so long as there shall exist a social condemnation, which, in the face of civilization, complicates a destiny that is divine with human fatality; so long as the three problems of the age—the degradation of man by poverty, the ruin of women by starvation, and the dwarfing of childhood by night—are not solved; so long as social asphyxia shall be possible; so long as ignorance and misery remain on earth, books like this cannot be useless.
—preface to les misérables, by victor hugo
Amazing gifset. Kudos.
The “BookBook Case” for MacBook Pro, designed by Twelve South (via Apartment 132: BookBook). Those guys design exclusively for Mac products. Awesome stuff. I’m tempted!
The “Little Black Dresser,” designed by Judson Belle of Straight Line Designs Inc (via Flavorwire). WANT.
“Packed to the rafters” (Instacanv.as Photo | © transitgirl)
What price would we pay, what behavior would we forgive if they weren’t pretty, if they weren’t temperamental, if they weren’t out of control?
Jaguar: At last, something beautiful you can truly own.
“The only person in the world who really knew me.”
“Don’t Be a Stranger” - Mad Men Episode 511 (by amc)
Last week, Don & Joan. This week, Don & Peggy. Brilliant scene, brilliant episode. Emmy-worthy.
Graffiti6 - “Free”
My FAVORITE song right now.
