Good Design? Sherbet colored tupperware

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Then and Now Photography - Robert Frank

I'm really drawn to "Then and Now" photography, whether it's the depiction of the decline or gentrification of a neighborhood, pre/post war photos, before-and-after  disaster images, or just simply the representation of the passage through time, like Steve McCurry's iconic photos of the Afghan woman in National Geographic:

 The most chilling (and elegant) stink-eye caught on film.

The juxtaposition of 2 images, illustrating the process of change is fascinating.

Most recently, I came across this Robert Frank photo (left) from The Americans on NPR with a recreation of the same pose (right)  that I quite like:

 Dreary, yet dreamy.

Looking forward to catching the Robert Frank exhibit at the Met!


Via: NPR.com

Thanks to Rob K. for the link to the DUMBO pics....

Twacy.org

Tracy Morgan's brilliance on NBC's 30 Rock is due to the glorious combination of  sharp writing and zany delivery. His daily musings and golden non-sequiturs must be evangelized on Twitter.  Tweet the word!

Thanks to Lina for the link!

Via: Twacy.org 

Mad Props

Effortlessly transporting viewers from modern day to the early sixties,  Mad Men's sublime set design is  unquestionably exquisite and one of the most lauded characteristics of the show.  EW has a delightful slide show featuring some of the most notable props used on set. Check out some of my faves from the photo gallery:

Via: EW.com 

Charts

Usually, charts are a wildly waving redflag for an impending snoozefest.  However, Good has been churning out instructive illustrations that are civic-minded and quite charming.  SEE???

Save the desert elephants!

Via:  Coolhunting.com
Photo Via: Flickr/Good

Black Wedge Boots: To splurge or save?

I have the snifflies this Saturday and engaging in the healing properties of online retail therapy/browsing. Came across these Lanvin wedge boots at Net-a-Porter:

Splurge?  Lanvin's $1555 Leather Wedge Boots

LOVE! But, I'll probably end up with these 80%20 boots:

Save? 80%20's $195 Jackie Hidden Wedge Pebble Grain Black Boots

Not a bad substitute, eh? The Lanvin's are sleeker and the leather looks buttery.  The 80%20 boots are more boho and casual.  Zappos had the "Jackie" on sale for $137 in a mugly putty hue.

Mad Men

Due to traveling and carousing, I've been "out of pocket" as they say in the biz (Tangent: What does that phrase really mean?),  and have missed the premieres and original airings of some of my shows, namely Top Chef, Project Runway, and, last but not least, Mad Men.  I've given up on Project Runway,  but I'm current with Top Chef, thanks to VOD. Additionally,  I managed to get my hands on  downloaded copies of all the back episodes of Mad Men, so I don't feel left out of casual conversation. (Shout out to Beershower for that!)

This current season of Mad Men is still as cryptic, moody and visually captivating as the last 2 seasons. Storylines are still strong. Nice to see that Peggy-kins is also getting some MAJOR action without getting herself preggers, albeit with Duck the divorced alkie??!!  Anyhoo, AMC is hosting a video contest to win a walk-on role for the best reinterpretation of a given character's  monologue. Check out this video entry that my darling friend, Sabina, produced--funny stuff.  Register and Vote!

Via: AMC

Wave War

Really dying for a Google Wave invite? Head over to E-bay... Bids are going as high as $5100, according to CSmonitor.com. Say what??!!!

No bids on this posting, as of 12:18 AM...

G'night Nerds.

Via: Twitter and CSmonitor.com

Beer Showers

It's a commonly known fact that getting a buzz BEFORE the soiree, instead of AT the soiree is waaaay more fun. And what's the best way to get that buzz?! A BEER SHOWER, of course! Not your style? Didn't think it was mine either, but check out the site, Beershower.org, and you just may change your tune (I'm partial to wheat-beers!). If you're already an experienced practitioner of the beer shower and well aware of the delights of a cold one during a hot one, then mosey on over to the site and post a hilarious quip!

Grange Furniture

I kind of love this tufted, brocade patterned sofa I spotted at ABC Carpet and Home. It's marked down from $5k to $1.9k, but it's a bit too big, plush and curvy for the scale of my new pad. The French furniture line carries both period reproductions and more modern, streamlined pieces that are beautiful, yet pricey. The browse though the showroom floor, at the very least, generates some decor ideas...
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