Paul Octavious

Being a big fan of Paul Octavious and his work, I was delighted to arrive home to this Kite Hill photo that came in the mail that I ordered a few weeks ago. I enjoy his Love Stories print too. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Music Monday: First Aid Kit

Surprise, Music Monday on a Thursday! I just got back into town after an unexpected 2+ weeks stay in Utah (Alt was a blast!) and am excited to have full access to my computer again.

While I was gone I came across this song with a folksy vibe called 'Emmylou' by the Swedish duo sister group First Aid Kit  and have been kind of obsessed with it. I think it is really beautiful, their voices blend with perfection. The lyrical love relationship references to Johnny and June, Emmylou and Gram are also suiting for the month of February. Hope it brings a smile to your day.

*Download this song or their new album The Lion's Roar here.
// Photo by Neil Krug via First Aid Kit's myspace.

Installation Art by Leandro Erlich

Leandro Erlich's installation called Bâtiment now on display at Le 104 in Paris looks like so much fun. A gigantic mirror reflects a house which gives visitors the illusion that they can hang off ledges and if kids (or adults) want, they can even get their Spiderman crawl on. Buenos Aires based artist Leandro does brilliant work, I mentioned him in this post and think he is the ultimate artistic illusionist. Watch a little clip here to see how it is done. Amazing.

(via My Modern Met // Photo credit: Batiment - L. Erlich © Henriette Desjonquères & Paul Fargues.)

Sandwich Art

Sandwich art, talk about taking the creation of a good sandwich to the next level. Isn't this clever? See all of Brittany's artistic lot here with maybe even reference to one of your favorite masters. Makes me think twice about how to make our next sandwiches for our girls and maybe I can teach them a little something about art history.

Created and photos by Brittany Powell.

Inside Nature: Repetition

1: Pine cone photo by Cobalt123
2: Crimean Pinecone Lamp by Pavel Eekra

"Nature is an endless combination and repetition of a very few laws. She hums the old well-known air through innumerable variations." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wandering About : Honolulu

For those of you bearing the winter snow storms doesn't a sunny and warm vacation sounds dreamy right about now?! My sister is currently living in Hawaii and was happy to share some of her favorite things in Honolulu.

Feeling : Gliding through the water in a Kayak at Lanikai
Tasting : Famous coco puffs from Liliha Bakery
Smelling : Plumeria
Seeing : Lantern Floating Festival
Listening : Jack Johnson
Staying: The Modern Honolulu

Do you have a favorite spot to share if you had a couple of days to spend in Honolulu, what should not be missed.

Photo Credits: 1 2 3 4 5

Music Monday : Michael Kiwanuka

For Music Monday I wanted to share the voice of 23-year-old British artist Michael Kiwanuka (with a Ugandan heritage) who happened to be on NPR a few weeks ago. His gorgeous music is currently my new 'go-to' for acoustic soul.  His first full-length album Home Again comes out in March and it can't come soon enough. In his interviews he seems like such a sweetheart, which wins me over even more. It is great to see all of the press he has been getting from multiple outlets acclaiming him as one to watch in 2012. I can't wait to see his success unfold. Enjoy, and I hope he can bring a little sunshine to your Monday.

Photo : from Michael Kiwanuka gallery.

Alt Summit : Up and Coming Blogs

This week I have been at Alt Summit and just spoke on a panel about some Up and Coming Blogs. Here is a list of some of my recent favorites.

1. Angela Hardison
2. Jane Reaction
3. Note to Self
4. Odessa May Society
5. Dandee Designs
6. The House that Lars Built
7. Simple Village Girl
8. Cubicle Refugee

 Click through to see these other blogger's favorites too.
 Alix from Modern Kiddo
 Natalie from Nat The Fat Rat
 Meg from Mimi + Meg

What are your favorite blogs you have been reading lately? I would love to hear about them!

(Images from Note to Self)

Inside Nature: Smooth

1: Livingstones
2: River Rocks Photo by John Walkenbach

"All smooth rocks were once rough around the edges." - Ashok Aggarwal

Pretty Closets

Some closet eye candy that has me inspired.

Elle Decoration No. 205 by Yves Duronsoy via Haute Design
Ms. Moth's Closet