I have to give my husband credit for introducing me to Oren Lavie during his most recent mixtape creation (check it out here, it’s great). He states that I scoffed at the song at first, but I don’t remember that at all (heh). Either way, Her Morning Elegance is such a beautiful little ditty (there is no better way to describe it). It immediately made me smile and is there really anything better than a song that makes you smile?
Maybe a song that has a video that makes you smile as well:
Unfortunately, Sunday night I missed the first hour and a half of the Oscars and completely forgot to set it on my DVR. Usually I wouldn’t really mind but my man, Hugh Jackman, was hosting. And if you know me, you know how much I really really love me some Jackman.
Plus, I really enjoy making award show blog posts so it made me pretty bummed that I did not catch the red carpet action.
However, I’m pleased to say that it was for a great cause:
This past weekend was the last one to catch Coraline in 3D & I’m so glad we were able to take advantage. The story, the visuals, it was just outstanding. And the 3D factor just kicked it up a notch. I knew coming in that it was going to be a fabulous movie between all the positive reviews and the fact that it is based on a short story by Neil Gaiman, who is basically a genius.
This stop-motion animated film is described as a modern day fairy tale that will give Alice in Wonderland a run for its money: charming, terrifying and weird all rolled up into one. And I completely agree. I definitely recommend checking this movie out even sans the silly glasses. It is just great storytelling. The movie definitely made me want to read the book, so I see myself picking it up once I’m done with Breaking Dawn.
Also, I adored Coraline’s character so much that you may see me trying to replicate her look for Halloween this year. Question is, will Augi agree to be my other mother? Stay posted 😉
I was brainstorming for a Friday blog post topic, when I realized how much I love Friday’s: the end of the work week, the beginning of the weekend. The feeling of relief when you wake up in the morning and realize Saturday & Sunday are upon you and the fun is just about to begin. Because of all these great feelings associated with Friday’s, I figured my blog post had to be just as lovable, exciting and fun. And then it came to me.
Lovable Friday! Why not make a post every Friday dedicated to the things I love that particular week. From people to accessories to blog posts to movies to albums. Things that would help the weekend start right: with a smile.
Let’s begin!
In possibly the strangest news ever, it has been reported that James Iha of the Smashing Pumpkins, Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick, Hanson’s Taylor Hanson and Fountains Of Wayne bassist Adam Schlesinger have decided to come together and form some sort of supergroup named…wait for it…Tinted Windows.
I don’t even think I have the proper words to express how WEIRD this situation is. How did these people meet? Apparently Iha and Schlesinger co-own a recording studio, which is where Tinted Windows recorded their debut album, but….I guess what I am trying to say is: Hanson?!?! Really?
However, despite the strange pair-ups, I have to say that I’m a bit intrigued after Entertainment Weekly reported that the band’s sound is “old-school, naive, young, bubblegum power-pop” influenced heavily by the Knack and the Buzzcocks. Hmm, color me curious!
The band will be playing the SXSW festival in Austin, TX next month so if any of you will be attending, please come back with full reports!
I wonder how Billy Corgan feels about this.
Source: Hipsters United
Edit: Rolling Stone has now posted their first single, Kind of a Girl, and I have to say it is pretty good. I am somewhat impressed, but then again I’m a sucker for fun power pop. To hear it, go here.
I’m going to make this very clear: I know my husband is the king of online mixtapes. I know this, but still figured I would try my hand at making mixes that I think you would all enjoy. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right?
Just think of it this way: now you can have his&hers mixtapes reminiscent of our wedding favors. Afterall, everything always needs a feminine touch, right? 😉
With my first mixtape, I decided to keep it simple & sweet. No real theme, just a collection of songs that have put a smile on my face lately. I hope they have the same effect on all of you. Let me know if they do.
[Mix Fun Fact:] I just bought floor tickets to see Kings of Leon in May!
