APPLE LOVE

MACBOOK PRO


This weekend I did something big. I bought a new computer! My old computer—faithfully known as
Prince Humperdink—was getting rather elderly at age 4.5. And since we all know how much I am obsessed with Apple products, I waited until they released a new round of MacBook Pros and I bought one! I can't believe how amazing it is: nearly 8 hour battery life, amazing graphics, super fast. Seriously, check it out here.


iPAD SECOND GENERATION
iPAD SECOND GENERATION
iPAD SECOND GENERATION

And have you heard about the release of the second generation iPad? If possible it seems even more revolutionary than the first one. It has a front and rear camera, is significantly thinner, and has a sweet magnetically connected screen cover. Awesome. Now if I could only justify purchasing an iPhone, a MacBook Pro and an iPad all in one year.

Watch the intro video and learn more here.


LATE NIGHT ICE CREAM FIGHT

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Ice Cream Fight With Jimmy Fallon
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Hi all! Just a quick bonus post to say hello and share this amazing clip from Thursday night's Colbert Report. Did you see it? I thought it was adorable (I was pretty much laughing uncontrollably when Colbert made the crack about SNL). Check it out and get a little giggle going yourself. Why not? It's the weekend, right?

See you all on Monday!



. . . GONE! AND THE WINNER IS . . .

RAFFLE TICKET


The results from the 20x200 giveaway are in!* And the two lucky winners are: Caitlin M. and Kristina S.! Congratulations! I will be giving your emails to my contact at 20x200 and she will coordinate with you how you get your stash.

For all the other lovely people who entered, I will remind you that you can stop by the 20x200 booth at the PULSE art fair and pick up some other free goodies (not to mention see some great art!). And thanks for stopping by to say hi; keep the comments coming!

Here, again, are the details for the fair:

PULSE NEW YORK
125 W 18th Street, New York, NY
Booth #b-4
Friday, March 4 + Saturday, March 5: noon–8 p.m.
Sunday, March 6: noon–5 p.m.


Happy weekend folks! (Stop by tomorrow for a little fun bonus post.)


*Winner results were generated through random.org.

GOING, GOING . . . (20X200 GIVEAWAY AND PICKS)

As you may have read yesterday, the obsessive imagist has teamed up with the awesome online art gallery 20x200 to do a fabulous giveaway: two Armory Week Survival Kits (tote bag, guide to the shows in NYC this week, snacks, coupons and more)! You can read all the details here, but basically you can be entered by leaving a comment with your favorite 20x200 print to this post. You can also double your entry by following the obsessive imagist on twitter (@katiejosephson). Enter by 2PM EST today to win!

Need help choosing a favorite? I will let you in on some of my current 20x200 picks . . .


20x200
20x200
20x200

for the explorer:

Rachel Hulin, Globe (totally feeding my globe/map obsession)



20x200
20x200

for the collector:




20x200
20X200
20x200

for the wordsmith:




Good luck! Check back in this afternoon (2PM) when I will announce the two winners. In the meantime, go check out the 20x200 booth at PULSE art fair:

PULSE NEW YORK
125 W 18th Street, New York, NY
Booth #b-4
Thursday, March 3: 1 p.m.–8 p.m.
Friday, March 4 + Saturday, March 5: noon–8 p.m.
Sunday, March 6: noon–5 p.m.



HOORAY FOR A 20x200 GIVEAWAY!

20X200 SURVIVAL KIT GIVEAWAY
20X200 SURVIVAL KIT GIVEAWAY


If you are even an occasional reader of the obsessive imagist you know that I love 20x200. I mean love. I have bought a ton of their prints—for myself, for my family, for my friends. Not only are their prices amazing (depending on the size of the print prices range from $20-$2000), but the artists they feature are awesome A-listers. Check out my (numerous!) posts about 20x200 here.

So imagine my super giddy nerdy excitement when the lovely Danielle at 20x200 offered to do a giveaway with the o.i. to celebrate the start of Armory Week!* Sweet!


On offer for two lucky readers is a 20x200 Armory Week Survival Kit, which includes:

+ Altoids: Freshen up before saying 'hi' to your favorite artist or chatting up that cute gallery guy/girl.
+
Orabrush
: Ditto—you can't make a first impression a second time.
+
illy issimo
: Drink up and re-caffeinate on the fly.
+
Popchips
: Eat up and refuel whilst gallery hopping.
+
West Elm
tape measure & level: Measure up with pocket-size art hanging essentials.
+
West Elm
discount card: Stock up from one of our fave frame sources.
+
BAMart Auction
Invite: Culture up at one of our fave institutions.
+
Art Fag City + Hyperallergic
Event Guides: Read up and be in the know on what's happening.
+
20x200's Map of the 2011 New York Art Fairs (above): A work of art right in your bag!
This year's map is drawn by the inimitable Wendy MacNaughton.
+
20x200 Magic Fortune Teller: Thrill your friends with amazing feats of art market prognostication!
+ A ticket to the Pulse Art Fair, where 20x200 is exhibiting this week!


So how do you get in on the action? By doing two simple steps:

1. Go to the 20x200 website and pick our your favorite piece or artist.

2. Come back here and leave a comment with your choice (please include your email so I can contact you if you win!). That's it!

Want to increase your chances? Become a follower of the o.i. on twitter (@katiejosephson) and you will be entered twice! Already a follower? Tweet (or retweet) about the giveaway and I will enter you twice too.

Two winners will be picked tomorrow (Friday, March 4) at 2pm here on the blog. Good luck!

In the meantime, go check out the 20x200 booth at the PULSE art fair!

PULSE NEW YORK
125 W 18th Street, New York, NY
Booth #b-4
Thursday, March 3: 1 p.m.–8 p.m.
Friday, March 4 + Saturday, March 5: noon–8 p.m.
Sunday, March 6: noon–5 p.m.



*Unfamiliar with Armory Week? It's an annual art world extravaganza where gallerists come from all over to show the latest and greatest from their favorite artists. The Armory Show—and many other wonderful shows that happen at the same time—pretty much takes over New York City during the first week of March. This year it runs from March 3-6.

Please note: winners in the NYC area will receive the full kit. Winners outside the metro area (or not visiting during Armory Week) will simply receive a 20x200 tote bag.


SKY HIGH & SUPER LOW: WARM WEATHER SHOES

ALDO WEDGEALDO WEDGE
ALDO WEDGEALDO WEDGE

Is it just me or are you ready for spring? I have been drooling over the new offerings in stores, especially the summer footwear! Here are some of my favorite picks.

At Aldo (top to bottom, left to right):

IVEANS, $90
MANI, $50
ALSIDIA, $80 (my favorite!)


JCREW BALLET FLAT 1JCREW BALLET FLAT 4
JCREW BALLET FLAT 2JCREW BALLET FLAT 3

At JCrew (top to bottom, left to right):



HOT OR COLD: TRIVET ROUND UP

ULTIMATE CHEF STORE TRIVET
CHILEWICH TRIVET


PROPELLOR TRIVETCOLORFUL RINGS CUTTING BOARD



This post is about trivets. Kind of random, I know. But recently I have stumbled across a couple of great designs and let's face it: trivets are one of the most practical and multi-functional items you can have in your kitchen. Why not have one that also makes you smile?


top to bottom, left to right:






*I have this and can swear that this does triple duty: cutting board, platter and trivet.