Time for Spring!

Even though is is raining in Seattle and snowing in New York, today is the First Day of Spring! I like to believe this is what is happening outside my door as I sit here working...



Just keep thinking, "time for Spring!", "time for Spring!". Maybe we can beat Old Man Winter. Happy Spring all!

Give 'em the look...

I'm a little slammed today with work, so I'll leave you with this funny video...



First of all...what is that kid doing with a drumstick half his size?! No wonder he is acting crazy...that is waaaayyy too much sugar for a little guy. I have a feeling that personality is built in though. Sugar or no sugar. What a ham. I love it! Have a happy Monday and I'll be back tomorrow.

I *still* {heart} the Fleet Foxes

I know it is a bit redundant, my constant love for the Fleet Foxes, but the Fleet Foxes in Paris of all places...what could be better? This video is gorgeous on many levels. I love it.


Fleet Foxes - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

That reminds me, I am tardy in posting shots from their show at the Moore a few weeks ago. It was really thrilling. These guys truly have some of the best voices I've ever heard. The mood was fantastic at the show. It was a great homecoming with the band giving shouts out to their friends & family. Even old teachers. It was one of the best shows I've ever been to. They are amazing artists. Enjoy the shots!

I {heart} the Fleet Foxes!

Last Spring, Stein introduced me to the Fleet Foxes. We went to see them live at Neumos and I instantly fell in love. Their beautiful melodies and spectacular (and I mean SPECTACULAR) voices are otherworldly. Check them out for yourself!



They give me chills...I hate to put them in a music box, but it is like CSN&Y and Fleetwood Mac got rolled up in a shiny new package with masterful lyrics and classic harmonies that take you away. You really must see them live!

They are really taking off and now inspiring a whole new group of artists. Check these ladies out...



Sharing my same admiration (covering the Fleet Foxes Tiger Mountain Peasant Song), these Swedish sisters (going by the name First Aid Kit) have wonderful voices of their own. I love how music is just a big inspirational circle. Maybe I should just say I {heart} music, but for now, I'll stick with my favorite and say I {heart} the FLEET FOXES!

Happy Funky Friday!

In honor of funk and one of the best days of the week (Friday of course!), I present one of my favorite current commercials!



Those little guys just crack me up! It looks like these kiddos appreciate it too!



Happy Friday all and have a fantastic weekend!

My First Crush

I saw this video on Creature Comforts and just had to share it...


It is so very sweet and the illustrations by Julia Pott are marvelous. I find myself wanting to watch it again and again. I hope you enjoy it too and remember back to your darling first crush! Ain't love grand?!

House of Cards Video

Radiohead recently released an impressive video for their song "House of Cards"



No cameras or lights were used. The entire video is composed of data collected by lasers and scanners which creates intricate 3D images. In this video, 64 lasers rotating and shooting in a 360 degree radius 900 times per minute produced all the exterior scenes. The only way to really understand it is to watch the making of the video...



What a fascinating, evaporating, data-driven world! I respect Radiohead so much for using alternative technologies in their videos. They truly are cutting edge and inspirational.

Am I still just a Radiohead fan or am I becoming a fanatic?

The Good Old Days

All the talk of yearbook photos yesterday got me looking back on my childhood again. As I reminisced, a variety of fun memories came up. Thanks to YouTube, you can walk down memory lane with me...are you ready?

Remember this?

They're coming back you know...but I hardly think it will be the same!

Even farther back...no wonder I lived in La-La Land...these are the shows I used to watch...

Yes, that is Fergie and Jennifer Love Hewitt...too funny!

What about this one? I was so excited one of the dancers was named Chelsea! Of course she isn't featured in this clip...

I think the dancers are a little saucier than I remember. Fancy!

Back to the cartoon days and the memories get even groovier...


They have such great opening songs...



And the toys! What fun!!


I remember I took the adoption application SO seriously. This was my new child you know!


I can't tell you how bad I wanted that dang oven!


What were they smoking when they came up with that one?! I have to admit...I loved them!

Finally the movies round out the fun. I hope you've enjoyed my look back!

Thom Yorke is a GENIOUS

image via the Radiohead Blog
The Radiohead concert last night was one of the best shows I've seen in my life. The energy was fantastic, the music was out of this world with intensity and emotion and the stage set of lights and video screens was like nothing I've ever seen before. Long ropes of energy saving LED lights hung from the ceiling truss creating a "room" around the band. With each song a different lighting scheme was projected and illuminated...pulsing and moving to the beat. Really, utterly fantastic. I'll have to do some research as to who designed it. I am impressed!

