Happy Friday, and happy Fall! We’re big fans of autumn around here – apple pie is Jack’s favorite, and one of only two desserts he can be convinced to eat. (This baffles me, of course, but my sweet tooth is big enough for both of us.) The biggest issue I have with fall, really, is that […]
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We spent an extended weekend with friends in Philadelphia so that I could run a half marathon on Sunday and, I have to admit, we were pleasantly surprised. Though I grew up a mere hour north of Philly, I’ve never spent much time in the city [except for that one girls’ weekend two years ago that involved […]
We may be outing ourselves as linguistic nerds, but this 19th century poem by Charles Battell Loomis gave us a chuckle. Through the narration of a presumed Frenchman, the author laments the complexities of the English language in an exploration of O-U-G-H. Enjoy!
Last night, Jack and I ventured into the depths of Microcenter. Good deals aside (as Jack puts it, “it’s as cheap as the internet”) the place is notoriously creepy for all women who enter, and I make sure to stick close to Jack every time; nearly every female in the store can be seen literally clinging to […]
Paris-based Anastassia Elias has a diverse portfolio of collage, mixed media, paint and illustration works, all of which are lovely. What really caught my attention, though, is her miniature collage and papercut scenes – all created within empty toilet paper rolls.
Happy Friday! If the evenings stay cool this weekend, the down comforter may need to make its annual debut, and my wardrobe may require some new tights. Luckily for Jack, his wardrobe needn’t oscillate much between seasons; to his chagrin, the linen jacket may need to go into hibernation though. (Sorry, honey.) I first came […]
A few weeks ago, Jack came home talking about an article he had read about helium – specifically its uses, sources and impending shortage. Our discussion about this piece left me pondering what the world might be like without balloons that float themselves skyward. Will children everywhere wander about dragging limp balloons behind them, with […]
We’ll keep our fingers crossed that you, like Jack and me, are fortunate enough to have an extra day away from the office this weekend. Spend it wisely, and enjoy – a safe and happy Labor Day to all!
Who’s ready for a long weekend? We are! In honor of Earl, please have yourself a Dark n’ Stormy while checking out some things that caught our attention this week; in honor of us, please keep your fingers crossed we don’t get washed away en route to Maine. I was enamored of Mark Khaisman’s work […]
We’ve been working on some substantial changes to the Union Jack Creative site, including a pretty drastic switch from dark to light and some added features to make our content easier to navigate.