One Billion Worldwide

Look! A hat that fits over your helmet! Now you can bike in style.

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Run Rabbit Run

I don't think it's humanly possible for me to love anything more than Elizabeth Soule's Little Zoo series of polaroid photography right now.

SNAP! SHOT!

I think once I start wearing recycled camera parts in the form of this Focal length cuff, it secures my role as biggest photo nerd ever. Biggest, most STYLISH, photo nerd ever.

Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo

The art revitilization going on in Hamilton really makes me tingly all over. This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the TH&B show at the Imperial Cotton Centre and I was absolutely blown away by it. If you are still a doubter about the revolution happening within Hamilton, stop by this weekend (you can tour the rest of the Cotton Centre since it is also Doors Open) and you can see how our little city is becoming ambitious once again.

Some pieces include performance based work, which will be debuting May 3rd at 8pm. I can't wait to see the show in it's full form.

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

I'm sorry that we've been lacking so much lately in the post department. It's just that I can't motivate myself to post, knowing that Jane is away on vacation, drinking margaritas and lying on the sunny beaches of the Dominican at this very moment. It is so cruel for her to leave me behind to post pictures of the bathing suit that I would be wearing right now if I was there with her.

Master Of Foxhounds

I've already organized dance classes and a kickball league for the summer, so I think my next challenge is to organize a fox hunt. Why, you ask? So that I may have a fabulous event where I can wear this absolutely frickin' gorgeous chapeau de chasse and feel all sassy like.

Watch Yourself

Birthday List, continued:

2. A nice Fossil watch. That won't break two seconds after I buy it.

I'm thinking one of the following:

This one
This one
This one

or

This one.

Votes?

Taintor Love

So, I've loved Anne Taintor's work since well, forever, but just got my hands on one of her fabulous air fresheners to dangle in my (freshly cleaned!) car.

I stood there in the store for a long time deciding between the Grapefruit or the Chocolate Covered Cherries scents... and I went for the Grapefruit.
Now my car smells all tangy and delicious.

(Not to mention the fact that the phrase says it all... especially when refering to time spent choosing air fresheners).

Tough Leathery Shell

Hanna, remember that time on the weekend that you couldn't remember what an acorn looked like? THIS is an acorn. An acorn on an adorable widdle baby onesie!

Hard Candy

LOOOOOOVE these candy-coloured works-of-art-furniture from Guerrilla Design... I can't seem to find a website for them, but here is their page from the recent March 2008 One-of-A-Kind Show.

Beautiful!

Why Do I Do This To Myself?

Alright, Payless.

I know I should not have walked in to "look around" today, so it is my own fault in the first place I suppose, but gosh-darn it - you know I have a weakness for cute canvas slip-ons with adorable details!

Spring Has Sprung

Hello, Spring. It's so nice to finally see you. I've missed you very much. And I can't thank you enough for sending along with you the adorable Ruffle Dress from American Eagle. It will make the time we spend together so much more enjoyable.

What Makes A Garden Grow, Grow, Grow?

I'm a terrible gardener, but I'm actually an alright baker. Now, if you had the same traits as I, wouldn't you just be drooling all over this super cute Garden Patch Cakelet Pan from Williams-Sonoma??!?!?!?

Answer: Yes, you would.

Look What's Coming

Guess what? White Elephant Vintage loves Pyrex, and we sort of kind of think you might love it as well. That's why we have spent the last few months collecting every single set of Pyrex we could get our hands on... and we're posting it all... TONIGHT.

Here's a little sneak peak for your pyrex viewing pleasure.

Welcome To The Night Sky

Do you know what is infinity times cooler than those glow-in-the-dark stars that you stick to your ceiling? Your own Personal Planetarium!!!!

It's not even funny how much I want this.

A Whole Lotta Love

I'm just going to come right out and say it. Soia & Kyo make the BEST SPRING JACKETS EVER!!!

Short Circuit

Earlier this morning, I spilled water over my entire keyboard at work. Luckily, it seems to still be functioning. For now. Because I just saw the Amenity Cove Organic Cotton Duvet - Cream & Cocoa (part of their new spring collection) and I am uncontrollably drooling over it. All over my keyboard.

