biscuits and tea...

Sophisticated tea:

{from the dieline}

Fun tea:

{from the dieline}

And a little something delectable:

{from the dieline}

"Take your taste buds somewhere scrumptious."

kidease

So... the idea behind these little lunches is really great.
And the images are really funny and cute.
But... well... is it just me or does "kidease" sound like an insult?

Kidease...Disease...

Kidease...Cooties...

The possibilities for other kids to mercilessly make fun of the lunch goer
innocently trying to "ease" their existence with a fun bite to eat...

I don't even want to think about it.

i need to move to Sweden.

Why you ask? Amazingly cute biodegradable bags in three great designs.

poop bags

These are the funniest things I've seen all week!

Okay, true story: L and I like to go walking around our neighborhood. Every time we go, and I mean EVERY TIME, we see at least 2 people picking up their puppy's poo - - usually more like 4-6. No joke. Now, I'm not dissing them. I think it is great. Very responsible. And, if it were my yard the doggie had chosen, I would expect that the own would whip out a pooper scooper. Nonetheless, we think it is hilarious and, honestly, kind of nasty to not only see these people picking it up but then continuing their walk around the neighborhood dangling their bag of treasure as they go. It reminds me repeatedly of a bit Jerry Seinfeld used to do about how if aliens were to come to our planet and try to figure out which species is in charge they would pick the dogs.

{images found here, of course}

sweet tooth

{lola's from the dieline}

What is the deal with cupcakes these days? They've become ultra trendy... perhaps it was the arrival of Katie Holmes on the celebrity scene with her five story cupcake tower for Posh Spice. I'm not sure. Don't get me wrong, I like cupcakes. They're cute {really cute} and sometimes come in great, swanky packaging and my philosopher is really goooooodddd at making them. Plus, trophy's lemon has me HOOKED. Still. How did this little treat become the epitome of cool? To be honest, as much as I like cupcakes, there are a lot of other sweets that I adore... much more.

For instance, if the classic black tie Napoleons would become popular and available everywhere I would be the happiest (and most voluptuous) girl ever. They're miraculous. Sweet, buttery, a little crunchy. Ekk. They're impossible to explain. And, near impossible to find - good ones anyway. The absolute BEST Napoleons I've ever had were all at the La Madeline in Austin (the Bee Caves location). Seattle has a sweet, very french bakery by the market that also makes them well but being near campus, and not wanting to spend next month's rent on parking, I don't get to indulge very often.

What else do I love, a little more than cupcakes? Candy apples from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Co. At around $7 a pop they better be delicious, right?! My favorite is the Tiger Stripe followed closely by the Apple Pie apple. Yum. If anyone knows a good recipe for these, please do share! Every visit to my nieces and nephews ends up being an excuse for an apple party. I think I'm not the only one who gets excited... :)

Lastly, I think I'd choose a piece of well-made tiramisu over a cupcake *almost* any day. But again, like Napoleons, it can be difficult to find well-made tiramisu. I was sadly disappointed by my local Whole Foods version. If anyone finds a great dive with this amazing Italian dessert in Seattle, I would love to know about it.

less boredom. more blissdom.

Seen the new Jamba ad campaign?
The "got you a job" one is my favorite.

mmmm....matcha green tea blast!
Evidently there is a traveling banana man too.
I've only read about him online though.

do you need a coffee break?

yes.
and, if possible, please make it nerdy.


I am soo taken with this packaging!

Have I mentioned that I love the dieline?
I do. I love the dieline almost as much as I love nerds!

I'd like some milk please.

{found at the dieline}

seriously.
best packaging for strawberry milk I've ever seen.
scratch that.
best packaging for milk I've ever seen.

question:

should we serve alcohol at our wedding?

the philosopher and I are not drinkers.
but some people we know are.
as a sort of compromise
we've considered serving wine and champagne.

but this presents yet another problem.
if we do serve wine and champagne,
which should we purchase?

since we're not exactly gearing up for a taste test
I've decided we'll probably purchase based on packaging


so far, here are my favorites:

HEMA
(in the glass bottles of course. although those plastic caps sure are classy.)


mystery flav.

Claremont Traminer/Riesling
(and yes, that is a kangaroo in a teacup!)

of course, if we do head out for a few spirits before the big day
we'll probably just pick up whatever we like in the store, at that moment.
still. don't these bottles look cool?

I really think there should be more fun non-alchy drinks out there
because everytime I see a cabinet full of liquor
I just think, "wow. those glass bottles look awesome. I want to celebrate."