Still feeling the draw of Pretty in Pink today — fluffy prom-like confections and a hip handbag.Joy!

Betty Rose by Seatbeltbags.

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For some reason, I got Pretty in Pink stuck in my head recently and it just won’t come out. I loved the clangy opening chords of the Psychedelic Furs that launched the film, that propelled a whole generation of teenage girls to embrace their own Molly-ness. Or maybe it was just me? I loved her clothes, her unique look, her pretty vintage pieces and modern funky twists. And oh, how I loved her pink Karmann Gia! Molly’s character, Andy  embodied what was artsy, creative and confident — everything I wanted to be at 16. Heck, those are things I still aspire to be!

I have to agree with the critics, she should have ended up with Duckie. He was the much bigger man.

Here are more iconic images from the film, memorable quotes and even a little bit of the music from the soundtrack! I might just rent this on iTunes tonight!

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I absolutely love this cookie recipe. Its all the things I love in cookies, all mushed together. I modified the recipe a little over the years but I give a shout-out to Lisa Otzenberger for the original inspiration.

Kitchen Sink Cookies:

Preheat oven to 350º

Makes 5-6 dozen regular-sized cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 c. butter (2 sticks, room temp.)
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 eggs (room temp.)
• 3/4 c. shredded coconut (sweetened is fine)
• 1 c. chips (chocolate, peanut butter, butterscotch, baking m+m’s are all fine — even better if mixed!)
• 1/2 c. walnuts (optional)
• 1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 3-1/2 c. oatmeal (old fashioned)

1. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla and then add eggs one at a time. Mix well.
2. In separate bowl, mix flour, soda and salt together. Slowly add to creamed mixture.
3. Fold in chips, (optional nuts), coconut and oatmeal.
4. Drop on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.

I buy bags of various baking chips and baking m+m’s and mix them all up in a big airtight container. Then whenever I bake cookies (or make pancakes) I can just scoop out a cup of chips and get a whole variety of flavors and colors! Go forth… bake happy!

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I found this lovely PDF file planner on Etsy by droplet. It is a nice base for a more customized, decorative planner. I’ve been wanting to do more visual journaling, collage, doodle… just something with my hands but I just haven’t been able to commit to a whole big journal. Maybe this simple page-a-day/page-a-week calendar will provide me with enough space to play without seeming like another huge project I have to tackle everyday?

DIY Planner and Calendar digital file by droplet on Etsy

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One Hour of Pandas
Originally uploaded by sugaroni

I had to sit in a really dull meeting today. So, I drew pandas in my teeny tiny Utrecht sketchbook with a Pilot Precise V5 pen (couldn’t find any of my “good pens” before I left). I love drawing my goofy pandas.

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Ooo, thanks to a link on Duffy + Partners, I have a new sketchbook obsession. It is the StartHere series of interlockable sketchbooks. Each cover hooks onto the next book which solves the problem of what to do when you start a new book but still have valuable notes in the last book. Covers are made out of indestructable Yupo paper and are available with blank, lined or gridded paper. Each cover appears to be blissfully blank waiting for stickers or drawing sof my own choosing.

I can’t wait to order a couple for the New Year. I am a big proponent of starting a fresh sketchbook at the beginning of the year and I have been so disappointed in the paper stock in Moleskine notebooks (too thin!) and sketchbooks (seems to have a strange sizing on it that accepts inks and paint in unusual ways) so I’ve been yearning for a new alternative.

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Got a tip to check out Sick for Cute for awesome tees. Panda in my pocket? Beyond perfect!

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On Morning Edition, Neil Gaiman discusses his love for audiobooks and even interviews David Sedaris about the topic.

Direct link to audio here.

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I found such wonderful fun illustration and inspiration today on Flickr that I thought it was worth collecting it all in one place. Craft, pop culture, photography, doodles… all in “my favorite things” list.

Credit for photos: 1. First week of September journal page., 2. Kalender 2010, 3. august quilt blocks for 12 square, 4. waiting for lunch, 5. Batman, 6. *, 7. Fall, 8. Misprinted Type collaboration, 9. El Gallo

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I had heard about the legendary Black Pearl eraser — the distant cousin of the old faithful Pink Pearl — but I had never located one to see for myself if it was all it was cracked up to be. In honor of the season of Back-to-School, I made a trip to my local office supply superstore and lo and behold… the Black Pearl!

It is black and a smooth, flat-like oval, like a polished stone. The shape alone is worth the price of admission. It feel delicious in my hand. PaperMate kept the delectable script lettering like the Pink Pearl as well so I was sold on these before I took them out of the package. If they even erased a little bit, I’m buying them in a gross.

They sell in packages of two at the office superstore for about $2 per blister pack. The package claims that the Black Pearl produces less eraser dust.

I took it out for a test drive today. I compared its erasing powers against my gold standard, the Staedtler Mars (well-loved) on standard sketchbook paper using a Zebra 0.7 mechanical pencil loaded with standard HB lead. The photo below shows the very faint remains of both erasers. The Black Pearl did not smear as much as the Staedtler and I think even erased more completely. I’m sold. Someone send me a whole case!

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