November 17th, 2011 by erin

Last night I was so happy to be vomit free that I started writing a jaunty little post in my sleep… something to let you into the window of my delirious experience riding the pale horse. It goes a little something like this.

I woke up Wednesday still feeling pretty out of sorts… kind of exactly like an extra head had sprouted from my Bob Ross mustache.

Facing my fears mustache on, I ate a banana and a party proceeded to throw down in my tummy. But it wasn’t really a good party — it was one of those parties you hit after way too many drinks, only to find all the dudes have herpes and they’re serving Mad Dog 20/20 with a splash of coke.

Then, inexplicably I began to feel better… way better. Kind of sparkly and full of magic and light. At this point I considered watching Legend on the telly but turned to the trusty net instead. Oh internet, you never fail to amuse me. (worth waiting through the commercial, trust me)

Then I hooked up with Minty, brought to you by the lovely ladies of Atlanta, Susie, Nelya and Jenny. I spent over an hour ogling the wares and plotting another move closer to:

This rug. And Susie’s adorable boots.

That INCROYABLE Maitland Smith tesselated console table, those lamps, Jenny’s art, the rug… all of it.

And there might be a chair pair that I’m mentally hoarding for myself.

Don’t wait until you’re weak and sickly to shop like I did. Go to there.

So, that’s how my day went yesterday. You can see how very productive I’ve been (as in not at all), but since I’m actually going to live I think I may need to start planning for the future, which means laundry and Christmas shopping and working.

I’m pretty excited to do those things.

Thankful, even.

October 31st, 2011 by erin

Between moving, suffering through the most hellatious flu EVER, a flooded laundry room, a broken dishwasher, and Better Half Ben’s broken back, last week blew chunks. Our little family teetered on the precipice of a sulfurous abyss for days on end, but I’m happy to report that we avoided the gaping maws of hell (except for the dishwasher) and have moved straight into purgatory, an otherwordly waiting room filled with boxes and paper and dirty dishes. It’s all good though, because it’s QUIET here. And I don’t HAVE to do anything. I could stare at these boxes forever… and ever… and ever. Maybe I will.

Honestly, it’s looking ok at the new house. Tons of projects to complete, and lots of pictures to share as soon as I can clear away the dirty laundry lurking in every corner. We’ve even mangaged to catch up on some tv, and I’m very glad that we didn’t move into this house:

If you’re watching American Horror Story, you know what can happen when good real estate goes very bad.

Apparently the Alfred Rosenheim house was for sale in January and it’s a stone cold fox, no doubt. Too bad about all the dead people in there.

Yeah, I know It’s just a tv show but now I’m going to have to get out my ghostometer (or whatever equipment they use in those dumb movies) and check all the closets and attics in our new house… Cross your fingers and toes and eyeballs that it’s dead body free.

Happy Halloween!

[Alfred Rosenheim mansion]

October 12th, 2010 by karly

I have to admit, everyone, I actually only planned my posts through the end of last week.  I had sorta kinda hoped that Erin would be taking over as head mistress of Design Crisis while I was at home nursing my new babe.  Alas, twas not yet to be and little Mystery Pants is still camped out in mommy’s belly.  It’s cool, we’re keeping busy.  But, as a result, I’m drawing a bit of a blank when it comes to today’s post.  I did find this radical video, directed by DC fave, Banksy for American Institution The Simpsons:

And just to keep the Banksy theme going, here’s a shot of Banksy’s most recent work to pop up on the streets of London:

Yep, that’s all.  If I’m here on Thursday, and I bet I will be, I promise to blow your dang pants off with some spectacular design.  Or at least write something funny.

May 7th, 2010 by karly

Are any of you watching Selling New York?

It kind of gives me heart palpitations every time they walk into a $24,000,000 property. I also love that there is no cat fighting.

Discuss.

Oh, but HGTV could have more pictures on their site. Or make them easy to find if they are there.

Continue discussing.