22 April 2009

"things that make me smile" wednesday.

Before I divulge the list I have been sitting on all week.....HOLD THE PRESSES. What I am about to show you is the most freaking perfect amazing idea ever. Especially for book/library/liquor lovers. Below is what looks like a simple, vintage card catalog.

When she sent this to me yesterday (internet maven that she is), the saint's response was, "That is the coolest f...ing thing I have ever seen!"

IT'S A FRIGGEN MINIBAR!

My response?


EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday's feature on ApartmentTherapy.com was an installment entitled "Using an old card catalog as a bar." There is even an older installment where the idea was to use the catalog as a wine-cellar. Brilliant!
Now to find a card catalog...wanna break into the library with me?


Sigh. Back to the "Things that make me smile" Wednesday list.
Otherwise known as the "it-hurts-my-feelings-that-something-so-beautiful-exists-and-i-do-not-own-it."

This first entry is from the TheNoisyPlume, of course.
(Did you know I have an RSS feed to her shop so I can get instant notifications of her new pieces? Even WITH that in place, her jewelery gets sold within seconds!)
Prairie Soul Ring
(yes, it's way sold, i know. i spend a lot of time looking through her sold items).


I have so been jonesin' for a spring dress infusion in my wardrobe. This would do perfectly!

Spring Wildflower Dress


It's no secret that I love to write. Friends have recommended that I acquire a typewriter, and although I would LOVE the sound of keys banging out the occasional poem or letter, I feel it would be terribly unused. But then I remembered electricity and I am thinking this one would be PERFECT. (It also matches my orangy workspace).
Sears Electric Typewriter


I lost my gloves. You know. Everyone knows. I found a pair that I love even more! You may ask (not you, of course) why I would want gloves on a spring wish list. I would answer...Seattle.

Fingerless Gloves in Grey

In the recent rearrangement of our living room, there is a little corner that needs anchoring. I have been wanting a footstool or a bench for it and am loving this one.

Jet Set Storage Bench in Orange Tweed


Hope you find something to smile about today.

my cheeks hurt,
mme. bookling

5 comments:

Jenn said...

Whoo Hoo. Thank you for putting your fine taste into service for us all, doting upon our senses by showcasing what fate brought to your eyeballs.

she said...

i am totally an internet maven. and you coined that title, by the way. i take no credit for its genius.

i think a card catalog should be on your list to scavenge next time you do the seattle yard sales...heaven knows you already have the booze!

Melissa said...

I have a card catalog sitting in my garage. I have grand plans for it though... someday! Find libraries that still haven't gone automated (or have just done so) and you might get your hands on one :)

UmberDove said...

I will so help you break into the library for one of those!!! I'm pulling on my ski mask right now...




And I know, I am a greedy bastard somedays, but I been longing for new spring dresses like none other. What this 60 degree weather does to us Seattleites, bare pasty legs and all!

The Noisy Plume: said...

Um.
Please do not hate The Plume...




...but I have an old Idaho State University card catalogue in my living room and it's a spitting image of the fine example in this post. It truly is a wonderful thing and makes a wonderful job of acting as my jewelry inventory organizer.

Secondly, I have a feeling that you might need to poke around a small town in order to find yourself a catalogue since Seattle is surely ahead of the times when it comes to library computerization...???

Oui oui?

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