Amazing outdoor hangout

I'm working today, but the weather's so nice and I'd rather be hanging out in this little fabric alcove shot by Idha Lindhag. When we get a backyard this summer, making one of these might have to be a top priority. Wouldn't it be great?

Music Monday: Piano Appreciation

Part of me wishes I’d been made to take piano lessons as a little kid. I obviously would’ve hated it at the time, because I hate being made to do anything. But to be able to play the piano as an adult would be really nice. Since that probably won’t happen—at least not any time soon—I’m satisfying my piano craving with this mix. Fellow Spotify users can listen here.

1. “How It Should B (Sha Sha)” – Ben Kweller

2. “Battle of Who Could Care Less” – Ben Folds Five

3. “I’m In A Dancing Mood” – Dave Brubeck

4. “Blurry Nights” – Hayden

5. “The Way We Get By” – Spoon

6. “How Many Birds?” – Benji Hughes

7. “I Feel The Eart Move” – Carole King

8. “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” – Jerry Lee Lewsi

9. “Lady Madonna” – The Beatles

10. “Let’s Not and Say We Did” – The Silver Jews

11. “Saturday Nite” – Blitzen Trapper

12. “Shadowboxer” – Fiona Apple

13. “I’m A Loser – Live” – Vince Guaraldi

14. “Honky Cat” – Elton John

15. “Hackensack” – Thelonius Monk

16. “Country Pie” – Bob Dylan

17. “Motel” – Hayden

18. “Since I First Met You” – The Robins

19. “Linus and Lucy” – Vince Guaraldi Trio 

Image: nadjaseale.com

Bon weekend!

Another week—check. Here’s some delightful stuff I found on the interwebs this week. I’m heading to the library this afternoon with hopes to pick up this, this, and this. Saturday night, we’re going to check out a new (to us) wine bar. What about you?

The cast of Empire Records then and now.

Here’s a pretty brilliant use for a ladder.

Sprouted Kitchen’s Chocolate Almond Butter Cups look amazing.

I don’t know why this video doesn’t have a million hits. It’s definitely better than a cat sticking it’s head under a running faucet.

Excellent productivity advice—must try.

J.Crew’s Very Personal Stylist app looks so cool. I wish it was in more stores!

A food and wine pairing chart that’s helpful and gorgeous. (via rusticpeach)

Image: picturescollections.com  

Emerson Fry SPRING

Get your wallets ready: Emerson Fry's spring line comes out February 19. YES! I want it all, but these babies are my favorites.

The best thing I've heard all week

You never know what's going to happen until it actually does, right?