11.30.2011

He Knows My Name

"I Have a Maker (He Knows My Name)" by Tommy Walker:

11.25.2011

Friday Find: Black Filigree Party Placemats


Black Filigree Party Placemats, Plasticland, $23 for set of 12


Another animal bonus...
White Elephant Ceramic Creamer, Plasticland $9

11.22.2011

Artist Spotlight: Jon Gomm

Virtuoso performer Jon Gomm's unique guitar technique includes utilizing his acoustic guitar to play the melody, bass and even the drum lines all together. Jon has released two albums, "Hypertension" and "Don't Panic". Both are available from his website. Here are some highlights of his performances.

Cover of "Message in a Bottle":


"Passionflower":


"Topeka":


11.21.2011

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Pretty incredible guitar solo by Prince on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" from the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony:


Other performers: Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne - lead vocals; George Harrison's son Dhani - rhythm guitar

11.18.2011

Friday Find: Tattered Lace Dinnerware

Tattered Lace Dinnerware, Anthropologie, $10-$18
(11" dinner plate shown is $18)

And a bonus...
I have featured so many owl items that I did not want to make this adorable Snow Owlet Shaker set by Jonathan Adler a stand-alone feature, but I still wanted to share it with you!

Snow Owlet Shaker Set by Jonathan Adler, Anthropologie, $48

11.11.2011

Friday Find: Lotus Grey Curtain Panel

Lotus Grey Curtain Panel, Crate & Barrel, $59.95 (each) SALE
Available in 50"x84", 50"x96", 50"x108"
Formerly $129-$149

11.09.2011

Father/Daughter Duets

Jorge & Alexa Narvaez perform a super-cute duet of "Home" (Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros):


Here is their rendition of "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele:

11.06.2011

Before the Throne of God Above

"Before the Throne of God Above" performed by Donna Stewart:

11.03.2011

Artist Spotlight: Diego Stocco

Sound Designer Diego Stocco can create music from anything. Literally!

Music from a Dry Cleaner:


Music from a Tree:


Music from Sand:


Experibass:


Bassoforte:


11.01.2011

Book Releases: November 2011


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