Flower Power

I am a sucker for carved flower rings. Actually, I am a sucker for all the rings over at The Carrot Box, especially the carved flower rings.

Now the problem is choosing a colour... personally I am partial to Teal, but the Navy & Ivory are also calling my name.

PS. Yes, the title of this post is stupid... I was out of ideas

The Things I Own Do Not Own Me

The Story Of Stuff. I feel kind of sheepish posting this on a shopping blog. And I feel a little more than kind of disgusted with the state of things.

Here Is My Handle, Here Is My Spout

I do believe that these best ever measuring cups from the newly opened Whiteport are aptly named. Just look at those spouts! Perfection.

Zeebou

If you're lucky enough to know Jane or I in person, you'll most likely have heard about African Dance. We rave about it constantly. Which is why it's so exciting that we were able to convince our teacher to come and teach classes in Hamilton, instead of us making the trek to Toronto each week. If you want to be a part of something totally amazing and have a ton of fun and an incredible workout at the same time, join us with Sani-Abu of Ijo Vudu Dance on Sundays at 2pm at the Sky Dragon Center. It will be the one recommendation that you should definitely take from me. Classes start this Sunday!

Cardiovascular Cuddles

It may be a bit difficult to put on, but it doesn't mean I will not attempt a little amateur surgery to get into these knitwear organs. Perfect for those long Canadian winters and teddy bears on dialysis.

(via Jason Kottke)

I Do Illusions, Michael

Abra-Ca-Dabra!

Did it work? Is the necklace mine?

Not A Heavy Book, A Light Book

UGH, while we're on the topic of birthdays, can someone PLEASE buy me The Enlightenment Book Lamp as an early birthday present for me?

Or it could be a late Easter present. Or an early Victoria Day present. I'll accept it for any occasion, really.

It's Your Birthday, It's Your Birthday Boy Or Girl

Jane, I think you should order this Bamboo Bathtub Caddy with Wine Glass Holder for your birthday, which is today. I would have bought it for you if I had seen it sooner, and if I weren't already insane with jealousy over your ability to take baths in your deep clawfoot tub. It would utterly kill me if I gave you a present which then enabled you to take long, relaxing baths in your deep clawfoot tub while reading a book and drinking a glass of wine.

I know, I know, I should just buy a plug from the dollar store and quit complaining.

Happy Birthday To Me

I think I have decided what to give myself for my birthday. (Sidenote: do we all spoil ourselves on our birthdays now? Or is that just another excuse I've given myself to shop??)

This Aqua Wall Hanging Clock from Decoy Lab is exactly what my bedroom is missing. It's beautiful and original, and I love it.

12 Cartoes

It says that the 12 letterpress card set from Serrote can be used as announcement-cards,
post-cards, invitatiom-cards, visiting-cards, greeting-cards, or trading-cards, which works out perfectly me seeing that I could use any number of these options.

Modern Kicks

Have you heard about Mike Long and his new website Dance Futura? He's a fellow Hamiltonian and a sweeeeet dancer. He posts a new video every day featuring a different song, different location, and some of those sweeeeet moves. He's going to be doing this every day for the next two years.

You can check out ALL of his videos on YouTube if you've got a hankering for some more.

Julip

This weekend it snowed in England (for five minutes) thus heralding the beginning/end of a London winter in one easy step. While we've been enjoying spring since October, I'm afraid summer will not be an authentic season either, which is more of a bummer. So, in consolation I shall dream about taking this sweet Southern frock for a little turn about the green.

Because it is still cold. And I am broke.

Swim So Wild And Swim So Free

Even though I love all of the Planet Earth episodes, I would definitely have to say that the Deep Sea one is my absolute favourite. In fact, I love anything Deep Sea related. Including this new Deepsea print from Eleanor Grosch. I just love all dem freaky fishies.

Test Of Our Friendship

Hollie... have you seen the new Either/Or Convertible Sofa from Urban Outfitters? It comes in lovely colors. It is lovely. You can preorder it now.

How pumped are you?

If you end up buying this couch, I get your old one. Deal?

