Milk Bottle Collection: Kenneth Keith Kallenbach

Some people collect bottle caps, others collect milk bottles. As is the case with Kenneth Keith Kallenbach; actor comedian, musician, part-time milk bottle collector. The collection is not only impressive, but the design and typography of the bottle labels are fascinating.

(Found via Quipsologies)

Happy World Turtle Day

May 23rd is apparently World Turtle Day. So...happy World Turtle Day readers. Normally, I wouldn't have thought twice about this holiday, but this past spring I spent a week volunteering in South Padre Island at Sea Turtle, Inc. which I wrote about back in April. Sea Turtle, Inc. is a rescue and rehabilitation center on the island. After a week of working closely with many of the turtles and receiving an education on the dangers they face, today holds a little more meaning. If you haven't already seen the very popular 'Zombie Kid Likes Turtles' clip, celebrate by watching it and having a laugh.

Tag You're It!

Laura of Quirkology recently tagged me in a game of Blog Question/Answer Tag. As Laura said, it's a great way to get a more personal glimpse of the writers behind the blogs you read. So, without further ado:

1} What was I doing 10 years ago?

Oh gosh, where has the time gone? I would have been 12 years old and in 7th grade. I was probably getting my braces tightened, reading Seventeen magazine looking for advice on surviving that first kiss, or watching MTV dreaming about my future on Road Rules.

2} What are 5 things on my to-do list for today?

Blog (something I haven't done in days), do some serious trip planning for my fast-approaching summer stay in Europe (the reason I haven't blogged lately), get lunch with Brian, pay bills, dinner-barbecue with friends.

3} Snacks I enjoy:

Popcorn and M+Ms (if you have never tried this combination you must, it's delicious). I also really love pita and hummus, and mustard pretzels.

4} Things I would do if I were a billionaire:

After paying off my college loans I would spend the money on traveling/volunteering around the world with friends and family and doing my part to make a difference. Typical?

5} Places I have lived before:

I grew up in Chicago and lived there my entire childhood. I then moved to Columbia, Missouri to attend school at the University of Missouri where I still reside today. I'm also (as I've mentioned several times because who could resist when they're as excited as I am) living in Prague this summer.

6} 5 people I want to know more about:

I would love to meet my grandmother who passed away before I was born. I value family greatly and am saddened by the fact that I will never know the women who raised my mother.

I would love to know more about my parents in their youth. It would fascinating to know them as high school or college students.

Similarly, I would love to know more about myself when I was a child. Memory only serves me so well. I wish I could remember what was running through my head as a 6 year old, my fears, and my dreams.

There are also many writers whose work I read daily. From journalists, to authors, to bloggers. I know them on one level (through their words) but would love to meet them on a personal level. Laura of Quirkology, Joanna of A Cup of Jo, and Gigi of Roadside Scholar, to name a few.

What Should I Read Next?

With my semester coming to an end, a summer worth of time off on the horizon, and a long (very long) flight to Europe quickly approaching, I've been thinking a lot about my summer reading list. As a student studying English, I simply don't have time to read for pleasure while school is in session. I've been slowing adding books to my list. I'd like to read some Kafka since I'm living in Prague all summer, it only seems fitting. I'd also like to finish Special Topics in Calamity Physics, which I began over the holidays.

One of my professors pointed out What Should I Read Next on her blog and I was intrigued by the concept. You enter the title and author of a book you've read/enjoyed and the program suggests further readings. Similar to Amazon's suggestion of items based on your searches and recent purchases. I'm not thrilled by the results, but I liked the idea. What have you read recently that you've enjoyed? Any suggestions? I'll read anything, but love non-fiction and travel inspired writing. I'd love to hear your suggestions!

Scrabble Couches

I love these Scrabble inspired couches designed by Stephen Reed Industrial Design and Alistair Willmott. They can be found in the Bloomberg offices in London. The best part, employees can leave each other playful messages with the cushions. Also, notice the double and triple word score inspired tables. I love it!

