W Records by Monkey, one of the coolest home and style accessory teams around, are celebrating Earth Day the only way they know how. . . with amazing cuffs and pendants made from recycled vinyl records. Check out this limited edition and inspiring green collection here.
Available only from April 21 – 30th, the cuffs and pendant are a must-have to not only show your support for our precious Earth and all its splendor (yes I said splendor!), but also to show your support for independent design and music. So you best get on it, I know I am. Only 9 days left to get your hands on this super cool collection!
Sweden’s trio Little Majorette or more than a little addicting. Lead vocalist Zoe Durrant has a compelling tone and her current band mates, Petter Winnberg and Nils Törnqvist, do an extra special job of making their latest single “Bite the Bullet” sound one-of-a-kind.
And I’ll be honest, there are sounds and instruments in there that leave me scratching my head, but in a good way of course. I just mean I don’t what the heck they are, but I really like that whistling, polka-like backbeat. Makes me wish I could whistle along, but thanks to my major lack of skill in that area, I’ll settle for tapping my foot and bobbing my head to this happy number. Be sure to keep checking their sites too, because as of April 26th “Bite the Bullet” and other fun and syncopated morsels will be available for purchase. Tack så mycket!
Check out Deluka’s video for “Cascade” below, cause if you like hand claps as much as I do, you’ll love this song! And just because it’s your lucky day, you can also download the acoustic version of “Cascade” for FREE over in our Listen Up! section. Woot woot.
What pray tell, could be better than a classic and tasty peanut butter and jelly sandwich? A GIANT one! And thanks to Fred & Friends, a mammoth PB and J is right at our finger tips with this sandwich shaped cake pan, complete with a peanut butter and jelly pound cake recipe. Sweet, in more ways than one!
And if you’re not a cake fan, how about a dainty and oh so proper teacupcake? Talk about a cute and fancy schmancy way to eat a sweet treat. Again, thank Fred & Friendsfor this great way to munch on frosted bites in a very decorous and delicious manner. Don’t forget the pinky salut!
There’s nothing as refreshing as spring flowers, and there’s really nothing as delightful as spring flowers in an antique mason jar. The look and feel is so cheerful and warm, you can’t help but feel just happy, plain and simple (and smiley).
With warmer weather and long, hazy days just around the corner, these colorful, shabby shelves with mason jar vases are just the ticket for brightening up a foggy room. For only 20 bucks you can grab one from Old New Again on Etsy. Their handmade wood shelves, key hooks, organizers, wall vases and blackboards are put together from recyled and new materials.
Or instead of purchasing one of the below, you could take the inspiration and try crafting one for yourself. I think I’ll try my hand at that, with a bit of help from my handy dad of course. I might eventually share my finished product with you too (might being the operative word). But in the meantime, enjoy these photos and p.s., isn’t their vintage bingo clock (see below) AWESOME?! Calling O 70… for OOOO my gosh, I have to have that!
Everyone knows time goes by super ridiculously fast, when you wish it would take the pace of a tortoise. And then it always takes a painstakingly slow pace, when you’d like nothing more for it to fly by. Whatever the case may be, I believe it would be so much easier to bear if it ticked by in bright, cheerful colors.
And thanks to Richard Shed Studio, we can have just that. The eye-catching hues and sleek font of the clock below will not only get time on your side, it’ll make time your new stylish and hip friend that’s never late, and never too early.
I feel like everyone is getting busy busy busy as the weather warms up, myself included. So it’s highly probable you’ve already seen these extra nerdy-cute chair socks, but if you’ve been super swamped with life, maybe you haven’t yet! In any case, these argyle, tube or striped booties for your chairs are definitely worth a look or two. Not only do they protect your hardwood floors, they look snazzy and will totally ward off any conversation lulls at your next soiree. Designed by Germany’s Chris & Ruby, check ‘em out over at designspray for about $20 a set.
