Heard: Mumford & Sons & Birdy

So imagine my delight when my favourite female vocalist paired up with one of my top ten bands. Birdy does a Mumford & Sons track for the 'Brave' OST with Mumford themselves as backing vocals. I absolutely love it. The fact that she is only 15 years old with the voice like that makes her all the more interesting to listen to. Her voice is soulful, crooning and I'm so excited to watch her grow as an artist. 

The lyrics by Mumford & Sons are pretty special too. 

Though I may speak some tongue of old
Or even spit out some holy word 
I have no strength with which to speak
When you sit me down and see I’m weak 

We will run and scream 
You will dance with me 
We’ll fulfil our dreams and we’ll be free 

We will run and scream
You will dance with me 
We’ll fulfil our dreams and we’ll be free 

We will be who we are
And they’ll heal our scars 
Sadness will be far away

So I had done wrong but you put me right 
My judgement burned in the black of night 
When I give less than I take
It is my fault my own mistake

We will run and scream
You will dance with me
We’ll fulfil our dreams and we’ll be free
We will be who we are
And they’ll heal our scars
Sadness will be far away

If you're a Disney fan, 'Brave' is a great one to watch. I'm loving the fact that the theme of Disney movies isn't so much about a prince swooping in to save a little princess from harm all the time. The theme of this movie is around a strong-willed young woman and her relationship with her Mum. Lovely!

Decorated: Emerald is the new Tangerine

Pantone of the Year 2013 is none other than the glorious green hue: Emerald. It appears the Wizard of Oz was rather a wizard for choosing such a fabulous colour for his city.  I'm a huge fan of the green colour range and Emerald is no exception. As a result of Pantone's selection, Emerald is popping its glory everywhere. My favourite use of this colour is in accents. Its way too overpowering if it's everywhere but looks classic, luxurious and stylish if used sparingly. Loving these touches of Emerald on these interiors...

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Heard: The Shins

I first heard The Shins 'New Slang' on the Garden State OST back in uni days and absolutely loved but was never really exposed to them until about two years ago when a Shins obsessed friend properly introduced me to them.The first two tracks he played for me are from album 'Wincing the Night Away': 'Red Rabbits' and 'Sea Legs'. 

Since hearing them, I cannot bloody get enough of them. The lyrics are totes poetic, deep & I'm sure there are a gazillion meanings behind them. They leave me thinking 'BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAAAAAAN?????' Check out this little section… I mean honestly, what the fork does it mean?

'Out of a gunnysack for red rabbits,

Into the crucible to be rendered an emulsion,

And we can't allow a chance they'd restore themselves,

So we can't make it easy on you.'

your thoughts???

 

All I know is that I can listen to them over and over and over again and not get sick of hearing them as is often the case with these more modern bands. The Shins leave me in a mood that is nostalgic, contemplative, and creative. Not a bad state of being.

Their most recent album 'Port of Morrow' took one full listen to from start to finish to convince me that they take rightful place in my top 5 bands of all time. (Gosh, top 5 is just so few. I think I have to have a top ten and cannot possibly rank them in order of preference. They're all number one. Will share that list one day soon).

If at first you're not a fan, list again and you'll see them grow on you in a spectacular spectacular way. 

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Designed: Cerise Doucede

Cerise Doucede is a fabulous French photographer who uses strings to suspend objects mid-air. She creates this bizarre illusion of gravity defied - objects frozen in time. She uses every day objects in her tableau's creating mesmerizing and dreamlike scenes. I'm afraid I can identify with one too many of them.

(This is what I feel like at work more times than I am comfortable saying haha)

(Oh crumbs... and like this too when I'm in front of my wardrobe)

 Check the rest of them out on her site (click below)

 

Noted: Monday. You bastard.

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Inspired: Long Weekend

I'm off on some adventures with my sister and her friends tomorrow instead of working. What a treat! So until Monday, adios amigos.

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Decorated: Colour Splash

I have my Mum's voice in my head whenever I'm embarking on a new decorating adventure. She says to always remain classic and add touches of detail to make things interesting. A splash of colour goes a long way to turn dull into  delightful! 

A beige couch can be... well… a little beige. Throw on some brightly patterned scatter cushions and hey presto, a whole new look to give the beige a little personality. Add a gorgeous red industrial floor lamp and you've got an eclectic look that can easily be changed up if or when you get bored of it. 

Perhaps the most wonderful thing about decorating in this way is that once you've made the initial investment in those big scary expensive things like couches or dining room tables, the colourful accessories and statement pieces can be scavenged from everywhere and any where. Markets, opps shops, swop shops with friends, street vendors, your grannies attic, chain stores… the possibilities are endless for adding colour to your world! 

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