Hot Bananas

yay family day

2012-01-25T21:12:00.000-08:00

pictured left to right:
super rad sis-in-law, awesome mom-in-law, me, totally rockin' hubs
not pictured: Mr.Schlancey.

darling mr.mischief

2011-12-12T16:30:00.000-08:00

my darling nephew, jake and I hanging out at the Tacoma Dome watching some highschool football. eating hotdogs and yelling at the ref's. not a bad way to spend a saturday!

Hello, Calacatta Gold, are you out there?

2011-12-09T11:54:00.001-08:00

Word on the street is that a high profile project in Dubai has bought up 10 million square feet of calacatta gold marble, effectively shutting off the supply from the one mountain in italy to the rest of the world. I dont think it's good form to use profantities on a blog. But Fuck.
This is what I call a design crisis. I need 2o slabs. Stat. If you see any, you know, laying around, please send them my way.

something new

2011-12-06T15:14:00.000-08:00

This one's for you cheffy.

I'm not in the holiday spirit much this year, and as a result, the christmas music that the ladies in my office have blaring is either:

a. making me grumpier

b. putting me to sleep (this is happening as i type)

or maybe c, "both".

Favorite thing of the holiday season so far: Sonna's mom's Russian Tea.

cheffy- this is a combo of Tang, sugar, instant tea, and cinamon. it's magic.

NB Ladies + Champagne

2011-10-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

The lovely ladies at NB Design Group finally threw a party to celebrate our new office space! It was a wild party with over 300 people from the design community stopping by to toast our new digs. I'm at work today, feeling a little *sleepy. Insert the obvious adjective that usually follows a late night out. Cheers!

be inspired

2011-10-06T15:23:00.000-07:00

I dont normally cry when 'famous' people die. in fact, I dont think I ever have.

I did last night.

and I might again as I type this:
"no one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven dont want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change again. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Right now the new is you, but someday not too long from now, you will gradually become old and be cleared away. Your time is limited, so sdont waste it living someone else's life. Dont be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Dont let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." -Steve Jobs

orange crush: part 2

2011-10-05T09:37:00.001-07:00

several years back I took on the challenge of 're-decorating' my then boyfriend's bachelor pad. the goal was to create a space that I could live in... which meant removing the black plastic playboy shower curtain and removing the mold from the sink dishes. ewwwwww. (to his credit, the offending dishes were not his. there is no excuse however, for the shower curtain).

at some point i introduced orange into the space. the then boyfriend (now husband) went a little crazy (read: obsessed) with the new color, and it took years (literally) to get the orange back OUT of the house. Now.. believe it or not, I'm hot to bring it back.

The obsession has shifted back to me in a fit of tangerine induced karma.

stacks of stacks of books

2011-10-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

there is something about giant heaping stacks of books that remind me of fall. After doing some crazy person level closet cleaning this weekend, i've moved on to re-stacking our library and creating new stacks all over the house.

this is productive, because i am getting E's law library out of the basement. what comes next is some serious demolition..... and fixing of the dryer vent. homeownership is very exciting stuff.

2011-09-21T08:54:00.000-07:00

I'm not entirely sure what' s happening in this picture... I think it may have something to do with eyelash curling, an activity that my dear husband cant bear to watch. Something about it reminds him of a Clockwork Orange.

not exactly the best association to have with your wife.

Kubrick aside, this photo is the inspirational image for the hairpiece I plan to wear to Jill's roaring 20's birthday party. I love a girl who still throws dress-up parties. Even as the 30's approach. Well done.

Park(ing) Day

2011-09-16T10:14:00.000-07:00

Park(ing) Day: is an annual, worldwide event that invites citizens everywhere to transform metered parking spots into temporary parks for the public good.

Seattle, of course, loves this holiday. This temporary park is constructed in front of the building I work in, by the architects at Bohlin. This photo is of a real architect, sketching on first avenue, on real grass.

So cool.

PS- On an un-related note: let's all take a moment to remember that photo-dumping on your blog is bad form.

Missoni Love

2011-09-12T15:02:00.000-07:00

Who's really really really excited for tomorrow? Missoni is launching over 400 colorful products at a Target near you. The advertisements advise to 'come early'..... is it ok to be late for work? The stripes are driving me wild.

