START YOUR ENGINES

How cool is this? To acknowledge Chevrolet's 100th anniversary this year, designer Christian Annyas has written about the various speedometer designs used by the carmaker over the last century. My favorite is number 1 and 2, how about you?


Check out more here.


(via 2 or 3 Things)

THESE ARE THINGS

I am totally digging these new city maps designed by These Are Things (which I have written about here). Wouldn't it be lovely to have a line up of this, this and this on your wall? You would look like such a world traveler!


These new city maps feature Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis . . . the options go on and on! Get yours for $59 here.

JOYFUL, PEACEFUL, CARTOGRAPHIC

The lovely and talented Angela Hardison is aiming to make your spirits a little brighter and your home a bit more beautiful this holiday season. She is offering a free download of these two printable posters—perfect for decorating your mantle (as she has done above) or for hanging on your wall all year around.

Given my undying love of all things cartographic, you know I will be posting one of these in my apartment immediately. I think I will follow Angela's lead and go for a white frame and white mat . . .

Download your own copies here.

THE MUPPETS: COMING TO A WALL NEAR YOU!

Have you seen the new Muppets movie? What, you think muppets=puppets=just for kids? Sacrilege! 


The movie is actually hilarious--the funniest I have seen since Bridesmaids this summer--and comes very well reviewed, in case you don't believe me. I would highly recommend it! I dare you not to smile the entire time!


With that said, I am posting also to tell you about the amazing wall stickers created by Blik to celebrate the release of the movie. How cool would it to have these guys popping up all over your home? They would be perfect for a kids room, but I could also imagine more cheeky placements to jazz up otherwise dull areas: on a wall normally covered up by an open closet door, in the laundry room, even (gasp!) in the shower (hehe) . . .  the list goes on and on!


Check out all the Muppet wall sticker options here.


(thanks to swissmiss for the tip!)


p.s. Still need more reason to see the movie? I just found out that Bret McKenzie (of the amazing musical comedy duo Flight of the Conchords) served as musical director for the movie! No wonder I can't get 'Life's A Happy Song' out of my head . . . 

VIDEO CHRISTMAS

In case you needed even more holiday spirit (it's 60 degrees in New York City today, I may be over compensating with the holiday cheer; but that's harmless, right?), here are two of the most adorable christmas 'video cards' you will ever see. Completely, totally adorable.


Check out more of this family's video cuteness, as created by videographer Dad Jared Foster, here.

COOKING WITH SKY, EMERALD, CERULEAN

I have been quite enamored with the kitchen offerings over at Anthropologie right now. They have lots of products that are both practical and beautiful—my favorite combination!


Here are some of my top picks, any of which would make a great holiday gift!


—1—Kitchen Magic Twisty Whisk, $8
—2—Verdant Canister, $78
—3—Pure & Good Hand Soap in Rosemary and Mint, $22
—4—Paint Can Ice Bucket, Large, $68
—5—Balloon Red Wine Glass, $16
—6—Staub La Cocotte, Oval, $298
—7—Farmer's Market Basket, Large Square, $20 (love this!)

HOT POCKETS!

Hope you have a fabulous (laugh-filled) weekend.


p.s. Jim Gaffigan is so funny, he makes my face hurt.