Archive for the ‘From around the web’ Category

 

Piano-improv makes everything more fun

March 16th, 2010Posted by katiesol

Oh Internet, I adore you. Here’s reason #425,341:

Is this Ben Folds? Because it looks like Ben Folds and sounds like Ben Folds but I just don’t know for sure.
UPDATE: It’s not Ben Folds. But it does make me want to listen to Ben Folds.

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I suspect it’s known as ‘growing up’

March 15th, 2010Posted by katiesol

I’ve forgotten almost everything from when I was a kid – when, how and why did this happen? I must not have been paying enough attention or something, because I can only remember about a day’s worth of stuff from the first sixteen years of my life. And what made me realise this?

Shameful. Thank goodness [...]

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Secret photos of famous people

February 4th, 2010Posted by katiesol

There are 125 rare, unlikely and occasionally brilliant photos of the crazy-famous here. Here are five that make me feel like it’s ok just to be a normal person.

Marilyn Monroe and JFK share a moment – I feel so sad for Marilyn Monroe every time I think about their doomed affair. Just goes to show [...]

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Pure unadulterated grade-A awesomeness

February 4th, 2010Posted by katiesol

Unborn children of mine take note: this is what your future holds.

I’d rather have the Lego version, to be honest.

Waterfall sink – like an infinity pool in your kitchen. Yes please.

As good a motto as any.

Finally, a use for all those old boring books I buy from library sales because they look nice but actually [...]

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Great finds from around the internet

January 23rd, 2010Posted by katiesol

Just a few of the brilliant things I’ve come across lately. Needless to say, I want them all.
Origami tea bags – Beautiful origami green berry tea bags by Natalia Ponomareva. Just a concept for now.

BookBook – A MacBook cover that looks like an old book from TwelveSouth. Lush, but it’ll set you back $80.
Amazing chairs [...]

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Latest website crush

October 10th, 2009Posted by katiesol

Bits and pieces of inspiration and loveliness relating (sometimes loosely) to the upcoming film version of Where The Wild Things Are. Bookmark it.

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I don’t care if you’ve already seen it

July 26th, 2009Posted by katiesol

I think pretty much everyone on the internet has seen this now, but I’m posting it anyway:

De. Lish.
First spotted on TooMuchNick

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He’s opening some JAM

July 6th, 2009Posted by katiesol

Since when is Calvin Harris a) Scottish and b) fit?

See the whole story on Popjustice

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Something for everyone

July 3rd, 2009Posted by katiesol

By Jono Lewarne via Intercourse With Biscuits

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The King of Pop lives on: BillieTweets

June 29th, 2009Posted by katiesol

Sad though we all are about his demise, it’s ok Michael Jackson fans: he didn’t die in vain. Out of darkness cometh light and so I give you BillieTweets. Go. Enjoy.

Brought to my attention by almost every single person I follow on Twitter

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