Ordering Blueprint Magazine Back Issues

Or, Learning How to Indulge Myself. (Or #2: Faith's a Year Behind, But Whatevs.)

Do I really need to explain? Fine, my little back story: the first time I saw Blueprint was in Penn Station, waiting to take a train to NJ to visit my parents. I can't remember what was on the cover, which issue it was, but I remember showing it to my mom and my friend and each went out and bought their own. It was just That. Good. Beautiful shelter/lifestyle mag with cute fonts and cuter photo spreads. Sigh.

Blueprint was shut down in 2008 after only 8 issues, and it was one of those things that was well-loved (as in, fervently) but had only a brief time in this world, and liking it "before everyone else did, when it was too late" makes you Tragically Hip. Or something. This list also includes:

• Freaks and Geeks
• Arrested Development
• ...that's all I can think of for now.

Anyhow, a quick call to 1-877-747-1050 for $20!!!!! (don't go on ebay, people!) you get all 8 issues shipped to you in about 10 days without grease stains or ripped pages of old, pre-read copies. {But let's be real, Blueprint readers don't eat things with grease.} I know I'm a million years too late, but stragglers/those who deny themselves pleasure like me, just do it.

3 day weekends

(To make this tale of woe less painful for you, I'm inserting pretty photos of recent purchases.)

3 day weekends are now the standard for me. Thanks to The Recession, my firm (architectural, not law, thank god) has gone to a 4-day work week. Sounds awesome, but in essence is a 20% pay decrease. Not. Good.

{awesome vintage ice bucket with original tag}

It started in February, and it's a tentative thing (hopefully), so I've been hesitant to find a 2nd job. It's a great extension to the weekend, and I get a lot of the things that you hate leaving until the weekend (laundry, grocery shopping) done with 2 days to play. But then I get another horrible voice saying, 'Well today you've earned $0 and spend $50. Hm. Good plan.' and I want to essentially do nothing but sit still and not spend money. Not a very good plan either.

{supercute vintage dress with crazy starburst buttons}

So. If the weather looks good tomorrow I'm going to take a ton ton of photos and just beef up the shop until my eyes are crossed. I somehow can't curb the thrift shopping, so I'll hopefully use it to generate some side cash.

{freakin awesome wooden letters. the photo quality looks crummy, but i assure you, the paint job is bonkers good.}

Look for new stuff soon, and wish me luck that I won't waste tomorrow by going to Ikea and Target.

Orla Kiely for Target! Orla Kiely for Target! Be still my heart...

If you're into bright patterns, lovely design and cheapness, the phrase "Orla Kiely for Target" makes your fists pump in excitement. Orla Kiely is designing housewares for Target, including mugs, carafes, aprons and...oh, just look at the photos! Via sfgirlbybay and Apartment Therapy-NY. I'm only going to stop jumping for joy in February 09, when I will then hop on the R/V to the Target in Elmhurst. Yesssss!