More scrabble inspired posts on Double Takes:
Scrabble Charm Necklace
DIY Scrabble Coasters

(Found via Oddee)

Virgina Novelty License Plate

I do love me a good custom license plate. I'm alway impressed with people who can pull off something funny or creative. My family has never been very good at this. My parents' first custom plate was a vowel-less version of our last name, followed by the number of people in our family. My older sister's first car (a 1985 Dodge 600 convertible) sported 'Grls600' on the plates. Yikes! When I saw this Virgina novelty plate, I couldn't help but laugh.

(Found via FFFFound)

Keyboard Cartoon

Because everyone deserves and could use a little laughter on Monday.

(Found via FFFFound)

Happy Weekend

...and tomorrow too! Have a wonderful weekend!

(Found via FFFFound)

Hello Wednesday

There are some weeks that Wednesday hits and I can't believe how fast the week is flying by. Then there's weeks when I welcome Wednesday as my first sign of relief...half way there! No matter what week you're having, happy Wednesday!

(Found via FFFFound)

Bottlecap Collecting

I know few people who can't claim to collect something. Personally, I collect maps and watches. You could technically add books and vinyls to that list as well. Recently, Laura over at Quirkology posted on collections, asking readers what they have collected in the past, what they collect now, and what they hope to collect in the future. All these thoughts on the art of collecting was triggered by Bottlecaps, an impressive and extensive bottlecap collection documented on Flickr. If there is one thing to be learned from this photos, it's dedication.

(Found via Quipsologies)

IKEA on the Move

IKEA revamped the Kobe, Japan monorail in celebration of a new store location opening. The prints and patterns were pulled from their Spring 2008 line. Pretty wild! I think more cities should follow in their path.

(Found via Oh Joy!)

Happy Weekend

Hopefully the weather is nice enough, wherever you find yourself, to ride one of these this weekend. My heart skipped a beat when I saw this photo. For more cycle inspiration, check out the rest of Kyle's (KJten22) Bikes! series on Flickr. Otherwise, have a wonderful weekend!

(Found via FFFFound)

Retoucher Extrordinare: Christophe Huet

There's been a lot of buzz lately about the overzealous Photoshopping of the celebrities on some newsstand covers (see Gwyneth Paltrow on the current Vogue). On a similar/far more respectable note, check out Christophe Huet's work. He's an incredibly talented retoucher. His website allows you to not only view his portfolio, but see the making-of on several of his images.

(Found via Why Me?)

Clue Premier Edition

I'm not a games person. Minus scrabble, I rarely ever play. However, the Clue Premier Edition has sparked my interest. The three-dimensional version of the classic game comes in a wood-paneled box enclosing the "nine sunken rooms, each rendered in precise detail, right down to the furnishings." With a trip to Restoration Hardware and $150, this game could be yours!

(Found via Uncrate)

The Fabulous Garlands: Sophie Cuvelier

Sophie Cuvelier's The Fabulous Garlands makes me want to throw a party....or two.

(Found via frolic)

Happy Earth Day

And some related good news, Whole Foods has announced they are doing their part to end the paper vs. plastic bag debate.

"When you come to shop, bring any bags you have on hand. Really, any bag will do – old, new, paper, plastic, fabric, even backpacks or woven baskets! You’ll feel good about helping our environment and we’ll even give you a refund of at least 5 cents per bag."

Paper, plastic, canvas...it doesn't matter just reuse! What a great move! For those able to shop at the Hy-Vee chain grocery stores, they've been employing a similar tactic for some time now.

Canines On My Mind

These two canine inspired images caught my eye and made me chuckle. Growing up, my family had a dalmatian, her name was Dottie (clever right?). Luckily she never got lost in the rain.

(Found via Hello Bauldoff and FFFFound, respectively)

I Need One of These....

I hate wearing shoes and much prefer walking barefoot. Clearly, I need one of these. Anyone know where I can get one?

(Found via FFFFound)

Comparative Progress of the T.V. and Your Waistband

This is too funny.......and too true. Hence why I don't watch television. I do own one, it's not hooked up to cable, merely sitting in my living room for the purpose of watching movies. However, the amount of time most would spend watching the tube, I spend ten-fold on the internet. Is it any better? I'd like to think so.

(Found via Core 77)

This Is.....Too Clever

(Found via Kevin Royden)