books are better than boys

I live in Chicago but I'm an east coast girl at heart. I like bicycles, beer, and books.

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A brief lesson in art history.
Art History print by Vuk Vidor

A brief lesson in art history.

Art History print by Vuk Vidor

Find me a bearded gentleman who drives a big red truck, who will keep me warm on snowy winter nights, go on bicycle rides, and read the Times on lazy Sunday mornings. 
(photo by Cig Harvey)

Find me a bearded gentleman who drives a big red truck, who will keep me warm on snowy winter nights, go on bicycle rides, and read the Times on lazy Sunday mornings. 

(photo by Cig Harvey)

Dream Weekend = Sunday Times + hot toddies + mac & cheese + new Nabokov + comfy clothes + impossibly dreamy boyUnfortunately this weekend I’m going to be studying my ass off.  Maybe next week…
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Dream Weekend = Sunday Times + hot toddies + mac & cheese + new Nabokov + comfy clothes + impossibly dreamy boy

Unfortunately this weekend I’m going to be studying my ass off.  Maybe next week…

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Whoa there holiday wish list, everything else just got bumped, because this is the hottest little number I’ve seen in a long time.  I think I have my very first map crush.
Vintage US and World Chalkboard Chart
(This calendar from the same shop is also incredibly dreamy.)

Whoa there holiday wish list, everything else just got bumped, because this is the hottest little number I’ve seen in a long time.  I think I have my very first map crush.

Vintage US and World Chalkboard Chart

(This calendar from the same shop is also incredibly dreamy.)

Wish List.I would love to snag one of these necklaces by Kate Miss of for me, for you.  I’ll have to camp out in front of my computer, constantly hitting refresh for the next shop update if I want a chance.  They sell out mighty fast.   

Wish List.
I would love to snag one of these necklaces by Kate Miss of for me, for you.  I’ll have to camp out in front of my computer, constantly hitting refresh for the next shop update if I want a chance.  They sell out mighty fast.   

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Some bike porn for your dashboard.  This one is from Kogswell.  This really is the kind of daily ride I’d like to have in the near future.  Beautiful lines, classic style, and still very practical and utilitarian.  I mean look at that Velo-Orange porter rack.
I think I’m in love.

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Some bike porn for your dashboard.  This one is from Kogswell.  This really is the kind of daily ride I’d like to have in the near future.  Beautiful lines, classic style, and still very practical and utilitarian.  I mean look at that Velo-Orange porter rack.

I think I’m in love.

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