Ladybird: 'Dagger' by Sassparilla

Happy Friday readers! Last weekend i went to Seattle's Folk Life festival and saw so many different folk artists ranging in age and variety. Among the amazing acts i saw on the lawn and in venues, one that really stuck out at me was Sassparilla, i think they summed up the Folk Life Festival sound. In their band they have a washboard, harmonica and custom made base player. I am playing their song Dagger which i really loved from their set. This band is from Portland so don't worry if you missed Folklife, they aren't too far away. Other bands i was fortunate enough to see were the Jocelyn Pettit Band, Atlas Alas and an adorable 4 piece middle school band called the Rivals. The festival did not only have tons of bands but also food, story telling and circus acts. Folklife is one of the most interesting places to people watch. The main look was the nomadic look. In some of my pictures you can see what i mean. Have fun browsing my pictures and maybe next year you will see me playing my fiddle there!

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Ladybird: 1, 2, 3, -Riding Coach

Hi readers, sorry I have not posted in a while. The lack of posts is not because there is a lack of musical inspiration out there, actually I have found some amazing stuff recently. The song I am posting today is by the Duo 1, 2, 3, you can say that one comma two comma three comma. The song I picked is called Riding Coach, sorry they do not have any videos out yet. I had the grand idea of trying to make a video myself but I know that will not happen anytime soon, so to not leave you any longer w/out amazing tunes. 1, 2, 3 is a Pittsburgh band who will definitely be making a statement. This song gets me swaying and I have to say I have listened to this more than twice on repeat. Enjoy

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1, 2, 3 - "Riding Coach" by indiemusicfilter

A perfect soundtrack for a few things the gorgeous photography of Harper Smith is reminding me to be thankful for today...

Ladybird: Ducktails-Hamilton Road

Ducktails, not the show we watched when we were kids but a new band out of Jersey. This is a solo project by Matt Mondanile who is also in Real Estate (just saw them w/ the deerhunter show). Who would have thought that a wonderful garage pop band would come out of jersey?!Well this song just calms my soul and makes me think of sitting on a tree branch in the summer in the park. The song is Hamilton Road, sorry there wasn't a good video but the music is visual enough. Enjoy

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photos via design love fest, last fm, sittinginatree.com, late afternoon, fashion toast

Lady Bird- Foster the People-Pumped Up Kicks

Foster the People is their name and that is what they are doing, fostering our dance moves. Thank you for creating Pumped Up Kicks, a great new song to dance, run or just sit at your cube to. If i need a pick me up at work I just put this song on and I am groovin' in my stability office chair. They are a band from LA and i definitely believe they will be a hit wherever they go. Get some dancin shoes on and hit the weekend w/ pep in your step!


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ps. they will be at the Highdive in Seattle on March 26th, see you there

foster the people, ashley meaders, oh joy, yes, please

Ladybird: The Head and the Heart-Down in the Valley

Readers, this is a special edition post... Charity from the Head and the Heart, a local Seattle band on the rise has chosen a video from her band's performances this past year. Down in the Valley, I believe was the first song I had heard from The Head and the Heart and immediately fell in love. They should be called 'the Seattle band'; with their folk sound and Ballard style, they are completely Northwest. Their rich sound and soulful lyrics were the perfect anecdote for the grey Seattle day where the Live Concert at the Mural series took place, sponsored by the best radio station on earth KEXP. Enjoy this song and drink an americano while you listen!(and please not from Starbucks)

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photos by Charity Rose Thielen

photos via KEXP, Soundonthesound.com

And for our exclusive interview with Charity herself, check back tomorrow...until then..Enjoy!



photo via April Brimer, sofa via wisteria



Ladybird: Lord Huron-The Stranger

For those of you in the midwest, this is a tribute to you and your winter wonderland. As a northwesterner we do not get blizzards or snow storms but once a year and our world shuts down, but i do feel a bit jealous that you get to make snow angels more than two days a year. stay safe, keep warm and enjoy this tribute to you!

Lord Huron is a new band out of Los Angles CA and their EP is wonderful. This beautiful video was shot in Michigan and has more of the feel of a movie than a music video. Lord Huron sounds like the music in my dreams, take a peek!

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from top, abby blaine photography, lord huron video, qqueenofhearts.blogspot, daydream lilly, lord huron video, oh joy, coco+kelley

And as always a little inspiration to get you through those winter days...And coming this week, our exclusive interveiw with The Head and the Heart's own Charity Rose Thielen! Enjoy

Ladybird: Warpaint - Undertow

Warpaint is a new to hit mainstream band from LA. What i love about this band is how they have morphed from clean LA look to grungy new york look; they call themselves "progressive brutal" which i have no idea what that means. undertow is one of my favorite songs from this band but the entire cd pulls me in. when watching countless interviews i cannot understand how this band can actually finish a song but maybe the extreem craziness of this band makes them even better. Finally a good girl band, thank you warpaint for bringing the grundge back

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I have to admit I love grunge. Being that grunge was born is Seattle the trend has never really left here, an oversized flannel has been a staple in my wardrobe for as long as I can remember..is that bad?

photo 1 via fashion toast, art from top: Gerard Richter, Artofdecay, Sam Gilliam

There is just something about that gritty relaxed look that I love, and these works of art give off that same vibe. Of course now that I'm a working girl I don't get to rock this look all that much..Make sure to come back soon for a giveaway with Miss strataflora on Thursday, a guest post from Cristina of FUJI FILES on friday, and the debut of my new series, On the Job with Kelley Moore, see you soon!

