Aquadettes: California, Synchronized Swimming, and Mary Jane
March 1, 2012 at 6:06 pm | Posted in California, design, modernism, One of the most amazing things I've ever seen | 1 CommentTags: aquadettes, california, costumes, los angeles, margo bauer, palm trees, senior citizens, swimming, synchronized swimming
A short documentary on Margo Bauer, a seventy-five year old woman who participates in a Southern California synchronized swimming club called Aquadettes. Many of the members have arthritis, joint replacements, and other health challenges, but together they remain active in the pool — though Bauer admits, she needs a little something extra to get her through the day. The short film playfully shows Bauer’s peers practicing their routines, beaming in delight to a slow-mo swing tune. Their overly flamboyant costumes show what humor they have today and makes me pray I will be that cool and active when I’m that age. This film is a part of a series called California is a Place. With images of characteristic palm trees on SoCal streets, my heart swooned for the West. Click here to view.
Dream mid-century home in Portland
September 25, 2011 at 6:43 pm | Posted in dreams, gardening, homeownership, life, One of the most amazing things I've ever seen, travel | 1 CommentTags: house for sale, midcentury, portland
I’ve been in DC for eight years now and easily get wanderlust about a lot of places that I travel to. My poor husband has to listen to me go on and on about how much better the [fill in the blank] town is than DC and how it would be so perfect to live there. But as I mentioned before, Portland was the one place that we both were awestruck by. So what do I do? I am a whiz at researching cost of living, crime statistics, public schools, and even local creative jobs. I’ll go as far as looking up houses for sale in various neighborhoods. You could say it’s a hobby. :) I was really excited to find a website entirely dedicated to mid-century real-estate in Portland. It couldn’t be more perfectly our taste! Gah! And wow, what do ya know, this house pops up. The most dreamy, glass house with backyard zen garden and amazing views—just six miles outside the downtown area. I’ll take it!
I thought I had all of the Portland posts out of my system, but had to include just one more. I hope I never have Portland out of my system. With love.
Live Orchestra Performs Daft Punk
May 12, 2011 at 9:56 pm | Posted in music, One of the most amazing things I've ever seen, pop culture | Leave a commentTags: daft punk
My god, there are few groups that I love more than Daft Punk. Their album Homework has played a huge role in my life—I love it so much, I could die to it! As a classically trained musician growing up all the way through college (what happened?!) it’s funny that I also developed an ear for electronica, downbeat and IDM. So what really makes my heart swoon is seeing an orchestra and live chorus perform an arrangement of Daft Punk’s album Discovery. Cellos and French Horns are literally playing “One More Time” (you know you know that song!) and “Around the World (around the world).” It brings me back to the days when I played bassoon in orchestra. It was a special time in my life, I’ll never forget it. This arrangement is just bonkers. Watch and grin.
Performed by the 100% student run Trinity Orchestra at Trinity College in Dublin. Photo via Flickr. Video discovered through my old boss at Astralwerks.
Our summer wedding in Upstate NY
April 28, 2011 at 10:43 am | Posted in design, One of the most amazing things I've ever seen, photography, travel, Washington, wedding | 3 CommentsTags: anne barge wedding dress, brandon lata, buffalo ny wedding, chevy chase bridal wedding dress, fellici studios, katie and daryle's wedding, saturn club, upstate new york wedding
Daryle and I were married Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Buffalo, New York. It’s hard to believe eight months has passed since the big day. As I look back, I recall that never in my day was a the kind of girl who dreamed about her white dress and all the details in between. But in the end, I got what pretty much every girl dreams, a magnificently fun wedding weekend, rain and all, sharing our most momentous occasion with our family and closest friends. We wanted people to eat, drink, dance, celebrate and explore upstate NY which has become a second home to me; and that they did. Without further ado …
Just in case you were wondering …
Wedding Dress: Anne Barge from Chevy Chase Bridal (DC)
Veil: Handmade from seamstress at Chevy Chase Bridal (DC)
Bridesmaid dresses: Simple Silhouette from Hitched (DC)
Bridesmaid sexy strappy heels: RSVP via Zappos
Hair+Makeup: New Age Salon (Buffalo)
Groom and Groomsmen navy suits: Alfani from Macy’s
Groomsmen’s yellow skinny ties: Tommy Hilfiger from Macy’s
Groomsmen yellow argyle socks: Brooks Brothers
Wedding ceremony and reception: The Saturn Club (Buffalo)
Flowers: The Floristry (Buffalo)
Wedding cake: (it was lemon and with a light raspberry filling and vanilla icing, yum) Dessert Deli (Buffalo)
Photographer: Fellici Studio, a.k.a. the seriously talented Brandon Lata (Upstate NY + he travels too)
Accordion: John Tieri (Rochester)
Officiant: John Long (Daryle’s uncle)
Music: Daryle a.k.a. DJ D-Mac (he only spun for a little while ;), Neville C., and Rusty B. (love them so much) (DC + will travel)
Robotic eLegs
October 14, 2010 at 9:02 pm | Posted in One of the most amazing things I've ever seen | 1 CommentTags: berkeley bionics, eLegs, paraplegics
Berkeley Bionics has developed a wearable exoskeleton device that helps paraplegics walk again. The technology uses a gesture-based human-machine interface to determine the users intentions of where they want like to go through a series of sensors; a real-time computer draws on the user’s input information to facilitate every aspect of a single stride.
