I'M SORRY

I've been neglecting everything everyone and I am so very very sorry. Thesis! Thesis aka "no more life" "want to die" "too much work" has been my only mistress, I swear! You can follow some of my progress here if it tickles your fancy, I might not be on point with posting for the next little while. I'm going out this weekend for halloween perhaps it's time to grab a few disposables and get some nice shots done. Also I am trying to go through my wardrobe and start selling some things on ebay/etsy to make some cash money! I'll upload photos of that shoot as well. sorry sorry sorry!

Sorry I'm Late from Tomas Mankovsky on Vimeo.

Rebrandisaster : Pitchfork

Well, I know I'm behind on this one but WHATEVER GUYS I DON'T HAVE INTERNET AT HOME BECAUSE I JUST MOVED AND ROGERS IS THE WORST EVER.

Anyways, I'm sure most of you have noticed some drunken buffoon had it's way with the pitchfork logo and somehow (either through cunning wit or roofies) managed to convince the people over at pitchfork it was an improvement of some sort.

Okay the all-black I kind of get, the red was a little outdated and corporate for pitchfork. whateverfine. but seriously WHY DID YOU KEEP THE NOTCHES IN THE 'P' AND THE 'F'.

That K is clever. I see the inverted pitchfork. I get it. It just doesn't work. really though, why on earth did you keep those notches?? Are they actually part of the face? I'm assuming so because nobody in their right mind would have put them there on purpose. nobody. nope. no one. except you, of course.

I don't even really like the typeface. That 'r'? and why is the 't' all squinched down (just invented a word nbd) and hiding? Also, the 'f' looks constipated. yup. I went there.

I don't often 'hate' on things, but this enraged me for some reason. I can still see the intent of the designers, and I agree with the general changes made. But those tiny oversights are all I can see, unfortunately.

Oh and lastly I don't care what any of you say it is not kerned properly.

In the comments section of the brand new post someone actually took the notches out of the wordmark and w o w what a difference. The letter-spacing is still a little tight making it look horribly kerned, but whatever, still much better. The inverted pitchfork in the 'k' is a little too subtle, making it look a little off balanced/out of place but sure. why not.

Is it an actual improvement? not really. why'd they even bother. I'm confused. and angered. and kind of snacky. done ranting now, l8er.

pittsburgh house

Summer Rolling 1,2 and 3.

Bought a new caammeerraaa! Nice little 35mm just in time for my trip to pittsburgh. What's weird is my 18-75 lens kind of looks like a fisheye on this body? the shots are pretty nice though. I look forward to trying out different films, wasn't exactly happy with this one. I have a new baby in there right now, more shots soon to come! Enjoy.

my condolences, to all of us.

"Dear Friends,

Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, my spirit, and my determination.

Unfortunately my treatment has not worked out as I hoped. So I am giving this letter to my partner Olivia to share with you in the circumstance in which I cannot continue.

I recommend that Hull-Aylmer MP Nycole Turmel continue her work as our interim leader until a permanent successor is elected.

I recommend the party hold a leadership vote as early as possible in the New Year, on approximately the same timelines as in 2003, so that our new leader has ample time to reconsolidate our team, renew our party and our program, and move forward towards the next election.

A few additional thoughts:

To other Canadians who are on journeys to defeat cancer and to live their lives, I say this: please don’t be discouraged that my own journey hasn’t gone as well as I had hoped. You must not lose your own hope. Treatments and therapies have never been better in the face of this disease. You have every reason to be optimistic, determined, and focused on the future. My only other advice is to cherish every moment with those you love at every stage of your journey, as I have done this summer.

To the members of my party: we’ve done remarkable things together in the past eight years. It has been a privilege to lead the New Democratic Party and I am most grateful for your confidence, your support, and the endless hours of volunteer commitment you have devoted to our cause. There will be those who will try to persuade you to give up our cause. But that cause is much bigger than any one leader. Answer them by recommitting with energy and determination to our work. Remember our proud history of social justice, universal health care, public pensions and making sure no one is left behind. Let’s continue to move forward. Let’s demonstrate in everything we do in the four years before us that we are ready to serve our beloved Canada as its next government.

To the members of our parliamentary caucus: I have been privileged to work with each and every one of you. Our caucus meetings were always the highlight of my week. It has been my role to ask a great deal from you. And now I am going to do so again. Canadians will be closely watching you in the months to come. Colleagues, I know you will make the tens of thousands of members of our party proud of you by demonstrating the same seamless teamwork and solidarity that has earned us the confidence of millions of Canadians in the recent election.

To my fellow Quebecers: On May 2nd, you made an historic decision. You decided that the way to replace Canada’s Conservative federal government with something better was by working together in partnership with progressive-minded Canadians across the country. You made the right decision then; it is still the right decision today; and it will be the right decision right through to the next election, when we will succeed, together. You have elected a superb team of New Democrats to Parliament. They are going to be doing remarkable things in the years to come to make this country better for us all.

