All Mapped out

My best friend and roommate in college always had a thing for maps, she loved to display them in every room of our shabby college apartment.  I recently stumbled upon these other ways that maps are conceptualized through fashion, body art, furniture and keeping warm.  Love them all!

bikini

tattoo

side table 

quilt

-Megan

Mamika & Papika...Grandma's Superhero Therapy

How awesome is this series by French photographer, Sacha Goldberger? The story is even cooler! Goldberger took these pictures to cheer up his 91-year-old grandmother who was lonely and depressed.

This one is from the newest series featuring Mamika's new boyfriend, Papika. Too funny! With the success of the first series, Goldberger created a MySpace page for his grandmother. With over 2,000 friends, she receives congradulatory and inspirational messages, reminding her how lucky she is.

This one is my favorite!

Happy Gillis

I had lunch last week at a cute little restaurant called Happy Gillis Cafe & Hangout. It is on the corner of Gillis and Pacific, near the historic Columbus Park.  The restaurant is located in the old Gillis Sundries, and the original sign still hangs.  



Not only is the restaurant vintage and unique, the food was great! Happy Gillis has different soups/sandwiches/salads daily (along with their set menu) , made fresh right in front of you. I went with the sandwich special, a ham, goat cheese and green apple panini. It was so delicious. My mom got the curry chicken salad sandwich, and it was great also! (I know what I will be ordering next trip). I wouldn't say I had buyers remorse, because I loved mine too, I just want the whole curry chicken salad sandwich next time.

Check out Happy Gillis' Web site for a full menu, and follow them on twitter for daily specials.

 Hope you enjoy this local spot as much as I did!

-Whitney

Summer Glow

Summer is finally here and I know what you are all thinking...how can we get that summer glow we have been waiting all winter for?!

However, after watching this video you might think twice about heading out into the sun without your sunscreen.

Here are some great alternatives...

Bain de Soleil Mega Tan Sunscreen with Self Tanner, SPF 4

Hawaiian Tropic Island Radiance Creme Sunless Tanning

Jergans Natural Glow Foaming Daily Moisturizer 

These are just a few of many...find the one that works best for you!

-Jane

Etsy Eight : Wall Art Edition

"Your place to buy and sell all things handmade, vintage and supplies"  

terrariums print

HILLARY BIRD SHOP

peacock market, metallic print

ROADSIDE PHOTOGRAPHS

birch trees in yellow forest

JONTY BLOOM SHOP

olives and olive oil - botanical plate

LUCILLE'S KITCHEN SHOP

oh carmen print

PEGGY WOLF SHOP

berlin postcard

STEPHANIE LEVY SHOP

vintage pink

SIMPLY HUE DESIGN SHOP

lion print

BERKLEY ILLUSTRATION

-Meg



Framed Wallpaper

What a great way to make easy and inexpensive art! You can find wallpaper in so many different colors and patterns for a very reasonable price. This is a perfect way to decorate a large bare wall without spending a lot of money on expensive artwork, and you are bound to find something that matches your current decor.

-Whitney

Garden Art

I am loving the playfulness of these sculptures created by Michael Craig-Martin a contemporary artist from Dublin.  These particular works of art were on display in the Roche Court, a sculpture garden at the New Art Centre in the UK.  How fun would it be to have one of these in your backyard!

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-Meg