Allison's Thursday Topick

"As Spring the Winter doth Succeed" by Anne Bradstreet
As spring the winter doth succeed,
And leaves the naked Trees do dress,
The earth all black is cloth'd in green;
At sun-shine each their joy express.
My Suns returned with healing wings.
My Soul and Body doth rejoice;
My heart exults, and praises sings
To him that heard my wailing Voice.
My winters past, my storms are gone,
And former clouds seem now all fled;
But, if they must eclipse again,
I'll run where I was succoured.
I have a shelter from the storm,
A shadow from the fainting heat;
I have access unto his Throne,
Who is a God so wondrous great.
O hast thou made my Pilgrimage
Thus pleasant, fair, and good;
Bless'd me in Youth and elder Age,
My Baca made a springing flood?
I studious am what I shall doe,
To show my Duty with delight;
All I can give is but thine own,
And at the most a simple mite.

hooray for spring and new beginnings!

Rachel's Tuesday Topick

Uh, since nothing can trump Ana's post, I am just going to ditto hers. you MUST watch that video. Scroll down. Do it now. Best three minutes of your day. Promise.

Adriana's Wednesday Topick

If only I lived in New York, I could go to the amazing sample sale that is donating 100% of the proceeds to earthquake relief efforts in Japan.

Adriana's Tuesday Topick

This video and the accompanying story are hilarious. I'm sorry I couldn't embed it on this page, but it is worth your time to follow the link. Trust me. I love when worlds collide in a glorious way.

(From Vogue. Recommended by Molly Turner)

Rachel's Monday Topick

Awesome.

Abby's Monday Topick

Disclaimer:  I do not necessarily like this outfit....

but this web page was opened on my family's computer the other day when I went to check my email.  Come to find out my dad was planning on doing a little shopping.

I'm pretty sure he wanted to buy this for my mom as a joke.

Allison's Saturday Topick

Just wanted everyone to enjoy this picture of Blake Griffin. He's pretty hot right now.

Abby's Friday Topick

Although I am mourning the loss of a championship,

 I want to celebrate what an amazing season we had by 

sharing my two favorite signs made by BYU fans.

Rachel's Thursday Topick

Aedh Wishes For The Cloths Of Heaven

Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths,

Enwrought with golden and silver light,

The blue and the dim and the dark cloths

Of night and light and the half light,

I would spread the cloths under your feet:

But I, being poor, have only my dreams;

I have spread my dreams under your feet;

Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

-William Butler Yeats

Rachel's Wednesday Topick

I'm going to start wrapping presents with fabric. I love this idea.

Rachel's Tuesday Topick

This is just about the funniest thing I have seen. My favorite part (besides the part where he says "What the heck is this!?") is where he walks over to the tree and asks, "Now what are these?" Look for it at the end.

Abby's Tuesday Topick

How 'bout a nighttime swim in this baby?

I wouldn't mind the view of Toronto, Canada from this rooftop swimming pool.

Adriana's Tuesday Topick

These dresses from The Row.

I just knew that Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen would go on to do great things. I feel like I know them. Read this article if you feel me.

Adriana's Monday Topick

Today, all I can think about are my yummy London sweets.

Brownies from Borough Market

Cappuccino Kit Kats

Licorice Pencils

Rhubarb Yogurt

And my favorite gummy teeth

Rachel's Monday Topick

My advertising class assigned us to do an ad campaign for Kelty. They have these sweet vintage packs for sale right now. I really want the tan one. Check out their packs

Adriana's Sunday Topick

This article is beautiful and interesting, but also a little heart-breaking.

Abby's Thursday Topick

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Abby's Wednesday Topick

I shouldn't be enjoying these pictures because that has to hurt but I can't help but laugh

Allison's Wednesday Topick

Sending our prayers to the people of Japan.
images from NPR and National Geographic.

Collective Topick: YOU

Hey y'all! We know that there are about three of you out there who read this, but that makes you even more special to us. We care about you and want to hear what you think! Do you love our topicks? Hate them? Wish we would keep them to ourselves? Does it bug you when we post videos? Do you wish that some days had themes? Do you want to know how we feel about certain things (since we are such authorities on, um, everything)? Do you even care?

Those are the kinds of things we want to know! Leave comments, email us suggestions, tell us in person, write us hate mail, or train a woodpecker to tap a morse code message on our window. But let yourself be heard!

(Also, it's probably for the best that The Bachelor just ended...I've never said y'all in my life.)

Adriana's Tuesday Topick

I love this SNL skit I saw on a re-run this weekend.

Abby's Tuesday Topick

A boy in one of my classes was watching this today.  

I couldn't help but stare in amazement.

Rachel's Tuesday Topick(s)

Today I have two topicks, both from the same blog. Let's just chat for a minute how great this Orla Kiely wallpaper is. I dream of having that in my home someday.

Abby's Monday Topick

Although coke doesn't go with pie, I would like to wish you all a happy pi(e) day!

Adriana's Monday Topick

I love this. However, there are some faces missing.

(From Bill Simmons' Facebook profile)

Abby's Saturday Topick

Show up to your wedding wearing this and you're guests (and groom) will mistake you for the White Witch from Narnia or an elk.

Rachel's Saturday Topick

Who would dare show up at the Royal Wedding without these?!

Adriana's Friday Topick

Ah, thank you Chuck, for saying what we all want to.

Adriana's Thursday Topick

Banksy's work meets Angry Birds.

by Brian Ortwein

Abby's Wednesday Topick

Running late?  That's ok you can rent a bike from the vending machine.

Yup, that's right, a vending machine.

These are not your average vending machines.

Allison's Wednesday Topick

Don't be deceived by how amateur they look, their harmony is amazing, plus I love both of these songs. Check out more CIMORELLI. This is "Eenie Meenie/Love Me" mashup.
p.s. upon further research, I found them to be very cheesy, but their covers are still pretty good.

Rachel's Wednesday Topick

Sometimes, like right now, all I want to do is eat oreos. I could probably eat this many.

Abby's Tuesday Topick

Allison's Tuesday Topick

BIG Boys cry, too, I guess. Read about it here.

Adriana's Tuesday Topick

These gorgeous photos are from National Geographic. A team from the magazine's television channel recently recreated the animated film, Up, in real life, using 300 weather balloons to float a sweet little 16' x 16' house into the air.

Rachel's Monday Topick

This Cath Kidston iphone case has made me forget the difference between needs and wants.

Abby's Monday Topick

Just like I can't deny I have Bieberfever,

 I can't deny that I am a Jimmermaniac

Allison's Sunday Topick

Cat Stevens "If You Want to Sing Out"

Adriana's Saturday Topick

You know I love me some jazz (and Jazz), so today it's all about Dizzy Gillespie.

Rachel's Saturday Topick

Pretty great huh? I now know my plan of action if I get real desperate for a date.

Rachel's Friday Topick

How great is this 1960 photo? It reminds me of this fantastic book.

Adriana's Friday Topick

I'm totally hankering for warm weather and sunshine these days, so these spring-inspired photos are just dreamy.

(photos found on knightcat)