Archive for 2009

Mac-tastic.

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Welcome home baby.

I’ve been saving and waiting and hoping and it finally happened. The new Imac’s have come out so that means the last generation is on SALE! I also had a little inside help that made this expensive dream a thrifty reality…

My trusty old 15″ Mac notebook has been dragging ass and refused to handle the Blogger post template, let alone OSX. The processor is a relic of my college days – bought a whopping 8 YEARS ago. Jeeeeezzz.

I’m going to keep the old beast for web browsing and easy things, but this new beauty – she is FAST and PRETTY.

I just can’t stop touching her.

I feel REALLY guilty about such a big purchase in such a bad economic time, both globally and personally at The Brick House. I had been saving and planning this off and on for a year as my computer slowly disintegrated and became totally obsolete. I looked on Craigslist and Ebay and scoured anywhere for the perfect deal. With the introduction of the new Imac’s this open box baby was the right one at the right price. With all my love for her (Ms. Jackson if Your Nasty – thats her dog show name) I feel awful that I used the money I had saved for so long instead of keeping it in case things get worse.

But what about other people – are you buying big things you need and have saved for? Or are you stuffing your cash under the mattress?

The Parker

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

My BFF and I entertained ourselves in Palm Springs this weekend thrifting and decided to finally check out The Parker. Sorry about the Worst Photos Ever (iPhones are really the most amazing things though).


It is the cutest hotel. It is also the only place I’ve ever paid $14 for an espresso martini – but it was probably the best drink I’ve had in YEARS. Much as I would love to party there, I just can’t afford it. The bar and lounge are great and so perfectly styled: comfy, granny glam, and a little tongue & cheek kitschy. The outdoor areas are just what my fantasy landscaping looks like – oh man just all the beautiful chairs…

I was in heaven.



We were starving and feeling a bit pinched after the
pricey Parker, so we stopped at The Ace Hotel’s  King’s Highway Diner. So good, simple and affordable. The servers were very friendly, and the design was clean, industrial, a little rustic and mid century all at the same time. Plus we loved the big elephant.

Daylight Savings Time

Monday, March 9th, 2009




Check it peeps.


Here on the west coast we are going into Daylight Savings Mode tonight. So spring forward and loose that precious hour of sleep.  I love Daylight Savings since it fakes more daylight after work which allows for home projects to happen.

Also, if you want to spend that extra daylight in front of a computer screen, check out the newly updated items at Brick House Vintage.


   

Up for your purchasing pleasure:

Great pair of mid century lamps with fiberglass shades, a rad large needlepoint from ’74 of a road runner hauling ass, and many more vintage good things.