Being from the 80's early 90's music world I love Pearl Jam.  Eddy Vedder's unique and powerful voice has been missed for some time now.  They have a new album...Lightening Bolt.

 

Thanks once again to the lovely world of youtube I have been able to check out a few songs and a lil "film" about the album

 

Eddy may have gotten older but he is still a hottie and his voice is still so smooth.

This song shows off his voice so well....

 

 

Enjoy the music my friends.  <3

Metric - Synthetica (Live at Sasquatch)

Metric has got to be one of my favorite bands.  I think it is kickass they are Canadian from my home town of Toronto.   I am not sure if they have made it in the states as large as they have made it here, but if I can spread their awesomeness in anyway even the better.

It was a few years ago I had the pleasure of seeing them live at Massey Hall in Toronto.  They have to be the best band LIVE I have ever seen.  I was on my feet dancing the entire show!

Above are 2 exapmles of them live, I hope this will entice you to listen to more of their songs and rock out to them.   I don't see how one can listen to them and not want to move!!

Let me know what you think?  already a fan?  now a fan?   will check out more of them??

DIY another look....

 

 

I have not used sandpaper to age these ones.  Please feel free to share what yours  look like, love to see them.  :)  The flowers look pinkish in these pics they are a deep red and look gorgeous.



Arcade Fire - Reflektor

I am really liking this song.  I have no clue what the video is about, I guess I am not artsy enough to get it??  It was kind of making sense then the naked dolls came into play.  If you have any insight do tell.
If not push play and enjoy some Canadian Music, French Canadian Music that is.

DIY continued...

 

 

STEP2: 

 

After paint has dried completely it is time to glue the twine onto the top of our jars.  Start at the bottom just under the last lip and use your glue gun.  I suggest you glue about 2 inches at a time and pull the twine around inch by inch, it makes for a cleaner job and less painful ~ glue guns are HOT

 



I happened to have some awesome flowers that I thought would look great on my jars, if you have anything laying around that you think will add a lil something something GO FOR IT !!

 

 

STEP3:

 

Take your sandpaper, any grade, and gently scrap off paint in various areas of your jars.  This will give it that aged look.  There is no right or wrong way to do this.

 

 

STEP4:

 

Place your jars where you want in your home.  You can add flowers to your jars for a pop of colour, add some foilage for more textured layers or leave them empty.  Trust your creative eye :)

 

 

Share your DIY projects, I would love to see the results  :)

 

H.E.R. Trinkets: Here is a simple DIY project I am seeing the...

Here is a simple DIY project

 

 

 

 

I am seeing these everywhere; even in my kitchen :)

 

 

 

 I saw them in magazines and on different websites and thought how easy to make, even I can do this.

 

I added some flowers from the dollar store and voila a pretty focal point in my kitchen to add a pop of colour.

What you need to make this DIY project:

3 empty glass jars preferably a mason jar or ones with some writing on it, 3 paint colours to match your decor (I am using acrylic paints you can use spray paint as well), paint brush, twine, glue gun, scissors, sandpaper (any grade) and your artistic self  :)

 

 

 

This will be a little different then the ones above as we will be adding twine at the top of our jars for more texture.

 

If you are going to be blending paints to make a certain colour remember you will need enough for approximately 4 coats on each jar so mix enough.

 

STEP 1:

Make sure your jars are all washed and have all paper labels and glue removed from them and start painting them.  Each will need approximately 4 coats

Paint all three jars and have them dry over night.

to be continued......