Tuesday’s gone
A laundry list on Tuesday… its kinda weird but I missed the weekend post so I needed to share some things. Last weekend my Mom and I went to the Liberty Antiques Festival, the event is set up on farm land in Liberty,…
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Bed Down
My husband and I are finally in agreement that it might be time for some new bedding. That took a while… While I love my linen duvet & shams from West Elm that I’ve had for about 6 years (gets softer…
Sarah’s (old) house: Paint Master Bedroom
These paint samples were up for two weeks in the master bedroom and in the downstairs hall. The colors are all Benjamin Moore. The image below shows the samples in the hall. Moving left to right, Paper White, Wickham Gray, …
Holiday Gift Ideas
I’m gathering ideas for gifts for my family and friends, December 25th always seems to sneak up on me…I vow to stop the trend. For my Husband, Books-I always select some for Dan. He says I have a knack for…
Music Friday: Hoodie Allen
I gotta write about this guy today, because I’m all amped up to go see him tonight. Its a been a really fantastic music week for me, as I got to sit in on a session with my favorite band…
Music Friday: The Naked and Famous
Everybody wants to be I have a full on music nerd post coming out about this band on Monday at the AudioMuffin.com so I’m not gonna go into much detail here! All you need is the tip off anyway! This…
Music Friday: Brand New Sufjan Stevens
If you are like me, you’ve been waiting for this moment with bated breath for quite some time. It’s finally here – new EP from Sufjan Stevens! It’s brand new today, and is worth checking out. Click over to his…
Music Friday: The Last Prom
I love nostalgia. I love fantasy. I love fiction. Here’s a mix to be the soundtrack to be the fodder for today’s fake trip into the past – a fantasy prom, but this prom happens infinitely and in space. A…
Music Friday: Maps & Atlases
The new album, Perch Patchwork by Maps & Atlases has been out less than a month. Its # of listens is growing, parked heavily in my iTunes rotation lately. I’ve been putting it on as background with people over –…
Music Friday: Kid Cudi, Rostam and Best Coast
Its FINALLY Summer in Santa Monica. Finally.. Check out this collabo track to celebrate. I don’t know if I’ve told you or not but, I LOVE any and everything that Rostam touches. (He’s the guitarist/producer from Vampire Weekend and 1/2…
Music Friday: Dawes & the Morning Benders
The first video was my introduction to The Morning Benders. I love this song with a great great intensity. You will too. The following videos are a collaboration between The Morning Benders with another favorite band, Dawes. It’s like I…
Music Friday: Blind Pilot & also Bombadil
In keeping with the soft and mellow trend of folk inspired tunes, today we are gonna spin two favorite bands, one is Blind Pilot & the other is Bombadil. Each are categorized in my mind as part of the nostalgic…
Music Friday: Mason Jennings
I figured this was appropriate. Just saw Mason Jennings with Sarah and Dan and Rob and Katie and Chris last night!! Dan loves him and Sarah and Dan know how to listen to music. Last night was my favorite night!…
Music Friday: Rufus Wainwright
Emily turned me into a Rufus fan years ago. I was at first hesitant, despite her ardour, sometimes I quickly judge things based on irrational variables. She burned me some discs, touted his sweet voice on long car rides and…
Music Friday: Josh Ritter
Have you ever heard a song about a woman who falls in love with a Mummy – told from the perspective of the Mummy? I hadn’t until last week when I popped in the latest mixed cd that my friend…