The Week in Pictures: 4.24.09
Yes, dreams do come true. Yes, that necklace does say Helvetica. And, you can get your very own right here courtesy of Star.
The thrifting gods were very, very good to me this week. Besides scoring the amazing Galliano Gazette scarf, I found these Sigerson Morrison Rain or Shine rubber flats in my size for a few dollars!
My weekend was spent at Portland’s indie comics fest, Stumptown. Star and I shared a very color-coordinated booth and spent the entire time catching up. Even though she lives in San Francisco, we always manage to be in the same city at least once a year, whether that be Portland, New York or LA.
We had quite the spread consisting of jewelry, shirts, posters, art prints, postcards, stickers and more.
My favorite thing at Stumptown wasn’t comics related at all. It was the Wordstock booth, featuring tons of red and white Helvetica covered merchandise. The pencils were so cool; I also got a white one that says Shut up and write. A perfect match for my beloved Helvetica Moleskine!
While taking a leisurely stroll through my neighborhood earlier in the week, I spotted the best bumper sticker of all time.
Lee thinks it’s weird that I like this mug. But, I think the typography is cool in a retro 70s sort of way. What do you think? Am I creepy for using a mug emblazoned with Grandpa?
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This is a totally strange observation, but I think you & Tricia (Bits n Bobbins) managed to thrift the same pair of shoes this week, but in different colors.
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Nubby!! That is literally the first time I’ve seen you smile! Beautiful. you should show us more often
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No creepier than the similar mug I found which I love for the same reason…!
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ahh, see here! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3471792792_a114847ac5.jpg?v=0
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You & Star look SO CUTE in that photo.
Great mug, too. I used to have a pen which said #1 Grandma…
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http://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/stickers/825/
When I was in high school my boyfriend and I used to stick them on hummers and giant SUV’s in our tiny home-town!
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Those flats are such a score! Well done, lady.
Say, for what it’s worth, gave you a shout-out today: http://www.alreadypretty.com/2009/04/elevator-shoes.html
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That bumper sticker is hilarious! I wish I had some to stick on the hummers I see driving around town!
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Ashe Mischief: Wow, good eyes you have. You’re totally right about that. How random!
Jaime: Now, that is a creepy mug. And, I like it very very much.
Gala: OK, creepy mugs unite!
Renai: Hahaha! Love it.
Sal: Awesome article! I’ll be sure to link it next week. Thanks so much!
Ash: Same here. Somebody out there must know the source of these?
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That Grandpa mug isn’t as creepy as this sweater a male friend of mine has..It’s woolen and brown with a gingerbread man on it & in red knitted letters says “grandkids are the spice of life” haha
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that bumper sticker is priceless!
love the Grandpa mug!
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The granpa mug is awesome!!! I had found a retro looking cup that said Claude in a thrift store for a couple of cents and didn’t take it. I loved it though yet I walked away, went the next day and it was gone. So no…not creepy, very awesome, 2 thumbs way up!
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lol super awesome post.
1. loved the kinda-matchy outfits.great minds think alike.
2.dude.totes loved the pencil. are they online for sale?
3.gotta find that bumper sticker. totes lol!!
4.that mug ROCKS. hurray for cool mugs even though i don’t drink coffee!
6.necklace=laughter. supercool.
7.take me with you next time you thrift shop.
8.i <3 rubber shoes. or jellies.
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Nah. The grandpa mug is totally cool.
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Rach: Okay, that sweater wins by a mile. Hahahaha.
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It was so very good to see you!
<3<3<3
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