summer scape.

all year long

we wait for the sun

at the beach

we come undone

-kid cudi

fruit is fresh, veggies are vibrant, and the alcohol is abundant. the air is hot and your skin is sun kissed. it's summer. and there's nothing like a party in this season. you've got your rooftop fiestas, your backyard bar-b-ques, and your fabulous garden galas. so let's get creative with some tablescaping because people love to eat with their eyes.

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bleupieceblog.

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myfriendslane.com.

redoitdesign.

foodiefabulista.

gotchocolate.com.

from dylan to deadmau5.

eytan and the embassy, brooklyn based band, has created a fantastic music video. dressing up as 18 different iconic musicians, they managed to accomplish such a feat in only one take. kidding, of course. it took them 30 takes to get it right. but watch the 1:57 mark where you can see him want to laugh from the nose ring removal. ouch.

i scream.

i scream, you scream, we all scream for creative ice cream concepts. it's summertime and there's nothing more refreshing than a cold scoop of ice cream on a hot and sweaty day (except an ice cold mug of beer). but until the kids leave for camp, it's chocolate and vanilla (and whatever wacky flavor they're cooking up now). 

 

music monday summer playlist.

music is the heartbeat of my life. it completely changes my mood. i can always count on a good beat to brighten up my day. per usual, i've been addicted to certain songs and, with that, they've all been added to every one of my summer playlists.

warrior. mark foster. a-trak. kimbra.

only the horses. scissor sisters. 

you're a fool. cisco adler. g love.

r.o.y.l. the knocks.

on top of the world. imagine dragons.

skin it to win it.

move over faux croc, there's another skin in town. shagreen has a rough and granular surface, mostly commonly used as a fancy covering on picture frames, boxes, photo albums, and other decorative accessories. made goods is one of my favorite mirror designers. they have the most outrageous pieces that function as both mirror and art. they've come out with a whole new line of shagreen items in great colors.

on the mark again, target.

cutie patootie nate berkus will launch an accessories line for target on october 21st. 150 home products ranging from six dollars to $150. from duvets and window panels to rugs, lamps, trays, pillows and bowls. i've seen a few of the designs and they're a great budget saving find. the pieces are chic and contemporary, bold patterns and textures. i sense this will be a great thing for both nate berkus and target. nice partnership, target. you've done it again, my friend.

another great concept that target launched is the shops at target. if you haven't already seen this, check it out. what a great solution for the small shops around the world. it encourages the local movement and that special feeling that communities get with their local bakery or makeup store. 

Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/05/08/3601331/catalog-scout-target.html?storylink=digger-topic#storylink=cpy

blow job.

it would be nice to have a blow job
from your mom
-blink 182

yeah i said it. but i'm not referring to what you're thinking. i'm talking about the comedic photographic series of artist and photographer tadao cern. by placing people against gale-force winds, he snapped these images. each one makes me laugh. i just don't think the pretties people can look attractive when receiving this blow job.