I made curtains for a total of seven windows in 3 different fabric patterns... but Harve & Polly seem to be most partial to the ones in the kitchen.
Monday, August 15, 2011
chrissys curtains
so I have been spending my evenings making curtains, and I am so excited that they are finally done.
I made curtains for a total of seven windows in 3 different fabric patterns... but Harve & Polly seem to be most partial to the ones in the kitchen.
All hardware and fabric available from Ikea
I made curtains for a total of seven windows in 3 different fabric patterns... but Harve & Polly seem to be most partial to the ones in the kitchen.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
shorpy
this week, during a phone conversation, my mom and i joked about being time travelers… but since this technology alludes me still - i time travel from my living room chair via shorpy.
pretty much the best vintage photography site around.
There I am, carrying the black coat, on my way to catch a train to union square in new york city… ah 1910. enjoy your trip.
pretty much the best vintage photography site around.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
nerd alert : big fish sampler
This past weekend I stayed in and played a bunch of 60 minute Big Fish trials. Not only is it free, but its a great way to get really good at telling which games are worth your hard earned dollars.
If you are looking for a solid casual game to fill some of your evening hours, let me tell you a little about the ones I played this past weekend...
01/
Gravely Silent: House of Deadlock Collector's Edition
You awake from a dream that your sister is dying and needs your help. The phone rings and it is her mysterious husband telling you that she is dead. Head to the castle and begin to uncover the secret of his many departed wives - can you save your sister before she becomes the next?
This was a solid game, the hidden object portions weren't annoying, and the inventory items were interactive and usable. The grounds of the house are pretty spooky, and if you aren't a big fan of spiders (like me!) you might want to sit this one out - but that doesn't mean I wasn't genuinely sad when the hour was up.
Overall strength of the games story line 5/6
Quality of the graphics, especially in the seek and find elements 6/6
How far through the game did I feel I was after the hour 2/6
Odds that I would buy the full version of this game 6/6
02/
Mystery Trackers: Raincliff Collector's Edition
A University bus and five students have vanished in the mysterious, long deserted town of Raincliff. Its your job to find them and uncover the mystery of the town and the phantoms that guard it. Someone is watching your every move, and making sure you don't succeed.
It seems like the hour barely scratched the surface of this game, which is great because you'll definitely get your moneys worth with this one. The town is eerie and a bit confusing - there is a lot of back and forth between locations, as you unlock aspects of each with every visit. The graphics were high quality and the puzzles were somewhat challenging.
Overall strength of the games story line 4/6
Quality of the graphics, especially in the seek and find elements 6/6
How far through the game did I feel I was after the hour 6/6
Odds that I would buy the full version of this game 6/6
03/
Nightfall Mysteries: Asylum Conspiracy
Your character, Christine, visits a shutter-island-esque asylum in search of a long lost grandfather. Condemned, but still stirring with life, she searches though debris and helps other characters as she tries to unlock the mystery of the asylum.
Though i felt like I covered a lot of ground in this game, there wasn't a lot of plot progress as far as the overall story was concerned. The animation had me jump a few times, and was truly unexpected. The puzzles were good and the characters kept me guessing - but overall it was a pretty tired plot that I feel I've already played over and over again.
Overall strength of the games story line 3/6
Quality of the graphics, especially in the seek and find elements 5/6
How far through the game did I feel I was after the hour 3/6
Odds that I would buy the full version of this game 4/6
04/
Macabre Mysteries: Curse of the Nightingale Collector's Edition
You have received a mysterious package from your grandfather (yes another grandfather pursuit), which includes a letter and a ticket for a ballet performance at his theater - a theater that burned down in 1960. Curious, you drive to the seemly abandoned building to find a strew of curious hauntings. Use your ticket to see the ballet performance and solve the mystery of the fire that destroyed the theater.
This was a wonderful game - very phantom of the opera inspired. Instead of finding specific objects in a scene, you are looking for items that combine to create one usable inventory item - which is a fun alternative. to how most hidden object games treat the general search for items. I could have stayed in this Victorian inspired dreamworld all afternoon.
