Podcast Roundup

   Hi Everybody!


 Life has been super crazy and busy since class started back up, but things have been good! How is the end of summer going for y'all? Today I thought I would share some of my favorite, go-to, podcasts. I am the kind of gal that has to have something going on in the background while I work on projects or homework. When I really trying to concentrait, I turn to music. However, when I am doing more manual work, like sewing or crocheting for class, I love to listen to podcasts. I love either learning something or listening to a more humorous podcast to keep things light. I prefer podcasts over music on my commute to school. It makes me feel kind of like someone is in the car with me,:)

The Bugle - Audio Newspaper for a Visual World
- This is the first podcast I ever got hooked to. If you watch The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, you will recognize one part of the show, Comedian John Oliver. The other half is U.K based comedian Andy Zaltzman. This podcast is perfect if you like satire and political humor. John and Andy are writing partners from back in the day, and they have a great report and good timing. If you are fan of puns, like me, Andy in particular has lots to offer. 

Judge John Hodgman
- I have blogged about this funny podcast before, but it definitely has a place among my favorite podcasts. It seems to be on a bit of a holiday, but there are dozens of episodes to catch up on. 

Hip Tranquil Chic/Tranquility Du Jour
-This is a lifestyle podcast from author and yoga studio owner, Kimberly Wilson. If you are interested in topics ranging from aromatherapy to time management to repurposing old clothes to interviews with authors in the world of spirituality/yoga/lifestyle, then this is a podcast to inspire you. I have been introduced to some really great authors and blogs through this podcast. This probably leans a bit to the feminine side, but I think there are definitely episodes than men can appreciate as well. If you are interested in learning about how yoga can impact your entire lifestyle, then you should definitely check out www.kimberlywilson.com and this podcast! 

Stuff You Should Know
- This is one addictive podcast! I started listening a few months back, and I can't stop! Chuck and Josh write for the website How Stuff Works and also host this podcast. Basically, each episode is on a topic from the vault of the websites articles. (i.e How Migraines Work, or How Spam Works) Sometimes the subjects don't seem all that interesting at first, but the chemistry between the two hosts and their down to earth, humorous approach will keep you glued to your iPod. There are hundreds of episodes, and it is fun to group them by theme for a day trip. I listen to these guys almost everyday. New episodes come out every Tuesday and Thursday.

Back To School - Playlist!

 Today, I start my final year of School! I am excited/a little nostalgic/sad. I am one of those people who just loves being a student, but I think I have dragged it out as long as I can :) Here is a playlist I made up for my last, first day of school. I hope you enjoy it as well!

Beautiful Image

 I am not a big fan of most mainstream fashion spreads. They are always a bit too pretentious and vapid. However, I have to contend that this lookbook from Rodarte + Opening Ceremony is incredibly lovely, and really calls out to the Gemini in me! Here is my favorite image from the collection. 

 I saw this over on One Sheepish Girl, and I thought I would take part. I would love to see links to anyone's blog who posts this little meme. 

Still Life - Original Black and White Film 

1. Dublin
2. Toronto
3. New Zealand
4. Machu Pichu
5. Iceland
6. Denmark
7. Scandinavia

1. Red Velvet Cake
2. A Camera Bag
3. A few turbans
4. String Art for my Wall
5. A Braided Belt
6. A loaf of bread
7. This Cute Yarn Storage Idea

1. Joanna Newsom
2. Ina Garten
3. John Hodgman
4. Jimmy Carter
5. Tim Gunn
6. Kimberly Wilson
7. Sera Beak

1. A Sewing Machine (only a couple of weeks away!)
2. An iPad 2
3. A Wide Angle Lens
4. These crochet hooks
5. A Kitchen Aid Mixer
6. A Hybrid car
7. A Spinning Wheel

              

1. Most Reality T.V.
2. Greed
3. Summertime Heat
4. When people take more than one parking spot
5. The fact that is so hard to find beautiful, affordable, plus size clothing
6. The Feather Headdress trend - not cool
7. Fox News

1. Aladdin

2. Sleepy Hollow

3. Bringing Up Baby

4. Napoleon Dynamite

5. The Mummy

6. O' Brother Where Art Thou?

7. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

1. Smidgen
2. Boll Weevil
3. Scrupels
4. Treacle
5. Buggy
6. Purse
7. Quinine

Bobbins and Bits

 Today, I thought I would show you some of my favorite things that I have lately made or found. On a very tight budget, you realize that very simple things can be absolutely wonderful!

 Here is the first piece in my Jadeite collection. Serendipitously, I found it at my grandma's house, so I got it for free. One day, I just thought to look at her collection of dish ware, and there it was. It is a Hocking Wear Fire King Jadeite mug, from the 1960s. It was in good condition, but not mint. It is perfect for me, as I use it often and plan to use it for some time to come!

 This is a simple little bowl that I crocheted for my bedside table. I keep eye drops and lip gloss in it, glamorous, I know! It was really simple to make, I just kind of decided how to make it as I went along. It only requires that you know how to make an adjustable or magic ring, and then you increase with single crochet. 

 My new, vintage buttons! I bought these at an antiques show, and I love them all! I will probably make some earrings out of a few of the buttons, but the rest will be sewn into projects this semester. Buttons are among my favorite items in the world, and these are just perfectly lovely.

 This is my new ribbon storage solution. I have had these glass bottles from a project last semester. I thought they would make a good vessel in which to store and showcase my ribbons. I think it is a lot easier on the eyes than those cardboard bobbins they come on. I just keep a length of the ribbon above the cork lid, and it is always simple to pull and cut the ribbon I need for a project. 


What simple items are making you happy lately? I would love to see anything you have made or found or re-used!