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I’m a fan.

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Everyone has something that they are completely and totally passionate about, right? Whether it is a hobby, a sports team or a band, everyone loves something. Well, I love The Smashing Pumpkins. Sure, I like a lot of people and things, but nothing more than the Pumpkins. Since my freshman year of high school, I have been enamored with this band. What is it? At this point, I couldn’t even specify certain reasons, they are just a part of me. I have very strong emotional ties to their music and where it takes me and how it makes me feel. Just the opening riff to a certain song can make me grin from ear to ear, become extremely introspective or a complete and total basket case. All their songs tie together to represent my formative years, to form…me.

And if musical soulmates were to exist, well Billy Corgan, you’d be mine. I still believe that no one can hold a candle to him as a lyricist. And despite his less than stable emotions at times, I believe deep down he is a really beautiful person with an open mind and a big heart. I have seen the Pumpkins 5 times now and each time is better than the last. I am lucky enough to have gotten tickets to their sold out show at Revolution Live, a really small venue for the group, and that show is now a week away.

It may seem like just another show I will add to my arsenal, but words cannot really express how excited I am to see them again. To see them as fired up as the reviews have been reporting. I saw this video from their performance of Hummer at the Viper Room and got really emotional. That is the Pumpkins I remember and grew up with. And I will be experiencing it first hand in a week.

So let the countdown begin:

…but nobody’s counting. from Melificent on Vimeo.

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Lovable Friday!

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A Bryan Photo
1. A Bryan Photo

My hubs introduced me to the greatness that is A Bryan Photo. They are lifestyle and wedding photographers that shoot soley in film for photos and super-8 for video. And they are glorious. Check out their blog for great photos, such as this Star Wars themed wedding (way classier and fun than expected) as well as their Vimeo channel for amazing videos such as this one.

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Lovable Friday!

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I’m back everyone!!! I’ve felt pretty detached from all things Internet since we started the move last weekend, but I’m happy to report that I am back in the saddle! We are completely head over heels over our new home, but it is a lot of work! I’ll make sure to post pictures next week of the progress we have made and will be sharing a lot of our ideas for the future. Also, make sure to keep your eyes peeled next week for another amazing fashion giveaway you are going to love! June is going to be a very busy month for Melificent – I can’t wait to share it all with you guys!

1. Smashing Pumpkins Announce Intimate US tour
1. Smashing Pumpkins Announce Intimate US tour

I honestly cannot control my insane happiness over the news that my favorite band in the world, The Smashing Pumpkins, will be playing an extremely intimate series of shows during the month of July. As if that wasn’t cool enough, one of their few stops is in Fort Lauderdale, specifically, at Revolution Live (one of my favorite venues)! Are you kidding me???? I’m pretty sure I just fangirled myself. Mr. Corgan is also hinting that special VIP access may be granted to some special fans including a private soundcheck! Unfortunately, the band has not released ticket prices or onsale dates, which has me extremely anxious. Must.have.tickets.now.
For the official press release, click here.

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Weekend Highlights

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Saturday we attended Jackie and Will’s co-ed bridal shower at their Key Biscayne cabana. We were lucky enough to meet these two about a year ago now (?) and we couldn’t be happier for them both. They are a couple that truly knows what it is all about & those are a rarity nowadays. We had some piña coladas, bocaditos and then a flippin’ delicious paella. Best part was the laid back atmosphere. You could really tell that everyone was enjoying themselves and were full of love for the couple. It’s just contagious.  We wish you guys all the best and cannot wait for your wedding in Key West later this year!

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Lovable Friday!

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1. 1st Volume of the Pumpkins' Teargarden by Kaleidyscope
1. 1st Volume of the Pumpkins' Teargarden by Kaleidyscope

I know that I had mentioned that I was mad at Billy Corgan for his “relationship” with Jessica Simpson (he now states he was only spending time with her because he was doing the theme song for her new VH1 show…hmph), but I can never be mad at his music. So far, the two new releases off the Smashing Pumpkins’ new album, Teargarden by Kaleidyscope, have been amazing as usual. They are being released for free (you can download them here), but knowing that there will be those rabid fans that need a physical release to cherish for years, Corgan decided to have special edition box sets. The first one will be available on April 20th and is now available for pre-order. Each box contains a 4-song CD, a 7″ vinyl single (containing a new song and a B-Side), and a hand-carved “leopard stone” obelisk, about 2″ tall, similar to marble (??). You know I’ll be placing my order!

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