Ladybird: Nightnurse - Dean Wareham Britta Phillips

hi readers, i am sorry i have been absent for the past week or so, like Laura i have also been going through some changes in my life. the stresses of work and constant reminders of things needed to be done are why i need to post a song that is soothing to the heart, sole and mind. Nightnurse by Dean Wareham is a lovely song w/ a carefree melody. i have been playing this song on repeat just to get through the day. i hope that it releaves the stresses in your lives too.

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And from me, Laura, a little inspiration to take with you...

via fancy treehouse, living etc.

via fashion toast, lonnymag, fashion toast

Thanks for stopping by today, hope you're leaving just a little bit lighter. Enjoy!

Lady Bird: Françoise Hardy - Ce Petit Cœur

french twist...this adorable song by francois hardy has been stuck in my head all day long. i love the video and her black and white striped dress. i think we can take a thing or two from this simple style and her sweet sound. for all of you who do not know, le petit coeur means small heart. enjoy this blast from the past!

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photo via late afternoon, art-deco-interior.blogspot
1. stylecaster 2. topshop 3. etsy bestillshop

Ladybird: Lily Allen - Not Fair

i had a short relationship four years ago when i first heard lilly allen's sweet accented voice, i have to say i am jealous a little. i came across this western style video today and just fell in love w/ her white unisuite. i think we need to bring this back soon, very very soon, but not after labour day please!! not fair will bring you back to the lost beauty of western style!

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Ladybird: Washed Out - Feel It All Around

the calm before the storm; this is not the name of the song but the feeling i get before New Years Eve. I know that fun is going to be had and probably a little too much. The song i chose to relax to is by Washed Out a band out of Georgia. All of his songs are awesome but Feel it All Around is one of my favorites. Sit back, relax and get ready for my next post which will be an ode to New Years!

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and some interiors that are just as relaxing...

image via lonnymag



image via the selby





Ladybird: Hey Guys! It's Christmas Time! Animatic

merry christmas to all who read, and those who cant as well(we do not descriminate on this blog). I of course had to do a holiday post since Sufjan Stevens makes such wonderful Christmas music. This song is not your average gospel Christmas song, oh no! Sufjan brings the jams in this one called, Hey Guys! Its Chrstmas Time! Check out his other holiday songs as well, they are great, especially the one entitled That was the worst Christmas ever. I love Sufjan in all his melodic glory!

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Ladybird: Tame Impala - Expectation

Just a little soundtrack to go with this technicolor vibe we're having here today...Laura's post made me think of this song..Enjoy!

-Ladybird

You've Got The Love (XX Remix)

wow this music video reminds me of the labyrinth movie and star gate galactica. simple music coupled w/ an outlandish video... perfect.

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Cufflink cabinet pulls via Marjorie Skouras, Pillows via Chiasso.com, Chair via Chiasso.com. Sofa via Shinebysho.com. Pendant via Arteriorshome.com

Small Black - "Despicable Dogs" (Official Video)

lets go on a road trip, this is what small black's song Dispicable Dogs makes me wanna do. i guess maybe i picked this song b/c i want to be out away from the cube that i spend the majority of my life in. drive away, forget it all and never look back

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live in it...

From top left Rug via Madeline Weinrib, print via etsy KeepCalmShop, lamp via Arteriors, pillows via etsy shapescolors, sofa via efstyle, sideboard via Environment furniture, lamp via Arteriors, throw via Anthropologie

Deerhunter- He Would Have Laughed (Unofficial Video)

'he would have laughed' on deerhunter's new album is soothing but also a song you can tap your foot to. the video is not wonderful but the song was a perfect fall day song. looking out my window at the yellow red orange and green, this song was the music video for a falling leaf. so put on some boots pile up the leaves and jump!

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And a little inspiration ...

From top left, Lonnymag, Lookbook, Josef Albers, Anni Albers, www.etsy/shop/eyeful, Elle Decor, www.etsy/shop/irensuchocki

The Hundred In The Hands - Tom Tom (This Desert EP out now)

my debut song...this was a hard choice, how do i want people to view me; i pondered this over for hours, then i though screw it! i picked this song b/c i just like it and thats what i will do most days. some are to display a feeling i am having that day but most are just gonna be that simple. i like it. anyway back to the video-the outfits are awesome, aside from the guy in the white jeans but hopefully it was before labor day at least. alright so the deal is i would love your feedback please, this is to be a dialog more than me just putting songs up for you to steal my music, jk ok well thats all i have for the day of oct. 14 2010. hope you enjoy it!     signing off ladybird