Okay, so another little spotlight on something I love: ThePianoGuys
Yes, I know, I'm hardly discovering something new, these guys are pretty popular now. All the same, it's an excuse to spend time listening to their music.
They're basically these five guys who mix classical music and modern pop songs (with some pretty incredible results) then team it with awesome videos. The instrumentalists are Jon Schmidt, on the piano, and Steven Sharp Nelson, on cello. Along the other three; Al van der Beek, who works in the studio, as well as co-writing and music arranging, and Paul Anderson and Tel Stewart who produce and edit the videos
You can read about their story on their about page or watch The Story Behind The Internet Sensation.
It's pretty interesting the way that the whole thing started up.
"The guy on cello is the best mix of Hawkeye from the Avengers and Mr Bean" - youtube comment
They're a very likeable, pretty funny, set of guys, as demonstrated in the video below
"Back when I was in biology a long time ago, I heard that the human body is mostly water. But if you took a cross section of me, Steven Sharp Nelson, you would probably find that I'm mostly music."
- Steven Sharp Nelson
To the music; I won't say that I chose my favourites, because that would be way too hard for me to do. So I just chose a few to post, and I'll recommend that you go to their youtube channel and listen to the rest.
at a glance: upcyclette
upcyclette is an awesome website that sells sustainably and ethically manufactured products made by designers from all around the world.
Every piece is made from upcycled material, from Swiss army blankets to retired German fire hoses, which is pretty cool.
A couple of my favourites;
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VuerichB sunglasses Transition n° 473. Made from a skateboard.
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Helveticus - Ladies Bowling Bag. Made from vintage Swiss army blankets/
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ad:acta Handbag Gleitzeit brn. Made from a castoff A5 ringbinder.
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Feuerwear Bag Larry W. Made from recycled fire hoses.
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in my actual wardrobe... at Writer's Week
I had a great time on Sunday going to the Adelaide Writer's Week.
Mum, the sisters and I listened to a panel about writing for and about girls with Isobelle Carmody, Justine Larbalestier, and Vikki Wakefield. The next was a talk by Karen Lord, who was absolutely fantastic, and I am now really wanting to read her books (I think I'll start with The Best of All Possible Worlds).
The last was a talk by Scott Westerfeld, who is the author of one of my favourite series. I took along Leviathan to get it signed, which now makes it that much more awesome.
Anyway, this is my first ever outfit post. In fact, it's the first time I've ever done outfit photos, and man is it hard! I had no idea what to do with myself, and I was so focused on that that I ended up with weird facial expressions in most of them. :P
Mum, the sisters and I listened to a panel about writing for and about girls with Isobelle Carmody, Justine Larbalestier, and Vikki Wakefield. The next was a talk by Karen Lord, who was absolutely fantastic, and I am now really wanting to read her books (I think I'll start with The Best of All Possible Worlds).
The last was a talk by Scott Westerfeld, who is the author of one of my favourite series. I took along Leviathan to get it signed, which now makes it that much more awesome.
Anyway, this is my first ever outfit post. In fact, it's the first time I've ever done outfit photos, and man is it hard! I had no idea what to do with myself, and I was so focused on that that I ended up with weird facial expressions in most of them. :P
Shirt: Colorado │
Skirt: modcloth │
Shoes: Diana Ferrari │Necklace: Jewelflyt │ Watch: Skagen
lately I've been...
...admiring pretty much everything from Maxime Simoens' RTW Fall collection, but in particular the lovely skirts.
Source: WWD
Source: Oh Joy!
...in awe of this editorial for Mag Rouge by Jose Villa (actually, I'm in awe of pretty much everything he does)
Source: Jose Villa
...listening to Gabrielle Aplin's Please don't say you love me
...wishing that Sherlock would hurry up and come back on!
Source: Pinterest
currently coveting: slumber supplies
Everyone loves a lazy day- full of relaxation, cups of tea, and snuggling up on the couch- right?
Well, I certainly do, and I would be perfectly happy to cuddle up and get comfy with these lovelies:
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| Dotted Chevron Sleep Shorts |
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| Garden Plot Loungers |
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| Bonds Overdyed Neat Fit Hoodie |
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| Hard Tail 'Girly' Hoodie |
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| Ralph Lauren Sleepwear Knit Nightshirt |
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| Sari Throw |
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| DwellStudio Fireside by Side Throw |
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| Beci Orpin Geo Patchwork Quilt |
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