via http://www.nataliedee.com Because someone recently told me that “there is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing!” To that end, check out last winter’s layering guide to dressing for 15-degree weather.
inspiration—influence—reference
inspiration—influence—reference
We will be revisting these ideas in near-future posts: “Inspiration is that unexpected moment of discovery when the mind leaps to a new place triggered by something interesting. That something interesting can be a thing you’ve read, or seen on the street, or in a book or gallery, or a [...]
outside is frightful
outside is frightful
Welcome to New England: the mercury flirts with single digits, and us hardy folk are faced with the challenge of dressing to bounce between warm bed, icy winds, overheated public transportation, frigid dashes across streets where drivers interpret red lights as the merest of suggestions. And who knows whether our [...]
clickthrough-averse
clickthrough-averse
One of my hugest webdesign/usability pet peeves is galleries or slideshows. I just don’t want to have to hit the NEXT arrow 14 times to learn ten pieces of information, or to see twelve pretty pictures. If your click-per rate and my patience have a showdown, I’m closing the tab. [...]
wishlist
wishlist
Keep Calm and Carry On poster. Typographically and visually stunning, these were designed by the British Ministry of Information in 1939, to be distributed in the event of a German invasion on English soil. Only 50 were printed, and they were never hung. I love the message, and believe everyone [...]
baking v cooking
baking v cooking
For me, baking is incredibly experimental, with room for great flexibility. When people ask me where I learned this, I simply tell them that “I grew up in my mother’s kitchen.”
The Best of Harvard Square
The Best of Harvard Square
I love my adopted city, and have often blogged about its changing character. Feel free to explore my Harvard Square.
a missive from the far north
a missive from the far north
I’m in New Hampshire right now, assisting with preparations for my sister’s wedding shower.
And I present to you reason number 87 why I will never, ever consent to get married in a long white gown.
why I stopped workshopping (academically)
why I stopped workshopping (academically)
I discovered this Marge Piercy poem on a friend’s facebook page. I agree. There’s nothing inherently wrong with workshopping, of course; honest feedback from one’s peers is always the best thing for any creative type. But in a classroom setting it can be stifling, particularly if you get a bad instructor in the mix.
something else that I love
something else that I love
My sister is a huge proponent of eating an-orange-a-day (and I think it’s usually more than just one!). She considers them the perfect food, and has even blogged about the proper way to eat them. My favorite food, especially when I feel a cold coming on, is Odwalla Superfood (although [...]
things that I bought that I love
things that I bought that I love
Tis the time of year when people start making best of/my favorite things/holiday must-have lists. I’ve been plotting a post like this for a few years—or at least since I discovered Mindy Kaling’s Things I Bought that I Love blog a while back (an idea that I’m jealous I didn’t [...]
Best bars in Boston
Best bars in Boston
The last time my brother came down to the city, I got a text at 11pm inviting me to meet him at the Purple Shamrock, or some other similarly godawful Quincy Market student-tourist date-rapey cattlecar pit. I actually went. I spent 40 minutes waiting in a line outside before giving [...]
http://positdesign.com
http://positdesign.com
My brand-newly redesigned portfolio website is up! positdesign.comPlease take a peek. If you find any problems with it, email me ASAP at hello@positdesign.com. I’m aware of a few issues with some older versions of IE, and those should be resolved by the end of the calendar year.