Contemporary, Industrial Lake Washington Home « Design Shuffle Blog

2011-09-01T10:03:00.000-07:00

Re-Posting a cool design feature for a recently completed project on LakeW. Nice work Ladies! Curious to see what we've been up to at NB? Check it out.

Contemporary, Industrial Lake Washington Home « Design Shuffle Blog

Looking Dapper.

2011-08-29T14:01:00.000-07:00

Here's to the awesome dudes in my life who love bow ties. You guys rock. Here's also to keeping my fingers crossed that one dude can manage a bow tie without the help of the other dude.

How did anyone get dressed before YouTube? Seriously, that sh*t is complicated.

Cheers!

schnoble's

2011-08-04T10:20:00.000-07:00

the schnoble household is home to one very old eames chair; belonging originally to grandpa schneider, then papa schneider, and now one mr. evan schneider. last year it suffered a tragic break... the classic 'rubber shock fail', and afterward sat in the GBR for waaaay to long. it's finally boxed up and soon to be on its way back to herman miller for some much needed R&R.

i was thinking it might need a little welcome home party.

and a gold stump. it's totally a marriage of lana glam and classic evan. perfect for casa de schnoble. yes yes yes?

orange crush

2011-07-26T17:30:00.000-07:00

Remember the blue wall? Remember what a bad idea it was? Well, I'm hot on the heels of another doosie. My good friend pragmatism will probably keep me from making another online purchase....

oh wait, that was my husband's root canal that I'm thinking of. that's what's keeping me from making another online purchase. that's right.

wedding season

2011-07-08T08:34:00.000-07:00

it's that time of year again. this year the count is enjoyable at four. The places we'll be going for these hot dates:
1. Roche Harbor, San Juan Islands
2. Columbia Winery, Woodinville
3. Seattle Athletic Club (I honestly had no idea you could get married there...)
4. La Jolla, San Diego

With the four RSVP cards marked 'yes' and in today's mail....Guess it's time to go load up on food choppers!

summer centerpiece?

2011-07-05T17:17:00.000-07:00

this is why I still love urban outfitters. just when you think you'll never find the perfect gold skull for your dinner table, you stumble across a gem in the basement of the downtown Urban Outfitters.

Dad: (accusatory finger pointed at lazy susan) What the hell is that??
Cousin: Uh, I think it's a piggy bank...
Dad: (larger hand gestures) Why the hell is it on the table??

....apparently dad was less excited about my latest find than me. ya win some. ya lose some.

stale bananas

2011-06-30T13:48:00.000-07:00

this banana is feeling a little stale. dear world: send me some fresh bananas and some inspiration- stat.

when your alignment is off.

2011-06-24T11:13:00.000-07:00

today i am having a plumbing crisis. the location of existing plumbing is contradicting my floor plan. there is a supposed hostile stub up in the open corner of the WC. highlighted for dramatic effect in vendetta red. what's a girl to do?

stamp stamp

2011-06-23T09:53:00.001-07:00

you know that sound when the stamp rolls over, clicks and hits your passport? that's a happy sound.

say yes

2011-06-10T09:45:00.000-07:00

something about this image is inspriring to me. I'm with you that I cant stand a phony 'yes man'... but in a realistic way I am trying to say yes, more. It seems positive. Well, it is positive; but more than that, it feels happy. especially when it's typed in a simple font, capitalized and repeated three times. Seems like with a quick click of the heels, good things will come.

I agree. Life is brilliant.

yes. yes. yes.

foodie highlight from france

2011-06-09T08:18:00.000-07:00

a long time staple of french cuisine, but relatively new to me: snails.

we were at: Le Bar a huitres in Saint Germain. they were served on ice, in their shells with a variety of sauces (most of which i had no idea what they were...) An easy one to identify was a red-wine vinaigrette with some floaty things- likely onions/shallots/something like that. the texture of the snails was firm but not rubbery and paired a little too well with white wine. Tres bon!

white is the new blue

2011-06-08T16:10:00.000-07:00

ok, back from istanbul and the blue wall has GOT. TO. GO. at first I was thinking what a great idea it would be to paint it dark. like a 'turret stair' dark. but after getting some sun i am thinking that white is it.

