Archive for December, 2009

Dec
13
2009

Mall Purgatory

by Andrea

Kurt and I ventured out to do a little shopping yesterday, which was a poor choice. The mall on a Saturday? Ugh. Here’s my problem with Anchorage: I can not go anywhere without seeing somebody I know. (I’m also not a huge fan of Anchorage’s relative proximity to the North Pole.) And when I’m bra-shopping and haven’t showered and look a hot mess, the last thing I want is to run into my junior high biology lab partner. Or any other human except for the salesgirl. 

Just sayin’.

Then we went to the food court to eat a rubbery slice of pizza, and Kurt remarked, “This seems like a great place to pick up swine flu.”

And today I have a sore throat.

Waaaaaaaaa.

Some people should never leave the house. I think I’m one of them.

Dec
10
2009

C’est magnifique!

by Andrea

I love Mad Men. Looove. I watched about 7 episodes straight last weekend. I love all the female characters. I love Peggy, love Betty, love, love, love Joan, especially now that I know that she plays the accordion. Let me reiterate: SHE PLAYS THE ACCORDION.

                                 

Dec
8
2009

It’s funny because it’s true (Part Deux)

by Andrea

Evolution of the Hipster– I know all these people. And love them, naturally.

Dec
6
2009

All I want for Christmas

by Andrea

I am hard to shop for. Here’s the thing: if I want something I buy it. Within reason, of course, but I certainly don’t sit around waiting for somebody else to buy it for me. So when asked what I want for Christmas or my birthday, here’s my general answer: “Uhhhhh…”

But luckily for the two people that both read this blog and buy me presents, I’ve put together a holiday gift guide of things that I promise not to buy for myself until after December 25th.

marcjacobsbow

Marc by Marc Jacobs bow necklace. Adorable.

committed

I unapologetically love Elizabeth Gilbert. So there. This book doesn’t actually come out until after Christmas, so you could pre-order it for me. = )

woodywoodpecker

Woody Woodpecker makes me laugh like a moron.

sunny

These morons also make me laugh like a moron.

parisienne

Yves St. Laurent Parisenne– probably the closest I’ll get to Paris for a long time.

spatula

And lastly, a gigantor spatula, because Baby loves her pancakes.

Dec
5
2009

Crafty Alaskans

by Andrea

My mom and I have been hitting the holiday bazaars, and I have to say, mostly it’s a load of crap. Sometimes literally. Alaskan crafters have an unfortunate penchant for making stuff out of moose poop. Not even kidding. Or wreaths made out of shotgun shells. Still not kidding.

But now to spread the love. If I had a child that wasn’t a dog or cat or hamster or full-grown man, I’d definitely buy them one of these dolls:

paisleydoodle

acorndoodle

Cute, right? And if dollies aren’t your speed, how about a monster?

balloonmonster

From dirtyhippie1981.

This belt buckle just makes me laugh.

beer

As does this:

cockblock1

Lots more cool, clever stuff can be found at Alaska Gadgetry.

I’m going to be spotlighting other Alaskan crafters this month, culminating with the launch of (drumroll please) my own Etsy shop. Oh yes. It’s finally happening. Soon you too, like Kurt, will have the opportunity to support me financially! And I have been writing in my Idea Notebook whilst high on Ambien CR (really), so you know it’s gonna be awesome.

Dec
5
2009

Seriously, so funny

by Andrea

Ok, I have another favorite blog, Seriously, So Blessed. Here’s a taste:

School is sooo hard!! We are in the throws of studying for law/biz/med/dental school finals, he is such a studying champ, seriously, I could never learn all that stuff and if I tried to my brian would honestly burst. Soooo greatful I’m not a boy!

It’s a satirical blog, but in the words of Corky Romano, “It’s funny ’cause it’s true.”