Old Joy.

I never actually saw the movie Old Joy but I was obsessed with watching the trailer because of the music. Yo La Tengo wrote it for the film but you could never actually buy it -- that is until now. I am so happy they finally put the soundtrack on CD. It has a rustic sort of folksy feel but there is something so serene and beautiful about it as well. I think I have those connotations partially because that is the feel of the trailer. I still really want to see the film.

My favorite track: Leaving Home

The best thing about Disneyland...

(besides the dole whip and space mountain) is the amazing vintage posters of all the attractions that they have displayed when you first walk in.

la mela e la pera.

Apple and pear by profound Italian designer Enzo Mari.

Mean Streets.

This scene from Martin Scorsese's Mean Streets is pure genius. The camera closes in on Harvey Keitel just as the Rolling Stones start. Then the camera flashes to Robert DeNiro, who just strolls right on it to the bar like he is the ultimate shit. So great. All slow montage scenes set to music wish they could be as amazing as this one. Though many of Wes Anderson's come awfully close.

Cutest thing ever.

Refinery 29 is a super hip fashion website and blog that was started by Piera Gelardi. I saw her wedding invitations via the great blog A Cup of Jo and just went absolutely crazy. I love photobooth pictures to begin with but then add in cupcakes and paper hearts and the cuteness factor is over the top.

Sanna Annukka.

amazing illustrator Sanna Annukka

Jonathan Leder.

cool sometimes inappropriate photos.

Oh Lauren.

I miss my roommate and best friend from college. She sent me the most lovely birthday package with a bag of all red gummy bears. She knows they're the only ones I'll eat because she witnessed me painstakingly picking them out from amongst all the other colors whenever we went to the convenience store. She put up with my constant meltdowns and OCD cleaning habits. I love you Lauren.

Amateur Food Stylist.

Grilled peaches with greek yogurt and honey.

Hope.

All That Jazz.

Love these pictures from the new Lula.

Muxtape Come Back!!!

Muxtape has been down and whenever I need new music I have no where to go. Please come back soon!

Rhodia Pads.

I just bought some fresh Rhodia pads for my new classes, which start tomorrow. They are my absolute favorite notepads. I first discovered them when I saw my father's lying around the house many years ago. I was instantly attracted to the bright orange cover and the simplicity of the black letters stamped right in the middle. Plus they come from France, which certainly adds to the allure. I have used them ever since.

King Tut.

Steve Martin's King Tut song from his SNL Days never fails to make me laugh and is surprisingly catchy.

King Tut

Currently reading...

My newest book is The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. I haven't started reading it yet but it's about Oscar, an apparent overweight "lovesick ghetto nerd" who is enthralled with fantasy fiction and has hopes of becoming a Dominican J.R.R. Tolkien. Oscar's inability to obtain what he desires can be blamed on the multi-generational family curse that has haunted his family from the Dominican Republic all the way to the United States. It just won the Pulitzer Prize and has received excellent reviews. The cover design is quite nice. I hope to start reading it later today.

James Jean Sketchbooks.

My drawing teacher told us to look at James Jean's sketchbooks because of his excellent use of negative space. His sketchbooks are filled with images he has drawn while out & about and are complete with little stories. They are quite amazing and I particularly like how he captures two expressions in one face. Check out more of his work.

Santogold

I am loving her album right now and the song she does with Julian Casablancas and N.E.R.D., My Drive Thru, is fantastic.

I'm a Lady
My Drive Thru (ft. Santogold, N.E.R.D. & Julian Casablancas)