Only Mountain

I can't say enough nice things about Portland-based graphic designer and poster maker Dan Stiles. He really came through for me when the post office mangled a Ween poster I bought for Dan for his bday last month (here).

I also can't say enough nice things about his work, which is think is super pretty and worthy of your dollar bills. His latest include Cat Power, Kasabian, Frank Black, and Ray Lamontagne. (Note: His studio will be closed and vacant for the holidays, any orders received after Dec. 15th won't ship out until January. Buy early and often!)

Heeey, my Bears-themed baby hats were featured on a Chicago Crafty buying guide over at Gapers Block today, courtesy of Cinnamon. (thanks, Cinnamon!) Take a read and shop local! Only a week to go, it's better than paying for overnight shipping!

Things to do while you're waiting for that file to load/turkey to bake/football game to end/perpetually late cousin to arrive:

Watch the 50 greatest cartoons [via BB]

Color some pages of your Limozeen coloring book.

Watch some movie trailers.

Make a snowflake [via Coudal].

As I pack for MT, I'm checking the TSA website on permitted carry-ons. I think I'm going to have to check my bags.

UPDATED Snow globes and like decorations regardless of size or amount of liquid inside, even with documentation. Carry on: NO Checked: YES