I love, love, LOVE the Voodoo Daddies. They emerged around the time I started swing dancing in the early 90s, and I couldn't get enough. They just released a new album (a tribute to the great Cab Calloway) called How Big Can You Get. Click on the image below to listen to clips and order the album...
Love to collect sea glass? Ever thought about turning it into a great pendant necklace? Wire wrapping takes some practice, but once you get that hang of it, it's a lot of fun. Try this tutorial from Sea Glass Journal...
Beats Antique is one of my favorite electronica groups, and their latest video is simply incredible!
For all my fellow New Englanders out there, great news - Georgetown Cupcake just opened a new shop on Newbury Street in Boston! I can't wait to check it out. There was also a recent opening in SoHo, and one coming up in Los Angeles in September. For more info, click here.
Have you heard John's newest album, Born and Raised? It's a great one!Visit my other blog, When the Moon Rises, for a gorgeous acoustic version of Free Fallin', also sung by John.
These days, it's almost impossible to say that TV is a positive influence in children's lives, but one person who did make a difference was Mr. Rogers. People made fun of him and his show, but I remember watching as a little girl, and no matter what was happening in my life, he always made me feel safe and good about myself. Here's a video of Fred Rogers receiving a lifetime achievement Emmy award. His acceptance speech is wonderful.
When the weather warms up, so does my wanderlust. It's always been a dream of mine to have a funky gypsy caravan and just go wherever the wind blows. Mine would look something like this...
Are you prone to wanderlust? Love maps and globes? I think this lamp idea is fantastic. It's a very easy DIY project. Find instructions here.
