this + that...

this + that...

Image from Eye Poetry Photography. Clip from You Tube.

One, two, three...

one

two

three.

Images from Cool Hand Luke, and Wemby. Clip from You Tube.

A song + a campaign...

Loving this track from Ladi6 - whoot whoot for NZ music! And have you seen this awesome bike NYC campaign? 

Clip from You Tube.

Still here...

...things have been somewhat chaotic, and very busy. At times like this you just have to go with it and find something to turn up loud - like this track from Icona Pop. I hope your week is tracking along nicely. I'll be back at the end of the week with what:nots...

Clip from You Tube.

What:nots...

It's a little hard to believe it's April here in Portland. It's been jolly cold, and ridiculously wet. Mind you, at least it means we've a good excuse to light the fire each evening. Thanks for stopping by - I do hope you've had a lovely weekend, ours pootled past in a pleasing manner. And having read Denise's post on 'the march' my attempts to slow things down this past week have had very pleasing results. Here's hoping the week ahead is full of spring goodness for everyone.

Kinfolk's dinner series.

Kurt Vonnegut via Middle Child Complex.

Belle ring holder and jewellery box by Claesson Koivisto Rune.

Ladyhawke's new album Anxiety - due out May 29th.

Camellias by Brian Culy.

A simple, and versatile summer dress from Icebreaker.

Such a sweet snapshot.

A Merry Mishap's pretty neon pink earrings.

And a sweet tune from Bensé.

Images from Kinfolk, Middle Child Complex, Canoe, Ladyhawke, House of Aroha, Icebreaker, eyecandy, and A Merry Mishap. Clip from You Tube.

An image + a song...

...for a grey and rainy Wednesday.

Romeo & Juliet by Dire Straits.

Image by Melanie Rodriguez. 

Weekly what:nots...

Oooh only one week left...the excitement is mounting around these parts with daily checks under the tree. I have to say I've done quite the stellar job of stealth present purchasing, decoy wrapping, and whopping great fibs to keep everyone guessing. How are preparations proceeding in your part of the woods? For all my efficiency on the present front, I'm woefully behind on the Christmas card front. So much so they're destined to become New Year cards (yet again). I hope your weekend has been utterly pleasant and that the coming week is full of goodness. Thanks for stopping by - here's what:nots.

Love the simple beauty of this image.

Wsake's tiny star necklace.

Asteroids by Victoria Haven.

Olo's Erastus fragrance - tobacco, silver needle + oak moss.

Extraordinary plant photographs by Isabel Bannerman.

Derek Wilson's ceramics.

A stunning book of photographs by Jeffrey Conley.

Love the sunglasses, the dress, and especially the moccasins.

Listening to Birdy - such a haunting voice.

Images from Aubrey Road, Wsake, Victoria Haven, Olo, Jonathan Cooper, Derek Wilson Ceramics, Jeffrey Conley, and Pinterest. Clip from You Tube.

Listening to...

...this - just enough to wake me up after a very late night, and a very slow morning watching TED's Ads Worth Spreading. Time to get things done...
Clip from You Tube.

Weekly what:nots...

Better late than never I say. I hope you had a swinging weekend, and that the week ahead is filled with all kinds of goodness. With R away, ongoing house guests, school things, an increasing list of after-school activities, and the usual end-of-the-year madness things are kinda busy around here. Here's hoping for quieter days ahead.

Love this image found here.

Françoise Gilot - Picasso's muse. 

Autumn sunsets.

littala's purnukka canister.

Winter Blues by Anna Emilia.

Revisiting Damien Rice's debut album O.

 Delicate ceramics from o t c h i p o t c h i.

Images from Philo.Sofia, Tigerloaf, iittala, Anna Emilia, Damien Rice, and Paula Valentim.

The ship song...

....redone to showcase Sydney's Opera House.- a truly stunning piece of architecture on one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. OK I might be a little biased having grown up there, but it really is lovely. Thanks to Engracia for the link.
Clip from You Tube.

A little bit of New Zealand...

There's nothing quite like arriving in your home country - everything seems familiar and comfortable, rather like putting an old jersey. Here's a little bit NZ music from way back.

Clips from You Tube.

Quiet or not so...

Two lovely songs from Leslie Feist. If you're feeling quiet this first one is for you, and if you're feeling not so quiet - try the second one.

Clips from You Tube.

Rambling man...

This song by Laura Marling is perfect for a rainy Wednesday. I hope your week is trucking along nicely.
Clip from You Tube.

Sometimes you...

...just have to turn things up really LOUD. And this is the perfect song for it!
Clip from You Tube.

Collaboration...

This collaboration between Yo-Yo Ma and Lil Buck is amazing. Sublime music and incredible dancing.
Clip from You Tube, found via Iman Toloui.

June bug skipping like a stone...

...a little bit of the Smashing Pumpkins to start the weekend - back a bit later with what:nots.
Clip from You Tube.

I eat dinner...

...at the kitchen table
By the light that switches on
I eat leftovers with mashed potatoes...
Clip from You Tube.

Hometown glory...

This is such a beautiful song, Adele has an utterly beautiful voice, and both are absolutely perfect right now. 
Clip from You Tube.

Pretty babies...

Loving Karen Elson's Pretty Babies...
Clip from You Tube.

Yellow...

Loving Sara Bareilles version of Yellow. Perfect for a day when one is feeling blue...
I hope your week is off to a lovely start!
Clip from You Tube. Found via Shift - thanks Sarah!