Hello Real World, It's Nice to Meet You

Oh yeah... forgot to tell you... I started a new job yesterday. My art director / best friend / dudebrain (inside joke) and I got hired as a junior creative team at Mullen Advertising. So far we've been very busy, doing very important things - like setting up the hot corners on my new Mac and deciding exactly where my stapler should go. As you can tell, it has been a little slow since it's the beginning of the new year but things will pick up soon enough. Angelle and I just got put on our first account so we're waiting to get briefed so we can start making amazing ads. We're excited. Oh, and Nerf Gun Wednesdays - 'nuff said.

Check out this hot shop that I'm now calling my second home: MULLEN

Good Morning!

Yesterday, I started my career... and my morning with one of my favorite Christmas presents - the Decor Craft I Am Not a Paper Cup ceramic coffee mug. It's a reusable, dishwasher safe coffee mug with a rubber top so you can have your cup of joe on the go. It's the perfect accessory to go with the new Keurig Coffee maker in the break room at work. This awesome invention should be dubbed the "idiot proof coffee maker" (and when it's your first day on the job, you can appreciate things like this... even though my new friend Tom had to show me how to use it.) Anyway, check out both of these amazing creations. And feed that addiction of yours. Mine happens to be for both caffeine and cool new gadgets.

the human calendar

For my friends that live out in Portland... go volunteer to be part of the 2010 Human Calendar. It's such a cool idea.

Read more about the Human Clock and the Human Calendar

Remind me why I don't live in Paris again...

Phoenix - Lizstomania / One time too many - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Phoenix - 1901 - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Allison's Holiday Gift Guide

Here are some great, inexpensive gifts if you still need some ideas.

Or in case you were wondering what to get me for Christmas...
Happy Shopping!

The Fuji Instax Instant Camera (RIP Polaroid)

Cassette From My Ex: Stories and Soundtracks of Lost Loves
By Jason Bitner (hardback available at Amazon)

Oranges with cloves. I used to make these as a kid and hang them on the Christmas tree. It's super easy and inexpensive. Just buy oranges and cloves from your local supermarket and place the cloves in a pattern to decorate. Plus, the smell will totally remind you of the holidays!

Coachella or other Music Festival DVDs

Smittens (for the Lovebirds)
Oh my... how amazing!

Vintage Ankle Booties
Like these cream colored ones from Dear Golden Vintage
Weathered Picture Frames like these from 2 Dogs Wood Working
(Craigslist has some great old frames too!)
Absinthe Dental Floss from Archie McPhee & Co.
(need I say more?)
Cool wallets, like this one from Toddland
I Love You, Blogs and Coffee from MadeByGirl
Keep Calm and Carry On Band Aids from Urban Outfitters
Thomas Paul Cases

And last but not least, the famous Charlie Brown Christmas tree.
(We got one for my dad a few years ago and it's still his favorite gift.)
"This Tree Just Needs a Little Love"

Cute Overload

These little nuggets are so precious.

Check out more at Cute Overload.
I wonder if Hazel would make the cut? Hmm... submitting pictures as we speak.

Sketchy Santas

There are so many types of Sketchy Santas.
We've all seen some type of "Billy Bob Thornton" Santa in our day.
Here are a few more interesting characters.

The Clown Mask/Kenny Rogers Impersonator Santa

The Cute Dog Stealer Santa

The Dirty Santa
The Drunk/Get Me Out of this Red Suit Santa