I’m moved from watching the video (below) hearing people who have no use of their legs talk about the struggles of being confined to a wheelchair, unable to reach things; or how they can’t enjoy the simple things in life, like going for a walk in the woods. Berkeley Bionics‘ website says the innovative eLegs will be in certified rehabilitation centers in 2011.
More information and photos can be seen on Design Boom here.
Zach Galifianakis Swimsuit Calendar
October 13, 2010 at 5:16 pm | Posted in magazine industry, One of the most amazing things I've ever seen, photography | 2 CommentsTags: camping, comedian, swimsuit, vanity fair, zach galifianakis
Seriously, is anyone funnier than Zach Galifianakis? You’ve got to give Vanity Fair credit for agreeing to do a swimsuit calendar themed photoshoot with him.
Where to begin? Those eyes, those lips…
The loose bathing suit strap, the bit of sand on his leg… Dead sexy.
Photos by Sam Jones.
James Franco as a tranny
October 6, 2010 at 6:13 pm | Posted in magazine industry, One of the most amazing things I've ever seen, photography | 1 CommentTags: candy magazine, james franco, Terry Richardson, tranny, transvestite
Dear James Franco,
Let me count the ways that I love you:
1. You appeared on General Hospital, my favorite soap opera as a child, which reminds me of my grandmother.
2. Pineapple Express was suprisingly good.
3. OMG, you were in Eat Pray Love?! (yes, i’m reading your wikipedia page right now!) (yes, i’m a nerd and really want to see the movie regardless of reviews or how anyone feels about Julia Roberts.)
4. You’re just so dreamy!
5. You are so self assured that you can appear in drag on the cover of Candy, a magazine dedicated to tranny culture. Dude, rock out!
love,
Katie
P.S. Terry Richardson photographed Franco for the cover. Hearts and stars!
(via: HuffPo, MSN, and a whole bunch of other place I’m sure.)
Whitehouse Correspondents’ MSNBC afterparty
May 5, 2010 at 3:38 pm | Posted in life, One of the most amazing things I've ever seen | 3 CommentsTags: after party, alan greenspan, alex baldwin, andrea mitchell, correspondent, jon bon jovi, rachel maddow, tony romo, white house
Hello! I’ve been so far behind blogging this week. I’m afraid work, wedding and my evening wine have come first, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t think about my little Sunny+D’s every moment. Saturday night, I had the privilege of attending the White House Correspondents’ After Party which was hosted by MSNBC. My talented fiance Daryle, a.k.a. DJ D-Mac was hired as the evening’s entertainment along with special guest KC and the Sunshine Band (seen performing above). I heard Hollywood people would be attending, but didn’t give a ton of thought to it. I rarely see famous people, so just thought that perhaps I might see someone. As the place filled, I stepped over to the bar with my date, Erin and who was standing there? Oh, Jon Bon Jovi! I was so shocked that I actually said “that’s f*ckin Bon Jovi right there!” He may have even heard me. Next thing I know, Erin said “Is that Alec Baldwin over there?” And, yes, yes it was. Alec Baldwin was arm and arm with six other men; each in tuxedos taking a group photo. As Erin and I mingled we saw: Alan Greenspan, Angela from The Office, Tony Romo, that lady who is Oprah’s friend, and the MSNBC people: Chris Matthews, Andrea Mitchell and Rachel Maddow who was bartending! I’m sorry that I do not have the pictures to prove it. I didn’t have the guts to whip out my camera while I was on the floor and instead tried to act like I belonged there. What an all-star evening with an amazing star DJ.
Imperial Bedrooms: Bret Easton Ellis’ new book
April 19, 2010 at 10:40 pm | Posted in 1, One of the most amazing things I've ever seen, pop culture | 2 CommentsTags: american psycho, brett easton ellis, glamorama, imperial bedrooms, less than zero, lunar park, the informers, the rules of attraction
It brings me sweet delight to know that my favorite author of all time, Bret Easton Ellis, has finished a new book called Imperial Bedrooms. This latest book is a sequel to his critically acclaimed first novel, Less Than Zero. Supposedly it takes place in present times following most of the main characters from Less Than Zero: Clay, Blair, Trent, Rip and Julian. The book will be on sale in hardback and paperback June 22, 2010. My calendar is marked, I can hardly contain how excited I am!
I’m curious to know, are any of you Bret Easton Ellis fans? What is your favorite book of his? I really do love each one in their own strange and connected way. But, I have always been partial to Glamorama.
Here’s an oldie but goodie photo from when Bret Easton Ellis came to Olsson’s Books in Chinatown, Washington, DC in 2005 to promote his book Lunar Park. I’ll never forget the day, I was so nervous approaching him to ask him to sign my book and snap a couple pictures. He was so sweet and even gave me bisous (kiss-kiss on either cheek).
B.E.E., love you a thousand times and more.
Here are two videos of B.E.E. reading Lunar Park.
Jason Schwartzman + Kirsten Dunst: Non plus one final
April 2, 2010 at 11:25 am | Posted in mid-century, music, One of the most amazing things I've ever seen, pop culture | Leave a commentTags: Coconut records, Gia Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, Kirsten Dunst, Non plus one final, Opening Ceremony, Tracy Antonopoulos
This is pretty much how I would like to live the rest of my life.
Love a thousand times.
To see the entire video of the lovely Kirsten Dunst and Jason Scwartzman click here. Note: Sound doesn’t kick in for an entire minute. The post-MTV generation in me was panicking after no more than seven seconds of silence.
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