Kara's Blog

I love typographic art!

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

Added by Kara on December 27, 2008 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake- PART DEUX

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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Added by Kara on December 10, 2008 at 4:56pm — 9 Comments

5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake- SO GOOD

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

1… Continue

Added by Kara on December 8, 2008 at 9:38am — 7 Comments

Mattel's Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Cuddle & Coo Doll

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

Added by Kara on December 3, 2008 at 1:30am — 2 Comments

For Kara's apartment- "Too cool, or lookin like a fool" (alice)

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

Added by Kara on December 1, 2008 at 2:01pm — 14 Comments

REDEMPTION!!!!

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

Added by Kara on December 1, 2008 at 1:00pm — 9 Comments

I can accept defeat (includes pictures of McCains concession)

Okay, so I knew Obama was going to win, but I was holding out hope.

NOW.

Obama has won and I will do my best to put my full support behind him and his vision for change. Lets just hope he changes things for the better. I am worried about his health care plan and a lot of his social policies, but I am going to be as positive about this as possible. Hopefully he will be a great PR president. We need a better outlook on… Continue

Added by Kara on November 5, 2008 at 10:19am — 2 Comments

FHM's 100 Sexiest Women of 2008

Before she shot to fame as the better half of England striker Peter Crouch, the Liverpudlian queen of WAGs caught our eye as a lingerie model and star of Britain’s Next Top Model.

Added by Kara on October 29, 2008 at 12:30am — 5 Comments

2nd place! One Web Day Essay Contest

whoa... I won 2nd place!

The Contest

For a hundred days preceding One Web Day 2008 bloggers from around the world would have an unique opportunity for exposure to a global audience celebrating One Web Day which will take place globally on September 22 this year.

Here is the opportunity: Publish a story about how the web has transformed your life or the lives of a community you belong to, or the city you live in or your country. The… Continue

Added by Kara on October 20, 2008 at 3:54pm — 5 Comments

Who wants to help me move??? :) Nuevo Casa de Kara!!!!!!!

So, I am moving to Hollywood on Nov. 1st and 2nd!!!!!

I signed the lease last week. I found the listing on craigslist. I snatched it up as soon as I saw the place. The place is perfect. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

Here are some pics of my place (before they cleaned it and finished the kitchen and stuff.

This is the front door and the entry to the bathroom and bedroom:

Living room:

Looking in from… Continue

Added by Kara on October 18, 2008 at 9:30pm — 5 Comments

Why do you have to yell?!

The oxi-clean guy is so annoying.…

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Added by Kara on October 14, 2008 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

Looking for SUPER COMFY ballet flats?

These are IT!!!

The PRADA Scrunch Ballet Flats

Its the Linea Rossa line... which is like Prada's sportier second line.

The shoes are carried at pretty much every upscale department store. I got mine at Nordstrom, but online I found them on Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman's website.

Choose rose gold/pewter metallic, peach matte, or ivory matte leather with gray patent leather trim. Signature logo on vamp. Silver detail at heel.… Continue

Added by Kara on October 12, 2008 at 11:17pm — 1 Comment

aaand KARA FTW!!!

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

I win I win!!!

A kiss for Auntie Alice!

haha

I'm tasty!

Scary Face!

Moose Ears!

We're so fun!

Holy crap I love this kid

Silly face!!!

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Added by Kara on October 9, 2008 at 7:30pm — 6 Comments

Republican vs. Democrat women

I just love this and had to share.

:)

Added by Kara on October 7, 2008 at 10:12pm — 3 Comments

Café Jardin at the Sherman Gardens in Corona del Mar

Today my mom and I met up with my aunt at Cafe Jardin for lunch. FOOD WAS EXCELLENT.

I had crab cakes with asparagus. It was very yummy, and for dessert I had a raspberry crème brûlée.

The gardens are gorgeous. I can't believe that I've lived here for practically forever and I've never heard of this place! Its such a hidden gem! As some of you know, I love taking pictures, especially of flowers, so here are a whole buttload that I took… Continue

Added by Kara on October 3, 2008 at 7:30pm — 4 Comments

oh my gosh this is gorgeous

The most beautiful bedding EVER.

By: Signoria

Holy crap this duvet set was originally $1,035.00 and is now on sale at ideeli.com for $499.00 for a queen and originally $1,135.00 for a king and on sale for $599.00.

Okay, I'm all for luxury... but holy crap balls what can possibly make this eleven hundred bucks? I've never even heard of Signoria... but then again I'm… Continue

Added by Kara on September 30, 2008 at 2:48pm — 1 Comment

Can we go Mom? Can we go?!

80's Prom Party at V Lounge Friday October 24th 9pm-2am

Get the chance to relive your prom all over again (for those who actually would have had a prom in the 80s...)!

For those of us (me) who didn't get their prom groove on in the 80s, I've sure got a good imagination! I'm sure we can all come up with stellar outfits. Don't think I won't be competing for best dressed...

Come dressed to impress with your best taffeta dress or ruffled shirt, as this… Continue

Added by Kara on September 30, 2008 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

I told you I was dedicated!!!!!!!

I'm on morphine so don't expect a long blog, but I'm out of surgery and in my room. PISSEDD that I have to share a room. sooo lame.

My mom (and Dad) bought me a great "No More Thyroid" presenr! a purple learher Marc by Marc bag.

I talked the surgical nurse into taking a picture of my thyroid after they removed it.

If you want to see it... I'll show it to you... its a little intense. But I love that kind of stuff. I'm always… Continue

Added by Kara on September 24, 2008 at 12:13pm — 14 Comments

For the boys, and jU: Joanna Krupa... whoa

So by now you guys all know that Jeff works for Leg Avenue.

One of the HOTTEST MODELS EVER used to model for them. Her name is Joanna Krupa... Honestly I'd kinda forgotten about her... Until TMZ ran this story today:

The Model Candidate

People in Illinois don't know whether they are voting in the upcoming… Continue

Added by Kara on September 24, 2008 at 1:30am — 4 Comments

Bye Bye Thyroid!

Tomorrow I'm having a thyroidectomy (for sure this time!!!)

I have to be at Mission Hospital at (you're eyes are not deceiving you) 5:30AM.... talk about torture. My surgery is at 7:00am. The procedure lasts about 3.5 hours, and then I'll be staying two days at Mission Hospital.

I think everyone should come visit me! :)

I promise as soon as I'm lucid (this is my crazy devotion to theMET) I will be doing a blog with pictures from my hospital bed… Continue

Added by Kara on September 23, 2008 at 9:32pm — 12 Comments

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