Holiday Matinee - A Blog For Creative Inspiration

This is like crack for photographers and artists.

dave — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:29:02 +0000

Welcome to the somewhat realistic somewhat fabricated world of Brooklyn-based artist Alex Roulette. These new works appear to be painted versions of existing photographs taken to a whole new planet. I’m not sure understanding it is necessary. What’s important is that you love it. I know I do. [via lifelounge]

An awkward moment beats a normal one

kiran — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:15:48 +0000

Does an awkward morning trump a lonely night? I guess it totally depends on the situation, but it’d be awesome if you had something for all of life’s awkward moments (and now you might). What would you use these Awkward Moment Cards for? Shy flirtation, a practical joke or just to melt some ice between you and someone you got off to a bad start with? I kind of want to be on the recipient end of these, no matter what the circumstance. [via HolyCool]

For the love of grids, minimalism, and custom options

catrina — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:30:42 +0000

A WordPress theme with limited customization options makes some people very unhappy, but a new premium theme from MONOmoda accomplishes the opposite. If you love grids, minimalism, and custom color options like me and almost everyone else, the Ezri Wordpress Portfolio Theme is just for you. Whether you have a blog, a portfolio, or some other website that finds another way to popularize cats, the theme will make your site look really good from header to footer.

You can’t put this pet on a leash

hannah — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:54:57 +0000

Michael Casker’s nostalgic “Pet Cloud” photography series is reminiscent of those lazy summer afternoons we all spent as kids watching the changing skies above. These pictures are full of innocence and childlike wonder, and make me wish that it was socially acceptable to have imaginary friends. (via WooHome)

Stuff vs stuff: Objects fighting in a closet

dave — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:55:27 +0000

Who knew objects fighting in a closet would be so cool? Directed by Sumo Science, this is animation at its finest. [via BD]

Click here to view the embedded video.

An anthem for the office worker

kiran — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:45:40 +0000

Four listens in and I’m totally loving the title track for Belle and Sebastian’s Write About Love. It’s definitely a song cubicle dwellers can relate to, but I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t encourage those office workers to find a way to start loving their work and working their love. The full album’s out October 12th, but you can grab the mp3 here (first 20k fans) or just listen below. I’m pumped to be seeing these guys live for the first time next month. Will any HM readers be at the Hollywood Palladium show October 3rd?

Belle & Sebastian – Write About Love