By: Nora G.
Okay, listen up all you fashionistas out there. This week is Copenhagen fashion week and I’ve been out to scout some of the hottest new looks for spring, or at least what I want to wear this spring. . . Stine Goya, Baum und Pferdgarten, and my all time favrouite Malene Birger, represent some of the best of the best in Danish design right now. Take a look and hope you enjoy it as much as I do, I’m off for champagne…ta da!
Hey there friends! Just wanted to take a minute on this lovely, lovely Friday to do a quick blog shout out. Some days we all need a pick-me-up and I always find myself laughing at the sharp-tongued ladies over at Badder Homes & Gardens.
No matter what the subject of choice, they will find a way to gross you out and make you giggle all at the same time. Ha! So go check out their snarky wit and superb design taste (all be it sometimes offensive, yeah!) HERE. If you’re shamefully thinking it, they’ve probably already blogged about it. So go, now, have fun!
Finally, Free Energy has released a few more scrumptious hints about their upcoming full-length debut album Stuck on Nothing due out this March. First fun item, they’ve released the cover art which is pretty cool. And for whatever reason, the font and hazy sorta sketch reminds me of the lovely 80’s Garbage Pail Kid cards. Perhaps that’s what they were going for?!
And the second tasty tidbit, is they’ve been generous enough to share a second track off the forthcoming album. Line up the hand claps and cow bell rings! Yee haw. Check out the latest track “Hope Child” below.
Right click to download: “Hope Child” mp3
And a couple more sprinkles on top. . . check out the track list below to see what you’ll be jamming to this spring. Can’t wait!
Stuck On Nothing
1. Free Energy
2. Dream City
3. Bang Pop
4. All I Know
5. Bad Stuff
6. Dark Trance
7. Young Hearts
8. Light Love
9. Hope Child
10. Wild Winds
Oh, and in case you missed out on Free Energy’s free “Free Energy” single (how many times can we say free in this post?! At least it’s one of the best words ever!), check it out here! It’s still free, free, free (that makes 10 times)!
It’s true. . . it’s really the little things that often make my day that much brighter and well, sillier. And don’t we all need a good dose of silly every now and then? Yes, and yes!
So take a look at this teensy weensy business card file cabinet. It’s so wee and so clever, I can’t stand it! Now, all we need are micro mini hanging files and some snazzier, tiny tabs and we’ll be all set. Organization, here we come! Ooh, look at that. It even has a digital clock!
Or how about this dinky, little wallet light? It’s perfect for any and all of those dark situations you might find yourself in. Dimly lit restaurant? No sweat! Use the light to see the menu. The same size as a credit card, just fold the center up and presto change-o, you have a fabulous glow right at your fingertips. See what I mean?! It’s the small things. . .
London’s own One eskimO not only created a one-of-a-kind, intricate pop album with All Balloons, they went as far as creating a whole set of sweet, sweet characters to accompany the songs. From beginning to end, between each track’s unique melodies and style, One eskimO takes you on a genuinely enchanting ride. And how can you not fall for the wee eskimo in their animated film?
I’ve returned to the frozen tundra and am slowly getting back into the swing of things. . . so I thought I’d share some fabulously unique jewelry to start off everyone’s week just right.
A little bit of quirky mixed in with a whole lot of brilliant designs thanks to Yellowgoat and their fantastic jewels. From the perfect match necklace to the polaroid inspired ring you can load up with your own photo, I can’t decide what I want to buy first! Check out all of their sweet wares here!
(all images courtesy of Yellowgoat on etsy.com)
With all this cold weather and deep freezes, I’m taking a quick minute off to go somewhere relaxing and warm. Like so many people, I’m in need of some major vitamin D and a little dose of beach (sunscreen included of course!), with an extra side of margarita. I can only hope that you can get away soon too. And in honor of upcoming sunny getaways, I’ll leave with a couple classic Beach Boys’ tunes to at least get you in the summertime spirit, if a vacay isn’t in the cards for you. See you next week!
With prices continuing to go up, up, up in this down, down market, you can rest easy to know that hugs are still free. Sigh o’ relief. So when I saw this sweet coin purse advertising one of my favorite things in the world, I couldn’t help but want to buy one. Because what is a sure way to feel better about down down things? You guessed it… giving and receiving a hug! And what’s even better than that? A delightful birdie telling you they’re free!