To young Canadians: All my life I have worked to make things better. Hope and optimism have defined my political career, and I continue to be hopeful and optimistic about Canada. Young people have been a great source of inspiration for me. I have met and talked with so many of you about your dreams, your frustrations, and your ideas for change. More and more, you are engaging in politics because you want to change things for the better. Many of you have placed your trust in our party. As my time in political life draws to a close I want to share with you my belief in your power to change this country and this world. There are great challenges before you, from the overwhelming nature of climate change to the unfairness of an economy that excludes so many from our collective wealth, and the changes necessary to build a more inclusive and generous Canada. I believe in you. Your energy, your vision, your passion for justice are exactly what this country needs today. You need to be at the heart of our economy, our political life, and our plans for the present and the future.

And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one – a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build a prosperous economy and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world’s environment. We can restore our good name in the world. We can do all of these things because we finally have a party system at the national level where there are real choices; where your vote matters; where working for change can actually bring about change. In the months and years to come, New Democrats will put a compelling new alternative to you. My colleagues in our party are an impressive, committed team. Give them a careful hearing; consider the alternatives; and consider that we can be a better, fairer, more equal country by working together. Don’t let them tell you it can’t be done.

My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.

All my very best,


Jack Layton"

that last paragraph gets me every time. I truly never thought I would shed a tear over a politician. One more young canadian you have permanently affected with your sincerity and passion for change ...RIP Jack.

Interior Inspiration

I have many many many more images to upload, these were all just from some house tours I took on apartment therapy (holy addictive, right?).

Christmas lights on the ceiling in my living room? yup. A starry night every night sounds lovely to me.
I'm going to hang my pots. I have to invest in a nice set to display. I want cast-iron ones anyhow, or really anything I can use on the over then also bake in. Imagine the culinary possibilities? Also I don't have a dishwasher, it would save precious time.

I am making a swing in my living room. I don't care what anyone says. It's happening.
This I can also do! Make a wood accent wall! This isn't a new thought I was going to do it in my current place but didn't stay long enough to do anything really. And it even looks nice with the same color flooring I have. Maybe I could do a bunch of different colors of wood? Or shapes/sizes? hhmmm.
SHAG CARPET.

benches. I'm into benches. Maybe I should make a long bench for my kitchen?? I was going to get a bunch of stools (I'm making a long large shelf of reclaimed wood my kitchen table), but a bench could work too. I want something I can push under the shelf/table when I'm not using it to save space.

couch! Maybe it's worth paying a little to get a beautiful piece reupholstered?

I have adorable built in shelving in my new kitchen, I want to start collecting mason jars to put nick nacks in.
all white. heavenly. Though november (my tortoiseshell medium haired cat) would make quick work of this becoming black-ish.


I want to appliqué cushions! Also, that cushions inspired me to make some really nice fabric magnets! I'm going to go and buy a sheet tomorrow.
rope shelving! I know this is part of the original window fixture, but could easily be done to a shelf. Makes for an interesting book end? We shall see. So many ideas swimming.
Using tapestry as wall pieces. yes please. I guess this is also maybe a head board? Something I will be foregoing as I'm trying to find a canopy bed frame I can drape beautiful lace and crochet over. eeep! When I bring a boy home he might get scared off by the cats and the frills. hm. Is it bad I don't even care?? #addictedtomypassions
I can't remember if I have storage over my kitchen cupboards or not?? If so, my vintage crates could look so lovely there!

I AM AN IDIOT. honestly, a complete and utter moron. WHY haven't I just used a nice vintage fabric for a shower curtain before?! This will be probably one of the first steps when I move in (since it's extremely inexpensive and I already have the curtain rings for it). Maybe I'll make blog posts about my decorative efforts?? that could be fun.
that chair!
I WANT A CHURCH PEW FOR MY FRONT PORCH.
rolling racks... overdone now? considering it.
going to be on the hunt for one of these puppies to make into a cool litter box. Maybe not quite so large, but I have a vision. And that vision is to no longer have my cats litter in vision.. vision.
that couch!

BUY ME AN EAMES MOLDED PLASTIC ROCKER PLEASE. I promise to drape a beautiful fabric on it or some sort of fur. I swear. God look at that reclaimed wood mantel piece. beautiful.
I'm making this. Or some variation of this for my bedroom. a beautiful floating rack. I'm really into hanging things lately? I might use a nice industrial chain painted white or maybe a really thick rope to hang it. (maybe leftover rope from my swing? hhmmm)


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Maybe I should actually get a book shelf? probably not. love everything here also. Dark and rich. I seem to flip between stark white rooms and more moody dark ones. I'm crazy?
This looks really close to something I would actually do in my place. I like the general feel of the photos I've posted. Somewhere in the realm of kitschy contemporary mid-century modern with an anitquated twist? Who knows. Love everything about that image. Wish my hardwood was dark, alas I am stuck with a honey colored hardwood and don't really have permission to change it. curses.

I want to paint one of my doors. maybe all of my doors? Or remove/change the existing doors in my place. Imagine getting beautiful french doors that let in light? I'll be living on my own so privacy isn't an issue. I'll also be getting some beaded curtains for my kitchen doorway mmm.