Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Mar 19, 2010, 8:00 am
I know that the revival of The Runaways is all everyone's talking about right now, but does anyone out there remember a certain someone named Suzi Quatro? You know, the Den Mother of Motorcycle Mu...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Mar 17, 2010, 2:00 pm
I found an entire cookware set of 1970's FanciPans at the store the other day and I'm trying to figure out how to fit these into our kitchen cupboards. I love the patterns on these and am pret...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Mar 17, 2010, 8:00 am
Just a little obsessed with gold wall art and large vintage home objects lately. The gold leaf piece in the first picture is my favorite. It's been at the store forever and I find myself checking ...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Mar 16, 2010, 8:18 pm
I'm still working on finishing up my class project tonight, but I thought you might like these pics for now. I left the office and came outside to double rainbows right in the middle of a short ra...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Mar 12, 2010, 2:49 am
After watching this video, I just realized that I'm missing a pair of jeans with my name stitched vertically down one leg. Happy Friday!
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Mar 10, 2010, 7:32 pm
Is what I'm calling the current project I'm working on and also what I announce every time I go up to present on this design : it's circle time! I've tried to draw about 50 different v...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Mar 9, 2010, 12:34 am
Why does Anthropologie always have the most creative store displays? One visit to their store and it's all I need to get inspired to make stuff like headbands out of pantyhose, or corsages out of ...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Mar 5, 2010, 8:00 am
We're hosting an Oscar party this Sunday and have lots of prep and cleaning to do before then. I can't wait to see all the fashion, the jewelry, the drama...it's really the most important ...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Mar 4, 2010, 11:36 pm
Went to visit Uwajimaya today to check out their donabe cookware. I'm excited to experiment with some of the recipes from this cookbook I just picked up.
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Mar 2, 2010, 11:50 pm
We have two new favorite things in our kitchen right now : the skull vodka we found at the liquor store this weekend that reminds us of Indiana Jones, and our space invader ice cube tray. Update: Clic...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Mar 2, 2010, 7:42 pm
I can absolutely relate to this. Cupcakes, cookies, bacon, and other human treats. Via Cute Overload.
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 26, 2010, 8:00 am
A little lounge music mixed with groovy interiors to get your weekend started right. What are you plans for the weekend? We're hoping to catch a movie, squeeze in homework, and then look forward t...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 25, 2010, 8:43 pm
We've had one blank wall space in our living room that I was looking to fill with something other than a poster. Basically, I wanted to go 3-D and had been stalking the nearby antique mall for the...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 23, 2010, 4:55 pm
Currently drawing inspiration from these old record sleeves. Images via here.
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 23, 2010, 8:00 am
Got this picture on my way to lunch yesterday afternoon. I love the Lusty Lady marquee sign!
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 22, 2010, 10:07 pm
Some pictures from my cherry blossom hunt this weekend. Seattle has been given the gift of early Sun! Gorgeous weather and perfect opportunity to take pictures. Can't wait for the peonies to start...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 19, 2010, 8:00 am
Vanilla ice cream, baby kittens, fancy shoes you only wear once, and a live James Brown performance from 1967. These are a few of my favorite things.
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 18, 2010, 10:51 pm
A few concept drawings I'm working on for an identity project. Putting thoughts down on paper is always a funny process for me, but I'm actually enjoying drawing for this particular subject. T...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 18, 2010, 1:45 am
Our new lamp that brings some much needed light to our long living room!  I paid a bit too much for it, but I liked it enough to not want to pass it up.  I rarely ever do that, but some things are w...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 16, 2010, 7:39 pm
 Speaking of pretty faces...who's been watching figure skating?  If you're impatient like me and can't wait to watch the performances, you might just be staying up late and walking into ...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 16, 2010, 12:13 am
I have a confession to make.  I have really cold feet and I don't do anything to cover it up or make it better.  I sometimes forget about them when I go to bed, sneak my feet under the covers, a...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 3, 2010, 8:00 am
We had a very successful dinner party a couple weekends ago with some old friends and co-workers.  This teeny crane was left behind by a friend's wife.  The perfect photo op!
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Feb 3, 2010, 12:27 am
New way of posting pictures, new site layout and banner, and I'm glad to be back :)  
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Jan 8, 2010, 1:39 am
My mind has been a little distracted lately for multiple reasons, but one big one is due to the fact that I will be starting a design class next week.  Keeping the portfolio up to date is important f...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Jan 6, 2010, 8:44 pm
I felt like taking a quick drive over to our local Uwajimaya today for my lunch break.  I always have to wander down the large candy aisle first because I love looking at the packaging. Looking up, ...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Jan 4, 2010, 12:15 pm
These Lady Gaga Barbie dolls will go perfectly with my Tim Gunn bobblehead.  Via Refinery 29.   
