MAY THE FORTH........you know.....

BE WITH YOU!!!!

Yes.....BREACE YOURSELF!! 

THIS is the ultimate nerdy post........to celebrate May 4th, I wish to share 5 things that are related to The War of Stars......enjoy......

1.) This one is a 2 part-er.......a little something SUBTLE for a casual Yoda look or a more formal Yoda occasion.....

                            There is this silk tie from ThinkGeek!

Or these day at the beach shoes......from Vans!!!

ADORBS...and available at Vans and Think Geek! (links above)

2.) Are you flying in or out of Tokyo this year?? Take a ride on this bad boy! 

Yes....if you are taking off in Autumn 2015 is All Nippon Airways’ newest 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, the “R2-D2 Jet.” 

FOR REALS!!

(or use this link to see the video!)

3.) ......and if you are looking for something edible to celebrate today.....or are looking to impress the nerd in your house with something Star Wars themed today........try one of these.........

A Tatooine Sunset...from Starwars.com:

OR

THIS...is the way to eat your Wookiee! Thanks to Carrie Elle!

OR

The Two Sisters Crafting give you Lightsaber Pretzels:

ORRRR...

This is AWESOME.......From Just Jenn Recipes a Severed Wampa arm cake:

4.) This.....IS SPECTACULAR.......and only $35! It's an 8" x10" limited edition print from www.robcroxford.com.......

WOW! That was shameless promotion......

5.) I leave you with this one......for nerds AND animal lovers - my entire demographic?? ;-)

THERE YOU GO!!!

Happy Star Wars Day nerds!!!!

WW190: BACON BRITTLE, ELLEN NOVEMBER, AND A GREMLIN SWEATER

Welcome to Wonderful Wednesday!!
Here are the top 5 things that I want you to LOVE this week…….

1.) You know me….loyal readers….I am a fan of the Sweet+Salty….Admittedly….I started drooling at this…….

It's Bourbon Bacon Brittle!!!!!
OH
MAH
GAWD!
Thanks to bakingthegoods.com for posting this recipe for brittle!!!!
(for the full recipe check THIS link!!!!)
YUMMMMMMMMMERS!

2.) Some things are so UGLY that I cannot help but LOVE LOVE LOVE them. Like these sweaters from Mondo Tees:

OH MAN I WANT THAT GREMLINS SWEATER!!!!!!!!!!!!
So awful - and so fantastic!!!
Go to MONDO TEES for more nerdy stuff!

3.) Speaking of awesome fabric work……I give you the work of Ellen November from California. She has combined her skills in illustration, photography, graphic design and fiber art to creat some really lovely work!!! Like these:

Commission Ellen or inquire about the pricing and availability at ellen.november@gmail.com
http://www.ellennovember.com/

(thanks to www.ifitshipitshere.com)

4.) Hey train lovers…..yes…I know you are out there! I am one of you!!! The future is coming……well….for the Brits at least……check out these driverless underground trains….the 250 new trains are being built and will be capable of fully automatic operation:

The design reflects the contemporary culture and architectural landmarks of the city but also stays true to the british transport’s style heritage.

See this video….it's CRAZY…...


(link to the video)
ALSO GO TO DESIGNBOOM to see the interior of the train!!!

5.) Finally…..I give you this. It makes me laugh every year…Thanks Ellen:

WW181: BILLY EICHNER, TAKD DESIGN and THE WATER TANK PROJECT

Welcome to Wonderful Wednesday this week.
Here are the five things I want you to LOVE this week!!!!

1.) LET'S GO TO NYC!!!!! Come on guys! (I know….like I need an excuse to want to go to there!!) "The Water Tank Project" is part art exhibition and part social awareness campaign that transforms 300 rooftop water tanks in New York City into original works of art.

Filmmaker Mary Jordan, who came up with the idea for the project, sees the initiative as a chance to educate people about the global water issues. "Understand that we have to reduce our plastic waste, reduce our meat consumption and really conserve our water," she said. Over 100 water tanks will be wrapped with art by acclaimed artists such as John Baldessari, Jeff Koons, Maya Lin, Andy Goldsworthy and even NYC public school students.

VIDEO HERE!



About The Water Tank Project from The Water Tank Project on Vimeo.
Find out more about the project here.
(via [Collabcubed])

2.) I NEEEEEED one (or two) of these…..(hint hint…husband ;-) THIS BOW TIE!!!!

TAKD Design, from Detroit makes this awesome tie! Each tie is made from solid timber, then "sanded and finished in-house using CNC routing and woodworking methods to ensure quality control."