I'm also thinking that in my next life (or next career, which ever comes first) that i will be a curiosity shop keep. since i cant very well name a curiosity shop 'hot bananas', I am brainstorming names.

devin would be proud

2011-02-18T09:23:00.000-08:00

here it is for your professional critique and enjoyment. be honest! it's really blue.

lust and regret

2011-02-16T12:21:00.000-08:00

i am lusting after this room... and possibly feeling regret toward the blue wall. damn the blue wall.

pics for cheffy

2011-02-09T18:30:00.000-08:00

S* List

2011-02-09T14:29:00.000-08:00

on today's s* list:
1. US Bank- for irregular and asshole-ish banking tendencies
2. Guest bloggers while you're on vacation
3. Mott's 'granny smith' apple sauce. tastes just like an 'apple' jolly rancher. and NOT in a good way.

feeling blue

2011-02-06T18:15:00.000-08:00

Going completely against everything i have embraced design-wise for the last four years, i am starting the new year with a new chapter. blue. it's going up tonight... and so far it's looking VERY blue in my completely beige house..... so we'll see how long this lasts. it's just one wall- the one opposite the entry door. right now it says 'welcome to the smurf house'... hopefully a little deluxing with art and books will make it seem not so shocking. the blue painter's tape trim is also not helping... actually, they are almost the same color. which is scary. please direct prayers to the new smurfs at L'amourita.

Adopted Mantra

2011-02-04T10:30:00.001-08:00

A very special friday to my two readers. and a little mantra to carry into the next week. heck, adopt it for life. it's awesome. (courtesy of Apartment #34)

hey saturated fat:

2010-11-01T19:41:00.000-07:00

Eff long island. Seattle and it's inhabitants are starving too. Where's the love?

long lost breakfast

2010-10-24T11:07:00.000-07:00

Breakfast has reached a new high at the Schnoble's.

The long-lost waffle maker has come home.

There is a good story here: Most any girl who has been married/ been part of a wedding/ purchased a wedding present in modern society is familiar with the 'registry'. A well known fact about registries: brides tend to keep a *very* close eye on them prior to the big day. SO... back in january I 'registered' for a waffle maker from the good people at Macy's. Then in May to my great delight someone purchased it. The wedding day came and went however, with no sign of the waffle maker. For months after the wedding on multiple saturday mornings I lamented to Evan, "you know what sounds good for breakfast?? WAFFLES? who buys a waffle maker as a wedding gift and then KEEPS it?!?!".

Turns out that our dear friends Nic and Anna were the purchaser's of the waffle maker in question. Anna, being similar in disposition to myself, made the purchase well ahead of the wedding so as to be prepared before the arrival of her daughter. Last night over beers and a Husky game, out came the wedding present! and voila, breakfast is born.

to turkey or not to turkey?

2010-10-19T19:02:00.000-07:00

E and I are considering turkey as a GPmoon destination. So far, I have heard nothing but absolutely fantastic reviews from folks who have taken a turkish holiday. It sounds both adventurous and romantic, urban and remote, action (read bartering with a calculator at random night bazaar over rugs)and relaxing (read hammock, cocktail and annie jo recommended book).

we are thinking a couple days in istanbul, then south to the mediterranean coast, then west(i think it's west?), by catching a gulet to the greek islands. I'd REALLY love to ride a camel somewhere in there (it's on the bucket 30 list), but I'm not entirely sure where to put that on the schedule. i hope the husband is prepared for the hours i plan to spend haggling over pottery and kilim's.

...........is back!!!

2010-10-18T18:33:00.000-07:00

so now I'm married. and very white. I came across this information the other day at Barnes and Noble. I'm actually surprised there wasnt a chapter dedicated to that in itself. If you're capable of having a good laugh at your socially liberal-enviro-yuppie self, check it out.
and with this thrust back into the blogoshpere, I'll leave you again (though not for nearly as long. sorry about that) with one of my favorite excerpts from the hilariously humbling compilation of sarcastic rants:

"MODERN FURNITURE: When white people envision their dream home, a key part of the fantasy involves at least one piece of furniture designed by a famous architect from the 30's. (VanderRohe, Eames, Le Corbusier, etc."

