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Some of my favorite things

Back for another edition of some of my favorite things.
As some of you can tell, I haven’t been having one of the best weeks, so it’s always nice to look at pretty & desirable items to decrease those feelings of mass murder. At least, it works for me.

So I received the latest CB2 catalog and am going to run down some of my fav’s. Some issues are not all that impressive, but this time around called for me to whip out the permanent marker and go crazy with the circling. You’ve been warned!

Engineer Dining Table

Engineer Dining Table – $399

I love the raw look of this table and think it would look amazing as a dining room table in a really modern space. And that price! Diggin’ it!

CityScape Shower Curtain

Cityscape Shower Curtain – $39.99

I’m always on the lookout for a new hip shower curtain and this one is lovely. Unfortunately, our CBGB curtain is on its last legs and I think this one with its bright yellow elements would look great in our mainly grey bathroom.

Desktop Chalkboard

Desktop Chalkboard – $14.95

Being a fan of chalkboard-anything, I think this is an adorable idea. Maybe not for the office-office, but definitely a cute statement for a home office.

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Lovable Friday

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1. Muse: The Resistance
1. Muse: The Resistance

Besides the Smashing Pumpkins, I can’t really say I love a band more than Muse. Not very surprising since they have a lot of similar characteristics musically. What can I say? I’m predictable. Either way, this band blows my mind on a regular basis so I had been impatiently waiting for their new album for what seems like ages. Finally, there was a leak this week and I didn’t think twice before hitting the download button. I know people are going to hate because that’s what people do, but my GOD is this album good. I can only describe it as an eargasm – I would make love to every track, no joke. What other band can close their album with a 3-part symphony? Absolutely no one, but Muse. My favorite of the moment? Undisclosed Desires. It could be described as Smashing Pumpkins & Depeche Mode’s song baby and it is all sorts of awesome. Have I mentioned that I am going to see them open up for U2 next month in Tampa? Because I am so excited I could burst. I’ve never seen them live and although we have nosebleed seats (seriously, who can afford decent U2 tickets???), I am going to be happier than a pig in shit. No joke. Plus, there are rumors that they will be playing a 12 song set, much longer than typical openers (because they are awesome, hello)! So if you are going, I’ll be the certifiably insane fangirl singing and dancing like a fool. Feel free to come over and flail with me.

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Lovable Friday!

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1. Billy Corgan & his Spirits in the Sky
1. Billy Corgan & his Spirits in the Sky

Billy Corgan’s latest venture is being labeled as a “supergroup,” but I just like to think of Spirits in the Sky as a group of talented musicians that got together to have a little fun. The Spirits got together in remembrance of Sky Saxon, the Seeds’ singer/bassist that passed away earlier this year from an organ infection. The group includes Dave Navarro, Linda Strawberry, Mike Byrne (the Pumpkins’ new 19 year old drummer) and former members of other psychedelic 70’s bands. They decided to play to small crowds in tiny venues (such as Muddy Waters Coffee Shop) around Southern California and from the footage I have heard and seen, it was quite the show! Corgan premiered a few new songs, which can always be a little scary for a big Pumpkins fan like myself, but I was beyond impressed. The new material sounds great! I just wish they would have decided to mosey on over to our neck of the woods. Why does California get all the good stuff? Anywho, I’m happy for Billy because I know at this point in his life, what he wants to do more than anything, is just play good music for the fun of it. And he definitely seemed to achieve that with Spirits in the Sky.

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Lovable Friday!

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1. District-9
1. District-9

After hearing about this movie for months and attending a panel at Comic-Con, I am so excited the premiere date for District-9 is here! We have tickets to a showing tonight with a group of friends and I can’t wait! In case you are one of the 4 people that have not heard of this movie, it is set in a time where aliens have landed on Earth, but have been segregated from the general public in an area called District-9. I’ll make sure to put together a review come Monday as part of my weekend highlights for all of you!

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Squee-Worthy: High Gloss White Floors

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I would have never thought that I would like white flooring. It gets dirty so easily, it’s boring and…well…it’s white! There’s nothing I love more than a warm wood floor, but now I’m definitely rethinking my design aesthetic. I mean, check out these beautiful floors!

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The stunning white floors definitely give an open and brightly lit space that extra kick and have the ability to either pump up the modern factor or play into shabby chic decor. I just may need some of these in our new house (more on that later)!

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