where's the fire

Happy Friday all!<div><br /></div><div>This week I poured over the new issue of <a href="http://www.matchbookmag.com/" target="_blank">Matchbook</a> probably at least once a day. I tell ya I can't get enough of that thing.</div><div><br /></div><div>One image that I kept coming back to was this one.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvvR9Yh7qO-JQiHT0IHq6y5ZEbfHFvHwoim9qqFs71QM0FwZPdzFRYTnigvp0Ob1JTNtXXlfuMxjipoIisF7w2UEuy8IUWvnrmYvuIqjT1wihpF57bZFaoag5_IsKHGA7Mb27C83D2o-H/s1600/matchbook22013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzvvR9Yh7qO-JQiHT0IHq6y5ZEbfHFvHwoim9qqFs71QM0FwZPdzFRYTnigvp0Ob1JTNtXXlfuMxjipoIisF7w2UEuy8IUWvnrmYvuIqjT1wihpF57bZFaoag5_IsKHGA7Mb27C83D2o-H/s640/matchbook22013.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.matchbookmag.com/issues/february-2013#99" target="_blank">Bailey's house in Matchbook</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br />OK, so really it is three images, but I'm looking at the same thing in each one - the very cool match strike collection.</div><div><br /></div><div>While they are by no means a new thing, I seem to be noticing them more and more in magazines. They are a great sculptural element and make a great addition to a coffee table, mantel or vanity. Much better than the free matchbook in the bathroom for sure. You can find vintage ones in antique stores and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search?q=match%20strike&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US" target="_blank">Etsy</a> and I think they would make a great thing to keep an eye out for on vacations and trips. A unique souvenir to bring home.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenhVtAulzvTZ8DoQj062Ae_Llkm-scK1BEyVLp1I74fe5u5z315o2GwDMsMJWaMbXRRSyLWbtDONyHgIyPhlz8DKKk9kJkOr5ge3Bg-KHSkSPGpxSgaZfT4LX_4tcPxMl0-gSMjzKHMRp/s1600/f6ca4d6e87a8fe25a97b996aaa6c863e.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjenhVtAulzvTZ8DoQj062Ae_Llkm-scK1BEyVLp1I74fe5u5z315o2GwDMsMJWaMbXRRSyLWbtDONyHgIyPhlz8DKKk9kJkOr5ge3Bg-KHSkSPGpxSgaZfT4LX_4tcPxMl0-gSMjzKHMRp/s400/f6ca4d6e87a8fe25a97b996aaa6c863e.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/111816003218434220/" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbWkaCK5xzvU8EJOH3B35Cccgw55qWKiw3KUsN2D0mMtay2ATslxMf4tg1oPF6d4Fs3sJ4bMqMpqHWkYLb7PkH6B_sqMmw4OPLw_LIeF_D_DNy5F60hFek2_FqTmZ5CQEpE-A5HwfTiln/s1600/product.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbWkaCK5xzvU8EJOH3B35Cccgw55qWKiw3KUsN2D0mMtay2ATslxMf4tg1oPF6d4Fs3sJ4bMqMpqHWkYLb7PkH6B_sqMmw4OPLw_LIeF_D_DNy5F60hFek2_FqTmZ5CQEpE-A5HwfTiln/s400/product.jpeg" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.outblush.com/women/home/lighting/ceramic-bistro-match-strike-/" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrd6n_vBvz1eMjypMtrTrNWWUckL_oypDmlMMrt1aZ4T9V-N4iYl9zR5VN0omw4O9RRcTs0TXUTYGt_3ASrZCNTUPAxkuK3otbG69PLEBc9YTi77yQVHQ8LCzZ21UDEta_Hlofr9O3yu4r/s1600/NMH6KNT_mx.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrd6n_vBvz1eMjypMtrTrNWWUckL_oypDmlMMrt1aZ4T9V-N4iYl9zR5VN0omw4O9RRcTs0TXUTYGt_3ASrZCNTUPAxkuK3otbG69PLEBc9YTi77yQVHQ8LCzZ21UDEta_Hlofr9O3yu4r/s400/NMH6KNT_mx.jpeg" width="314" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/AERIN-Round-Match-Striker/prod152660096/?ecid=NMALRFeedQFGLnEolOWg...&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=prod152660096sku&CS_003=5630585" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfUCYxlh_ymX8oKsIhds9NwyoWqPtcMrhpK_fKLXk049noKEDuLSAGvZUcrHhNBvpBGdg2nxpQT1S_9gyAE-sn6spuJGEJOBWDY5KNYsjqYkdFA5acZI7JLQIpURn5a6BXhJ8xnKK9gba/s1600/_6702662.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfUCYxlh_ymX8oKsIhds9NwyoWqPtcMrhpK_fKLXk049noKEDuLSAGvZUcrHhNBvpBGdg2nxpQT1S_9gyAE-sn6spuJGEJOBWDY5KNYsjqYkdFA5acZI7JLQIpURn5a6BXhJ8xnKK9gba/s400/_6702662.jpeg" width="257" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jonathan-adler-devil-porcelain-match-strike/3256016?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=jonathan_adler_'devil'_porcelain_match_strike:519425&cm_pla=home:table_placements&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=da5e2019-7524-11e2-97b3-001b2166becc&pprd=0" target="_blank">source</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSuacHto4h8RT711DSueoy8tna03fB0EiUwe7OZboGuWs4Y6_RAAtGPS6pUrye3A-SP1dpKLX061oSM3IY8rMThOdk9mgd9QH0auhIi-SK4216pouZmoSQzFU8aDcYTL5r0rmw2YfXf0bD/s1600/RollingWords_Book1sdfs.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSuacHto4h8RT711DSueoy8tna03fB0EiUwe7OZboGuWs4Y6_RAAtGPS6pUrye3A-SP1dpKLX061oSM3IY8rMThOdk9mgd9QH0auhIi-SK4216pouZmoSQzFU8aDcYTL5r0rmw2YfXf0bD/s400/RollingWords_Book1sdfs.jpeg" width="316" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dangerousminds.net/comments/snoop_doggs_new_smokable_book_rolling_words" target="_blank">source</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This one is just funny.<br /><br />I think I found a new collection.<br /><br />I'm off to get my arse in gear for tomorrow's celebration. Eve is turning two! It won't be <a href="http://news-these-days.blogspot.com/2012/02/very-first-birthday.html" target="_blank">the big celebration we had last year</a>, but good times are on the menu.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3J4MSIU9o88SJ0c9Cr1FBja5qy0TWXJzZrbfPF1cljhbcZ54ApVNdVf212dALGceG4cXixA2Cb82FQrd_WrMkrXQ68NFK5p9wvUG-hRzaXLN4pM7UfNZ-6vds6DUuLP0AuUXQVmB1JhO/s1600/Eveis2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3J4MSIU9o88SJ0c9Cr1FBja5qy0TWXJzZrbfPF1cljhbcZ54ApVNdVf212dALGceG4cXixA2Cb82FQrd_WrMkrXQ68NFK5p9wvUG-hRzaXLN4pM7UfNZ-6vds6DUuLP0AuUXQVmB1JhO/s400/Eveis2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />Also, I'm over at <a href="http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Lived in Home</a> today talking about some things I've learned from DIYing. Make sure to <a href="http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">check it out</a>.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!</div>

where's the fire

Happy Friday all! This week I poured over the new issue of Matchbook probably at least once a day. I tell ya I can't get enough of that...

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