Screw You!

Ok ok, so you might get a few gift ideas out of me. I just could not resist showing you this screw key set. Its the perfect stocking stuffer for your dude. And the set is only $5.00!
Screw Key
I have to admit that I am a bit offended by their high shipping costs though.

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OK Go - WTF? from OK Go on Vimeo.

From Brandflakes for Breakfast-
"OK Go became a household name based on the success of a single video that went viral. And it wasn't a million dollar budget that got Here it Goes Again millions of views. It was a great idea.

Their new video is just as clever. They've taken an age old video effect, "trails" and made it fresh and fun. Once again - not technology, not a kabillion dollar production budget, just a fantastically great idea done well."
I couldn't have said it better myself.

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Yokoo of Yokoo Cold Weather Knits created this awesome wreath for Urban Outfitters blog. Check out the tutorial here.

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Bah Humbug!

This is a warning to anyone who knows me and is reading this blog-
I am not going to buy Christmas gifts for anyone other than my daughter this year. I am too busy caught up in my own messy life right now to have a big beautiful holiday. Don't come round here for the best of the seasons fanciest gift list and what nots. There, I've said it! (p.s. to my bbbff (big bodacious best friend forever) who will be here the week of xmas, we will still have a great time but in all fairness you are Jewish :)

I may come around still. I may change my mood and become a last minute Santa. It could happen. So here are a few things that caught my eye as great "make your own presents".

Homemade vanilla extract. I have recently had the joy of finding out that way too much really good vanilla in your chocolate chip cookies is a wonderful thing! Coco&me shoes you how to make some. Plus now that we are all in the thick of the green movement, we can use our garbage as cool containers. How bout that?
This "turkey dressing skirt" tutorial is only for a limited time so chop chop! I think I will make one for Sophie and one for me.
S'mores.....mmmmmm... Sophie still talks about how we made s'more this summer while camping. This would be a great gift for any kid. You can buy them at Twig & Thistle or make your own. You can find boxes here for around 30 cents each. And if you are really feeling adventurous make your own graham crackers and marshmallows.
Sophie still loves everything I have ever made for her. How cool is she? I made a pretty bad version of this outfit last year and it still makes her daily wardrobe changes. I think I need to make a new larger version for the up and coming year. Perhaps I should make one for me as well.... Hey bbbff- you want one?
I love these. I always have. And once I get my craft room up and running again I promise to make one. Scouts honor.
This garland from Shoptwig.com could easily be make using your extra large craft hole punch, some yarn, felt and glue. Makes a great gift or decorate your tree with it. I think they are lovely and they, for some odd reason, remind me of the ladies in Italy that toss ribbons off their balconies to lure male suitors.

Do I really need to say how cute these are? Ok "these are so stinkin cute! Go here for the free PDF to make your own.

I have been spending alot of my time at Etsy, working on my shop Avant Garage and starting a new one selling vintage shoes, Shoe Shoe Studio. Please go check them out. I have some great things there.

Here are a few things off of my favorites list too.
Eddie Ross says that black candles have a more understated glow and by golly I believe him!
I would love to have this soap sitting in my bathroom. I don't think I could bring myself to use it though...
These are so sweet. And sold now. Sorry. But since I live in the forest now and am surrounded by moss, I think I might take a crack at making some terrariums sometime.
I think I drink chai tea a bit more than I should simply because I want to smell it. This might help me with that addiction.
I love this teak safety pin. It would look fantastic as a scarf pin.

This guy inspires me to make Sophie yet another bunny.

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I am totally bored with this day. I guess because I seem to be getting a cold. I have been reading a great little book ( Bringing Home The Birkin) all morning while letting Sophie play video games. Boring boring boring. Sophie still does not know how to use that word. She keeps trying. "This food is so boring mom." "I can't clean my room now, I'm bored!" Kids! Gotta love em. Speaking of kids, here is a video my stepson set me. Fantastic! It's prolly driving his mom crazy!

Peddy Cash FTW Trailer from Thunder Horse Video on Vimeo.

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Dezeen in the Czech Republic: Daniel Piršč, Studio Pirsc Porcelain from Dezeen on Vimeo.

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The Chimney Sweep by Joseph Mann

The Chimney Sweep from Joseph Mann on Vimeo.

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My initial reaction to this concept was repulsion, but really, spaghetti and wieners are a normal thing. I think it would be a fun and easy thing to make for kids or strange parties. Just cut the dogs into 1 inch chunks, break the spaghetti in half and pierce pieces through each dog chunk. Then cook in boiling water according to the spaghetti directions. You could serve it with chili. Maybe even Cincinnati chili!

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I cannot stop staring at this Enzo Speedster from PlayForever. This is like one of those toys that you would display and later it would become valuable.

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Shop News!

Here is a sneak peak at my Avant Garage shop. I have been working on it for the past couple of weeks. I have some real vintage gems to offer. Arne Jacobsen spoons! A Smith Corona typewriter with script font! Fabulous vintage shoes, leather jackets and handbags and so much more that is yet to come.
Have a look see and enjoy FREE SHIPPING on all orders!!

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