pleasantries.

1 : a humorous act or remark : jest
2 : an agreeable playfulness in conversation : banter
3 : a polite social remark
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Nov 06
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Building with Trees

Ronald Gunderson is an architect who got the idea to craft structures out of whole trees and now own a business devoted to building eco-friendly structures from whole trees and also preserving the forest with his partner, Amelia Baxter. Read the whole article here.

The idea is that curved lines such as those in a bent tree offer more support than a regular arch.

It makes it easier that it’s beautiful too. How lovely is this living room? Granted, I get a little bit of a ski lodgey vibe from it, but life is a trade-off I suppose.

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Nov 04
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Miike Snow — Animal

I may be (ok am) late to the game, but I love this song and am really enjoying this whole cd.

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Nov 03
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Oh man, Chris Brown’s album cover for his new cd is perhaps the personification of douche-baggery. Douche-baggery while also invoking the 90s cartoon classic, Space Jam.
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Oh man, Chris Brown’s album cover for his new cd is perhaps the personification of douche-baggery. Douche-baggery while also invoking the 90s cartoon classic, Space Jam.

via.

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Oct 30
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Marathoning

I am so excited to cheer on my marathoners this weekend! They have been working so hard to get to this point, and honestly, I am in awe of how hard they have worked to get here. While watching them train has truly destroyed any interest I may have had in ever running one, I think it is great they have all gotten together to run it and have worked so hard at completing such a feat. Not to mention the collective $10,000 + they have raised for their collective charities.

Thus, in no particular order, good luck and congrats to:

1) Lindsay

2) Carson

3) Nick

4) Connor

5) Hunter

Kick some ass kids!

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Holy Cuteness: Stella McCartney for GapKids

These kids are beyond adorable… and the clothes are pretty precious too.

I swear this is not a biological clock-type thing. Well, not totally. I’m going to be an aunt soon at least? Aunt-E.

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Oct 29
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Two things about this snap judgment:

1) Michelle and I are wearing creepily similar outfits today. I feel so fipster-chic. (if you are my mom and did not understand that, it means “faux-hipster”)

2) The woman in the purple down coat is sorely overdressed. It is 60 here in New York today people. Enjoy it while you can.

image via. obviously.

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I love this bed!
(via loveyourchaos)

I love this bed!

(via loveyourchaos)

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Oct 28
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Why recaps are often better than the real thing:

“Freddie goes to see Whitney at the Longchamp party. He kisses Olivia on both cheeks when he arrives because they know each other, probably from lounging at Bliss and eating brownies and cucumber slices together over Page Six Magazine.”

From the nymag recap of last night’s episode of The City. If you’re not reading this site’s recaps of all things modern tv (Gossip Girl, the City, the Real Housewives when the season’s relevant) you are seriously depriving yourself.

Also, for the love of God; Erin, FIRE OLIVIA. (ps I am fully aware it is staged…)

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Fashion Fail.
Alexander McQueen’s 12” pump posed next to a typical 4” heel. AKA: Not a chance in hell.
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Fashion Fail.

Alexander McQueen’s 12” pump posed next to a typical 4” heel. AKA: Not a chance in hell.

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Oct 27
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modelsaresmart:

Models know Google Wave.

I am still waiting for my damn Google Wave invite.
ps if you haven’t read the above tumblr, do so. It’s genius/hilarious.

modelsaresmart:

Models know Google Wave.

I am still waiting for my damn Google Wave invite.

ps if you haven’t read the above tumblr, do so. It’s genius/hilarious.

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