APRIL'S LOG OF SHIT SHE LIKES

Patton Oswalt - Christmas Shoes Merry Christmas y’all....

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:35:27 -0800

Merry Christmas y’all. Patton just about sums it up, doesn’t he?

spangley: the hipster home is my very loverly & talented...

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:16:45 -0700

the hipster home is my very loverly & talented friend april’s new blorg & you should check it out if you know what’s good for you.

not only is she hi-larious & witty x a million, but she has the best ideas for crafts, foods, and general awesometimehaving. i have been to her dinner parties & they are nothing short of remarkable - both in cuisine & company!

Yes, it’s true! Hence my lack of activity around here, most of my energy has gone to creating and not just CONSUMING interesting things on the web. Fear not, I’m still around. But alas, mostly migrated to another location. Don’t forget to add The Hipster Home to your RSS reader!

Ray Charles sings Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire. And they sit...

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:46:40 -0700

Ray Charles sings Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire. And they sit together on a piano stool. Worth the watch!

"Make something great. Tell people about it. Do it again."

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:18:09 -0700

“Make something great. Tell people about it. Do it again.”

- Derek Powazek - Spammers, Evildoers, and Opportunists

A Thursday. Oh you know, just any old Thursday. “Finished...

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:14:41 -0700

A Thursday. Oh you know, just any old Thursday.

“Finished short waterslide video http://vimeo.com/6676698 with @lbm @aprilini and @innovatebig”

by Nate Bolt

Choriatiki- Country Salad

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:01:56 -0700

This is, ingredient by ingredient, the same salad I loved so much that they served in Austria at the university cafeteria. I think I ate it every day. Completely delicious! I was chuffed to see it appear in a recipe (although it’s so simple, you don’t really need one.)

Choriatiki, country salad

2 firm tomatoes, sliced
2 small cucumbers, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 1/2 oz feta cheese, cubed
4 Tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
1 Tbsp white wine winegar
1 tsp dried oregano
6 black olives

Place the tomatoes, cucumbers, pepper, onion, and feta in a bowl and mix together.
In a separate bwl, mix together the olice oil, vinegar, and oregano. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and garnish with the olives.

recipe from from Mezze Modern by Maria Khalife

Aquarium Drunkard Presents :: Weird Summer, A Mixtape

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:01:02 -0700

Aquarium Drunkard Presents :: Weird Summer, A Mixtape:

DOWNLOAD IT. Incredibly great and retro-feeling fuzzy mix that compliments hot weather and carefree days beautifully. You’re guaranteed to find at least 2 songs you’ll compulsively play over and over (even after you’ve listened to the mixtape 60 times.)

Part of the ‘we make words’ project.

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:33:08 -0700

Part of the ‘we make words’ project.

Um, Calvin Harris is ADORABLE. The Humanthesizer on bikini...

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:49:37 -0700

Um, Calvin Harris is ADORABLE. The Humanthesizer on bikini ladies above…

Ugh, too much cute stuff on the wire this morning. Especially...

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:13:00 -0700

Ugh, too much cute stuff on the wire this morning. Especially this Pansy Maiden — Where There Are Trees Weekende via Modish.

THE COVETED talks shoes. And I nearly pass out with desire....

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:32:00 -0700

THE COVETED talks shoes. And I nearly pass out with desire. Irregular Choice shoes are ah-MAZ-ing.

The Sky Drops “Truth Is” (Directors: Joe Castro and...

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:25:39 -0700

The Sky Drops “Truth Is” (Directors: Joe Castro and Justin Clowes)

Viva la retro music video! Also, I really like this song.

99dollarmusicvideos: Venice is Sinking - Ryan’s Song (via...

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:10:19 -0700

99dollarmusicvideos:

Venice is Sinking - Ryan’s Song (via 99dollarmusicvideos)

I like to call this video love at first site. Unsure if the band name’s was Venice is Sinking or if it was Ryan’s Song, when we received this submission, I was won over immediately with its simple concept, ever-changing wall color and beautifully orchestrated track. And I hope that you guys enjoy it too.

I’ve watched/listened to this song, like 10 times already this week. So good!

Cameron & April at Spuyten Duyvil | Brooklyn (via...

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:33:57 -0700

Cameron & April at Spuyten Duyvil | Brooklyn (via ldandersen)

GPOYW: Spuyten Duyvil, Brooklyn Edition

Eat Me Daily

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:18:03 -0700

Eat Me Daily

"Twitter, Facebook, video games - they’ll all be there when you get back. You can have..."

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:39:22 -0700

“Twitter, Facebook, video games - they’ll all be there when you get back. You can have experiences that will last a lifetime. Together, we own the most majestic mountain ranges, the highest free-falling waterfall on the continent. As owners, we ought to just go every once in a while, visit our property , make sure it’s being well taken care of, and put it in our will for everyone else. It’s the best bargain there is.”

- Ken Burns in August 2009 Sunset Magazine, answering “How do we make sure the [national] parks exist for future generations?”

99dollarmusicvideos: One of my favorite things about the music...

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:09:10 -0700

99dollarmusicvideos:

One of my favorite things about the music video community over on Antville, is how people there appreciated and remember music videos over a long period of time. Because of the posting bulk, a majority of the videos shared are new and will be soon forgotten but there are frequently opportunities for videos to be resurrected. Some of the ways include people asking the forum for a music video they kind of remember or just posting old videos not previously seen on the site. But the best, the BEST, is when someone makes a music video that may or may not have been directly inspired by a pre-existing music video. If it’s at all like something that was already made, it WILL be pointed out. Let us examine one such example.

This unofficial turned official Death Cab for Cutie music video, directed by Ross Ching, was shared. Upon being posted to Antville, commentors immediately list other videos that pre-date this music video but have much of the same idea: using every day objects to spell out the song lyrics.

The video most often refered to as having inspired the Death Cab video is the SoftLightes music video for Heart Made of Sound, directed by Kris Moyes. It was made in 2006 and although appears to be a complete original, you’d be mistaken.

(Click through to view!)

The first link to this music video concept was actually found in a graphic designer and typography enthusiast not attempting to make music videos at all. His name is Stefan Sagmeister. He explains on his website that while growing up, his sign painting Gradnfather hung sayings and wisdom around the house. Sagmeister decided that with this art installation Art Grandeur Nature 2004, he’d continute the tradition. His five images across a variety of scenes tell you “Trying to look good limits my life.”

(Seriously now, click through to view!)

Following the breadcrumb trail of music videos can frequently lead you to other work you may enjoy or even better, you may learn something about this history and transformation of an idea across several mediums. Have you seen any similar music videos that use this concept as well?

This was so much fun to write! AND it’s fun to watch. Play play play!

I appreciate the sentiment. Espcially from a such an...

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:22:35 -0700

I appreciate the sentiment. Espcially from a such an accomplished individual. Humility isn’t often seen coupled with extraordinary talent.

(via hrrrthrrr and Mr. Fancy Pants Bryant)

I’ve always wanted to learn stained glass and this is...

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:03:58 -0700

I’ve always wanted to learn stained glass and this is EXACTLY the type of beautiful thing I imagined making. Learning how to make stained glass, who is with me?!?

Frm the Gravel & Gold blog.

Meat spread via Gradian magazine and www.eatmedaily.com....

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:55:57 -0700

Meat spread via Gradian magazine and www.eatmedaily.com. I’m drooling just looking at this. Never underestimate my love for cured meats.