Friday Bits
Dream engagement rings by Satomi Kawakita on Unruly Things. Alyson is the queen of finding amazing rings!
I gotta admit something: I don’t think Don Draper is sexy. I want to punch him in the face this season of Mad Men, and sometimes I catch a glimpse of him and think he’s kind of goofy looking. But this photo of John Hamm behind the scenes (combined with his previous adorable stint on 30 Rock) made me realize that while I am not attracted to Don Draper, John Hamm can be my boyfriend any day.
Moshun from Jeroen Krielaars on Vimeo.
My coworker sent around this AMAZING animated typeface called Moshun. The idea of an animated typeface excites me in a way that reminds me what I love about being a designer.
I know many of you also read Smitten Kitchen, but this peach shortbread recipe looked too amazing to not share. I love shortbread more than words can describe. And peaches? My summer love.
And two personal bits…
A pink sunset last night
And for you Wendy fanatics (you know who you are), Wendy’s favorite thing on the whole world: Billy’s beat-up shoes. She’s also been enjoying a shoebox lately.
Have a great weekend everyone, and stay dry East Coasters! Monday is a holiday here in the states, so Bits Of My Weekend will come Tuesday, but a Music Monday post will still be on its way!
September 3rd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
What a beautiful sunset!
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September 3rd, 2010 at 1:07 pm
omg. i love me some jon hamm. his gorgeousness is really understated!
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September 3rd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
That photo of John Hamm is truly amazing. Sigh. My husband needs to gain five inches and a bit of extra muscle :)
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September 3rd, 2010 at 1:51 pm
I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of months now, so it’s about time I left a comment. Those rings are stunning! I love the earrings that match the more modern ring. They are just amazing. I am putting those on my Christmas list haha. Thanks for sharing.
P.S. Based on some of your music tastes you might enjoy a few of the mixes on my blog http://www.aratherlovelything.com
Thanks again for the great suggestions!
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September 3rd, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I’m making the peach shortbread for a party tonight. But hoping I have enough will power to actually take them to the party. They look SO amazing. Have a great 3 day weekend! xo
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September 3rd, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Gorgeous engagement rings! I love the entire collection.
Have a great weekend!
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September 3rd, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Wow, how refreshing is that! I’m glad you said what has been on my mind forever! Yes, I agree, I would like to punch Don Draper in the face as well! :)
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September 3rd, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Haha, my cat got into an Urban Outfitters shopping bag!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fourthstreet/4888635564/
And that sunset is beautiful. As is Jon Hamm.
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September 3rd, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Ohmygoodness, you summed up my thoughts EXACTLY concerning Hamm. I’d hear fellow females swoon, and try not to burst their bubble saying, “But he’s so goofy and cartoonish!”
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September 3rd, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Those engagement rings are going to start making me think twice before saying, ‘I never want to get married.’ Absolutely stunning!
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September 3rd, 2010 at 8:51 pm
I’m definitely in the Wendy Fan Club! How could anyone not be?
I’m not a follower of Mad Men, but Hamm on 30 Rock (sounds like a great sandwich, no?) was so funny that I’d be happy to call him my beau.
And would you please save me a nice big piece of that shortbread? I’ll bring the milk.
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September 4th, 2010 at 12:49 am
aaah wendy is so amazingly adorable! cats are so weird about where they like ‘resting’ (um, thanks, i’ll take the bed), no? :)
that peach shortbread looks AMAZING. i will definitely have to try it!
happy long weekend…
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September 4th, 2010 at 1:26 am
I completely agree with you about Don Draper! This season has had me wanting to kick his butt every time I see his face, but Jon Hamm outside of Mad Men, I seem to love. Have you ever watched “Between Two Ferns” with Zach Galfianakis? He interviewed Jon Hamm and it is hilarious! Here’s the link:
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/477f3b6bc5/between-two-ferns-with-zach-galifianakis-from-between-two-ferns-comedy-deathray-and-zach-galifianakis
Have a great weekend!
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September 4th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Totally with you re: Jon Hamm. As Don Draper you do kind of want to punch him in the face. But when he’s in roles like the one on 30 Rock, or Sergio on SNL, he’s definitely crushworthy.
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September 4th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Those rings are gorgeous. I love how unique and beautiful they are, while staying affordable-ish.
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September 4th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
the animated typeface makes me supremely happy.
=)
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September 4th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
i’ve never watched mad men but i think i just might start if the men look like that!!
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September 5th, 2010 at 12:04 am
Those engagement rings are darling and that peach shortbread looks so yummy. I am truly inspired to try that one out.
P.S. I Totally relate to the love/hate relationship, between John Ham/Donald Draper
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September 5th, 2010 at 4:27 am
ha, I have to agree: I don’t find Don Draper sexy either. Whenever I watch Mad Men, I silently say thank you that I’m not a woman of the 1950s or 60s!
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September 6th, 2010 at 2:44 am
that animated typeface? totally just made my weekend.
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September 6th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Those rings are really cute. Do they have to be engagement? I kind of want the one on the left just because!
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September 7th, 2010 at 5:39 am
he he, so comfy
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September 8th, 2010 at 8:41 pm
I made the peach shortbread two days ago and it. is. awesome. I actually just finished off another (okay maybe 2 more) squares as soon as dinner was finished. You really have to make it asap! (Not to mention it was really easy)
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