'tis autumn

{Sunday stroll around Greenlake} 

{Lavendar mocha and greeting cards}

{Ivars lunch on the waterfront with c.m. fiske}

Fall is here and I couldn't be happier.

Here is a song to usher you into this lovely season.

'Tis Autumn - Stan Getz

What's it like for you in Washington?

mini midweek mix .v9.

1. Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
2. Denise - Clem Snide
3. What Are You Afraid Of - West Indian Girl
4. Human - The Human League
5. Among the Leaves - Sun Kil Moon
6. Live in Dreams - Wild Nothing
7. Big Dipper - Built To Spill
8. She Bangs The Drums - The Stone Roses

*click the image above to be redirected to the playlist on Spotify

mini midweek mix .v8.

This is the THE mix. Totally came together organically and didn't even realize all these bands start with THE until song 7.

This mix finishes out perfectly if I do say so myself.

1. Until She Comes - The Psychedelic Furs

2. 1904 - The Tallest Man on Earth

3. I'm A Believer - The Monkees

4. What You Were - The Drums

5. Shattered - The Rolling Stones

6. Up The Down Escalator - The Chameleons

7. Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks

8. This Is The Day - The The

*click the image above to be redirected to the playlist on Spotify

mini midweek mix .v7.

1. Grey Seal - Elton John

2. North American Scum - LCD Soundsystem

3. Happy Day - Talking Heads

4. Bim-Bom - Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66

5. Desperation Breeds... - Andrew Bird

6. Shiny Happy People - R.E.M

7. Laughter In The Rain - Neil Sedaka

8. Les Plus Beaux - Francois & The Atlas Mountains

*click the image above to be redirected to the playlist on Spotify

mini midweek mix .v4.

This one may not be very seamless but it puts me in a good mood. 

1. Hold My Life - The Replacements
2. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
3. Popmuzik - M
4. Thought of You - Justin Bieber
5. Stick Figures in Love - Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks
6. Who - David Byrne & St. Vincent
7. Such a Night - Dr. John
8. Harvest Moon - Neil Young

*click the image above to be redirected to the playlist on Spotify

mini midweek mix .v3.

............................

New Grizzly Bear.

Old New Order.

Remastered McCartney.

.............................

1. Sleeping Ute - Grizzly Bear
2. Cemetary Rain - Minks
3. So So So - Tomten
4. Punky's Dilemma - Simon & Garfunkel
5. Ram On - Paul & Linda McCartney
6. Cool - Pylon
7. Dream Never End - New Order
8. I'm Not Ready - Surfer Blood

*click the image to be redirected to the playlist on Spotify

mini midweek mix .v2.

This one starts breezy, gets retro, and finishes with a little groove. Enjoy!

1. Goodbye - The Sundays

2. Exactly Nothing - Real Estate

3. King Harvest (Has Surely Come) - The Band

4. Goodbye Columbus - The Association

5. We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters

6. Peace Attack - Sonic Youth

7. You Go Running - Deep Sea Diver

8. Lady Luck - Richard Swift

*click the image to be redirected to the playlist on Spotify

mini midweek mix .v1.

Here is a little something to get you to the other side of the week.

1. Remember Our Days - Lotus Plaza
2. Generals and Majors - XTC
3. Bumper - Cults
4. Gumball Machine Weekend - Yppah
5. I Feel Much Better - Small Faces
6. Silver Shore's Lake - Pure Bathing Culture
7. Blue Letter - Fleetwood Mac
8. Name Calling - Eli "Paperboy" Reed

