Hi, I’m Catherine. I like tea, peanut butter, Swedish music, autumn, plaid, dogs, and a lot of other stuff. I work at The Frisky.Tumblr (3.0; @icanmakewaffles)http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/<img src="http://14.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kunt7na1zk1qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My friend <a href="http://twitter.com/cmkearns/status/6637831377" target="_blank">Colin</a> went hunting over the weekend and shot these pheasants. He ended up <a href="http://twitter.com/cmkearns/status/6637859909" target="_blank">taking off</a> all their feathers and eating them, but I think they’re so pretty he should have stuffed them and put them on display (and I’m a vegetarian).</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/283563894http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/283563894Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:35:47 -0500<img src="http://4.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kunqzjAoK11qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Eco-Edition-Playing-Cards/dp/B001JI3BIU/" target="_blank">Bicycle’s Eco Edition</a> playing cards are made from sustainable forest paper, starch-based laminating glue, and vegetable-based printing inks. And they’re green. (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Eco-Edition-Playing-Cards/dp/B001JI3BIU/" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a>)</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/283516255http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/283516255Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:47:43 -0500<img src="http://16.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuig0zgfZe1qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A big ole pile of stripes. (<a href="http://jakandjil.com/blog/?p=3403" target="_blank">Jak & Jil</a>)</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/279442460http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/279442460Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:02:58 -0500<img src="http://19.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuiblv6EPV1qz7kpuo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My younger sister has a thing for free postcards (the kind you find near the bathrooms at bars and such), and I try to collect them for her wherever I go. This one came from a London pub.</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/279345376http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/279345376Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:27:00 -0500<img src="http://23.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuglcflWSd1qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A striped bathroom would be nice. (<a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/" target="_blank">Lonny</a>)</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/278057208http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/278057208Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:02:39 -0500<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kugeriwFvo1qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Doesn’t this tree look like it came out of one of the <a href="http://www.eloisewebsite.com/" target="_blank">Eloise</a> books? (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34073898" target="_blank">Etsy</a>)</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/277900330http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/277900330Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:40:29 -0500<img src="http://2.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kug4dirFZk1qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It would be fun to change the look of this <a href="http://www.modernartisans.com/p-363-blossom-the-flower-girl-porcelain-bud-vase.aspx" target="_blank">face vase</a> by putting different flowers or feathers in her hat. (<a href="http://www.modernartisans.com/p-363-blossom-the-flower-girl-porcelain-bud-vase.aspx" target="_blank">Modern Artisans</a>)</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/277699985http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/277699985Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:56:00 -0500<img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kueanzeOXu1qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The sticker on my clementine might have to become my life motto.</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/276297814http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/276297814Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:16:46 -0500<img src="http://5.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kucsnn0wkO1qz7kpuo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I had a rock collection when I was little, so this pretty geological soap really brings back memories. (<a href="http://www.thisisauto.com/detail.htm?gifts%20%26%20books_products=%2412%20Soap%20Rock&skip=20" target="_blank">auto.</a>)</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/275108109http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/275108109Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:50:11 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RUDc1frz22E&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RUDc1frz22E&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Angus and Julia Stone’s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Book-Like-Angus-Julia-Stone/dp/B001PCNZSQ" target="_blank"><i>A Book Like This</i></a> was one of my favorite albums of 2009 (it was released in the U.S. this year but came out in Australia back in 2007), and the brother-sister duo are putting out another record early next year. “And The Boys” is the first single from the upcoming album, and it’s beautiful. (<a href="http://nettskinny.com/story/20091207/angus-julia-stone-debut-brand-new-singlevideo-and-boys" target="_blank">Nettwerk</a>)</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/274841158http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/274841158Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:09:00 -0500<img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kubevw1PBQ1qz7kpuo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Saturday was my birthday, and I made everyone wear plaid since it’s my favorite color. Not only did they cooperate, but my best friend surprised me with a spectacular plaid cake!</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/274135159http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/274135159Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:55:00 -0500<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/273451785/tumblr_kuape5mFYD1qz7kpu&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best"></embed><br/><br/><p>“Let Her Dance” by The Bobby Fuller Four</p> <p>My favorite parts in “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” were when the animals danced. This is one of the songs they moved to in their herky-jerky way, and listening to it makes me smile.</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/273451785http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/273451785Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:44:29 -0500<img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuaiwc5zVb1qa4fyho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://kat-harine.tumblr.com/post/273404630/where-is-this-from-oh-molly-shannon-we-share" target="_blank">kat-harine</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>» where is this from? (oh molly shannon… we share so much in common…) can someone cite this for me?</p> <p><a href="http://deescofever.tumblr.com/post/273329801/you-know-you-love-them" target="_blank">(via deescofever)</a></p> </blockquote> <p>Long live <i>JANE</i> magazine.</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/273437018http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/273437018Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:27:19 -0500<img src="http://7.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kuaiy6DMSr1qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ambra Medda, co-founder and drector of Design Miami and Design Miami/Basel, with her vintage Mercedes, Fern. Yes, she named her car Fern. (<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/04/19/t-magazine/design/19profile.html" target="_blank">T Magazine</a>)</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/273330787http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/273330787Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:25:00 -0500<img src="http://13.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku50lvlSGc1qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Canadian company <a href="http://www.tannishegan.com/" target="_blank">Tannis Hegan</a> makes beautiful (and expensive) bags that are simple and interesting — a feat, to be sure. (<a href="https://www.lark.me/product.php?FullName=TannisHeganRectangleBag" target="_blank">Lark</a>)</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/269198416http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/269198416Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:01:06 -0500<img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku4xzicwNO1qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is the second image from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” to be released (<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2009-12-01-potterfirstlook01_ST_N.htm" target="_blank">here</a>’s the first). True, there’s not a lot going on in it, but check out the gorgeous floral wallpaper and striped drapes with pom-poms .</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/269148290http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/269148290Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:04:00 -0500<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/n1VTcJfL7RE&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/n1VTcJfL7RE&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>“Hollywood” by <a href="http://www.myspace.com/marinaandthediamonds" target="_blank">Marina and the Diamonds</a></p> <p>She’s so pretty and cool.</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/268058546http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/268058546Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:07:00 -0500<img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku1rbhAzsw1qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My family is going to Arizona for Christmas, and my mother told me I need to pack a bathing suit. Blah. This Norma Kamali for Walmart <a href="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12347437" target="_blank">one-shoulder dot maillot</a> is pretty cute though, and it only costs $20.</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/266770224http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/266770224Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:47:41 -0500<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ku1jo5gLLc1qz7kpuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://twitter.com/steven_alan" target="_blank">Steven Alan</a> took this pretty photo in Vancouver, a place I’ve always wanted to visit. (<a href="http://tweetphoto.com/5712413" target="_blank">TweetPhoto</a>)</p>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/266598329http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/266598329Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:02:00 -0500““Even if other girls admire your commitment to not giving a shit what boys think of you, after a while it’s nice to be noticed.””<br/><br/> - <em><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/under_the_influence/december_best_fashion_magazines.php?page=2" target="_blank">Alexa Chung</a></em>http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/266506631http://icanmakewaffles.tumblr.com/post/266506631Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:14:56 -0500