Creative Victuals

Greenberg

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:23:00 -0700

Have you seen the trailer for Greenberg starring Ben Stiller? D just sent it to me, calling it “the best movie trailer I’ve seen in awhile.” He’s right. (The LCD Soundsystem track certainly doesn’t hurt.)

Relevant Gmail Ads: Redux

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:16:42 -0700

Dang, Google. How do you always know just what I’m looking for?

(My cat was nowhere near that email, btw. And the ad about losing my fat ass before my wedding is still my favorite.)

What State is Your State In?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:14:28 -0700

A neat graphic from the Newsweek Tumblr.

Improper to Inappropriate

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:38:14 -0700

newsweek:

katiebakes:

lilyb:

“Inappropriate and unacceptable began their modern careers in the 1980s as part of the jargon of political correctness. They have more or less replaced a number of older, more exact terms: coarse, tactless, vulgar, lewd. They encompass most of what would formerly have been called “improper” or “indecent.” An affair between a teacher and a pupil that was once improper is now inappropriate; a once indecent joke is now unacceptable. This linguistic shift is revealing. Improper and indecent express moral judgements, whereas inappropriate and unacceptable suggest breaches of some purely social or professional convention. Such “non-judgemental” forms of speech are tailored to a society wary of explicit moral language…. What was once an offence against decency must be recast as something akin to a faux pas.”
- Words that think for us « Prospect Magazine (via literarypiano) (via rachelhills)

True. We promise to work to bring back indecency.

A Request

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:30:57 -0700

Dear lady bloggers,

Please lay off of the word “swoon.” It’s a great word when used sparingly. Sort of like “fortnight” and “myriad.” (Though I prefer it in reference to a crush or love interest.) You wedding bloggers are particularly “swoon”-abusive.

There are plenty of suitable alternatives out there—test drive a few of them and then come back to “swoon” when you see something so good it hurts your insides.

Many thanks,
Megan

P.S. Those of you habitually referring to readers as “lovelies” are also trying my patience.

Coin Storage

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:26:31 -0700

I honestly don’t think this is big enough to handle the odd stuff D pulls out of his pockets, but it got me thinking about looking for something like it.

"A Canadian woman on long-term sick leave for depression says she lost her benefits because her..."

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:24:18 -0700

“A Canadian woman on long-term sick leave for depression says she lost her benefits because her insurance agent found photos of her on Facebook in which she appeared to be having fun.”

- Nope, not an Onion teaser. Read it here in the New York Times.

Emersonmade

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:24:46 -0700

Yes, again.

Because next week I have to sit down with a florist and tell him that while I’ve been a faithful patron all the years of my life, the only thing I probably need him to do for my wedding is make a couple of bouquets and maybe some simple flower arrangements.

It’s her fault.

My heart hurts now. In a good way.

The Most Frustrating, Nonsensical Error Message Ever

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:16 -0700

Thanks, Microsoft. NOW I’LL NEVER GET MY TIMECARD DONE.

Shatterproof Wine Glasses

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:43:00 -0700

The two clumsiest people in the world will find a way to add the GoVino shatterproof wine glasses to their wedding registry.

8 Ways to Kill an Idea

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:16:33 -0700

8 Ways to Kill an Idea:

(I’ve seen this posted as “7 Ways to Kill an Idea.” But there are clearly eight illustrations…right?)

Clients from Hell

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:22:00 -0700

Clients from Hell:

A Tumblr.

A School Night Out in the District

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:31:00 -0700

Me (to D): Are you still out? No rush, just checking!

D: Yes. At gay bar. On accident. And Mike is showing the bartender his stuffed animal.

Me: Wow. I’m marrying a guy who goes to the gay bar instead of snogging his fiancée. RED FLAG.

D: Come meet us!

Me: That’s OK. You boys enjoy. I just want to know one thing: are you there with Barbara Boxer?

D: No, that was a different bar.

What are the odds? hotpieceofclass: Now all we need is an...

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:36:07 -0700

What are the odds?

hotpieceofclass:

Now all we need is an umbrella drink in each hand.

Recycled Paper Garlands

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:05:10 -0700

I love KristinaMarie’s paper garlands. Such fun. I wish I could wrap all my presents with them. All available in her Etsy shop.

"I tell them that there’s going to be fireworks and none of them are invited."

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:20:42 -0700

“I tell them that there’s going to be fireworks and none of them are invited.”

- D, on what he says to co-workers who ask him about the wedding. (He’s being facetious, of course, but it still made me laugh.)

DIY(ish) Chandelier

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:16:54 -0700

I have to say, I’m really digging this chandelier from Pottery Barn, which is made of three tiers and 35 fixed clips for you to add your own photos, cards, flowers…the possibilities are endless.

Learn Something Every Day

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:01:52 -0700

A fun and informative learning site, Learn Something Every Day.

[via]

Hello, Lovely

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:47:29 -0700

Loving these t-strap wedges from Sigerson Morrison’s Fall/Winter collection. It’s a shame (or a blessing) that I don’t have room in my budget for them.

Clutter and Clean-up

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:36:04 -0700

I think I may have found a solution to reducing clutter near the front door of our house.

…And the perfect coaster for D while he’s making tea.

All available from Domesticity.