Overall strength of the games story line 5/6
Quality of the graphics, especially in the seek and find elements 6/6
How far through the game did I feel I was after the hour 4/6
Odds that I would buy the full version of this game 6/6
05/
Midnight Mysteries 3: Devil on the Mississippi Collector's Edition
You are a writer, and Mark Twains ghost appears in your living room - you are on the case. The devil is after his soul and you need to find out why. Go bak to parts of his life to uncover what happened to result in this cursed afterlife.
This is very text heavy, there are a lot of characters telling you what to do, rather than trial and error. The hidden object aspect is relatively lite, and the story is manly propelled by your movement though environments and your ability to solve puzzles. I liked this game, but part of me wonders if Sam Clemens is turning over in his grave.
Overall strength of the games story line 4/6
Quality of the graphics, especially in the seek and find elements 5/6
How far through the game did I feel I was after the hour 4/6
Odds that I would buy the full version of this game 4/6
So.. which one would I buy? Well it was honestly a tough toss up between Mystery Trackers: Raincliff Collector's Edition and Macabre Mysteries: Curse of the Nightingale Collector's Edition. But in the end i am going with pure story preference and choosing Macabre Mysteries: Curse of the Nightingale Collector's Edition - it was truly a great little game.
If you are looking for a solid casual game to fill some of your evening hours, let me tell you a little about the ones I played this past weekend...
01/
Gravely Silent: House of Deadlock Collector's Edition
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01/ spider brooch $52.00 // 02/ gargoyle ring $750.00 // 03/ skull candle holder $50.00 |
This was a solid game, the hidden object portions weren't annoying, and the inventory items were interactive and usable. The grounds of the house are pretty spooky, and if you aren't a big fan of spiders (like me!) you might want to sit this one out - but that doesn't mean I wasn't genuinely sad when the hour was up.Overall strength of the games story line 5/6
Quality of the graphics, especially in the seek and find elements 6/6
How far through the game did I feel I was after the hour 2/6
Odds that I would buy the full version of this game 6/6
02/
Mystery Trackers: Raincliff Collector's Edition
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| 01/ plague mask $425.00 // 02/ pinball bottle opener $6.00 // 03/ purple rose $20.00 |
It seems like the hour barely scratched the surface of this game, which is great because you'll definitely get your moneys worth with this one. The town is eerie and a bit confusing - there is a lot of back and forth between locations, as you unlock aspects of each with every visit. The graphics were high quality and the puzzles were somewhat challenging.Overall strength of the games story line 4/6
Quality of the graphics, especially in the seek and find elements 6/6
How far through the game did I feel I was after the hour 6/6
Odds that I would buy the full version of this game 6/6
03/
Nightfall Mysteries: Asylum Conspiracy
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| 01/ apothecary bottle $7.50 // 02/ antique portrait $95.00 // 03/ door knob $10.00 |
Though i felt like I covered a lot of ground in this game, there wasn't a lot of plot progress as far as the overall story was concerned. The animation had me jump a few times, and was truly unexpected. The puzzles were good and the characters kept me guessing - but overall it was a pretty tired plot that I feel I've already played over and over again.Overall strength of the games story line 3/6
Quality of the graphics, especially in the seek and find elements 5/6
How far through the game did I feel I was after the hour 3/6
Odds that I would buy the full version of this game 4/6
04/
Macabre Mysteries: Curse of the Nightingale Collector's Edition
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| 01/ perfume vial $175.00 // 02/ ballet stilettos $? // 03/ nightingale $21.62 |
This was a wonderful game - very phantom of the opera inspired. Instead of finding specific objects in a scene, you are looking for items that combine to create one usable inventory item - which is a fun alternative. to how most hidden object games treat the general search for items. I could have stayed in this Victorian inspired dreamworld all afternoon.Overall strength of the games story line 5/6
Quality of the graphics, especially in the seek and find elements 6/6
How far through the game did I feel I was after the hour 4/6
Odds that I would buy the full version of this game 6/6
05/
Midnight Mysteries 3: Devil on the Mississippi Collector's Edition
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| 01/ riverboat $21.00 // 02/ bowie knife $175.00 // 03/ on the mississippi $8.00 |
This is very text heavy, there are a lot of characters telling you what to do, rather than trial and error. The hidden object aspect is relatively lite, and the story is manly propelled by your movement though environments and your ability to solve puzzles. I liked this game, but part of me wonders if Sam Clemens is turning over in his grave.Overall strength of the games story line 4/6
Quality of the graphics, especially in the seek and find elements 5/6
How far through the game did I feel I was after the hour 4/6
Odds that I would buy the full version of this game 4/6
So.. which one would I buy? Well it was honestly a tough toss up between Mystery Trackers: Raincliff Collector's Edition and Macabre Mysteries: Curse of the Nightingale Collector's Edition. But in the end i am going with pure story preference and choosing Macabre Mysteries: Curse of the Nightingale Collector's Edition - it was truly a great little game.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
minimalist fairy tales
really love minimalism in general... which is why I think these posters by Christine Jackson of Square Inch Design are really really really awesome. Princess and the Pea is my favorite - how about you?