"SOCCER: Many white people will tell you that they are very into soccer. But be careful, it's a trap. If you attempt to engage them about your favorite soccer team or talk about famous moments in soccer history, you are likely to be met with blank stares. This is because white people dont actually enjoy watching soccer. They just like telling their friends that they are into it. In fact, the main reason white people like soccer is so that they can buy a new scarf"

"MUSICAL COMEDY: One of the more interesting things about white people is that they love singing comedians. They style of humor involves a person or group singing a song, but instead of being serious, the song has funny lyrics. It's not any more complicated than that, yet white people cant get enough of it... It's a pretty good idea, because when you have jokes that aren't that great, and music that isn't that great, you can just mix them together to create something that will entertain white people"

I could go on and on.....

dum dum da dum

2010-04-07T08:44:00.000-07:00

The helpful website tracker told me today that it's officially 101 days to go. e-gads. In preparation, I am drinking, alot. Cheap wine that is, "officially tasting" is how I am spinning it. If you've got a favorite local (& cheap) vino- send it my way. literally please. xoxo

the truth is in the cookie

2010-03-08T21:07:00.001-08:00

or is it? have you ever gotten a random piece of advice that turned out to be really prophetic? yeah, me neither. but I keep eating fortune cookies. most recently: "you have had a long term stimulation to business". In bed.

the news isnt what it used to be

2010-02-20T22:21:00.000-08:00

Couple Exchange Vows In Lind Church
Lind-
Marti Jane Wahl and Carl Gordon Noble exchanged wedding vows recently at the United Methodist Church at 7:30pm. The Rev. Paul Flever officialted at the double-ring ceremony, and Mrs. Emil Sackmann was organist.

Large candelabras holding white tapers with arrangements of blue, green and white mums flanked each side of the altar, and blue ribbon entwined with green fern was used for the pew bows.

Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a floor-length gown of chantilace. The natural waistline bodice was accented by a stain ribbon, and the bodice had renaissance sleeves with a slight 'v' neckline. The skirt featured a lace flounce and flowed into a chapel length train. The brides headpiece of Chantilace held her finger tip veil and she carried a bouquet of white roses, stephanotis and ivy, centered with a phalaneopsis orchid.

Attendants were dressed in identical style in light blue A-line dresses with empire waistlines, short puffed sleeves and scooped necklines. Each carried a nosegay of blue and green spider mums and baby's breath.

For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Wahl wore a yellow full-length organza silk, and Mrs. Noble, groom's mother, was attired in a long turquoise chiffon gown. Each wore a corsage of white rosebuds.

Traci Wahl and Lindsey Noble handed out the groom's cake. James Wahl was in charge of the gifts.

The new Mrs. Noble wore a peach colored pantsuit and tan accessories with the orchid from her bridal bouquet as the couple left on their honeymoon. They are now at home in Connell.

SOOOOO, I had the BEST laugh reading this. For one, it's completely real. every word. And two, they just dont print this quality stuff like they used to. I'm sure my bridesmaid's will be thrilled with their baby blue poofy sleeves as well.

vintage love

2010-02-11T22:05:00.000-08:00

the best STD you'll ever get from your friend miss bananas. 'save the date' that is. if you are wondering why you haven't heard from me in a while, this is it. i'm busy sharpening my math skills.

love? creepy?

2010-01-14T11:41:00.002-08:00

the latest obsession at the schnoble house is dexter. these chairs were done by some furniture designer as a fetish ode to the program.

i love them. a little macabre? yes, certainly. but an 'endorsement of violence' as stated by a few hippy groups out there; i think not. besides, it's not a real stain. it's embroidery. and that's and ancient art or something.

uh oh

2010-01-13T11:06:00.000-08:00

the cake table is under attack!

the G.P.