Stage prior to show start...image via flickr
image via gizmondo
image via Lithium Creations
image via Woof in Stereo
image via flickr
To top it off, they played an amazing set list...check this out!

01. 15 Step
02. Reckoner
03. Optimistic
04. There There
05. All I Need
06. Pyramid Song
07. Talk Show Host
08. The National Anthem
09. The Gloaming
10. Videotape
11. Lucky
12. Faust Arp (Thom messes up lyrics several times, starts singing Neil Young's "Tell Me Why"; Jonny tries to follow along but can't quite get the chords. Phil comes out and drops an American dollar bill out in front of Thom and Jonny and runs away laughing. Thom and Jonny crack up completely to loud cheers. Thom tries again, says "F*@k it!", but then continues and finishes the song.)
13. Jigsaw Falling Into Place
14. Climbing Up The Walls
15. Dollars and Cents
16. Nude
17. Bodysnatchers

Encore 1
18. How to Disappear Completely
19. Arpeggi/Weird Fishes
20. Idioteque
21. In Limbo
22. Street Spirit

Encore 2
23. You And Whose Army?
24. No Surprises
25. Everything In Its Right Place

For me, the highlights were of course Weird Fishes/Arpeggi and Talk Show Host. I can still hear them when I close my eyes. And two encores...are you kidding me?! SO fantastic. I'm without words. Anyone who can make it to this show should. It is well worth it! I'll leave you with a recording of the Faust Arp comedy, and of course one of my two favorite moments. Enjoy!

Faust Arp:


Talk Show Host:

Radiohead!

I'm so excited for tonight...I can hardly get my work done. What am I doing tonight you ask? Going to Radiohead! Woo Hoo!! Being one of my favorite bands for a long time, I know this is going to be a fantastic evening. I love their current album In Rainbows and can't wait to hear this one live and in person...



Weird Fishes/Arpeggi is one of those songs that makes my heart leap. The haunting melody and driving beat really take me away. It is amazing when a song hits you emotionally and this one definitely does. Goose bumps...Oh, I can't wait!!

Tulip Vases

While visiting the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam, we saw a fantastic collection of Delft Blue Pottery or "Delftware" including a small collection of vintage Dutch Tulip Vases. I especially loved the Pyramid Vases. Can't you just imagine a pair of these in your home?


Photos courtesy Rijks Museum
Upon my return home, I've been on a mission to find myself my own version of these spectacular vases. Well, they are a bit harder to find than I imagined and are quite expensive! This small version from Royal Delft is almost 500 Euros!


This much less expensive version from Rawhide Studios doesn't quite hold the same charm, but may have to do.


Or maybe this one from Dutch Village, but it is still almost $300!


I may just have to turn to a modern interpretation (and that is hardly settling!). The spectacular designer Lotte van Laatum has released a gorgeous line with her own take on the classic tulip vase called "Tulipa Vases". These are fantastic!



This one is only a prototype, so it isn't for sale yet, but it is my favorite

Photos courtesy of &David
Learn more about Lotte's designs in this interview. Her work is so great.



Lots of amazing options, but none that are quite right. I will continue to hunt until I find the perfect vase...I'll keep you posted!

Look Out Monsters!

OK, I know I'm posting a lot of funny kid posts...but can you deny it? They are hilarious!



I know this is a naughty word for a kid to say, but I think her Mom handled it fairly well. How could you not laugh when your cute little girl seriously said something like this?! Happy Friday!

Oh, Baby!

Everyone who knows me knows I love babies. Check out these little cuties!



But wait, there's more! If this doesn't get you, I don't know what will!

The Shiny Guy Always Worries...

This really does make all kinds of sense...genius!



Don't you just love the way she says Obie Canobie?

You go girls!

No matter how many times I see this it makes me laugh!



How is it that the choreography still works so perfectly? Hysterical!

OUCH!

This is my favorite YouTube movie ever...



Charlie is the best...watch how he giggles! And their little accents are to die for. Enjoy!

Here Comes Jib Jab

These videos crack me up. No matter what your political view, if we can't laugh at each other, what can we do?
If you want to "click the button" as they say at the end of the clip, visit Jib Jab here!