Kind of a big deal

I'm so thrilled to hear that there will be an Anchorman sequel. I hope the lovely Christina Applegate is also part of the cast. She's been killin' it lately on Up All Night.

Obama Swag

Scarlett Johansson & Anna Wintour have teamed up with a few amazing fashion designers to create goods in support of Obama.

Just a few things I would love to own:

1. Tote by Derek Lam
2. Shirt by Marc Jacobs
3. Scarf by Thakoon Panichgul
4. V-neck t-shirt by Joseph Altuzarra
5. Wristlet by Grace Tsao-Wu & Laura Kofoid
6. Sweatshirt by Alexander Wang

See the entire Runway to Win collection here.

Buster's Haircut

I dropped a very shaggy Buster off at the groomers today and I barely recognized him when I picked him up. He looks a little dorky, but he's ready for another visit on the farm.

New Spring Music

I love spring. The days become longer, flowers start to appear and new music rapidly arrives.

I simply can't wait to hear the following:

M. Ward – A Wasteland Companion (April 10 2012)

Andrew Bird – Break It Yourself (March 6 2012)

Santigold – Master Of My Make Believe (May 1 2012)

The Shins – Port Of Morrow (March 20 2012)

Missy Elliott (TBA, June 2012)

Sparkling Eyes from the Runway

Make-up from Dior's haute couture collection 2012 show. via The NYTimes

A little creative advice from Ira Glass

Ira Glass is the wonderful host of This American Life and a major heart throb for geeky NPR fans. His advice on creativity is inspiring. To hear Ira talk a little more about creativity, view the video interview here. Special thanks to my sister for finding this:

Traditional Daquiri

At most bars and restaurants, a daquiri is a green sugary concoction with whip cream and a crazy straw. But a true daquiri is a simple drink with just three ingredients—sugar, lime, and rum.

A few years ago, my sister introduced me to the Nicaraguan rum Flor de Caña, and I've been obsessed with it ever since. I never thought I liked rum until discovering Flor de Caña, and I can assure you that it tastes nothing like Bacardi. Flor de Caña can be found in both gold and white and you can find it aged from 4-21 years. After several tastings, my sister and I can strongly recommend the 7 year in gold. It's perfectly smooth and a great price. Flor de Caña can be hard to find, so if you spot any of the varieties, pick one up.

Traditional Daquiri Recipe

2 ounces rum

1 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice (emphasis on fresh-squeezed)

1/2 ounce simple syrup (simple syrup is equal parts sugar and water, with the sugar dissolved)

Combine ingredients in a shaker with plenty of ice, and strain into a glass.

Enjoy!