Kara's Blog – December 2008 Archive (7)

So, I was trying to get a FFFFound account... but you have to get an invite... which is a huge hassle.

So, then I found www.weheartit.com



Here is the link to my I Heart it!

here is my RSS URL if you want to follow me through my internet journey.



You guys should try it... So easy!…

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I really love typography.

Wiki's definition:

Typography is the art and techniques of arranging type, type design, and modifying type glyphs. Type glyphs are created and modified using a variety of illustration techniques. The arrangement of type involves the selection of typefaces, point size, line length, leading (line spacing), adjusting the spaces between groups of letters (tracking) and (kerning) adjusting the space… Continue

So Jenni and I made this last night- SO FREAKIN GOOD
I added a little cinnamon to give it more of a "holiday vibe"

3 minutes in the oven...

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Quick chocolate cake cooked in a coffee mug! In the microwave! In 5 minutes!

This is absolutely the best chocolate cake ever. Served warm, it is heavenly. It rises in the cup quite a bit, so beware of tall mugs. I used mini choc. Chips and olive oil. It is awesome and smells like no other chocolate cake....... Very good.



5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

4 tablespoons flour

4 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons cocoa

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What does it sound like this doll is saying to you?





Now, to me, and a whole butt load of other people- it sounds like this little creepy looking doll is saying "Islam is the light"



Tonight, I had the honor of hearing Frank Gaffney speak. He is the founder and president of the think tank Center for Security Policy, as well as a contributor, contributing editor, and columnist for a number of publications, including the Washington Times, National… Continue

Okay, so I'm trying to find art to put up in my apartment. I've got a modern twist on shabby chic going on.

When I saw the pictures of the Custom Hotel in the blog that Alice posted, I fell in love with the bedding with the anthropomorphic pictures

I think these paintings by Thierry Poncelet are… Continue

Some of you might remember this sad sad day at Nordies.



Well, on Friday morning, I get a call from my shoe boyfriend Steve at Nordstroms telling me that my Miu Miu booties have gone on sale!!!



Like a good little shopper, I rushed over to the store SO EXCITED to finally get my shoes. I know some of you don't understand, but shoes are like medicine for… Continue