2010-01-02T20:06:00.000-08:00

it's been a day dedicated to the GP. Upcoming garden party if you're not in the know. Today's accomplishment: the wedding website. check it out here!

also

2009-12-08T19:22:00.000-08:00

i am getting married. to a wonderful man who is lucky to have me. i mean him. i am lucky to have him.
xoxox

friend or foe

2009-12-08T19:11:00.000-08:00

so we all broke up with myspace and started a hot new affair with facebook. who's still in love? who's filing?

i randomly e-stalk people... and sometimes use it for email with people that for some reason or another i dont correspond with elsewhere.

mostly i just end up being "friends" with people from highschool that i dont give a damn about. then i run into them and they know what i am up to.

hmmmmm...... some people seem really into online networking. i guess i wish my best of friends would all start blogging. for one thing, it's so much more interesting (please hold all comments about how i never post regularly.. because i know it's true)and for another, it gives me something to do at work that sort of looks like work without being a total instant giveaway like the facebook homepage. my boss is even on facebook now. (though to her credit, she is pretty hip. and freakishly good at bowling).

looks like the honeymoon is over.

thank god kin is blogging now: read sweet stuff about cheffing and yachting here

i call bullshit

2009-11-19T20:58:00.000-08:00

so who's heard of color forecasting? i guess it's a bit like the weather... or like fashion; with the huge exception that while you may be able to re-invent skinny jeans, you cannot in fact, re-invent the color yellow.

yellow is yellow.

tonight i went to a 'color forecasting preview' put on by the clairvoyant folks over at benjamin moore. the news is out: 2010 is all about cedar green #2034-40. see the really really bad color here

barf. if i ever recommend something this bad, please ask me to pay you an hourly fee as repentance for being such an idiot.

static

2009-11-16T12:37:00.000-08:00

this past weekend evan and i traveled south to visit a few of our favorite oregonians. catching up with family is always time well spent. one conversation in particular stuck with me: the idea was to reject the static life. anyone who knows my family knows I am talking about my cousin Travis, who is far from ordinary. or static. in fact he's usually ecstatic.

i think it may have transferred into a dream i had, where i was a surfer. and i was damn good. maybe this is where my life is leading me? or maybe it's just evan flushing the toilet while i sleep.

i believe

2009-11-09T17:53:00.000-08:00

do you still believe in santa? or the tooth fairy? i do not. i do however, after today, believe in the pot roast fairy. i woke up this morning and to my great delight found a packaged serving of pot roast. and a heineken. as i type this i am enjoying the delicious bites of carrots, potatoes and spice.... i must have been very nice this year. special thanks to chef 'T'.

dirrrrr-tay

2009-11-06T14:19:00.000-08:00

god, what i wouldnt give to be that olive. frolicking in a pool of dirty martini goodness.

huh?

2009-11-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

spotted this while standing in the kitchen eating dinner by the stove. it's the newest offering from the design geniuses over at viva terra. it looked even worse in the catalog where the background was also flesh toned. why would i want a buddah phallus? why would anybody? they are described as "each unique". well isnt that the truth.

rough bark shaft: $39
smiling buddah tip: $included
personal 'organic' phallus to worship in the privacy of your own home: priceless

love, love

2009-11-03T13:00:00.002-08:00

who doesent love an altar table? they are such a cool piece of furniture and can be used in countless places, mixed in with most any design style. maybe even "brooklyn" style?

the fortune telling birthday book part II

2009-11-02T21:28:00.000-08:00

it was brought to my attention through blog comments and happy hour comments that my previous blog was a bit vague.

as it turns out i am lucky enough to have TWO fabulous friends who share a birthday on july 9. and as bad-luck would have it, they both have fled seattle for the east coast in recent years. completely by coincidence, my fictional liberty with the ending of the birthday fortune proved true in both cases.

however, apparently my boston friend is questioning the "likes children" part of her fortune. to which i respond: you are irrevocably in love with your nephew, who is by definition a child. so there.

the fortune telling birthday book

2009-10-29T22:47:00.000-07:00

if you've ever been to a dinner party at my house, you've likely seen the infamous little red book. no, it's not a list of hot men i call when evan is out of town... it's a fortune telling birthday book. and let me be the first to tell that you it is freakishly accurate. my quick witted friends will be the first to express how they feel that horoscopes are hooey (and i somewhat agree) HOWEVER last night it proved itself again with two entries for two of my favorite people:

jan 9: you have a frank, energetic and progressive nature and have faith in the good performed by others. those born on this day achieve their greatest success by adhering to the belief that they themselves are the masters of their success.