Check out Montreal’s very own electro-pop duo Hexes & Ohs. . . they’re very erm, electric and cute in melody and style. With tracks like “Little Bird” and “H-H-H-Highschool” , their latest album Bedroom Madness is full of fun and charming tunes perfect for the warm summer months ahead. Be sure to download the FREE track below! Because what’s better than a free music filled Friday?? Exactly. Nuttin’.
April 2nd, 2010 by shelby // music // Comments Off
One look at the blog post title today and you’re probably thinking, no duh, it’s Wednesday, nice one. Right, I know. . . but what you don’t know is there’s also a super fun and FREE mp3 entitled “Wednesday” available below! The first single off Rene Lopez’s latest full-length album People Are Just People out May 4th, “Wednesday” is infused with catchy sprinkles of pop and soul, full of 60’s dance beats that’ll get you up and moving.
So like my momma taught me, I’m gonna get my groove on by doing the frug (say FROog) in my new but old gingham, polyester pant suit. Oh yeah. Did I mention there are hand claps?! Sa-weet.
Hey there! Hopefully you all had a great weekend, and if you didn’t well. . . just take a second or two to watch the videos by Norwegian songstressMarit Larsenbelow and add a little cheer to your week!
New York City singer, songwriter and gifted painter Sebastian Blanck will release his debut LP Alibi Coast this June. And if you enjoy the dreamy, poetic folk rock of Simon & Garfunkel, you will definitely enjoy Blanck’s fresh and emotional take on the genre. A true expression of his paintings, his melodies and lush vocals are colorful in sound and dripping in serenity and subtle sweetness.
Alibi Coast features contributions from Caroline Polachek of Chairlift, like the tender track below entitled “Thunder” available for a listen or your very own FREE download. For more about Sebastian Blanck and the emotions behind is paintings and music, click here.
I know I’ve mentioned W Records by Monkey many (ah-hem, make that many, many) times before, but they’re worth talking about, trust me! The vinyl records combined with vintage cameos, houndstooth, unique screen prints and stylish designs for the sake of cool jewelry will be appealing for years to come.
There’s so much to admire as a music fan, that when I saw their natural vinyl cuff I couldn’t help but take notice. Despite the lack of color like in their other designs, the sleek, black cuff makes a simple, yet loud statement. . . I LOVE MUSIC! And what’s better than that? Get yours here for just 15 bones!
There’s so much to admire about this captivating silkscreen by Brandi Strickland called “Blue Room Golden Girl“. It may be only three colors, but the whole feeling of this calm place draws the admirer (me!) in. . . and you can’t help but wonder what is she thinking about, standing there with those birds?
Not to mention the colors chosen are a bright, charming blue and an orange that pops right off the canvas. Makes me believe this simple piece could be a super cool muse for some creative writers out there. The title alone screams for some song lyrics, in my opinion. “Oh blue room with the golden girl. . . you’re breaking my heart just standing there. . . la la la,”. See?! Ha ha, perhaps one of you should give it a try, would be a much better ditty I’m sure.
Happy St. Paddy’s Day all. Hope your day is filled with greeny goodness! And since the day calls for it, here’s my one and only Irish joke. What’s Irish and stays out all night? Paddy O’Furniture. Cue drum roll ching! See, I knew you’d love it. Maybe.
But you know what else you might love? These cool flower brooches made from vintage zippers. Sorta edgy but still sweet at the same time, and what isn’t great about that? Keeps people guessing. And of course, they come in a bunch of colors, but in the spirit of today, I’ll stick with showing you the a couple with some green!
And for more Irish inspired loveliness, check out my past blog cleverly titled “Irish” here (apparently my creativity was a tad lacking that day!). So as the St. Paddy’s day well-wishers would say. . .
May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, may good luck pursue you each morning and night!
Let’s face it, there are many things that catch my eye upon entering an antique store. There’s the bizarre, the downright creepy, the laughable and of course the reason for walking through the door, the collectable. Lately I’m loving the look of vintage scales, from measuring postage to baking ingredients to even egg grades, these vintage scales are not only affordable, but classic and chic. A cool accent for any room in the house, the antique look only adds to the character. Just think of all the sappy romantic letters measured over the years by that cool postage scale below?! Love love love it. . .
