Oslo's birthday.

And my first video on YouTube. Oh, boy. Oslo turned three on June 11. Please excuse the baby talk. Only true dog lovers can fully understand this linguistic phenomenon.

Fixie Chicks.

This is my friend Jessica’s fixed-gear bicycle. I’ve been thinking a lot about getting – maybe even building – one of these bikes lately. I’ve always wanted a really lightweight bike and because these have so few moving parts, they don’t weigh much. I’ve also read lots

Designer Weims. Again.

This time for Getty Images. These two could soooooo be Oslo + Mies. The one in the background would be Mies. Totally.

The Supreme Court vs. the Seattle School District

originally uploaded by Neylano. It’s a nice day here in Seattle – FINALLY. The first of July and the weather is starting to look up. I disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision about the Seattle School District’s use of race in determining school placement. I think its a

I touched one.

I held an iPhone last night. It was so sexy I almost wanted to lick it. Pictures and video don’t do it justice.

Shoe Fleur.

Hmmmm, this takes “green design” to a whole new level! And those of you who know me well know that I have a REALLY BAD shoe problem (don’t tell my husband!). One day in his New York studio, having just shot a series of cosmetic ads for Prescriptives (Tcherevkoff

The Story.

I just discovered a great singer, Brandi Carlile. Her voice is kind of like a cross between Neko Case (whom I love) and Melissa Etheridge, I think. She’s an amazing singer and songwriter. Just check out these lyrics from “The Story”. They articulate perfectly why I think Botox is

1934.

originally uploaded by Neylano. Hi, Pat. I just got off the phone with Will and he told me how much you like reading my blog. So, this photo is posted just for you. Your son, my love, fixing his gaze on the majestic Olympics. It’s cropped a little to

May the force be with you.

originally uploaded by Neylano. On a package from Will. This is sooooooo my husband! p.s. I was offered a lecture position at the UW this fall. I’ll be teaching a graduate-level course on the theory and history of interaction design. I can’t wait! My official step into

I'm so getting one of these.

Wearing the dogs out so they behave when I’m not home is wearing me out. This may be just what I need….