Novel Week - Galapagos

What it is:  Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut ($10)

Who it’s for:  People who like Vonnegut but only know the famous stuff, People who like weird, apocalyptic, sci fi stories.      

Where to get it:  Amazon

Why it's yay:  A ghost narrator tells the weirdly epic story of how humans evolved on the Galapagos Islands after disease wiped out everyone on the mainland in 1986.  Not the obvious Vonnegut choice but one of my favorites. 

Last Minute Costumes - Your Favorite Book

What it is:  First edition book cover shirts ($28-$38)

Who it’s for:  Lazy Nerds!

Where to get it:  Out of Print

Why it's yay:  Doubles as a regular awesome shirt!  

Green (Jack-o) Lantern

What it is:  Glow in the Dark Tea Lights ($8/set of 2) + white pumpkin (varied)

Who it’s for:   Creative Carvers.  

Where to get it: Kittredge Candles on Etsy

Why it's yay:  Jack + glOw = Lantern : ) 

High Class Horror

What it is:  John Derian Decoupage Tray ($165)

Who it’s for:  Grown-up Goths. 

Where to get it:  John Derian

Why it's yay:   All of these trays are awesome.  

S is for Soap, who was Washed down the Drain

What it is:  Edward Gorey Soaps ($20/set of 3)

Who it’s for:  Gorey fans with Gory hands!
Where to get it:  Edward Gorey House Store

Why it's yay:  Add some subtle Halloween to your bathroom.  

Stick Out From The Herd

What it is:  Mika Organic Oryx Dress ($245)

Who it’s for:  Horn-y Hipsters

Where to get it: Mika Organic

Why it's yay:  Animal print for the cool kids set.  

A-K-Rowdy, Northern Summit County

What it is:  Homage T-shirts (varied – pictured, $28)

Who it’s for:  Bros who wear Clothes. 

Where to get it: Homage

Why it's yay:  They’ve got tons designs – and my bf confirms they fit and feel awesome.  Win!  

C-arrrrrrrr-ving ahoy!

What it is:  Scrimshaw Pocket Knife ($48)
Who it’s for:  People who like the cut of your jib.
Where to get it:  Linda Layden on Etsy
Why it's yay: There’s nothing classier than Scrimshaw

Week of Weird - I'm in Love with Every Boy!

What it is:  Teen Girl Squad Tote ($12)
Who it’s for:  People who like the weirdness of awesome online comics
Where to get it: Homestar Runner
Why it's yay:  ARROWED.

Week of Weird - Hole-y Moly

What it is:  Mesh Chuck Taylor Chuck It ($40)
Who it’s for:  People who like Chuck Taylors – with a little bit of extra weirdness.
Where to get it:  Converse
Why it's yay:  Mesh Converses make Chucks easy, breezy, summer beautiful.

Week of Weird - Gritty Kitty

What it is:  Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales ($19.79)
Who it’s for:  People who like noir weirdness.
Where to get it:  See link above!
Why it's yay:  It’s a noir-style graphic novel starring a cat detective. You either want it (badly) or you don’t.

Via Boing Boing

Week of Weird - Elephant in the Room

What it is:  Cymbal Playing Elephant ($48)
Who it’s for:  People who like vintage weirdness.
Where to get it: Bell Jar
Why it's yay:  It looks like you found it in a magician's attic.  Plus, there are also cymbal-playing bunnies and bears!

The Sandlot

What it is: The Sandlot ($9.49)
Who it’s for:  People who like baseball, and summertime, and happiness.
Where to get it:  See link above!
Why it's yay:  Almost every scene in this movie = classic.

The Girl Who Was Blind, But Still Could Read

What it is:  Audiobook - The Millennium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson ($67/70)
Who it’s for:  People who can’t read the traditional way.
Where to get it:  See link above!
Why it's yay:  Whether it’s car trips or long sightless afternoons after LASIK surgery – they’ll all go faster if you’re engrossed in these 3 crazy awesome books.

Ninjas are Everywhere...or are they?

What it is:  A Seemingly Empty Room of Ninjas print by Parko Polo (£20.00 GBP)
Who it’s for:  People who like art, and ninjas.
Where to get it:  Owl and Lion Gallery
Why it's yay:  The title makes this picture AMAZING.

Aprons are gifts for Awesome People

What it is:  Baking is Science for Hungry People Apron ($17)
Who it’s for:  People who like baking, science, and/or Questionable Content!
Where to get it:  TopatoCo
Why it's yay:  I love this quote and I love QC – start at the beginning if you’d like to get addicted to something.

Summertime Favs - move along, Ants!

What it is:  Picnic Blanket ($48)
Who it’s for:  Summer Snacks!
Where to get it:  Urban Outfitters
Why it's yay:  The perfect hangout.

Summertime Favs - No Boys Allowed!

What it is:  Hideaway 5-panel Teepee ($149.95)
Who it’s for:  Summer Shenanigans!
Where to get it:  Neatoshop
Why it's yay:  The perfect hideout.

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is:  Geek Dad by Ken Denmead ($8.79)
Who it’s for:  Geek Dads!
Where to get it:  See Link Above!
Why it's yay:  Make sure the Geek tradition is passed down through all generations.

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is:  World Cup Socks ($14)
Who it’s for:  Dads who love futbol!
Where to get it:  Happy Socks
Why it's yay:  The World Cup starts today! Yay!

Via Daily Candy, Thrillest, everywhere - yay, the World Cup!