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Five for Friday Pt. 36

1) Design: Jonathan Adler kills me because after I see his rooms I’m always left thinking something along the lines of “I need a Union Jack rug” or “Obviously I should reupholster our chairs in magenta.” Or perhaps “That’s what was missing, a hippopotamus ottoman!” He’s the best.

I”m totally serious by the way. I really feel like I “need” a hippopotamus ottoman now.

Jonathan Adler's NY duplex via the Wall Street Journal

2) Funny: My friend Andres was once offered a contract that was going to pay 20% of his salary in Pizza. For reals. I think that’s why I can’t get over this commercial. My favorite part is when the Dad says “I know! We’re set for life!”

3) Food: Sparkly stars on something I can eat? Yes please! Get them here.

Found via Oh Happy Day

4) Blog Love: I love this ode to airport layovers. I find them so calm and relaxing. There’s usually Starbucks and Wi-Fi too. What’s not to like?

5) Dance: And of course, it’s not Friday without a little dancing. Am I right?

Side Note: My friend Renee has officially served lymphoma its eviction notice: she began chemo yesterday. Please pray that the nasty stuff does what it’s supposed to do. Thanks!

Five for Friday Pt. 34

1) Blog Love: If you know me “in real life” you might’ve heard me mentioning my “friend Danielle from Oklahoma”. Connecting with cool people is absolutely the best part about blogging. Danielle and I’ve been having an ” internet friendmance” for awhile and I was so excited that she invited me to participate in her Holiday Gift Guide. Click here to ck out Danielle’s blog and see what I picked!

2) Dance: Ck out the Valedictorian of the Creatives Ms. Jaimie Goodwin in this fun piece for Dancing with the Stars.

3) Music: Last week Chocquibtown took home Best Alternative song for Colombia at the Latin Grammy’s. Represent Costenos! Bogota is close to my heart but there is absolutely no place on earth like the Colombian coast. I love their kick-asses accents, their open smiles and the way they swagga! In English De Donde vengo yo means “Where I come from”

Holla.

4) TV: I have a love/hate relationship with Glee. Sometimes it is so awesome and sometimes it’s just… so not up to par with its better moments. The Umbrella/Singing in the Rain Mashup from this weeks episode was EPIC. I love everything the arrangement, the dancing, the staging, the lighting, the color scheme. I forsee an ill advised attempt to sing Rihanna songs in the rain in my future.

5) Movies: It’s HARRY POTTER WEEKEND everybody! Break out your wands!The opening to Deathly Hallows was probably the most breathtakingly exciting scene I have ever read. It felt like watching a movie to read it so I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to handle it in IMAX. My parents are in town and offered to babysit so it’s a win-win all around. We’re coming to help you Harry!

Five for Friday Pt. 33

1) Dance: I am well aware that this is so “2000-late” as Fergie would say but, friggin A it’s an AWESOME dance routine. People will still be jamming to Single Ladies at weddings and junior proms when I’m old and gray. I’m sure you’ll recognize Heather Morris on the right, she’s in a little, not at all buzzy show called Glee. Perhaps you’ve heard of it?
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2) Music: Speaking of ridiculous and wonderful. My good (imaginary) friend Shakira busted out with an encore in the parking lot after her Anaheim concert. Elian loves singing this song, I’m sure he’ll pick up the dance moves shortly. “oca, oca, oca…….” PS-Please direct any complaints about appropriateness to my Spam Folder. Shakira is serious business at Casa Perez.

3) Inspiration: The capacity for love that some people have never ceases to amaze me. Ck out the story “Love is a Battlefield” about a couple who went to war against Attachment Disorder for their son Daniel on last Saturday’s episode of This American Life. You can find it here.

4) Funny: My Dad also used to play 5 little pigs with our toes after we took baths. I’m not sure if this is why I think this commercial is hysterical.

5) Design: I love this Christmas shot from the long and dearly departed Blueprint magazine. Ths light fixture is actually a DIY light bright kind of thing made out of a canvas and string lights. Some parts of Casa Perez are in dire need of lighting so I think I might actually try to make one of these. Perhaps in time for Christmas?

Have a lovely weekend everybody!

Photo via Blueprint Magazine

Five for Friday Pt. 32

1) Musicals: Last year around this time Arnold and I saw In the Heights on our SOAMAZINGIT’SUNBELIEVABLE New York trip. Tonight we’re going on our first “date” in forever to see it again. I know In the Heights will become a modern classic.

Sacramentans go see this while it’s in town. The cheapest seats are about $25, that’s like two trips to the movies and so much better!

2) Music: I find Katy Perry both ridiculous and irresistible. I’m not sure how she combines those two traits but it’s quite the balancing act. Favorite lyric “You don’t have to feel like a wasted space…” I bet that a lot of people will hear that line at just the right time in their lives.

3) Fun: I constantly worry that I didn’t lock the door. I am consistently late everywhere and at least 2-3 minutes of that lateness is due to me going back to check the door. If only this website could HELP ME!

4) Dance: LXD + Guggenheim? Amazing. I love watching the expansion of Social Media. It’s truely revolutionary.

5) Food: Now that I’m the owner of a sparkling, life-changing stand mixer no one can stop me! I have a stack of recipes to tackle. First on my list is “Amelie’s special plum cake“. Amelie is my favorite movie, today and for forever. What Amelie bakes, I must bake too. Have a wonderful weekend my dear friends!

Five for Friday Pt. 30

1) Learn: Inspired by Allyn’s beautiful photos? Want to be a better photographer? Check out this amazing 31 day Foto Tutorial here. Foto School Sunday here I come.

2) Dance: Love this beautiful contemporary piece about a couple who seem perfect on the outside but are at war on the inside. Even better? It features this weeks “The Creatives” guest Allison Holker. Ck it out here.

3) Fun: Stuck in a pickle of a situation? Head over to the Bureau of Communications website where you can mad lib your way out of the akward.

4) Design: I love the Kartell ghost chairs. I will get my little paws on one… eventually.

Image via This is Glamorous

5) Wisdom: I love this list of 31 things this blogger has learned in her 31 years. I’m 31. Let’s just say the list resonates.

Five for Friday Pt. 28

1) Design: I would LOVE to live in a Rainbow house!

via Sketch 42 Blog

2) Dance: Usher+Dance+IKEA Furniture=CrazySexyCool.

3) Colombia: Of course the parrot was arrested. Why wouldn’t he be?

4) Blog Love: I have a new food blog to love and she’s local. With my newfound ability to follow baking instructions I could be in big trouble. Check it out here.

Candy Corn cookies via Baked Bree

5) Music: This song is everywhere right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s not lovely!

Have a beautiful weekend everybody!