UK based silkscreen printer Popcorny has unique handmade products that make me smile. I’ve pulled some of my favorite limited edition Popcorny goodies in the hopes of starting all of our weeks off in a fabulously creative way. From the charming typewriters to the uplifting messages to the stylish gals with wicked cool attitudes, I can’t get enough of Popcorny’s imagination and design. Available as artwork pieces, posters, bags and stationary, start shopping here now! Thanks for the tip HJ!
(all images by popcorny)
By Nora G.
Yes I admit it, I’m addicted to designer bags. Alexander Wang’s Rocco Mini Duffle is my to-die-for item this month. And realizing that spring is yet to come, I’m going to cuddle up in big cardigans and put on large fuzzy hats. Next week I’m off to London and I promise I’ll come back inspired and hopefully I will have some neat findings to show off. Plan is: drink beer, watch people and shop until I drop, because it’s London January sales!!!! Wish me luck!
Handbag: Alexander Wang
Jeans: Genetic Denim
Cardigan: Hayden
Boots: Kamik
Hat: Mokaii
Necklace: Tickle Bean
Recently it has come to my attention that I’m a little more Irish than I thought. Okay, a lot more Irish than I thought. With a name like O’Shanney only a few branches away from me on the good ‘ole family tree, I was a bit surprised by my sudden ability to actually say, ‘Kiss me I’m Irish!’, and mean it. With that being said, I figured why not use this newfound identity to find something cool and chic (and a tad celtic)?!
Celtic Comfort $15
Green Hoops $16
Celtic Business Card Holder $22
Peacock Scarf $90
After listening to the British quartet Mumford & Sons, the bold and lively folk-rock that jumps out of their souls cannot be ignored. The spirit and style is gutsy and nimble as they dance their way through each song. Their debut full-length album Sigh No More is stocked full of heartfelt tunes that will make you want to get up and move, or just stay seated and stomp your foot like you never have before.
Buy Sigh No More here
Their single “Little Lion Man” caught my attention recently, and it’s been stuck in my head ever since. . . thank goodness for that! I can’t imagine a better soundtrack for my day. An uplifting apology, the guys of Mumford & Sons really know how to perform. Check out an acoustic performance of “Little Lion Man” below and a few other songs of theirs too. It’ll make your day!
(A quick tip though. . . if there are lil’ ones around, be sure to get the ear muffs out. There are few f*bombs that detonate here and there in the song below!)
Three simple words can mean so much. And I don’t know which one of these two kiddos said it first, but it makes for one adorable, wintery painting. Original work by Finnish illustrator Emmi Jormalainen, I believe many will have a similar grin on their faces as the temps begin to warm up in lots of places. So darling and innocent, their sweet faces are priceless.
“Hold My Hand”
Check out more of Jormalainen’s charming souls online at the Shiny Squirrel here! And then be sure to visit her blog here for insights into her latest inspirations and projects!
“I Will Take a Nap”
Fawns, birdies, bunnies and big, fluffy treetops. . . these are a few of my favorite things. And I must admit I’ve never loved them more than now. Seeing the eco-friendly metal accessory designs by Figs & Ginger rekindled my flame for such sweet forest characters, and the elms and maples they live in and under.
Although I should clarify my love for such things tends to only stretch as far as art, style and design inspired items. . . I love not camping is my motto of course! But I’d be more than happy to wear a fawn in the forest around my neck, or a chubby sparrow on my finger. They’re too cute and too enchanting to pass up! Visit Figs & Ginger’s online store here! The bunnies and birdies are waiting!
all photos courtesy of figs & ginger.com
Check out London’s own brooding indie rockers the Scanners’ latest video below. Their newest single “Salvation“, off their forthcoming album Submarine, is by no means over the top angsty, but a nice balance of moody and electrifying from the dark wave melodies to the stirring lyrics.
I especially enjoy the ooh-uh-oohs and the simple effect of outlining the band in the video with a little white line every now and then. I don’t know why, but I really dig it, that white outline and of course the haunting song — a fitting addition to the dark and cold climate as of late. Look for Submarine to drop February 16, 2010 through Dim Mak Records. And check out more of the Scanners here!
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