July 10, 2011

Bon Iver - Holocene


I can't stop watching this video set to Bon Iver's "Holocene". Apparently this was the creator's first attempt at stop motion animation. Well done! This is my favorite song from the new album. To me, "Holocene" feels like a journey and this video fits it perfectly!

July 8, 2011

Friday Flashback




Do you remember this video? I was in love with The Wallflowers back then, and I still have a little crush on Jakob Dylan. Oh those baby blue eyes!!! Happy Friday!

July 6, 2011

Sweet Delivery





My wonderful friend/cousin-in-law, Brandy, was kind enough to drop off a few treats at our doorstep last night. We scored some homemade strawberry jam, puree, and fresh squeezed lemonade! She went strawberry picking with her husband and 2 adorable boys (Tanner and Ryder) this past week and came home with a lot of strawberries.

Doesn't that sound like a sweet way to spend your day? And how cute are her jars and tags? The tag reads "From the Kitchen of...Brandy".  Love it!

June 29, 2011

Amsterdam


(Love this photo taken by my husband)

My best friend's German wedding was sort of a kick in the butt for my husband and I.  We had always wanted to go on a European vacation, but it always sat on the back burner. We decided to make the most out of our trip to Germany, and in addition to a trip to Italy, we were also lucky enough to partake in a road trip to Holland! Amsterdam served as a pre-wedding getaway for the bride, groom, and some of her family/wedding party.   

Oh...the houseboats, museums, bicycles, pubs, food, fashion, Red Light District, beautiful locals, architecture, and my husband's favorite beer shop, De Bierkoning! It's definitely a city worth visiting again! 

Below are some more of my favorite snapshots from the trip...



(Carl and I found a boat/bicycle rack to hang out on! )



 (Enjoying some dutch beer with the bride and groom, Faith and Nico!)



June 23, 2011

Amsterdam Flower Market








I'm still in the process of organizing our photos from the European vacation we took a few months ago.  I came across these shots from the Amsterdam Flower Market (Bloemenmarkt), and realized I had yet to post any pictures from this part of the trip!? Well, here are a few of my favorites from the market. I was so tempted to buy these, but sadly had to pass since we only had a few days to explore this beautiful city!

More to come!

June 18, 2011

One Day






I just finished reading 'One Day' by David Nicholls. The hilarious, tragic, and refreshingly realistic story of Emma and Dexter left me laughing and crying, even after I put the book down! It begins with the two meeting on July 15th, the day of their college graduation in Edinburgh, Scotland. The story then takes you on a 20 year journey of their lives, but only revisits the two on July 15th of every year, one day. The movie comes out next month and I can't wait to see it! Check out the trailer below!


Update: In theaters August 19th!




June 14, 2011

Cruising







I love this bicycle from Adeline Adeline. Not so sure I could pull it off in those heels, but love the idea of cruising around on a bike with a basket while wearing a summer dress. Check out this shop's new bicycle in Kate Spade New York Green! Hmm...Blue or Green?


(Photo via Hanneli)