http://www.bethmaher.com/blog • gumption • go-getting • moxie • illustration• Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:17:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en extra low coffee table If I didn't already have a (chinoiserie) coffee table that I have already DIY'd (painted turquoise), I'd consider Ikea hacking this project - I think it looks like 60's mod Italian design. It would look pretty cool with my Olivetti Valentine sitting on top of it. I ... http://www.bethmaher.com/blog/2008/12/five-fun-diy-decor-things-06/ I have developed a thing for pies. I don't, entirely, know where it came from, (and asking if it was flavoured by a certain favourite TV show, and a certain favourite movie both of which happen to be centred around pies, and pie diners is probably a chicken and egg ... http://www.bethmaher.com/blog/2008/11/pie/ I've been... distracted. I apologize. Lot's of things in the works, lot's of things in the air - is it Christmas soon or something? WHAT? Less than a month? WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN? Oh, right, the leaves turned, fell, then it snowed, then they started playing carols in the malls, and today ... http://www.bethmaher.com/blog/2008/11/thirty-five-burgers-and-the-ballet/ Pumpkin Tortilla Soup @ the Kitchn If you've still got pumpkin kicking around, (and I'm betting you do - it's a proving to be a pretty ubiquitous/trendy ingredient this fall) this is a great recipe to try out - especially if you're not in the mood for something sweet. The pumpkin ... http://www.bethmaher.com/blog/2008/11/five-fun-food-related-things-05/ For some reason, the change in seasons always spurs a lot of inspiration and activity in me. By the time that season starts to die, so does my enthusiasm. This is especially bad in these gray months of November and later on, February. Does anybody actually like this time of ... http://www.bethmaher.com/blog/2008/11/end-of-autumn/ If you're in a celebratory mood (and even though I'm a Canadian, I know I am) here's some links to revel in: Inside Barack Obama's iPod He has excellent taste in music - he loves Stevie Wonder. So do I Barry, so do I. Beautiful pictures from the Obama campaign My ... http://www.bethmaher.com/blog/2008/11/five-fun-things-4-on-a-very-hopeful-day/ I designed and illustrated an album cover! It's been printed and pressed, and the band - a little outfit cleverly named Provincial Parks - is having a party to celebrate - so you should be there. I will be there, anyways. I would like a copy of my work - ... http://www.bethmaher.com/blog/2008/10/exciting-news-everyone/ Typography + Midcentury Design + Food= One of my favourite things ever. Also, gastrotypographicalassemblage is a pretty awesome word. More info here. http://www.bethmaher.com/blog/2008/10/gastrotypographicalassemblage/ A few more things I'd like to share: Small Magazine I tend to swoon over adorable, high-end childrens magazines. This one is free and on the internet, so I don't have to feel weird about paying money for a magazine about something I don't have (yet). And really, I would wear every ... http://www.bethmaher.com/blog/2008/10/fun-finds-3/ I'm finding myself completely obsessed with blogs from Portland, and as such, going hiking. The state seems absolutely awash in gorgeous natural wonders, and delightful parks around every corner. So this weekend, I decided, enough wishing and dreaming I lived halfway across the world, we were going to find the ... http://www.bethmaher.com/blog/2008/10/taking-a-hike/