FF #7

Funny Or Die's new Drunk History 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is absolutely hilarious. Plus it stars Ryan Gosling and Jim Carrey, so you can't really go wrong there. 

Drunk History Christmas with Ryan Gosling, Jim Carrey and Eva Mendes from Ryan Gosling

Don't these Peanut Butter M&M Blondies look delicious?! I will definitely be making these in the near future.

'Christmas in a Jar' seems like a wonderful gift. I might make it and use it after the holidays after over because why not.

This print by Nicole Lavelle is great for so many reasons. I'm going to approach 2012 with an attitude of possibility and determination and take all of my challenges head on. I'm sure that I'm going to come across a lot of people who think what I'm doing is silly or that I should take the traditional route, but I'm doing it my own way. I'm also super spiteful and when people tell me I can't do something, I have to to make a point. 

This Puppy Christmas video is adorable. I have such a weak spot for puppies, which simply means that I am human.

Happy Holidays everyone! 

FF #6

These Pantone Toothbrushes designed by Kikkerland are so awesome. I call dibs on red.

This DIY Ron Swanson cross stitch kit is probably one of my all time favorite things. I have to finish a bit of Christmas shopping and then I will definitely be getting one for myself. If you aren't watching Parks and Recreation, then you should probably get on that.

I am such a sucker for interesting bookcases, so naturally I love this shelf by MDA Italia.

This video. Just watch it.

I don't have to original source for this photo (Tumblr is the worst sometimes), but the holidays always mean dressed up pets looking miserable and I love it. 

Have a great weekend! 

FF #5

Gift Couture is a start-up creative wrapping paper company that offers high-quality wrapping paper sets. Here is their cheeseburger set.

These Jasper + Black themed journals are so fantastic. I probably wouldn't use them for their theme, but it'd be fun to keep to-do lists in them.

These Lulu Forst numberings are also really cool. I have a hard time finding rings that I like, but these definitely make the list. I would either get 379 because those are my favorite numbers or 314 for pi because I'm a nerd.

I want all of the notebooks on Toxel's 15 Cool and Unusual Notebooks list. I guess I'm just really into notebooks right now. My favorite off the list is the Triangle Notebook designed by Tan Mavitan.

I will be making this design*sponge DIY vintage postcard calendar for someone this Christmas, and I'll probably also make one for myself. Such a good way to see how your life has changed over the years.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

FF #4

These holiday cards by The Bungaloo sum up the holidays pretty well. 

This ratatouille recipe adapted by Smitten Kitchen from the Disney film Ratatouille looks DELICIOUS and seems fairly simple to make. I can't wait to try it.

While we're on the topic of food, I watched Forks Over Knives last week and enjoyed it. The documentary essentially explores the health benefits of having a plant-based whole food diet. The title is about the importance of choosing food as opposed to medication to fix illnesses. It's on Netflix, so if you have some time to kill, I recommend it.

Yelle's new music video for "Comme Un Enfant" was released this week. It's fantastic, just like the song. Gotta love french power pop.


YELLE - Comme Un Enfant (official music video) from Yelle on Vimeo.
This advent calendar seems like such a cute DIY project. Oh Happy Day made these printables available for free, so all you need are the little sacks to store the treats and ideas in.

Have a good weekend!! 

The Friday Five

As I said in an earlier post, I've been busy trying to move into a new apartment. I underestimated how much time and energy that was going to take and missed last week's Friday Five. I thought about posting ten things this week, but instead I'll just hope you forgive me.

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Two is my favorite thing this week. So adorable and funny.

I've been reading On The Road by Jack Kerouac, and I really enjoy it. It makes me wish I traveled more and knew crazy characters.

These are great words to live by. I like to aim to be the type of person I'd admire.

(via Tumblr)

This bookstore (Shakespeare & Company in Paris) is incredible, and I hope to go there someday. 

(via Rachel Mooney)

This video version of the Holstee Manifesto is so inspiring and wonderful. It really makes you think about what matters in life.

That's it for now! I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! 

The Friday Five

I've been busy trying to prepare for a move into my new apartment, so this week's Friday Five is mostly apartment stuff.

This Manchester Media Stand would be a perfect place to keep my albums and record player (which is actually the one shown in this picture)!

(via Urban Outfitters)

 I would love to live in a loft like this. Wood floors and exposed brick <3

(via Tumblr, not sure who took it though)

The Poster List has a ton of great prints that I'd love to buy and frame. This is one of my favorites.

(via The Poster List)

This Henry Sectional is great and after looking for the perfect couch, I have my eye on this one or something very similar to it. 

(via West Elm)

This BBQ Hot Pot is so clever and a great way to disguise a grill if you only want a tiny one. 

(via Snow Home)

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Introducing The Friday Five

In an effort to force myself to blog more consistently, each week I'm going to post five things that I really like at the moment. Here's hoping it sticks!

Dogs in costumes will always and forever be one of my favorite things. Part of me wants to get a dog just so I can dress it up for Halloween.

(via The Columbus Dispatch)

DIY elbow patches on comfy sweaters. I can't afford sweaters with the elbow patches on them already, so I'll be doing this a lot this season.

(via BizCore)

Wild Berry Zinger tea is so delicious (when you add sugar it tastes kind of like hot jello). I drink tea every morning, so that's a great way to start the day.

Amazing zombie pumpkin carvings made out of the world's largest pumpkin.

(via Nerd Approved)

Really cute embroidery projects. I actually like this entire blog, so if you haven't stopped by Thirty Handmade Days, you should get on that. 

(via Thirty Handmade Days)

Hope everyone has a fantastic Halloweekend! Stay safe!