In The Quivering Forest

 

 

 

 

 

This is a perfect little case of life imitating art. One of my all time fave tunes is ''Blue Ridge Mountains'' by Fleet Foxes, so when I stumbled upon this woodsy home I had a little grin when I realised it is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

 

Seems like the perfect fit.

 

And if you don't know the evocative tune, have a little listen below.

 

 

                           

 

Images from garden & gun

Follow The Sun

Good morning, good morning. Slow start here this Sunday morning, but I guess that's what they're really for.

Last night it rained and rained and then rained some more. I was expecting it, you know, seeing how it's autumn here and all, but it was a little sad. No more summer, no more swimming.

So this little clip, the latest song by the brilliant Xavier Rudd, struck a chord this morning.

Hope everyone is having a brilliant weekend and thanks so much, as always, for your support of the Project this week.

And special thanks goes to the lovely....

Jenny @ Aubrey Road 

The Pool

It might not be every one's cup of tea, but it is mine. This video had me in a trance, mostly the first five minutes of it. Especially as it features a v. cool mix by Clams Casino, sampling one of my faves, Imogen Heap. Not to mention the incredible talent these boys have, just mind blowing.

Anyway, if you want a little escapism, this could be the ticket. Go full screen.

Found at olivejuuuuice 

Nike Pool from Defgrip on Vimeo.

Are We Up For It

Are we up for a bit of Mykonos gorgeousness? I know I am. It has been so coldy cold, and rainy and miserable, and, and.. yeah, I'm not loving winter. So yes, a little mental vacation to a coastal idyll with white washed walls and amazing local stone work is definitely in order.

And it reminded me of one of my fave songs too...

           

Images from interiorzine

Calming

I love road trips in the rain, do you? These absolutely stunning paintings by the genius Gregory Thielker reminded me of that feeling of travelling through the rain and how calming it can be.

It also made me think of one of my all time favourite songs and this great clip I found one day.

Images from Gregory Thielker via booooooom

Speaking To Me

So, we've established I love cool homes, S.H.O.E.S., inspiring photography, travel and just about anything gorgeous (including Kevin McCloud - yes, yes, I know, I know, I read the comments - but, it's my fantasy and Kevin it is! {for now})....but, I don't think that I've let on yet just how much I LOVE music.

Music is like air for me - can't ever imagine being without it. I used to be a cellist many moons ago, but I love music of all kinds. In fact I am always on the hunt for new tunes! The fabulous Megan from beach bungalow 8 and I have been exchanging a few tunage ideas, and I get a lot from all the youngsters working for my firm.
 

So.......(yes, huge preamble I know, but here's the salient point)....how COOL are these ceramic speakers?! Music meets low tech cool - and I'm sold, that's just me. I love the understated style of these, and I'm a bit more than over the moon about the pink speaker cables. We've lived our lives begging for wireless speakers - the day comes when they're a reality, and then Joey Roth mixes it up by designing cables that you actually want to see.

OK, as you can see - I can be a little nerdy about this stuff (industrial design is a soft spot in my heart), but surely you must agree, these are the loveliest beacons of sound around.

Images from Joey Roth.