*click the picture above to access the playlist on Spotify

gentle man

in honor of my grandpa speaking 

about his experience at omaha beach on d-day 

at mustang library {this wednesday}, 

here is a song i wrote {months ago} 

about him and my grandma ❤

{he's the one on the right}

From their two bit towns 

to the city

Nurses tend the beds

made up pretty

Boys with stripes and bars

in their closets

got presidents

in their pockets

bootleggers on her fathers farm

smokin' cigarettes at six

slim figured

covered neck to knees

spittin sharp tongued cherry pits

he's a boyscout,

hard workin Navy lad

came from Kansas pioneers

simple minded

dapper gentleman

kind eyes and floppy ears

She said you're gentle and

You don't drink

I've been knocked around a time or two

I don't ask for much

I know my lot

And a gentle man will do

In louisiana

he fell in love

with a French Canadian fire

but she said i want a boy who sneaks bourbon at church

not one who sings in the choir

Vous aurez une charmante epouse

On qui est vrai pour vous

You'll find yourself a lovely wife

One who's true to you

she was kissin boys behind the school yard

skinny dippin in the dam

turned down porposals from devoted drunks

and rose to the top of her class

I won't tolerate lazy man

I don't care how well you kiss

It's a man who'll be devoted

And probably promoted

Who'll be the lucky brunt of my wit

Vous aurez une charmante epouse

On qui est vrai pour vous

You'll find yourself a lovely wife

One who's true to you

Well the navy boy

and the New York nurse

share a chocolate ice cream

they settle in for a suitable life

in the land of American dreams

She said you're gentle and

You don't drink

I've been knocked around a time or two

I don't ask for much

I know my lot

And a gentle man will do

singin' songs at dusk.

just an evening cover of a camera obscura song. love them.

ridiculous things happen when i stay up late...

this is a song about my next-door neighbor. some of you have experienced him yourself, so you will understand. others of you know that it is very absurd for me to be up at 3:04 in the morning. perhaps that explains this flapdoodle. either way, i invite you to enjoy my late night amusements...

Conan - lyrics

Hello -

Can you hear me?

This is a song about a man that lives next-door to me

He comes outside with a sword

He comes outside with a sword

He comes outside with a sword

This is a song about a man that lives next-door to me

He cuts our grass with a weed-

He cuts our grass with a weed-

He cuts our grass with a  weed-whacker

he's shaped like donkey kong

he works out to pop songs

all day long

won't see him in the light

straps on his sword at night

shades still drawn

he takes our trash out

like a gentle giant would

then he stalks his prey

in seattle's hood

and if you shout his name

he swears he'll come

to save you from the emerald city scum

This is a song about a man that lives next-door to me

He comes outside with a sword

He comes outside with a sword

He comes outside with a sword…

he's shaped like donkey kong

he works out to pop songs

all day long

won't see him in the light

straps on his sword at night

shades still drawn

Myths are made of him 

this legend man

It's nice to meet you

my name's Conan

We hear him in the basement

as he does kendo

And hear him practicing

his grunts echo….

….

My name's Conan

Ooo OH

***the "Ooo OH"  is the sound Conan makes while practicing Kendo.

robin in the sky

{ari on guitar, chelsea on fiddle}

reverie 1a

1. {Peonies} I've never been much of a flower person - ask me the name of most plants and I can almost guarantee you I don't know it. However, I've recently begun to appreciate the subtle beauty of filling your house with fresh flowers. Peonies are just so lush and soft and indulgent. 

2. {Kinfolk Magazine} I was thumbing through the current issue of this quarterly yesterday - my own copy is arriving in the mail this week - and everything from the paper to the photos to the layout got me so excited. I have been a long time fan of the whole "dinner with friends" things and this magazine is dedicated solely to food and the social experience of sharing it. Back in LA I had a group of friends that would get together and cook a huge meal on Sunday evenings. I truly cherish those meals together and lately I've been making an effort to makes those happenings occure more often. 

3. {Barr-Co Oatmeal & Shea Butter Lotion} I first sited this yummy lotion at one of my favorite boutiques in Ballard, Lucca (seriously, they have the cutest nic nacs). The stuff is so smooth and even smells soft. I was at Anthropologie recently and noticed they are now selling the line. Good things should be shared with the masses.

4. {Kirsty Maccoll} This lady has been on heavy rotation as of late. Her mix of sweet and salty has found a perfect match in these early moments of spring. If you haven't listened to her I strongly suggest you check out "They Don't Know" and "A New England".... and if you're feeling a little spunky take "Turn My Motor" for a ride. 

5. {1842 Rosa Alba Eau De Parfum} I NEED a new fragrance! I'm running low on my tried-and-true MJ and am itching to try something new. I've never actually sniffed this Happ & Stahns perfume but thought the bottle was quite darling. Any fragrance suggestions?