Make: Strawberry balsamic flatbread

No Comments » Written on June 21st, 2011 by Karlie Justus
Categories: MAKE

I made this bread from scratch this weekend – if I can do it, you can do it.


Decorate: Gold chair

No Comments » Written on June 20th, 2011 by Karlie Justus
Categories: DECORATE

I found this beauty at a local thrift store for just $22 – in perfect condition, I just couldn’t pass it up:

Listen: “Working Class Hero,” Alan Jackson

No Comments » Written on June 14th, 2011 by Karlie Justus
Categories: LISTEN
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This performance and song may very well sum up the reasons why I’m such a big fan of Alan Jackson and why he’s one of the best country music has ever seen:

It’s one of his many nineties-era slices of neo-traditional heaven,  but I’d forgotten about it for the longest time. Flash back to Father’s Day last year when I came across one of those musical greetings cards featuring this song – the perfect card for the man who is responsible for my love of country music.

Tech: Fun landing page

No Comments » Written on June 13th, 2011 by Karlie Justus
Categories: TECH

This is a great landing page:


Found: Mechanic Motto

2 comments Written on June 10th, 2011 by Karlie Justus
Categories: FOUND

This has been my mantra this week, after dealing with car issues (and the resulting conversations with mechanics):

Keep Calm and Call Dad print, from Etsy.

Listen: Sondre Lerche

No Comments » Written on June 9th, 2011 by Karlie Justus
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I’m headed to see this guy tonight – after working his record for the past few months, it’ll be great to see him live.

Sondre Lerche – “Private Caller” Video (Stereogum Premiere) from stereogum on Vimeo.

Quote: Outlaws

No Comments » Written on June 8th, 2011 by Karlie Justus
Categories: QUOTE

“It’s good to hang out with real people that enjoy good music,” he says. “If that’s ‘Outlaw’ to you, let’s all be outlaws.”

- Jamey Johnson, Nashville Scene

Found: Mr. and Mrs.

No Comments » Written on June 7th, 2011 by Karlie Justus
Categories: STUFF

It’s going to be a busy summer full of weddings – and I’ve found my go-to gift:

Mr. and Mrs. Cocktail Glass Set, $18 – Furbish Studios. If you’re in Raleigh, skip the shipping and handling and pick them up here.