the most wonderful time of the year

we're 3 days away from the first day of college football season, 5 days away from the first football saturday and 6 days away from the vols season opener, because they are inexplicably playing on a sunday night.

so, it's time to decorate your work computers for all your co-workers to enjoy! here are some ideas (click2enlarge):

oh, and if you're a georgia fan, you could use this.

UPGRADE!

the de blasios did some redecorating at ol' gracie mansion.

before:

after:

cutest wreath!

Decorate with one of these Southern DIY holiday wreaths. http://t.co/pKsI6aS8HZ pic.twitter.com/MfDPsXbev8

— Garden & Gun (@gardenandgunmag) December 5, 2013

Bo Obama = Sugar Plum Fairy

he is too cute to be real.

New To Me: Confetti System

About a month ago I was in Opening Ceremony, looking at all the fine things I can't afford and hoping to run into Chloe, and I couldn't help but notice the unusual chicken-head headdresses on their creepy super-tall long-necked mannequins.  Then, this weekend I was on Mulberry Street and I noticed a window display of similar looking pinatas and paper garlands in a store called Creatures of Comfort.  It was there that I found out what the deal was when I asked a saleswoman "what's the deal with all these pinatas and stuff?"

Now I'm obsessed with Confetti System, the artist duo who's been running around making pastel and metallic installations since early 2009 (my guess since that's the oldest "news" update on their website).  In addition to Opening Ceremony, their website also lists as clients, PS1 summer warm up series, J.Crew, Cole Haan, Martha Stewart, Paper Magazine, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Beach House.  It's like the nexus of everything I love plus sparkly pinatas. Here's a Dwell article about them from a year ago.

You can buy their tasseled garlands and pinatas for between $130 and $150.  So, you know, with prices like those you can just go wild.  They also make simple silk cord accezories which I think are less interesting than their confetti; available for around $200 at your usual shopping destinations, Opening Ceremony and Bergdorf Goodman.

 

 

kylie's idea of a housewarming gift for me

look what i just got in my email inbox.

ive decided what should go over my bed

purchase for me here. i already have the weapon. and the BULLETS!!!!

omf.

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Once they finished shaving the cats, the glamour event of the dog grooming show began.

that's all you need to know. start reading.

i really would've liked to have seen that buffalo.