Cute little finds...

During my daily trek to Apartment Therapy, I saw this creative post about ways to handle those little things us renters have to look at but can't really do much about...like drain pipes! So Cute!

Also, I just had to post a picture of this awesome office from an apartment in a converted cookie and candy factory in Montreal. In the spirit of looking for a vintage item to collect (remember my vintage typewriter post?), I'm now officially on the hunt for vintage fans! SO so cute!

Lust: Comme des Garcons for H&M

I can't WAIT for the new Comme des Garcons collection at H&M. Although most of the items are still out of my price range (that dress on the right is $350!), I will still make a stop at H&M to peruse the goods. Although if the debut in Tokyo is any indication, I'll be lucky if there are any items left for me to see by the time I get there! Check out the video below for a behind the scenes look-

Twisted Beauty: Roadkill Carpet

I'm not sure how twisted the readers of this blog are (I, personally, am not a huge fan of roadkill), but you can't deny the originality of this carpet designed by Oooms. I guess they really describe it best:
"Do you know the feeling that you do not want to take a look at something, but you still do? The Road Kill carpet is a continuous struggle between attraction and repulsion. It’s a warm, soft, cuddly carpet that attracts you to take a nap on it. But at the same time its a repulsive image of a car-flattened, bloody fox."

Feeling the Love: Kristen and Julia

Check out our friend (and Zero's dog-sitter extraordinaire!), Kristen (top) and Julia (bottom), wearing Heist's Scrabble Piece charms! Looking amazing if I may say so myself!

Do you have a picture of yourself wearing your Scrabble Piece charm or another favorite piece of Heist jewelry?? Send it in! I'd love to feature you right here on the Heist blog! Or if facebook is more your thing, be sure to stop by the Heist facebook page and post your picture in the "fan photo" section!

DIY: Notebooks and Mobiles

Being from Miami where we have 2 seasons: summer and slightly hotter summer, I definitely get a kick out of enjoying all four seasons up here in Boston, especially Fall. I enjoy it so much that my first year up here I sent fall leaves to family and friends back home in Miami. Well here's a different idea via Design Sponge for what to do with those fall leaves that are covering the ground right now, a leaf mobile! Click HERE for directions on how to make your very own fall leaf mobile.

Here's another fun DIY idea that makes use of all that excess paper that is left taking up space around your home or office. Click HERE for all the information you need to make your own "eco-friendly notebook." Have fun!

Anything is possible!

I've always been a fan of the underdog. Today definitely reaffirms any belief I might have had that anything is achievable. Here's to turning over a new leaf! xo

Introductions: Shugo Tokumaru

I recently discovered Shugo Tokumaru when I was on a friend's Myspace page and heard his song "Parachute." I went to his page and listened to a few songs and then quickly went to Amazon where I purchased his album "Exit" - I love it! I guess I could best describe his music as Indie/Psychedelic Pop, with my favorite song on the album being "Button" - check out the deliciously psychedelic music video above and then be sure to visit the Shugo Tokumaru Myspace page to hear some more tunes.

Ideas and Inspiration

I have some new tricks up my sleeve for new items to add to the store and they involve a whole new set of materials that I've never worked with before. I ordered all the supplies today and look forward to experimenting over these next few weeks. Let me just mention it involves a kiln...this could easily be a disaster!
Anyways, I'm already filled to the brim with ideas and inspirations, here are a few:


Ashley G

GeminiTactics

Kiki and Polly

Ninjas Prove It: Recap, Part 2

Where was I on Thursday? I was celebrating the birthday of of Montreal's, Bryan Poole, of course! Check out the clip above.

Piping Hot...Heist Buttons!

Here they are! Designed by Heist, made by Piping Hot Papers...enjoyed by YOU! All Heist orders will include one of these little guys, if you prefer one in particular just let me know when you place your order. If you see me around and want one...just ask! I'm happy to share! xo

Happy Halloween!

I was just on the Sally Jane Vintage blog and I just had to steal her collection of vintage Halloween Flickr photos to post for all to see...so creepy! Happy Halloween!

Ninjas Prove It: Recap

Last night I went to see of Montreal at the Orpheum Theater in Boston. 1st impression - Walking past the two monstrous tour buses out front, the lobby filled with pre-teens and their parents, and up the 4 flights of stairs to our seats in the back (this was "best available" on the morning tickets were made available?!), this band has really changed since the last time I saw them. Good thing I made it to that intimate show last year, looks like things might never be the same again.

Not to fear, the show really was amazing! I guess the best way to describe it is as some weird avant-garde play - roller skates, gallows, minotaurs? Yep, they all made an appearance. And of course the band was ridiculously on point. Would I go see them again? I think my answer is still a firm "yes, of course!"

To stream some audio that was recorded for Minnesota Public Radio:

Mad Men Design Style

Do you love Don Draper's 1960s Power Office so much that you want to have one of your very own? Then you MUST click HERE! To quote Apartment Therapy, "Check out this photo spread (complete with modern day buying guide) of stylish and retro design elements that will have us all dripping with political incorrectness and sexual innuendos in no time."

Introductions: Carrie Rodriguez

When our good (and amazingly talented) friend, Hans Holzen, called us up a few months ago saying he was playing a gig with an "amazing" singer named Carrie Rodriguez, of course we had to go check it out. Well, he wasn't lying, she really is amazing! On Friday I got a message from him saying that PBS was airing a half-hour set that they did at Austin City Limits and I managed to catch the re-run last night...amazing, yet again! Check out photos and a video for my personal favorite "She Ain't Me" HERE, just scroll down past the Jakob Dylan stuff. Don't you just love a girl that can hang with the boys?? Enjoy!

They're All Mine!

As promised, I'd like to introduce you to my latest ebay acquisition...I'm THIS much closer to becoming an equestrian!

PS-I'm extra proud because they were DIRT CHEAP!