WHORANGE

trigger happy: roy rogers' horse for sale

hold your horses, kittens...

roy rogers' famous equine co-star, trigger, was placed on christie's auction block yesterday and wrangled up $266,000.

sure, i thought roy's sidekick would lasso more bucks.  however, i was more shocked that the celebrity steed was up for sale.  poor trigger.

{left: roy & trigger;  right:  roy's stuffed sidekick.}

but, as you know, at WHORANGE, it's all about the love.  so, let's celebrate the fact that during trigger's illustrious career, he learned many nifty tricks including untying ropes and dancing the hula.

yes, trigger danced the hula!

and, for those of us who want to experience our own trigger effect, there is always the moooi life-sized horse lamp.  pony up, people!

bau down

 

the bau pendant lamp premieres in october.

my birthday is in october.

the formula is simple, kittens.

{bau sculptural lamp by vibeke fonnesberg schmidt for normann copenhagen.  via from scandinavia with love.}

pretty much my favorite animal: liger lamp

bred for its skills in magic.

{available here.}

dear WHORANGE: did you have a wedding gift registry?

dear WHORANGE,

i feel like i have no choice but to register for gifts for my wedding, even though i'm dreading doing so.  in my culture, people give cash but my fiance's guests will be uber confused if there is no registry.
 
did you register?  do you have any thoughts on where to register?
 
i am thinking about doing multiple places.  i'd really like to have some eclectic things that i worry standard stores wouldn't be able to offer.
 
yikes!

thanks for your help :)

melody

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dearest melody,

first of all, congratulations on your upcoming wedding!  yay to you and mr. man!

initially, mr. whorange and i were not going to register.  especially with the recession in full swing, a gift registry felt somewhat extravagant and we didn't want to stress people out financially.  also, steve and i had been living together for years and owned all of the towels, linens, and appliances our little home could handle.

however, our "non-registry" news did not go over well with some friends and family members.  my newlywed friend gave me this piece of advice: "make it easy on your guests -- just register.  they will want to get you something, so you should put together a list for them."  she also showed me a collection of bride & groom teddy bears, rose embossed towels, and a crystal candelabra she had to return since she did not have a registry.

so, we opened up a few registries at various price points with a message letting guests know that their attendance was the best gift of all.  again, we didn't want anybody to feel obligated!

for brick-and-mortar shoppers, we chose a traditional store (crate & barrel).  for online shoppers, we chose a store we loved (velocity), a catchall (amazon), and a honeymoon registry (traveler's joy).

you'll be happy to know that many unique stores now offer registries, so i think you will find one that tickles your fancy.  here are a few i think are quite groovy:

amenity (modern organic linens, furniture, and accessories)

branch (sustainable design)

fitsu (modern furnishings and accessories)

jonathan adler (fab homewares)

heath ceramics (handcrafted tile and tableware)

a + r (modern accessories)

mod livin' (mid-century modern home)

relish (modern home goods)

also, visit your favorite neighborhood store to see if you can open a registry.  even if they don't offer registries on their website, many stores can still set up a special registry for you.

and, just in case you're curious...here are some of the items steve and i registered for:

{above from velocity art & design:  these are all accessories that i've coveted for years and will cherish forever and ever.  the eames hang-it-all; george nelson sunburst clock; cul de sac deer, bird, and evergreen plates;  harry allen chrome pig bank; eames house bird; offi overlap tray; kikkerland campfire votive;  roost squirrel lamp.}

 

{above from crate & barrel:  i admit it...we registered for this eva zeisel reproduction dinnerwar after seeing it featured on mad men.  yeah, we're easy like that.}

 

{above from amazon:  for as long as i can remember, i've collected turquoise fiestaware.  it's our everyday tableware, so i figured replacing our broken sets would be a practical registry choice.  plus, i've been obsessed with flame le cruset ever since i saw it in a swiss chalet theme fashion spread in a 1970s vogue.  oh, and the jonathan adler whale pitcher...he was just begging to come home with us.}

 

{above from traveler's joy:  we created a honeymoon registry for our trip to costa rica -- which we still have yet to take!  instead of physical gifts, guests had the option to purchase experiences and memories. gifts ranged from canopy zip line tours and romantic dinners to contributions towards airfare or hotels.  friends and family seemed to really like the honeymoon option.  even our more traditional family members opted for costa rica surfing lessons over cream & sugar sets.}

that's it!  i'd love to hear of more gift registry alternatives from other readers.  please feel free to contribute, kittens!

stay pretty,

tula

{vintage postcard images via actionlog and johnny dollar.}

questions, queries, or dilemmas?  drop me a line at tula@whorange.net.  if you begin your email with "dear WHORANGE, your hair looks fantastic today," you may receive a speedier reply.

