May Pull Syrup.

I can not sleep because it smells like spring outside. and maple syrup (but thats because i tried to do a ridiculous art project with someones old bottle of aunt jamima tonight..) which is now just giving me a big ol' hankering for M. Henrys Breakfast on an overcast sunday morning.
So..Instead I will spend these minutes "bloggin'" *horrible term"* rather than hurting my muscles tossing and turning in bed. fair enough

Blossom Dearie

Blossom Dearie's music was a revelation to me when I was in high school. Her delicate voice, languid French and lovely piano playing all proved to me that jazz singers could have it all. From New York to Paris and back again, she always remained the classiest of women, and she will be sorely missed.

The caption for this illustration by Christina Siravo reads "Mr. Grumps, will you eat all that sushi at once? Can you save a piece for me?" I nearly hyperventilated with laughter.

Olle to Mollie

A dear friend introduced me to the Swedish Graphic Artist Olle Eksell recently and I believe I am weak-at-the-knees swooning. It is just so nice because I haven't been able to find many artists that I can directly get inspiration from. Of course there are artists that I can appreciate but many times I still fail to feel an emotional correlation so it was lovely to learn of him. His work has just the right amount of whimsy with his quirky color pallet and child-like depictions. It is really thoughtful work.