When I was a little girl still living in Korea, I overheard that a good “test” to conduct on a future daughter-in-law is to have her peel an apple for you. If she is able to peel the apple so that the skin remains in one piece, this indicates that she is not only adept […]
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This is the endHold your breath and count to tenFeel the earth move and thenHear my heart burst again For this is the endI’ve drowned and dreamt this momentSo overdue I owe themSwept away, I’m stolen… Unless you’ve been living under a rock these past few months, there’s a very good chance you’ve heard Adele’s […]
“The Title” Movie Poster: The Power of Typography
I heart this poster. That is all. Via BARFUTURA. You may also like: What Do You Get When You Combine the Two Most Hated Typefaces? CSS Sans: A Typeface Made Purely of CSS Typography: Bold & Justified [Infographic] Word as Image
Happy Lunar New Year!
May you have a wonderful year of the snake! (image source) You may also like: Announcing Jini Beauty If I Could Curate My Own AB Boxes… Some More Product Raves Shangpree Mega-Review
Toddler Vocabulary
They say that when your toddler mispronounces or incorrectly says a word, you should gently correct them so that they will learn. But how can you, when what they is soooo much better than what is intended? dog: akiWe’re not entirely sure how Claire got from “dog” to “aki” when the two words are so different. […]
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Drawing Aurora from “Sleeping Beauty”
I’m not sure why I’m so fascinated by this series of animated GIFs. I mean, I know this was how it was done but I still find it immensely enthralling. Am I alone here? Via Welcome to Wonderland♠. You may also like: The Inspiration Behind Lando Calrissian’s Helmet Design Global Luxury Shoe Designers Reimagine Cinderella’s Glass […]
Negative Nancy vs Positive Polly
Gawd, having two toddlers is tough. And trying to be a good mom is the hardest thing I’ve ever done (and I imagine it will continue to be so for the remainder of my life). These past couple of weeks have been especially trying with J’s parents and my own mother all on vacation (the […]
Fantastically Realistic Illustrations of Disney Princesses, Part Deux
I first blogged about Finnish artist Jirka Väätäinen‘s Real Life Disney Girls series back in 2011, and it remains a popular post! It seems that he has continued with the project with additional Disney characters — how can I not share? Belle from the original group still remains my favorite, but I’m seriously crushing on Snow White […]
NFL Quarterbacks on Facebook: Super Bowl XLVII Edition
You guys, the Baltimore Ravens won the Super Bowl. My team was crowned the 2012-2013 NFL Champions. This may not seem like much to most people, but it’s a BIG FREAKING DEAL to someone whose two favorite teams (the Knicks and the Ravens) have yielded countless disappointments and heartaches for more than a decade. So […]