GET LIT: 5.5 designers fire kit

other than s'mores and skinny dipping, this fire kit lamp is about as close as i'll come to camping.

{available soon at skitsch in italy.  via deedee 9:14.}

rewire lamp abduction

 

i have always fantasized that an alien abduction would look something like this.

take me away, stilnovo triple pendant lamp.  i want to believe.

{all lamps via rewire.}

bubblicious: lindsey adelman's bubble chandeliers

bubble cravings courtesy of lindsey adelman's hand-blown brilliance.

happy hanukkah, darlings!

eight nights of fabulousness have begun.

{high heel menorah available here.  via fabulon.}

what i really want to know is...

...who do i need to sleep with to get this bubble chandelier?

{via peacock feathers.}

getting lit on etsy: mod lamps a go go

i'll take two of each, please.

{top to bottom:  cream mid-century lamp (42.00);  red telescopic desk lamp (33.60);  1970s three ball mod lamp (95.00);  laurel mushroom lamp (295.00);  yellow plastic pendant lamp (150.00);  square table lamp with avocado dots (42.00);   yellow laurel mushroom lamp (299.00).}

{flashback} DEAR WHORANGE: heavy metal parking lot couture craving

{image via modern fred.}

darling readers:

in typical rockstar fashion, my computer lived life too close to the edge and crashed.  while it undergoes rehab, let's take a moment to reflect back on more innocent times -- a time when WHORANGE was only one-month old.

so, put on your spandex, turn up the 8-track, and let's get busy to our favorite rock ballad as we flashback to march 25, 2008...

dear whorange:

i need help. after reacquainting myself with the cinema verite masterpiece HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT, i have realized that i must own this shirt. i need it like crack needs cocaine. i would say i need the entire ensemble, but let's not get crazy.

so miss whorange, where do i point my browser or direct my skinny legs to find myself something so desirable? i put you on the case.

yours in judas priest,

-- laine

darling laine,

the need to emulate a screen idol is perfectly natural and highly encouraged at WHORANGE.  so, prepare to get your tailgating catwalk on, because i found the entire ensemble for you.

the shirt hails from a cheerleader & spirit gear shop and comes in prints of cheetah, tiger, white zebra, and pink zebra. order one size smaller for a snug fit.  cut with scissors.  take a shot beforehand for best results.  the leggings are american apparel.  the belt is slash n' burn.

and, if you enjoy these choices, may i also suggest for your home...

above clockwise from left:  venfield zebra chair (7250.00); dan yeffet hanging lights (3500.00);  neiman marcus edible handbag cake (235.00);  hand painted zebra martini glasses (70.00);  zebra devil duckie (8.50); caboots hair-on cowhide cowboy boots 560.00.

questions, queries, or dilemmas?  drop me a line at tula@whorange.net.  if you begin your email with "dear WHORANGE., your hair looks fantastic today," you may receive a speedier reply.

welcome wagon: whoranging with my squirrel lamp

after frolicking amongst the woodland creatures and mineral hot springs of big sur, i'm pleased to report that we were greeted by this little forest fellow on our front porch when we returned home!

i have been stalking the roost squirrel lamp for months now and decided to stick him on our velocity wedding registry, because i truly believe no home is complete without an illuminated squirrel.  luckily, my darling cousin heather agreed and generously sent him our way.

now, along with our campfire votive (which i also shamelessly registered for), our home is cozy, complete, and aglow with glorious shades of whorange.

get lit: whoranging for rewire LA

ceiling swank from rewire vintage.  fabulousness just got fabulousnesser.

turn IKEA into I-CANDY: cicada studio's DIY mid-century lamp shade

while cruising apartment therapy yesterday, i spied myself some delicious mid-century inspired I-CANDY crafted from IKEA's $6.99 grono lamp.

the DIY lamp comes to us courtesy of cicada studio, who not only supplies crafty expertise on their blog, but also has an etsy shoppe filled with an array of craveable fabrics and stationery.  delish.

for the step-by-step instructions on how to turn this IKEA into I-CANDY visit cicada here.

and don't forget to visit cicada's etsy shoppe, where you will find these purty patterns, plus oodles more...