Happy Labor Day weekend, dear Thersians!  May it be filled with BBQs, beer, and perhaps even a large body of water of some sort.

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Ok I have to confess something here..  Wes and I tend to work on our THERSIC posts independently, most of the time reading through them when it goes up like everyone else.  So this morning when I saw his British Racers post (see below), I burst out laughing.

My eyes went immediately to the photo, skipping over the title of the post.  My 1st thought was, Why the hell did he just post a picture of the Medieval Times knights? Two seconds later I realized that I’ve probably been to one too many dinner & tournaments..

sadly I took at least one of these myself

I just don’t have any information on this photo, I am very sorry.  Ask Gary Inman of Sideburn Magazine. Via Influx

When I was back in college, I remember everyone making a big deal about A Tales of Two Sisters coming to theaters.  Not only was it the highest grossing Korean-horror film in history, but it was also the first to be released in the US.  After a few weeks, I decided to finally check it out at the Angelika, only to find out that it was already gone.

I had kind of forgotten about it until the American (and presumably less than par) remake was released last year.  So since I was sick on the couch the other night, I finally decided to sit down and watch it, since it had popped up on our Netflix watch-it-now feature.  Wow, was I hooked from the opening credits!  Beautifully shot, lit, and styled, this movie may be considered a thriller, but it was eye-candy to me.

It was the best kind of horror film; slow building and artfully done, it was more like a David Lynch or Dario Argento film, rather than the slasher type people think of horror being today.  Don’t get me wrong though, there were still parts that made my skin crawl..  don’t watch it alone.

Escif is creating some of the most interesting and awesome street art I’ve seen in years.  Based in Valencia, Spain, his work is incredibly fun, playful, and full of mischief. Check out many more beauties on his Flickr page.

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Unidentified, 1950′s, dry lakes. ’29 roadster. Looks like a movie still, doesn’t it?

And here is a lady that is less interested in chatting and more in driving… it looks like she is just starting her project. via The H.A.M.B.

Now that Hurricane Earl it officially cruising up the east coast, we thought it might be the perfect time to share this series of hurricane drawings created by our very talented friend, Stephen Floyd.  You need to click to enlarge, because each of the 30 hurricanes comes complete with a short and often hilarious bio.  I’m not sure if any of these are still available, but I’ll fight whoever gets in my way of owning one.

See the rest of the series HERE.

images via stephenfloyd.com

Yes, re-used church pews can look great, especially when you see them used well in bars & restaurants here in NYC other cities.  As big of a fan I am of re-purposing, I think they never look as good as when they are in an old church, as above.

Mt. Enon Baptist Church interior, ca. 1888 via Vanishing South Georgia.. Brian Brown is in the process of photographing nearly every old structure in south Georgia. His blog is truly a visual parade of southern vernacular architecture and other beautiful structures.

I’ve seen this Gulf oil spill-inspired spread from a recent issue of Vogue Italia around on various sites and I know it has drawn a lot of criticism.  I personally think the photos are haunting and beautiful, but yet still evoke the same sense of sadness that those previously published in various media publications.  Since the spill has been an ongoing topic in the media, it was only a matter of time before other media outlets (ie: fashion magazines) dealt with it.

Of course everyone is entitiled to their opinion, and I think some may argue that this spread exploits the spill and the sadness that surrounds it, but I think that Vogue rather smartly used this spread to make a statement and bring more awareness to all of those effected by it.

images via refinery 29

American Silver. Sugar Bowl from Providence, 1790. Fancy sugar.

I have been using this WWII era, British Army surplus packs for years.  These things are pretty much bulletproof; made of khaki canvas that is measured in lbs per yard, not ounces.  I’ve had two of these backpacks in the last 12 years or so, and have used it as a carry on, my main luggage while hitchhiking, and have had it on my back to and from work every day. You could load bricks or gold bullion in it and not have to worry about the canvas or stitching.  Over time the straps have worn away but never the pack itself.

What is funny about these packs is that they are a massive pain to use… the straps are too thin and they cut into your shoulders.  The buckles to close the pack are tedious and difficult.  I use them and wonder… why?  I’ve finally realized that it is simply just the canvas!  You can’t find canvas like this anymore.  So, somebody, get a mill to make this stuff again (if they still grow this kind of super-cotton) and update these packs.  Here is what would make it better: wider straps and metal quick connect closure.  The brass buckles are beautiful but just too difficult.

In the meantime, I recommend you hunt down the last of these packs, at 60 years old they are getting harder and harder to find.  One place I have seen them is Belmont Army Surplus in Chicago.

We have so many great non-wedding photos from our two weeks down in Georgia, that I feel like if we don’t post some of them, they’ll be filed into one of our many virtual folders never to be seen again.  Round #1.

Surprised to learn that Wes had a previous modeling career in the chicken industry?

Disappointed not to see any children moving in slow motion

Still trying to figure out what the hell these giant tires could be used for

A sign outside a small antique store & straight to the point

My brother thought this may translate to ‘git-R-done’

Even the electrical boxes are friendly down south!

Comedians, please steer clear of this airport

If Rosemary Woodhouse only dressed in black and blue, I’d imagine it would look a little something like these pieces by Orla Kiely.  If it’s good enough for the devil, it’s good enough for me.  Perfection!

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As the sister to a real-life chocohalic, I always have my eyes peeled for a pretty bar of chocolate, or in this case, nice packaging for a cup of the hot stuff.  Designed by Kyle Tezak for Mindy’s Hot Chocolate in Chicago, the labels can be peeled back for a fun little peep show.. plus, I’ve heard their hot chocolate is killer.