The chorus to Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zero’s “Home” inspired today’s Musical Monday post. Besides being entirely quirky and fun, it exemplifies my unique “nomadic” lifestyle and the way I often feel. Of course, the lyrics resonate far more when I tie them to BCL, my friends and family. I travel a lot for ...

Lately old, dreamy songs + songwriters are replacing other indie favorites with their appealing, brassy moodiness. People like Louis Armstrong–whom my grandfather played quite often, and whose lush sound makes me want to dance with BCL around a proper ballroom, drink a true sipping whiskey, and end it all while running through the rain–transport me, ...

Musical Monday’s is going French today, with the poetic and pretty Bientot by Coralie Clément. A few years ago I became really interested in French music. In fact, I often play it when I’m trying to write or read, as the words, sung in French, don’t get in the way of my own. Our friends ...

My musical Monday picks are often inspired by songs I’ve been listening to over the weekend or during my drives for work. Today’s is something a little different, however. As I prepared and organized my new office for today’s photo shoot, I began appreciating how colorful, vibrant office supplies can truly transform your space. A ...

My musical Monday’s post came to me today as I was driving from Chicago to Detroit for a photo shoot. BCL and a few of my friends of ours are huge fans of Phoenix and I’ve found that I’m also a sound devotee. In fact, one of my current favorite tunes is Rome from the ...

Today’s musical Monday post draws upon the opening lyrics from Derek James’ sweet song, Pretty Lady. Have you heard it? So romantic. The lyrics go like this … Pretty lady you float like a summer butterfly Color the wind when you decide Quiet the day bring on the night Words no more when lying side ...

|| Photo by Lucas Allen. || I don’t know what’s hit me this season, but I seem to be nuts for neon. Which is why when I stumbled upon this fantastic shot by the Australian photographer, Lucas Allen I shrieked with delight. Why? Because not only do I love this brilliant room and door, but ...

Today’s musical Monday pick kicks off my week of patriotic posts! I chose David Bowie’s Young American’s and I’m dedicating it to all those young + fashionable kiddies out there. It’s a special song, bringing back memories of living in London, my flatmate’s and I hanging out at 151 on The Kings Rd, constantly requesting ...

This week’s musical Monday is dedicated to Otis Redding … We’re currently vacationing in the Outer Banks and I couldn’t help but think of docks, boat shoes, sunshine and “sitting on the dock of the bay.” 1. Bala boat shoe / Sebago. 2. Canvas pull-on shoes / Lands End. 3. Steve Madden ‘Yacht’ boat shoe ...

Today’s musical Monday song “Summer Holiday” by Wild Nothing makes me want to put on my flip flops, open the windows and drive (preferably while on vacation vs work.) A sweet ditty with a sweeping, soulful melody, this song is one of many beautiful tunes on their Gemini album. 1. Chilled madras sun hat /Anthropologie. ...