Link roundup

There have been some neat things online recently, so put them on your to read list if you need some interesting reads, especially:

- How irony in our culture [regular and literary] has changed and must be acknowledged and moved past

- The really neat shop Of a Kind for any shoppers out there, their jewelry is really great, I love the Greek influences -- if you just want to browse incredible jewelry, page through the LoveJewelry tumblr

- One great place for Viking and Scandinavian jewelry is Dreams of Norway [I want everything], and the place to read about fashion and upcoming current designs is NotJustaLabel -- look at their feature on Norway's collection here

- Ancient jewelry has a great pinterest board here, it's great to see ancient, historical pieces and learn more about history

- If you love Cy Twombly, the unique modern artist, be sure to check out the new book of photographs Cy Twombly Gallery--they have others on him too. The Menil site has tons of art books, which are often great gifts or presents you buy yourself!

- If you don't like Pitchfork for finding new music, there's TheAwl's Music [and culture] reviews to check out