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Nennette et Boni

Posted this on the tumblr a bit ago, but wanted to share here. I adore the Tindersticks and am sad they are only touring their live show of their Claire Denis film scores in select cities. I did enjoy this clip they posted to promote the series, from the amazing Nenette et Boni. I keep watching it and wishing I was swimming. The whole soundtrack is ridiculously magical.

Waiting

I've started a job at which I can't really mess around on the web, making it pretty annoying though alot more productive. On top of that I have classes at night so as soon as I get home sometimes I feel I have absolutely no content to add here, seeing as my mind has been cluttered with mundane work/school things. Hopefully spring will also blossom inspiration as well as flowers. I really need it right now.

I did, however see the trailer for Norwegian Wood last night and it looks so pretty by itself, I can only imagine what the whole film will be like.

Non Digital Part 1

I finally got around to sending some realllly old film off to develop. Most is from living in New York, I still like the results.

Yo Soy Rebelde

Happy Friday! it's -20 here with the windchill. Although to be honest, give me bitter cold over several feet of snow anyday (it takes forever to melt and is a mess to navigate in). Jeanette here is from Spain, so she probably is pretty warm right now. I love this song, especially the chorus saying that she's a rebel because the cold-hearted world turned her into one. Not that I believe shes capable of rebelliousness..she sounds like Claudine Longet meets Isobel Campbell.

Music break

I have a major application due tomorrow and will most likely have a strong drink soon after. Las Robertas have been keeping my ears company as I walk the fine line of insanity from staring at my computer too long as I try to get all these things done. All female teen shoegaze-y garage rock from Costa Rica? claro que si! They've been compared to Vivian/Dum Dum Girls and Best Coast...but since they're way younger I'm going to applaud them a little more. When I was a teenager I was much less productive. enjoy...

Weekend

I had a rough weekend as I try and finish up some projects/study. Friday night I saw Ariel Pink & Os Mutantes though, which was a great time. Now back to work :/

blue

Some inspiration for my (birthday!) weekend

Dudua, Frankie, the amazing Russian Red whom I have a girl-crush on, zines in Chicago

Endless Summer

Last weekend we had our art show/party which was a huge success! Below are pictures of one of my pieces and some show guests.

Les Mittens

My new favorite women are The Mittens, a sassy group of French fixed-gear bike riders. Recently denim brand Edwin included them in promos for their products, shot by Paul Hackmann. Bravo for taking some awesome, real women to use as models! Follow the girls on their blog as they ride across Europe (in French)

Ladies' Choice

Seeing as it's International Women's Day, I thought I'd post a little something on several early 20th Century women I've been reading about lately who are pretty cool, as well as inspiring.

Nancy Cunard
Writer and Activist

Una Troubridge (seated)
sculptor, translator, faithful partner of Radclyffe Hall (standing), though it wasn't really reciprocated!

Ninette de Valois
founder of the Royal Ballet

Hungry

Been ill for 2 days which has severely weakened me, since on top of everything else I havent had any food as I cant keep it down. It's difficult not being near close friends or family when you are this sick. The best thing is to keep occupied and not forget to take care of yourself, even if no one is helping you. Luckily I have a really good organic supermarket nearby, and Netflix on demand. Hopefully today will be a little better, at least I'm still hungry. May make a quinoa salad with a smoothie on the side!

Love this calendar from The Wild Unknown. Anything thats functional but also can be displayed as art is a bonus! (via)

my week

catskills/weekend/broadcast

click on pics for bigger version! Broadcast were amazing, as always. CMJ is going on this week here in NYC, which can be a bit mad. I was going to avoid it but have now found my interest piqued! we'll see what happens haha

Still Here

been so busy with my new job/trying to figure out my new life here in New York, but hopefully once things settle a bit my posts won't be so few and far between! it also doesn't help I havent had internet for a month!

print by Aline Yamada available at Little Paper Planes!

Food and more food

Brooklyn exploration has been sucking up alot of my time, so I'm gonna try and get back on the post-train soon enough! For now I'll share 2 things I ate recently, Shrimps at Flying Cow (strange name for a restaurant, but the owner and food were delightful!) and a lunch of Tuna Salad panini at Atlas.

I ♡ NYC

Quick Note..
I will be moving to Brooklyn. Those who want to grab coffee or drinks or if you have any general recommendations for places to explore, I'd appreciate it! Hope to see some of you while in NYC!

Polaroids from my Roadtrip

Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans house, and my friend Katie's record player in Austin

Guest Post: Madi (Broadcast Poulet)

This week I'm very happy to introduce a guest post by Madi from Broadcast Poulet. This may be a semi-regular spot as I'm always curious as to what everyone is loving right now :) I love Madi's dreamy site, and am looking forward to more from her!

I'm very excited about:
My new project with Tim, that includes a zine + a blog! We launched
the blog in mid-March, and we have since been posting our favorite
images of rooms + living spaces! (WeLikeRooms).

I am inspired by:
the lifestyle & photographs of nicole at "the habit of being". i am inspired by her + her
family finding happiness + beauty in the most natural of things, such
as "fossil hunting", "watercoloring beside the creek", + "building
bean teepees from found sticks". these are similar to the things i do
when i am in the woods (my favorite place to be), + always remind me
that there is more to life than the busy city!

This morning I:
watched from the window bed as a film crew set up in my backyard with
lots of props (such as old gardening tools) to shoot a pitch for a
commercial. it was exciting + felt like a movie set!
this morning finally felt like spring, so on my way to work i took an
extra few minutes to go the long way so i could walk past the old
churches + parks, and enjoy the early morning sun.

Share a favorite image:
my dream bedroom


thanks Madi!

Exhausted/Excited

The main thing about coming back from a trip is that when you do return, there seems to be a laundry list of things you need to get done. More on that later, but I am back and tanned from being in 80 degree weather listening to so many amazing bands and traveling about!

Also, last Monday was my 2 year "anniversary" of Cher Ami! It slipped my mind, AGAIN like last year. So hopefully in the coming weeks I can have a belated special post of sorts.

Road's Ahead

I've been feeling uninspired and not very creative lately, so the number of blog posts have been reflecting that as well. Things have been changing in my life and whether I like it or not I have to deal with them. It seems even our city's biggest monument is going through changes as well! Its in the air I guess. Hopefully Spring gets here quickly and pushes things forward.

In an attempt to clear my head, and yes I'll be honest even escape things, my friend Jessica and I will be taking a road trip down to Texas for SXSW music fest, and visiting a few places there and back. I'll try to post updates when possible (for anyone at all interested), but in any case, expect photos, tales, and news next week!
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