 But which one????? That is the question!
(go here to BUY one -- like the "Wenge" with maybe a couple of straps like the "Mack" or the "Woodard"!!!!!!! ;-)
(thanks again to Design Boom for stoking the fires of my mental illness!)

3.) Who's thirsty??? Let's try the Jolly Rancher Spiked Punch……mmmmmmmm…….

3 cups pineapple juice
1 bottle cranberry juice (64 ounces)
1 bottle Sparkling apple cider
1 bottle ginger ale (1 liter)

This amazing drink is brought to you by Sugar and Charm.
PLEASE SHOW THEM SOME LOVE ON THEIR SITE.....
on Facebook
and on Twitter
(and for a MILLION other social media outlets - just go to the site….)

4.) ok…..another art related thing… DrFaustusAU - ok I stumbled on these AWESOME illustrations on Deviant Art…….please enjoy these Seusspired (that is Seuss-inspired) illustrations of modern movie classics…..and go to his page…..

AWESOME!!!!
http://drfaustusau.deviantart.com

5.) This made me laugh last night on the Emmys! The Seth and 'Billy on the Street' bit….

BUT Here is a longer version…….a few more jokes……check it out….

http://youtu.be/CXeNBPXRHmA

So….of course I had to check out MORE from Billy Eichner….and found that he is a LUNATIC……but that is evidently right up my alley….as I enjoyed wasting HOURS watching him harrang poor innocents on the street…….PLEASE enjoy….

ALSO CHECK OUT THE REST OF THESE…..

They ALL made me laugh….

(check out this link for the one above iPhoners!)

 Check him out on his YouTube channel…..
or on Funny or Die
or Facebook...
OR his Tweets….

WW152: PIXIE HILL STUDIO, WAFFLE 'ZA and TIES TIES TIES!

Welcome again to Wonderful Wednesday!!!!
Here are the 5 things that I LOVE this week…….enjoy….

1.) Um….brilliance comes in many many packages. For me…..one of the most important tools of out time is….the waffle maker. Yes. You know I am right! I have posted A LOT of recipes that involve this VITAL kitchen device. THIS is another great idea……TOTALLY gonna do this one…..
WAFFLE PIZZA!!!!!
OH
MAH
GAWD!!!!!!!!

This recipe HERE tells you how to turn leftovers into "i'll-be-right-over-s" LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

2.) I love me some 'Sherlock'! I really  really do……want proof? Read this. Or this. Now…..this artist may be a slightly bigger fan than I am…….just check this out. Fellow Canadian creator Nichola "Knickertwist" Battilana. You must go and check out her website - Pixie Hill Studio! Not only is she a big Sherlock fan, she is also pretty clever! This is an altoid tin converted into the set from 221B Baker St. I really LOVE this!

I want to share WHY she created this. She is really funny in her explanation"

"I've gone a little bit mental over Sherlock ever since watching the entire series while in my sick bed. Benedict Cumberbatch is now my newest imaginary boyfriend and I am smitten with all things Sherlockian. Since dear old Sherly (that's what I call him... we're besties) pulled me through my life threatening illness (not really but let's go with it) I thought I should commemorate and celebrate our relationship in some way. A keepsake just for me. And so, here is my altered Altoid tin of 221B Baker Street."

You can also check her out on ETSY!

3.) Dear Jennifer Nettles. I have a HUGE secret crush on you. Even without the rest of Sugarland…I still LOVE you. Yes…she is a huge country star…but I just cannot get enough of her voice!!!! AND I WILL NOT APOLOGIZE!!!!! ;-)

On her solo album 'That Girl' she still has A GREAT BIG VOICE…..oh man. 

You can check her solo album HERE!

4.) I just came across some more ties that I think are pretty good. Thank "Perpetual Kid" for these:

A STICK ON BOW TIE!!!!

Excuse the hipster here……but LOVE the "stick on" bow tie!!

Cat people…..this one is for you!!!
You best friend will be all ready for the Oscars in this!!!!!!

Funny for a doctor friend of yours!!!

5.) THIS IS GENIUS! YOU MUST WATCH ALL OF THESE CLIPS! If you are an elderly person (LIKE I AM) you will kick yourself for missing these clips from Adam Scott and Paul Rudd.
THEY ARE A MUST MUST MUST!!!!!!!!!

It is so great. "The greatest Event in Television History" all the clips recreate old tv themes. SO FREAKING GOOD!!!!!!!!