As you’ve (hopefully) read, I’m going to start posting new daily content on my blog! I’ll be posting funny pictures and videos as an LOL of the day to give you a break from your work/school/Tumblr day!  Today’s post, James Franco sleeping in class.

Hey everybody, so I’ve been thinking over the past few months about how to keep up with my blog because we all know I’m really bad at it, but I’m going to start doing small daily updates! I’m going to post a video or soundcloud link to a song I am listening to each day! Hope you enjoy, and feel free to email me requests! hillarybankz@wafflesandfalafels.com

Song of today, the Locomotion by Kylie Minogue!

Kylie Minogue – The Locomotion

So apparently in Canada they have all these rules that we don’t have in the US..like you are only supposed to drink 2 Vitamin Waters per day, but in the US we don’t caree woooo bring em on!!

I’m sure you guys saw my nifty blog on how to buy gifts for those “difficult” people in your life…well I came up with a few more gifts for you for the unofficial part 2! Let me begin…

Candles: While you may burn candles at home once every few months (note, do NOT do this in your college dorm room trust me), I think most people feel pretty lame shopping for candles unless they’re your mom. Candles are perfectly boring, under the radar gifts. A great idea for your friend that smells bad, because lotion and body wash sets are WAY too obvious and this will at least make their house smell a little better.

Fruitcake: Okay I know what you’re thinking, you know people that like fruitcake. But let’s be real, it’s usually people that were raised in a coal mine. Yes, cake is good, but in the worldwide cake rankings, fruitcake is ranked about #4192 overall. What does this mean? It means there are about 4191 cakes BETTER than fruitcake! Which in turn means if you give one of these bricks, there’s a pretty good chance it’ll get hucked in the fireplace with the rest of the logs! Fruitcakes = EW!

White Elephant: Okay, I have no idea where you can buy a CD player these days. This could be the perfect re-gift, and you can always give it to your hipster friend who will think it’s “totally ironic.” White elephant gifts are a great idea for your friends that don’t have a lot of cash…just be careful that you don’t accidentally give one of the terrible gifts your friends have given you before.  Other good ideas: anything your aunt has given you, coconuts with faces drawn on them, anything you can find in the party section at the dollar store.

Beanie Babies: Let’s face it, those limited edition manatee and lobster Beanie Babies you BEGGED your parents to get you as a child and INSISTED they would be worth 10x their value in a few years have been collecting dust in a laundry basket in your parent’s basement since the day you discovered the Tamagochi. This re-gift makes the perfect “SOOO CUTE” gift for your cousins or friends small children you really don’t feel like shopping for. Sure it’s “vintage” but they’ll never know, I know you kept them all in mint condition!

So there you have it! Now you unofficially know what to buy for everyone! So what are you doing here? The fruitcake is going bad…jk it never goes bad

Hey yall, in case you didn’t hear..I’m a jewelry designer now! My jewelry line, Findings is for sale on Always Never! Handmade in Brooklyn, NY from antique and found objects throughout the east coast.

My first collection, A, is inspired by time, secrets, good, and evil, each with its own story.

You can purchase them here! I releasing more of this 12 piece collection soon, keep up with the news and follow Findings on tumblr!

I’ve been very MIA recently due to my new job, jewelry line, and mouse infestation of my apartment, but I stole away a few minutes because I just HAD to tell you guys about one of my new favorite jewelry lines, Dalliance Accessories!

(me wearing the Double Elixir, pictured above and on sale here)

Based in Los Angeles, CA, this dark gothic, romantic hand made jewelry makes a statement with its matte black, crosses and skulls…also known as everything I love in jewelry. I had the pleasure of exchanging many a long-winded email with Meloudi at Dalliance, and she told me a bit more about the collection, that is for sale on their website, and my other favorite shop, The Cools. Here’s what she had to say:

“When creating the house of Dalliance, I wanted to design unique handcrafted pieces that embodied the elegant sensibilities of the person owning each piece. Each piece is created to evoke a Gothic fairy tale through its delicately structured detail.

Dalliance Accessories is not just about making people feel fashionable, but it is also about transforming the wearer into the bold person they crave to be. Each piece is carefully crafted to meet the needs of individuals so they can stand proud, and more importantly, confident.”

Who doesn’t love that?! Ranging from $10-$35, you can’t find a more beautiful hand crafted piece that is sure to become an accessory staple, and make you feel like the vampy seductress that you really are. Okay maybe not seductress, but Dalliance definitely makes me want to put on my black eye makeup and dress a bit like Taylor Momsen (on a good day).

On her favorite piece (which you can buy for $32, here):

I love all the pieces in my collection but i definitely do favor The Galactic Necklace the most. It looks like a little piece of the galaxy around your neck. the shape and colors that come off the gem are stunning when the light hits the necklace.

So now that you’re as much in love with Dalliance as I am, be sure to shop! Also, follow them on Twitter for up-to-date news on shipping and future designs…speaking of the future….

Soon you will be able to get Dalliance for your home! That’s right, hand painted furniture is coming your way…and wouldn’t you look just awesome on this couch. They’re also working on more accessories, like the ever popular detachable collar. I can’t wait to see!