jul 9: you are ambitious and conscientious in your work and you are calculating rather than enthusiastic. you are original and resourceful in your methods. you have good judgement, and your deductions are generally correct. you are fond of children and your home in seattle, move back.

the captain

2009-10-26T12:59:00.002-07:00

and evan will be the captain. eye patch and all. awesome.

the ghost of halloween present

2009-10-26T12:34:00.000-07:00

that's right. this year for halloween i am going to be a present. headresses are my costume forte (with Carmen Miranda being an all time fave, and the 'lampshade' a close second). so this seemed totally fitting. i'm not sure how that will fit into the "luchador" party i am attending... but... it will be something to see. trick or treat kids.
and click here if you are curious how to make this super cool eco-bow.

meat loaf

2009-10-14T18:37:00.000-07:00

there is no photo for this post. why? because meat loaf looks completely unappetizing. it's nasty. and it turns out there is no pretty way to plate and serve it either. so why the post? because the onset of fall had me jonseing for something home-style hearty. and it's damn tasty.

in my household, there is a person (who will remain nameless: evan c. schneider, email antagonistic rants about the delicious flavors of beef and pork here) who requires "turkey burger". this, while delicious, makes for some VERY pale meat loaf. i'd highly recommend trying it, though would caution that the cook should use generous amounts of ketchup /and/or barbque sauce. bon a petit.

the bird woman

2009-10-06T21:48:00.000-07:00

earlier tonight i was at McCaw Hall for the INawards; ... having a wild time with my ONE drink ticket (see our super sweet design skills that won honorable mention here) and it reminded me of my annual visit with the ballet. it's a tradition with the boyfriend's family to see the nutcracker every year to kick off the holiday season. I'm not going to lie, i'm really in it for the bird woman. technically she's a peacock, but she is fabulous: killer outfit, sinuous dance moves; she's art nouveau. homegirl's got it going on. so snooze if you must, but set your alarm clock to wake you up for the bird woman.

beware of the 'yease

2009-10-02T10:21:00.000-07:00

many of you are well aware of my obsession with mac and cheese. i could probably write an entire blog dedicated to the best spots in town for mac and cheese. this said, last night was a mac and cheese first...

seeing it on the menu of a new restaurant (who will remain nameless) i popped inside. the first clue should have been the menu, the second and more obvious clue should have been the patrons. something in my head should have said 'toto, we're not in kansas anymore'. deciding against better judgement, we all ordered the 'mac and yease' from the "trendy" new vegan joint on cap hill. it came out looking passably like the real thing. the trouble came with the texture. i couldnt figure out what non-dairy item would lend itself to moonlight as cheese. and so i sat poking at it, while stephanie exclaimed "i am one plate of yease away from going vegan!". the jury is still out here and i would recommend it only with the hefty disclaimer "BEWARE OF THE YEASE".

farm part deux

2009-09-29T13:35:00.000-07:00

you may have seen a similar post over on dahlia press, but if you havent yet- here's a little taste of the farm in fall swing. a little bit americana, a little bit delicious. i really love going back home to the farm; it's grounding and my mother's garden makes me swoon. special thanks to mr. scott noble for taking my dad fishing a providing the fresh salmon for a dinner that would have made michael pollan proud: wild salmon, potatoes & beets right out of the ground, fresh tomatoes and peach pie. heaven. funny how when i was 18, i couldnt get out of town fast enough.

wino wednesday

2009-09-24T12:00:00.000-07:00

since my dear friend brittany spears also had a 'very poor-failure' rating on the good wife chart, something must be done. and so to inspire her in the kitchen every wednesday, i begin by getting her good and drunk. this makes simple things like remembering to dump the can of chili into the pot difficult at times, but brings so much humor into the kitchen space that it is well worth the effort. for your new and personalized 'art of cooking' cookbook; last nights recipe:

baked potato chili and zucchini (difficulty level: beginner)
step one: boil potatoes - chop into smaller pieces, cook until soft when forked
step two: open can of chili, dump into pot on stove, simmer on med-low
step three: saute (4) sliced zukes in a pan with 2 T. (tablespoons, remember these are the lines of the cube of butter), about 5-7 minutes until tender and golden brown
step four: add my secret magical ingredients to potatoes and zukes- "salt.peppa.garlic"
step four: dish up and top with shredded cheddar and a side of sour cream

cheers chef spears!