Friday, August 5, 2011
spacecataz!
Its that cool.... Sometimes you see things that completely blow your mind - these prints blow. my. mind. I want to embrace my crazy cat lady and spatter these all over my apartment, body, iphone, laptop and other miscellaneous accessories. thank you Zippora Lux, you have a new fan.
These are available from society 6 as posters, iphone cases etc...
These are available from society 6 as posters, iphone cases etc...
Thursday, August 4, 2011
what would you take?
... if you house was burning? love these photos of peoples most precious items.
what would you take? I am making it a personal mission to decide - just in case.
what would you take? I am making it a personal mission to decide - just in case.
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| // all photos from here |
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
nerd alert : secrets can kill
I am not a huge fan of re-released games. I am too nostalgic about my games and i don't like them changing on me. however lately I have been running into the inevitable - games getting too old to run.
Today's nerd alert is the very first Nancy Drew game - released - by Her Interactive : Secrets Can Kill.
And its pretty season appropriate with all the back-to-school stuff going on!
01/ back to school socks $7.99 // 02/ mini vending machine $149.99 // 03/ recycled paper pencils $13.99 // 04/ clementine markers $6.00 // 05/ baggu backpack $24.00 // 06/ oot lunch box $45.00 // 07/ master lock $6.60 // 08/ elements pillow $35.00 // 09/ bobble bottles $12.99
originally released in 1998 it was recently re-released and remastered with better graphics, better puzzles and a new ending. Also they have been making their newer games PC/MAC compatible... I couldn't say no.
The graphics were originally pretty good, the characters were kind of a corny illustrations - now they are on par with Her Interactives more recent games, which is a plus. other than that I was kind of dissappointed... the game wasnt all that good the first time around, so i guess i shouldnt be surprised.
I finished this game in record time - less than 3 hours - and trust me it had nothing to do with the fact I played the original years ago.
Also, the new ending created the possibility to skip an entire round of questioning, and excluded a lot of character importance that belonged to the first game. new ending + old story = messy plot line
How about we re-release the classics, and keep the beginners pile in the past where it belongs.
Original | 3/6 polly toes
Remastered | 1/6 polly toes
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And its pretty season appropriate with all the back-to-school stuff going on!
originally released in 1998 it was recently re-released and remastered with better graphics, better puzzles and a new ending. Also they have been making their newer games PC/MAC compatible... I couldn't say no.
The graphics were originally pretty good, the characters were kind of a corny illustrations - now they are on par with Her Interactives more recent games, which is a plus. other than that I was kind of dissappointed... the game wasnt all that good the first time around, so i guess i shouldnt be surprised.
I finished this game in record time - less than 3 hours - and trust me it had nothing to do with the fact I played the original years ago.
Also, the new ending created the possibility to skip an entire round of questioning, and excluded a lot of character importance that belonged to the first game. new ending + old story = messy plot line
How about we re-release the classics, and keep the beginners pile in the past where it belongs.
Original | 3/6 polly toes
Remastered | 1/6 polly toes
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
the camera collection
enjoy the camera collection in all its pixelated glory, i know i will.
Monday, August 1, 2011
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