Jump For Joy
Where’d you get that?
RAINBOW COLORBLOCKED EVERYDAY JUMPSUIT - BIG BUD PRESS
Last weekend, I stood in line for two hours at West Coast Craft, waiting to get into the Big Bud Press sample sale. And I wasn’t even the most dedicated customer, not by a long shot — people had been waiting in line since 5AM, camping out in front of the venue gates with sleeping bags and portable chairs. It was basically Black Friday, but for craft fair nerds.
It was all worth it though, because I managed to snag this jumpsuit, which I am totally and utterly head over heels for. It’s made with soft, durable cotton twill in an assortment of mouth-watering sherbet shades — Flamingo Pink, Creamsicle Orange, Mustard Yellow, Gross Green, and Hawaiian Blue. I was a little apprehensive wearing it out at first, concerned that it would come off too harlequin-y. But I needn’t have worried; a record-breaking number of people ran over to demand where I got it.
I’m obsessed with:
ULTIMATE DOT TO DOT EXTREME PUZZLES - BARNES AND NOBLE
Remember when adult coloring books were all the rage a few years ago? I really, really wanted to get into it; I loved art as a kid and took twice-a-week lessons, so I thought it’d be right up my alley. Problem is, I don’t have a single original thought in my brain. Faced with white space and no direction, I become stressed over the infinite creative possibilities, basically defeating the purpose of adult coloring in the first place. What I wanted was a Paint-by-Numbers deal, with basic instructions to mindlessly follow, reassured that my autonomy and free thought are controlled by some Higher Power.
Last week I discovered an EXTREME connect the dots book in the bargain bin at Barnes and Noble, and I’ve been hooked ever since. And by EXTREME, I mean each picture can contain up to 1,000+ dots. The step-by-step process is extremely therapeutic, lulling me into a hypnotic state. The only drawback is that each dot is teeny tiny, so I’m ruining my eyesight in exchange for mental respite, but that’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make.
On my wish list:
FLOPPY STRAW HAT IN WATERMELON PRINT - ASOS
Ok, so here’s the story. I saw this enormous, floppy, over-the-top hat at Buffalo Exchange a few weeks ago, and knew it had to be mine. Even though we’re well into winter, beach season in LA is year-round, a perk I like to take full advantage of. Plus, not to toot my own horn or anything, but I look damn cute in a hat.
I left the hat on my table, which I had festively adorned with a big orange pumpkin. Then I went home for Thanksgiving. You can probably guess what happened next — I returned to a pumpkin meltdown, oozing rotted guts and juice everywhere, and the carnage had seeped into my new straw hat. There was nothing I could do; with a heavy heart, I threw it out.
The hat was originally from ASOS, but when I checked the website, it was all sold out. I’ll just have to keep my fingers crossed that I’ll stumble upon another one.