Ariele Alasko

It's my first time coming across a woman who builds for a living. A modern-day carpenter. How awesomely cool can you get, really?

Ariele Alasko went to art school in New York to study sculpture, then ended up building tables and headboards and everything else (in time, I'm sure). Beautiful, structured tables. I wish I could buy one of them. 

Just another reason why I wish everyday I was living in New York. Small cozy apartments and access to amazing-as-hell stuff right where I (would) live (let's imagine for a second). 

I think Ariele is just amazing. Her vision is astounding. It's crazy to know that all she uses is reclaimed wood. In other words, unwanted scraps of wood. But she takes them in and turns them into irresistible pieces of furniture. Now that is pure skill. 

I can't sew to save my soul, I wouldn't bother trying my hand at building. So I'm just going to sit here and covet all the things she makes forever. 

{In her element - by the way, her workspace is right there in her apartment. So hardcore.}

{Headboard and cat}

{Cutting board}

{Handmade salvaged wooden table} 

 {Ariele tiled the wall herself(!)}

Photo sources: 1(The Makers Project) & 2,3,4,5(Ariele Alasko)

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bicycle dreams

I am so getting me a bike.

These shots of New Yorkers on their bikes from the back is refreshing. Almost lets you imagine your own story for each of them (but you'll find a short description about these individuals on the site)

 

And then I wish I was living in New York.

(images via Downtownfrombehind)

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Life philosophies

Woody Allen can just talk for hours. If I were in his company I would fall asleep right in front of him. Okay so I actually won't. Because I'd be in Woody Allen's company. I'd be bug-eyed and probably a little high (mentally and maybe physically). But damn he talks too much. Maybe it's not the most attractive personality trait to me because I'm a total opposite (I talk too little). But I wouldn't mind, for a while. Kinda like the way he talks, really. Plus, I might learn a few things. 

Just watched this clip from Broadway Danny Rose. Now I just need to watch the whole movie. (thanks to even*cleveland for sharing it -- I'll be forever grateful)

"You know what my philosophy of life is? It's over quick, so have a good time"  -Tina Vitale (Mia Farrow)

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you again

{artwork by gigart}

New York. Will I ever be able to get over you? If (when, maybe?) I have a ton of money and really, the money just wouldn't stop coming in, I would travel round the world. Go to un-touristy places and discover everything on my own sans a tour guide. And of course shop for clothes and home stuff. I am so stuck.

A tiny bit of advice (mostly for myself): Never ever ever take for granted the places you visit when you travel. Ever. Take a lot of photos and videos until you piss some people off. That would be a sign that you've taken just enough for the memories.

the ultimate goal: I will conquer New York if it's the last thing I do.

Listening to: sexy music (aptly described by the lovely Nicole Lim) with the likes of Musiq Soulchild, Erykah Badu, Corrine Bailey Rae and the 'Woman on Top' Soundtrack (hello, Spanish dreams). Just Lovely.

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