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iPhone In Front of Strip House: A Garden Of Tulips

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:10:00 +0000

Tulips below. Shadow above. If I could have hopped the railing, I would have sat myself in the middle of that urban field of flowers. Maybe even taken a nap. Actually, that sounds like a lovely mission for the weekend: find a patch of grass, some flowers nearby, and doze off.

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Next Stop, Caine's Arcade

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:03:00 +0000

Next time you're in LA, take an unexpected turn to drop by Caine’s Arcade. Pick up a fun pass---$2 will get you 500 turns. Take a moment to appreciate the intricacies of the cardboard arcade. Shake hands with the 9 year old who created this make-shift fun park out of recycled boxes and with the father who let his son take over the front space of his auto parts store. And then forget you're an adult. Play like a kid. Leave knowing that the entrepreneurial and creative spirit is alive and well in the next generation. [Read more about Caine, his arcade, and the good people who made this video a reality HERE.] A short film by Nirvan, produced by Interconnected.

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Today's Inspiration: This Pink is The Pink

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:58:00 +0000

This is the kind of pink that would look spectacular on walls, on dinner plates, draped over bodies, just anywhere and everywhere. It's a cross between mauve and antique pink---understated yet unforgettable. I don't think my eyes would ever grow tired of this shade. It has that timeless, elegant allure. . . perfect for a summer palette. What's your color mood today? [thanks to K. for sending me this pink pelican photo. random things bring great thrills.]

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If You Haven't Been Listening To These Tracks, You Should Get Listening

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:14:00 +0000

Going into the holiday weekend, it's a bit of a spring dance party around here. What's playing chez nous: Flash by Slove Synchronize by Discodeine feat. Jarvis Cocker [W's pick:] Heartbeat by Childish Gambino

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MTA Diamond Ring Shopping List

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:23:00 +0000

Found on the uptown C train: some sorry dude/or lady's diamond ring shopping list. There's no mention of a solitaire ring so this already looks promising. Hope you make your 10:30 appointment tomorrow, buddy.

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Book Ladies vs. Kanye West: B*tches in Bookshops

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:49:00 +0000

Two very sassy, bookish ladies, La Shea Delaney & Annabelle Quezada, whipped up this "Watch the Throne" parody. "You use a Kindle? I carry spines. Supporting bookshops like a bra, Calvin Klein"

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Allons Manger! Goodbye St. Patty's Day. Hello Macaron Day.

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:15:00 +0000

This is no joke. Tomorrow---Tuesday, March 20th---is Macaron Day thanks to the genius Francois Payard (of Payard Bakery fame), who organized the delightful dessert appreciation day to coincide with the annual Jour du Macaron in Paris. I'm here to inform you that it's your duty to the bakers of the world to go out and eat one (or a box) of these colorful confections. And, best of all, if you visit one of the participating bakeries LISTED HERE, you'll get a free macaron to get you started on your sweet-tooth binge (just whisper the magic words: J'aime les macarons).

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Today's Inspiration: Keeping My Head In The Clouds

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000

I would gladly keep my head in the clouds and push aside the day's agenda if I could have PAULE MARROT's "Clouds" hanging on my wall as morning inspiration---any of her pieces would be divine. NATURAL CURIOSITIES has much of Marrot's textile collection archived on-line. It's worth clicking over there for a quick dose of beauty . . . French engraver, painter, and textile artist Paule Marrot (1902-1987)

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Because It's Been So Long

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:24:00 +0000

Because it's been so long, my friend E. called to say: you must be really busy . . . no blog posts? Because it really has been that long and because today is E's birthday, I had to share two loves from this week. The first is eye candy. I simply adore this French "oui" ring and, as if it couldn't get any better, the double skull ring. Anyone know where to get these?! I wonder if there's also a "non" ring . . . Since I'm trying to say "no" more often, I could just flash my ring and be done with it. [photo via JAK & JIL] And the second love. . . I warn you, it may take up many minutes of your day. . .is the PRONUNCIATION MANUAL channel. It will help you figure out how NOT to say those ambiguous words. I'll keep the French theme going: Happy Friday, Friends! Happy Birthday, E!

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What Time Is It? Ask Your Clock.

