A New Place

Hello!

If you've noticed, I have been rather absent lately. I am working as a Pre-K teacher in NYC, and this takes up quite a bit of time, in the best way possible! I still update here on occasion, but I have a new blog: Safari School, that requires less of me. I update it frequently with beautiful images. Homes, Style, People, Products, Animals, Etc.

xo xo

Meg

Safari School

JeongMee Yoon's Pink & Blue Project

"My current work, The Pink and Blue Projects are the topic of my thesis. This project explores the trends in cultural preferences and the differences in the tastes of children (and their parents) from diverse cultures, ethnic groups as well as gender socialization and identity. The work also raises other issues, such as the relationship between gender and consumerism, urbanization, the globalization of consumerism and the new capitalism.

The Pink and Blue Projects were initiated by my five-year-old daughter, who loves the color pink so much that she wanted to wear only pink clothes and play with only pink toys and objects. I discovered that my daughter’s case was not unusual. In the United States, South Korea and elsewhere, most young girls love pink clothing, accessories and toys. This phenomenon is widespread among children of various ethnic groups regardless of their cultural backgrounds. Perhaps it is the influence of pervasive commercial advertisements aimed at little girls and their parents, such as the universally popular Barbie and Hello Kitty merchandise that has developed into a modern trend. Girls train subconsciously and unconsciously to wear the color pink in order to look feminine."

- JeongMee Yoon

Jeonghoon and His Blue Things, 2008

Jeeyoo and Her Pink Things, 2008

Jimin and His Blue Things, 2007

SeoWoo and her Pink Things, 2006

Collection now showing at the Children's Museum of Arts in NY. More information and many more images at JeongMee Yoon's Website.

Christmas

1. Jollypop, 2. The dollhouse at Christmas, 3. Vintage Tree Toppers, 4. Have A Merry, Scary Halloween, 5. It Was Christmas In July, 6. Christmas pageant, 7. A Merry Christmas To You 1909, 8. Lucia Morning Einar Nerman 1920, 9. Lucia Skansen Stockholm 1902, 10. Stockholm Lucia 1947, 11. December Children, 12. Santa Claus is coming to Town 1943, 13. Santa Kewpie and Kewpie Reindeer Ride, 14. Paulette Goddard Christmas Time, 15. Gnome & The Pig Cristmas Walk Jenny Nystrom, 16. Three Santas

You Can't ALWAYS Get What You Want

Thanks to everyone that ordered things from my Amazon Birthday Wish List!! It was very unexpected and very much appreciated! Thanks!

Here is an instillation of: If I Had One Million Dollars To Spend At Urban Outfitters

Birthday Wishlist!

My birthday is coming up! Here's what I have my eye on. All items can be found catalogued by level of NEED at my Amazon Wish List.

Squirrel Tray, $65

The Way We Live In the City Book, $23.45

Between the Lines Oxfords, $24.99 (size 8!)

Dear Diary, $6.33

Fred's Cool Jewels, $6

Terryworld Book, $12.12

Gloveables Gloves -Red Gingham & Bow, $14

Bailey Convertible Messenger, $24.50

Large Pastry Dome by Trudeau, $39.50

The Amazing Paper Cuttings of Hans Christian Andersen Book, $0.53 (yes, you read that CORRECTLY, 53 cents)

Cowhair Metal Pillow, By MAISON DE VACANCES, on sale for $95 from $275

Brooklyn Storefronts Paperback Book, $5

Mikasa Antique White 12-Inch Bunny Centerpiece, $41.57

Nylon Pretty, $16.47

Thanks! Happy Birfday to me!