"DO YOU LIKE...STUFF?"
I know I do. Here are some internet faves.
SUPER YAKI
A shop for people who watch very good movies.
Coveting that Mugatu "M" pin? Looking for a shop brimming with sweet merch with which you can boldly proclaim your love for Crimson Peak or Josie and the Pussycats, express your distain for the Academy's failure to acknowledge Joan Cusack's performance in Addams Family Values or Toni Collette in ANYTHING, or simply say what we've known in our hearts all along: Judy Greer should've been the lead? Then this is for you, friend.
GRANIPH
Design T-shirts Store
An outstanding Japanese t-shirt shop. Tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, unisex and kids' offerings. Great quality, 100s of designs, and brilliant artist collaborations. Sizing charts are thorough and accurate. Free shipping for orders over 10,000JPY which sounds like a lot but is usually around $91/US.
HEART MY CLOSET
Custom Dresses
I had Cynthia's Etsy shop bookmarked for years before taking the plunge. Shockingly reasonable in price, these stunning, high-quality pieces are made to measure. Vintage, Royals, and TV-inspired (two words: Joan Holloway), this is my go-to spot for all things dress from now on. Presuming I ever have the life to support it. Regardless, sign up for emails and get discount codes and sale alerts.
PODCASTS
Between cleaning rental units, ironing sheets and pillowcases (also for the units. I've never had a guest comment on it, but goodness, does it look nice!) and the never-ending fight against intrusive thoughts/the horrors of reality, I spend a LOT of time listening to podcasts. Here are some favorites. Happy listening!
Your favorite podcast -full stop- about Hollywood's most notorious film productions. Hosts Chris and Lizzie deep dive disasters and masterpieces alike, so pick a favorite from the back catalogue and enjoy!
A veteran Romance reader and a Romance "virgin" share their thoughts on classic and contemporary Romance novels and the occasional Rom-Com. (Like mine!) On hiatus, but a great backlist.
Imagine reading your favorite steamy Romance novel... with your mom reading over your shoulder. Ellen and Mom read and review Romance and rate books' swooniest and hottest moments. A delight!
Craig and Andrew cover the books you've been meaning to read! Every week, one reads the book, the other does research on publication and author, and slip in the occasional dad joke. They've been at it for over 14 YEARS. Classics, bestsellers, and long reads; if it's on a reading list, they've covered it!