Inspiring Office Spaces...

More and more of us are finding ourselves working from home in this economy. I have found some office inspiration for those of us that aren't going to the traditional (and often dull) spaces we once were flocking to everyday.

Isn't the above office from Design*Sponge gorgeous? It belongs to the creative team at Parliament based in Portland, Oregon. Click here to view, browse and become inspired by their amazing space.

I would happily work endless hours in the Parliament offices.

Record Deals...

The Meters
Look-Ka Py Py
Label: Josie
$8.99
Vinyl LP

The Meters are a New Orleans based American funk band. If this isn't on constant rotation in your home you are really blowing it.

This is a classic.

Valentine's Day Sweetness

Valentine's Day has traditionally been reserved as the holiday for lovers and special someones in our lives. I think we should toss the tradition of couple exclusivity to the wind this year and enjoy sharing the day with many loved ones including friends and family.

The amazingly creative blog Twig & Thistle offers up an adorable and very sweet DIY project so you may celebrate the day with ALL of your loved ones. How cute are these bags when filled with yummy brownies? You can hand these treats to all of people that are near and dear to your heart.

If all of this forced sweetness is making you sick then please follow my other tradition and watch the classic romance film Fatal Attraction where real love means boiled rabbits and restraining orders.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Made with Love

Are you taking the plunge into a small business and can't afford letterpress or expensive business cards? No need to worry because Design*Sponge gives you a quick lesson in DIY networking the old (and much preferred) fashioned way.

Yes, letterpress looks best but these self made (with love) cards are equally, if not more, precious.

Jay Reatard Dies at 29...

Rest in peace Jay Reatard.

"Jay was as full of life as anyone we've ever met, and responsible for so many memorable moments as a person and artist. We’re honored to have known and worked with him, and we will miss him terribly." - Matador Records

View the short documentary Waiting for Something about Jay's life and career.

Longing for Spring and Summer...

I spent the holidays and new year in a lovely and very warm part of southern Florida. I was loving every minute of it - the balmy breezes, shorts and sunshine filled days. Sadly, as all good things come to end, I was welcomed back to New York City with freezing temperatures and strong gusts of wind around every concrete corner. The short days and almost teen degrees are making me (and everyone else) long for the days of Summer.

I spent a small part of today browsing through The Sartorialist and couldn't help but select the summer archives tab. The photos were a quick remedy to cure my winter blues.

Three more months New York City, just three more months.

Record Deals...

The Bomboras
It Came From ...
Dionysus Records
$25.95
Vinyl LP

The southern California band The Bamboras' album It Came from Pier 13! combines both shock and rock all in one. This record straddles garage and surf rock perfectly while combining orgy sounds all at the same time. Trust me, you'll adore it.

(Garage) Rock On!