real estate lust

2009-09-21T12:00:00.001-07:00

i have a new crush. it's a cool new moden house in wallingford. my double-o agent cullen took me to see it this past weekend and it was lust at first sight. the architecture is well thought out and the finishes are a great quality for the list price of $499,950. also it has 3 bedrooms. i can only dream about what i would do with THREE whole bedrooms. i'm sure anyone that has enjoyed a stay in my ghetto basement could appreciate this; you know who you are.

googlie eyes as promised

2009-09-17T18:02:00.000-07:00

following up yesterday's post with evan's favortite artist: mark ryden. we saw his show at the frye several years back- wondertoonel, and he also has a few pieces down at roq la rue in belltown. word on the street is that he is a severe insomniac. and an artist, so by default he's a bit of a wierdo. you can check out some of his freakier content here if you dare; this one 'girl in a fur skirt' i might consider hanging at home, if not for it's $75K starting price.

sketch sketch

2009-09-16T22:58:00.000-07:00

last night after watching too many you tube videos (a most incredible time suck) i decided to attempt some figure sketching. i havent sketched in a really really long time. aside from not being able to find a pencil sharpener OR an eraser, i did get a few things down that looked passably like parts of myself (though dont think for a minute i would post them here); which reminded me of one of my favorite artists, ethan murrow.

his works are massive (think 12' long by 6'high)and are done entirely with a pencil- so i think he may have carpel tunel or something unfortunate (which conversely makes his art more valuable- a concept that bugs me) but either way, he is fantastic. tomorrow i'll tell you who evan's favorite artist is. he totally creeps me out- channeling creepy fawns and abe lincoln and little girls with googlie eyes- take a stab if you think you know who it is. pun for sure intended.

ornamental ornithophobia

2009-09-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

so how many birds is too many for a girl with a fear of birds? could i really sleep with them on top of me? even if i had a fabulous orange jonathan adler thow to distract myself?

this dilemma reminds me of a recent joke: we dont serve beer to bears in bars in billings. maybe better off with no birds on bedspreads in bedrooms for bananas.

nobody puts baby in a corner

2009-09-15T08:00:00.000-07:00

yesterday was a sad day. can you believe kanye west? my favorite quote of the ordeal came from katy perry, who said 'it was like stepping on a kitten', which seemed about right. and patrick swayze died. tonight evan and i will be putting on dirty dancing and prancing about the living room saying things to each other like 'i carried a watermellon'. okay, really it will be me doing these things while evan tries not to silently judge my obsession. how do you call your lover boy?

a real gem

2009-09-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

ok, so i have recently been a bit obsessed with wedding blogs. this may be a result of the NINE weddings i was cordially invited to this season, or it may just be wishful thinking. at any rate, today i stumbled across this chart from the spirited year of 1939. i rated myself and came up 'spinster'. special thanks to beachy bride for locating this gem. what do you rate? and more importantly, where is the dude chart?

artsy fartsy

2009-09-13T16:44:00.000-07:00

if you have been by l'amourita lately you've probably seen this. i got the inspiration from a modern design magazine a while back; they didn't know who the original artist was, and neither do i. my take on the concept is white on white with mixed paper on canvas. 48"x48" with lots of texture. and of course hot glue. i love my hot glue gun. lets call it 'untitled one'.

so what is hot bananas?

2009-09-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

funny you should ask; i have the recipe right here:
ingredients:
2 tbsps granulated sugar .
2 large bananas .
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon .
1 c coconut milk

directions:
Step #1 Peel the bananas & cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step #2 In a medium saucepan, bring the coconut milk to a boil.
Step #3 Add the sugar & cinnamon, stirring to dissolve.
Step #4 Add the bananas.
Step #5 Bring back to a boil, then turn down the heat & let simmer for 3 - 5 mins, until the bananas are tender but not mushy.
Step #6 Serve hot, sprinkling extra cinnamon on top if desired.

enjoy your hot bananas
(courtesy of grouprecipes.com)

testing one, two, bananas

2009-09-10T18:14:00.000-07:00

since santa has yet to bring me a website... I am going to try the blog format and see what happens. wish this banana luck.