unique lighting

Megan Auman launched her home collection line which includes the lighting above.  The light fixtures are made from laser cut steel with a powder coating and are produced in PA.  The company that I work for sells laser machines in PA- I want to find out if Megan is using one of our lasers to cut her the steel, that would be so cool!  

I want to purchase these for somewhere in my new home...maybe in the downstairs bathroom...a few of them in a row above the kitchen island??  You can purchase the lights on Megan's etsy page along with other cool laser cut stuff.  

Bind Pilot at The Beachland Tavern April 2

Blind Pilot is stopping in Cleveland on their tour!  Buy your tickets here.  I'm assuming they'll sell out fast being that the show is in the Beachland Tavern (small venue), which excites me because how awesome will it be to see them live in an intimate setting like the Beachland Tavern?  I bought my tickets today!  Listen to Blind Pilot here.  

Stop Motion Video: Her Morning Elegance

This song is titled, "Her Morning Elegance" and it's by Oren Lavie.
I love this stop motion animation. Can you imagine how many pictures were shot to make this?

44 times two

44 times two is a picture blog done over a 44 week time span with two photographers; twice a week they paired two photographs together of random images of which they sent each other.  The blog is a posting of these photographs- very interesting.  "Without distance or space, we cannot gain perspective. Without color, the monochrome has no life, and in return, colour lacks substance" Allison. Charlotte  All images above are from 44 times two.

  There are a few other blogs that I know of which have done similar postings such as; 3191, before & after, how we say hello, noticing project, and we make words.  I would love to do this with somebody...anyone out there wanting to explore with me?  Please leave me a comment if you have any  interest in doing this...even if it is just over a short time span. 

fear and happiness

"each time we choose safety, we reinforce fear"

Cheri Huber

let go

stop holding on to safety

you will find happiness in the end

All pictures are by Ryan McGinley

Last night I was scared to go snowmobiling with my husband in the dark in some deep deep snow ( 2 more inches and we'll beat the record high of snowfall in January since the 70's).  I was holding onto the safety of which my warm home provides and the safety of not taking any chances on a snowmobile.  Finally, I decided NOT to hold onto this safety and I went snowmobiling.  I had so much fun!  Yes, I did crash into a tree LOL, but I didn't get hurt.  I ended up seeing something that I wasn't expecting- my husband's sweet and caring side for me.  I need to remind myself to not hold onto safety- let go- and find happiness.

M. Ward's new album "Hold Time"

It's time to get warm and cozy with M. Ward's new album Hold Time, which will be released on Feb. 17.  Listen to the entire album NOW right hear on NPR's website.  I've listened to the album a few times and love it, with a few favorites already like "Never Had Nobody Like You".  We even get to hear a little of Zooey Deschanel on Hold Time.  Maybe M. Ward will come to Cleveland with his new album?

iphone & itouch fun

Who doesn't love customizing your iphone or itouch?  Check out Poolga, where you can download free wallpapers for your iphone & itouch.  Each wallpaper image is created by designers, artists, and illustrators from all around and they add new images every couple of days.  First image is by LOV-E, second image is by Palo Lim, and the third image is by Maria Simavilla.  Have fun!

animal collective

One of the most original bands around which has a sound that is almost impossible to categorize, Animal Collective, just released their new album "Merriweather Post Pavilion".   My lil' bro Patric has been listening to them for a while now...he calls their music intelligent, which I can understand why.   However, I think some of their horror- like sounds kinda did not allow me to fully get into their music in the past.  Well after listening to "My girls" I think I am starting to feel it Patric.  I'd suggest you take a couple of minutes to check out My Girls here you won't regret it.

still life sunday

These photos are photographed by Simply Photo.  You can check out her blog here and you can purchase the photos here.  I love her work!

inspirational prints

Jessica Gonacha brings us this set of 4 inspirational gocco prints which you can purchase here.  Great for Valentine's Day or anytime of the year.