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Jan 3, 2010, 5:47 pm
I hope you're all having a wonderful beginning to the New Year!  So far, ours has been wonderful.  Thanks to all those who take the time to comment on my posts and check in on my little blog.  ...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 30, 2009, 2:27 am
Went to see Jon play a show.  He looked good on stage tonight. Stood behind a guy with a mohawk that glowed when the light hit it.  His lady friend had purple hair. Came home close to midnight wit...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 29, 2009, 12:11 am
I love walking in the door and watching Max play with his new super deluxe scratching post.  I think he feels like he's more in control by being able to climb it.  King Kong.  Happy Monday.
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 23, 2009, 1:37 am
I'll be signing off for the rest of this week to get ready for the holiday and to finish up a last minute work assignment.  I was looking forward to getting some organization stuff done around th...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 18, 2009, 8:00 am
Hmmmm.
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 17, 2009, 11:50 pm
A couple random Thursday photos.  Tomorrow is Friday!  I'm thinking about buying one of these to get me through the rest of winter. 
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 17, 2009, 12:20 am
   My birthday dinner at my favorite sushi restaurant, Chiso's. We asked the chef to create a bunch of birthday-worthy food and the results were delicious!  Smelt, monkfish, sea urchin, octopu...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 14, 2009, 9:59 pm
    Lately, I've been obsessed with finding a fake pink Christmas tree just like the one in my last picture.  The one above was not for sale even though it was prominently displayed in th...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 14, 2009, 1:33 am
  Myself, and Max, are enjoying my new MacBook Pro. 
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 10, 2009, 11:46 pm
I rarely ever post videos by new artists because I'm super picky when it comes to music, but this time, I'm posting this awesome video by Lady Gaga.  I believe her to be the best thing that&#...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 7, 2009, 8:00 am
  Jon's birthday present to me is this beautiful new handbag by Tano!  I had been looking for the perfect crossover handbag that would be small and not too bulky, but also big enough to fit my ...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 4, 2009, 3:34 pm
Time to get ready for the weekend!
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 2, 2009, 11:31 pm
 Pictures from walking to the bus station tonight.  I like the way they lit up the trees with Christmas colors and how festive it looks.  By the way, where did November go?
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Dec 1, 2009, 12:39 am
Max takes a little ride on the conveyor belt at the sushi restaurant.  Don't worry.  He didn't get very far before we snatched him back up again. 
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Nov 30, 2009, 8:00 am
     Gyoza King in Vancouver is such an amazing place.  We ate lots of Japanese and Korean food this weekend, but Gyoza King is one of our favorite spots that we always try to make time for when...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Nov 27, 2009, 1:22 am
     Our first Thanksgiving dinner cooked and completely successful.  My favorite dishes were the stuffing that turned out moist and flavorful and the cranberry sauce that was perfectly tart.  ...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Nov 20, 2009, 8:00 am
Today, I'm having a Mary Tyler Moore moment.  I end an old work assignment, and start with a new work assignment on Monday that I'm very, very excited to be a part of.  That deserves a hat t...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Nov 19, 2009, 1:20 am
An apartment building anyone could afford to live in.  What a nice thought.  Via Drawn!
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Nov 18, 2009, 8:00 am
   These are some of my favorite bags that I was able to find at the sale this past weekend.  One Louis Vuitton backpack, one vintage Christian Dior, and one vintage Coach bag.  Not bad for a f...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Nov 17, 2009, 11:01 pm
 This weekend, I went to the annual Goodwill vintage sale, known here as the Goodwill Glitter sale.  For a sale that most people line up super early for, it wasn't as crazy and packed as I thoug...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Nov 13, 2009, 8:00 am
It's a Go-Go's type of day..Have a great weekend!
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Nov 12, 2009, 9:43 pm
   Lots of kitschy fun stuff at the antique mall today.  I'm kind of in love with the weird shell mermaid lamp thing.  It's so ugly and weird, but in a good way.  The plastic important fi...
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Nov 10, 2009, 8:00 am
A little something to make your Tuesday peaceful. Kuroshio Sea - 2nd largest aquarium tank in the world - (song is Please don't go by Barcelona) from Jon Rawlinson on Vimeo.
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Maria A. posted an article on The Daily Max - Nov 10, 2009, 12:41 am
  And just like that, a new start with a new job happens.  Perfect!  These past couple months have been a bit stressful for me lately, but today I took on a new assignment that I'm very excite...
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