive. I wonder if it will be any good...

Roald Dahl loved chocolate candy bars and Beethoven. Big heaving sigh for still not having gone seen the Fantastic Mr. Fox! (Maybe this weekend)

100 rooms, all 100 square feet. Man, I thought living in NY was tight quarters....

Michael Wolf photography via Apartment Therapy.

I am such a sucker for fine stationary. Here's my newest fave, Rifle Paper Co.

They're all over the interweb on all the blogs!

I was recently gifted a jar of this honey, from BeeRaw honey (based in New York). Orgasmically decadent.

Finally, a shoe diary. Just what every girl needs.

from Elle Blog via Cup of Jo

spidey

I am thinking of ordering one of these costumes. Just because. Don't bother asking why I'm internetting these things at 11:30 on a Monday evening, it's seriously not worth your time.

Chia Obama

I almost forgot about this.

I flew JetBlue home this time, and while watching some DirectTV this infomercial came on. It was perhaps the best 30 seconds of my flight:

I am so happy to see that the chia pet, and its commercials, is making it's place in the aughts.

Thursday morning tidbits

So many things this morning.

First of all, yoga in the morning is the bomb.

Next, can we please give a woot to this amazing website? I am a sucker for typography.

Then, let's talk about THIS. (Or, for a better picture but the same thing, THIS) I will be visiting my friend MC, who lives around the corner, much more often.

Finally, can everyone look at my new shoes? The Bensimon is the Parisian's answer to the Converse. They're comfortable and will make you look cooler, I swear. At least, that's what I tell myself when I'm struttin' the streets of W'burg. And psst! Here's a secret: On uber-sale for $9.99 at Urban!

Have a good day y'all.

Lisa Hanawalt

I went to school with Lisa.

She makes good stuff.

I saw her new book this weekend, which she says is coming out this month. It looks ah-mazing.