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:14:00 +0000

I used to live only blocks away from this clock shop---SUTTON CLOCKS. Sad I never stopped by. Maybe I was too young to notice the clocks ticking above street level, more consumed with not paying attention to time. In my teen youth, back then, time was endless. I never wore a watch. Now everything seems to revolve around my clock and how little time there is. Each tick a call to action. I love Sebastian's quote: "We can't stop time from happening, if it's even happening." And what if clocks woke up one day and started talking to us about where they've been and what they've seen. How trippy and great would that be. There's No Place Like Here: Sutton Clock Shop from Etsy on Vimeo.

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iPhone on Avenue of the Americas: Get Your Head Outta The Gutter

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 05:39:00 +0000

My, my, this is certainly a memorable ad for hot dogs. . . It reduced me to tween giggles and reminded me of fifth grade science class when we would break out into hysterics every time the teacher said the word "organism" and we all chose to hear "orgasm." Bud um bum. I dare you to go into your supermarket and ask for these, um, wieners---using the slogan. A little dirty fun.

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If I Wasn't Looking At The Calendar, I Could Swear It Was Still 2011. As Much As Things Change, They Stay The Same.

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

*Because it's January 2nd---the day after the first day of the new year, which always proves to be something of a downer coming off the celebratory high and heading back to work---I thought these words from Pico Iyer on the joy of finding peace and quiet in the midst of all the noise might prolong your at ease, post-vacation mind and inspire you to observe an "Internet sabbath" once a week (no online anything) for as many hours as you can bear it. It has (my) new year's resolution written all over it. "The urgency of slowing down—to find the time and space to think—is nothing new, of course, and wiser souls have always reminded us that the more attention we pay to the moment, the less time and energy we have to place it in some larger context . . . We have more and more ways to communicate, as Thoreau noted, but less and less to say. Partly because we’re so busy communicating....

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Today's Inspiration: The Old & New

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:10:00 +0000

How much do I love this photo? Let me count the ways. . . I always appreciate it when ads do more than just pose the ladies in front of a scenic backdrop and choose to tell a story instead. Let your imagination make what it will of the story here. But first swoon a bit over that jacket and those bangles. The styling for this Balenciaga campaign (shot by Steven Meisel) is spectacular---from her look to the sheet music tacked on the wall to the retro beaded curtain and TV. We've got vintage and ultra modern, the eras crossing into one photo. [via FASHION COPIOUS] As the countdown to the new year draws closer, I'm in that annual space of taking stock of the past year and looking forward to events coming up in 2012. We're always standing between the old and the new but that realization is more present during this time. Maybe that's why this photo caught my eye---it brings together...

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What They're Saying: On the Lit Mat Must-Reads

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:40:00 +0000

Now that the holiday gifts have been wrapped and unwrapped, you may find yourself in horizontal lethargy over the coming week, which is the perfect opportunity to, um, read a book (put down the remote control). Over the past year, all of the wonderful writers who visited the Lit Mat have recommended their must-read books. In this year-end recap, we've compiled all those magnificent titles for you in ONE NIFTY READING LIST so you can gift yourself a little something to make your holiday week (and the year ahead) more entertaining. Check out those great reads, and also take a walk down memory lane with my favorite quotes from all the interviews of the year. [Also, stop by the The Magazine of Yoga for the latest On the Lit Mat interviews with ERIN BYERS MURRAY, author of Shucked: Life on a New England Oyster Farm, and CARMELA CIURARU, author of Nom de Plume: A (Secret) History of...

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J'Adore Le Gondry

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Michel Gondry, I'd like to take a field trip into your mind for a day. I'd bring along a multi-colored poncho, a Rubik's Cube, drumsticks, various wigs in varying stages of length, and swimming goggles. And popcorn so I could lay a trail and find my way out of your brilliant, bizarro world. Taxi Driver "sweded" by MICHEL GONDRY:

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Window Shopping: Better Than A Disco Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:36:00 +0000

where: WOLF HOME, Flatironwhat: earth as a red globe whispers: show me the world through rose-colored glasses

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Short Stories As Bite-Size Literature That Packs A Punch