Riot Grrl

I've always felt that I'm not tough enough for brass knuckles. Always felt that way. However, upon coming across these Wooden Knuckles, I have decided that I am just badsass enough to pull these off. You wouldn't want to cut in front of me in the line for tickets at Silvercity now, would you?

Play It Again, Sam

I think this Piano Playin' Octopus Print by Susie Ghahremani
is the most adorable print I've seen in a while...

I'm going through a jellyfish / octopus - type - phase right now, and I'm not sure why. All I know is that this would look great in my bathroom.

Styrofoam Cups

I was instructing last week at an art camp (hence my lack of posting... apologies), and after each exhausting day I'd take a moment and remember the point: I really enjoy studying art and making art, and inspiring others to try it too.

Anyway, all that is to say that I found an old issue of Sculpture magazine, and a bookmarked article on the work of artist Tara Donovan.

Love.

PLEASE?

Let's make this simple... this Rare Necklace #4 from Rare Device is beautiful and one-of-a-kind. As in, there is only one of them for sale.

Must.have.this.necklace.

If the Love It A Lot crew pooled their money together, they could buy me this gorgeous beauty as a birthday present. Come on... please? I would do it for you.

Bringing Oktak Back

I'm bringing the change purse back!

Ok, maybe I'm not single-handedly doing it... but I am definetely in full support of the lovely change purses over at Oktak.

Gorgeous!

Get Off My Lawn!

Nothing makes me feel old like my little cousin. This little cousin who once threw up on my lap as a baby/young enough to miss the ironic trucker hat fad, is now old enough to send me crazy kid/teen trends via the internet! Trends that, wow, I am way to old to pull off... and what? You are still wearing leggings? God that is like soooooo five hundred years ago. Why do you have to embarrass me on the internet?!

For instance, the weather. Apparently temperature is pretty cool, because Mela cannot get over these thermometer necklaces! And earrings! Totally radical. So I thought I would post her finds here and make LIAL the only shopping blog on the edge of 13 year old coolness.*

Also: everyone, we are old enough to remember retro now (hi early nineties).

* I still think Mela is like five, but apparently shes sixteen and can drive now... or like twelve or something. I have no idea but she is still adorable as a button and I will pinch her cheeks until she gets married. And I would listen to her advice, she has been cooler than me since she was three.

Turncoat

Part of me feels guilty about posting a fabulous vintage find that neither Jane and I scooped up. But then the other part of me would feel way more guilty if I didn't use my internet powers for good and let everyone know about these incredible vintage store signs from blue bell bazaar.

But seriously guys, don't buy all of them. I've got my eye on two, and am thisclose to purchasing them for my new workspace.

Pension Plan

Approaching 'grown up'hood, one cannot deny the hipness of a blouse and I'm glad the ironic tee-shirt factory that is Topshop agrees. I think we can all safely approach twenty-five if we decree ladylike is to be the new hotness.

Mouf Full Of Platinum, Mouf Full Of Gold

Periodic Rings by ITSNONAME: Scientific genius.

Rough! Rough! Rough!

Su Bee: Political, witty, and compelling.

I'll Be Your Friend

After the inevitable backlash, Facebook has seen a resurgence of sorts... hell, every week I get 'invited' to my critical context lectures. And with a relative dose of respectability comes: tee shirts!

Yes, you can now further mind-fuck your idea of virtual/reality by purchasing an 'add to friends" QR code. Simply download their app on facebook and create your unique QR code to be printed on a tee shirt. Wear said shirt around town and every time your photograph appears on Facebook, that person adds you as their friend!

Im just waiting for Facebook to grow a consciousness and slaughter us all (or throw a wicked party).

You're Such A Card

Just when I thought my love for cute stationary was filled to the brim, along came Jack Cards, the most thoughtful online card-ordering service ever.

You go online, peruse the selection and pick your faves, make a calendar of your life full of special events, and they send the card to you within a week of your special day so you can write your own greeting and send it! This is one of those ideas in life that I wish I had thought of first... Someone go order me the vespa (for June 27th)!

Thunder Bolt

Really, Keep Calm? Another absolutely beautiful print? Just who do you think you are? You can't expect me to save any of my hard-earned dollars if I'm spending it all on your products.

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