Sharon Van Etten for Ace & Jig

Isn't it great when two of your favorite things come together? Here is a video featuring Sharon Van Etten modeling the Fall/Winter 2013 collection from Ace & Jig.

The National (again)

We saw these guys play in Pittsburgh last night (road trip!) for the third (fourth?) time. Tom could tell you.  We visited the Fallingwater house, ate cheese combos at Primanti Brothers, walked along the river and of course, went to the show.  One of my favorite days. 

Savages

I'm entranced by Savages and can't wait to get the entire album! I can't stop watching this video (and they were amazing live on Jimmy Fallon).

The National - Demons

Oh so very excited about this!  We're already planning a road trip in June to see them in Pittsburg. 

Marais S/S 2013

MARAIS USA S/S 2013 from MARAIS USA on Vimeo.

It's no secret I'm suffering from a case of spring fever.  Aren't we all?  I'm ready for warm weather and sandals and this Marais video for their spring collection sums it all up.  Pretty sandals please!!

Marissa Nadler

I am completely mesmerized by the movement in this Marissa Nadler video.  

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Jubilee Street

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Jubilee Street (Censored Version) from Nick Cave on Vimeo.

Counting down the days until our show in March!

Alt J - Breezeblocks

It's an oddity, but I can't stop listening to this album, start to finish!  And yes, triangles are my favorite shape. 

Laura Marling - Rambling Man

Currently being haunted by the sounds of Laura Marling. 

Sharon Van Etten

We're going to catch Sharon Van Etten opening for Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds in March.  Can't wait!

The Dust Bowl

I'm really looking forward to nerding out in front of the television on November 18th and 19th to catch the Ken Burns documentary on The Dust Bowl on PBS.  That era has always fascinated me;  from Dorothea Lange and her fellow FSA photographers to the writing of John Steinbeck.  I think it probably all started with reading The Grapes of Wrath in high school.  If this documentary is half as good as the one on The Civil War, we're in for a real treat. 

Tamaryn - Love Fade

Marissa Nadler - Baby I Will Leave You in the Morning

American Hipster Presents - Bex Finch

Have you seen this series from American Hipster Presents?  When I first heard the name of the series, I thought it was going to be some sort of comedy thing or making fun of people.  But, I was pleasantly surprised to discover a thoughtful series of shorts featuring talented people making their own way in the world.  I related to this one of Bex Finch the most, as I think any blogger who has tried to master the self-portrait will.  I checked out the rest of Finch's photography and really enjoyed her series of Big Sur.  It reminded me of our time in California and driving up the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco. 

The Twilight Sad - Another Bed

Tom always teases me that I have a weakness for Scottish bands.  It's so true. 

Still Corners - Endless Summer

The Staves - Mexico

Beautiful sisters.  Beautiful voices.  Beautiful harmonies.  What more could you want?

Let's Talk About...

The Take Home Series- Let's Talk About Pony Tails by: Trish from The Panic Room Videos on Vimeo.

I'm pretty much completely useless when it comes to doing any sort of real hairstyle with my hair. I can use hot rollers, pull it back into a ponytail or a bun and well, that's about it. When I saw these tutorials posted on Pacing the Panic Room, I thought, "Hey, it looks like I might actually be able to pull that off."  These were the two that I'd like to try, but there are several more tutorials that deal with common issues like trying to grow out layers and pesky cowlicks in your bangs. You can check them out on the Pacing the Panic Room blog (a really lovely, thoughtful blog if you've never heard of it).  Perhaps you'll see me sportin' a new hairstyle soon!


The Take Home Series - Messy Ballerina Bun by: Tali Lev from The Panic Room Videos on Vimeo.

Father John Misty - Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings

I can't seem to get this song out of my head. It's playing on repeat in our house right now.

Sounds of the Woods

Sounds of the Woods - Nadinoo AW11 Film from WishWishWish on Vimeo.

I just adore this video featuring the work of a few of my favorite bloggers;  Nadia from Nadinoo's lovely clothes, Carrie from WishWishWish's keen eye for directing and the beautiful Rosalind from Clothes, Cameras & Coffee modeling.  The result is a mesmerizing video that makes me want to get lost in the forest with the characters from the Nadinoo collection.

Watching this reminds me that Pixie's Bird-A-Day shirt is on its way to me from over the pond.  So excited! I can't wait to pair with high waisted shorts or under sleeveless jumpers.  I'm a sucker for all things bird-print-related so this was a perfect match for me.  And I love the story about how the print came about:

Ornithology Liberty Print was designed from sketches by Edwyn Collins, who was best known for fronting Scottish rock revivalists Orange Juice. In 2005 Edwyn suffered a severe cerebral haemorrhage that he took six months to recover from. As part of his rehabilitation he drew a bird a day, like a sketchbook on fabric complete with names of birds and dates when they were drawn.  (from the Nadinoo site).