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:06:00 +0000

Holiday travels are around the bend and if you're anything like me, you have a stack of books to tote along that is just as giant as the rest of your luggage. Since variety is the spice of life, why not save your back by picking one (yes, just one) must-read and then let the STORYVILLE app enchant you with a curated selection of short stories from contemporary and classic authors, some you may have heard of, others will be a surprise. It's like a box of literary chocolates. But for those of you who aren't sold on the idea of digital reading while on vacation and like your print books, check out Storyville's new series of TOP TEN SHORT STORIES compiled by writers, agents, and editors. There's a wealth of fabulous suggestions of stories you should read and collections you may want to buy. Don't miss the lists from two of my favorite authors: *Emma Straub and *Anthony Doerr, as well as...

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Sing It Like Lyrics, Read It Like Poetry: Balance

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:54:00 +0000

And the sun will leave a room and leave you to the night, and that's all right. Because before the moonbeam comes there's a certain calm, and then there's light. --FUTURE ISLANDS, Balance (from the album ON THE WATER. . . have a listen)

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What They're Saying: On the Lit Mat with Terese Svoboda

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:44:00 +0000

I had the joy of meeting the lovely and fascinating Terese Svoboda at a recent party for her new novel, Bohemian Girl, and I was instantly charmed by her quick wit (and her amazing black dress that had very wide sleeves that were secretly attached to the body of the dress, like bat wings). She's a prolific writer of poetry, fiction, and memoir and I just had to ask her to share her creative process on the Lit Mat. I love her no holds barred approach to getting the words down on the page:"Free-write—really free-write, no crossing your T’s, dotting I’s—as fast as you can for ten minutes without stopping totally eliminates the terror of the blank page. Can you talk? You can write. Edit later" *Brilliant advice*Read the complete fun interview HERE at the Magazine of Yoga.

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iPhone at Bergdorf Goodman

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:18:00 +0000

Walked by Bergdorf the other week expecting to browse the windows and instead of finding glitter & dazzle they were papered and dark as the decorating elves got the holiday displays up. . . Except one window onto 57th Street was still uncovered, where tulle-wrapped horses hung. That was all I needed to see. Dazzle & glitter, indeed.

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Today's Inspiration: Growing the Story You Tell Yourself

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:06:00 +0000

“Those who do not have power over the story that dominates their lives, the power to retell it, rethink it, deconstruct it, joke about it, and change it as times change, truly are powerless, because they cannot think new thoughts.” —Salman Rushdie, from the essay "One Thousand Days in a Balloon"

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Because There Are Beautiful & Magical Things In The World. They Make Me Happy. How About You?

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:22:00 +0000

Murmuration from Sophie Windsor Clive on Vimeo.

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What They're Saying: On the Lit Mat with Jesse Browner

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 03:02:00 +0000

Jesse Browner is one of those writers who will instill shame in you for ever speaking the words: I just can't find the time to write. He inspiringly wakes at four in the morning to squeeze in three hours of writing before he heads to his demanding day job. Biting your tongue now? Let's all take his father's advice to "stop bitching and write." Click over to The Magazine of Yoga to read Browner's FULL INTERVIEW about how he drawered his first novel, what turned him on to writing in the first place, and he approaches his work."Nothing in writing is indispensable, and every word and every sentence have to justify themselves; if they cannot, they must be sacrificed. The writing is not about your ego; it is about the words on the page."Also, since I've been traveling through the month of October and I'm behind in telling you about the latest and greatest interviews in the On the Lit Mat...

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Sing It Like Lyrics, Read It Like Poetry: Under The Milky Way

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Sometimes when this place gets kind of empty, sound of their breath fades with the light, I think about the loveless fascination under the milky way tonight. --THE CHURCH, Under the Milky Way

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iPhone on Grove: NYC [hearts] Halloween

noreply@blogger.com (Shiny White Page) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

This storefront in the West Village is lined with carved pumpkins, all aglow with actual votive candles (how's that for authentic and awesome). While I'm not wearing orange and black tights or painting my nails a shade of bloody crimson, today I plan to eat sugary treats and compliment kidlets on their fancy costumes. Be sure to make time to play a little. . . Happy Halloween!

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