A while back, A + W gifted us with a giant stack of old TLS, LRB, and NYRB. It was one of the best presents we've ever received and we've spent many evenings encamped in the living room with the bottomless stack. I got sucked in to the personal ads in the London Review of Books. Are you familiar with them? I've wheezed with laughter over some. Perhaps it isn't the best use of my time at the height of wedding season, but I've clipped out a few of my favorites which you can find here. There are also two collections of the ads: They Call me Naughty Lola and Sexually, I'm More of a Switzerland. I don't find reading the ads in a book nearly as funny. I think it is something about the unexpected words gracing those pretentious oversized pages.
SUNPRINTS
Thank you to the ladies over at Once Wed for posting this stunning sunprint wedding cake, inspired by a Neither Snow design and print by Rinne Allen. Sunprint kits are a terrific way to get started. And I just learned that the company makes gigantic sunprint sheets-- my mind is already racing with projects. There's also Setacolor heliographic paint which you can use on fabric.
TWINE + BROWNS
I knew Jayne + Kelly were extra special clients judging from how they packaged their envelopes (see above). She just sent some pretty photos of the finished product all stamped and ready to go. You'll find more images on her Flicker page. I adore the Year of the Rabbit stamps they chose-- so elegant.
Hearts + Hands
I am so, so honored to be a part of this raffle to benefit the recovery efforts in Japan, organized by Lynn of Satsuma Press. Do check out the participating artists and small businesses -- each is so incredible. For new Neither Snow customers: if you buy five raffle tickets I will offer you a 10% discount. Just metnion JAPAN when you place your order. If you need a reminder of this country's heartbreak, visit this New York Times slideshow.
Melanie + Mike, Part I
I have been meaning to post these terrific photos by David Murray of Mike and Melanie's wedding for ages. I love the way they repurposed "pink" for their signage. More to come next week. Happy weekend!
BLACK + WHITE
One of my favorite combiations.
KATE + KATIE
This photo by Katie Barnes reminded me of Kate Joyce's Halloween costume.
J'ADORE J'ADORE
I'm so excited to share these photos of Jessica's tattoo with you. Jessica is a terrifically talented photographer (and also has very lovely neck). It was such a pleasure collaborating with her on her vision. More information on tattoos can be found here. Thanks so much for sending these snaps, Jessica!
The Art of the Complaint: Seat 29 E
I implore you to read this letter of complaint over at Letters of Note. I think this is my favorite part:
I constructed a stink-shield by shoving one end of a blanket into the overhead compartment — while effective in blocking at least some of the smell, and offering a small bit of privacy, the ass-on-my-body factor has increased, as without my evil glare, passengers feel free to lean up against what they think is some kind of blanketed wall.
MLK
Did you know that since the 1980s the Atlanta Airport has had an exhibit up honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? I happened by it recently and appreciated seeing his transistor radio, glasses and watch. It was startling to find these objects in the otherwise ahistorical universe of an airport.