Five Best October 31 2012

1. Alabama Shakes perform at the Newport Folk Festival.

3. For my husband: The beautiful branding of beer.

4. Things I've watched & listened to this week while working: A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success & Ethel. This episode of This American Life (I almost cried at one of the stories but was able to reign it in). The Regina Spektor Fresh Air Interview. I am on the hunt for new shows so I tried Nashville. It stars Tami Taylor, I mean Connie Britton ;)

5. Currently loving: this list of recipes, good neutrals, this home and these cozy looks: one, two, three and four.

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Five Best September 27 2012

1. Wanting to try: this recipe, this DIY & these boots on.

2. Unlock new Bob Dylan songs.

3. To spark motivation, inspiration and keep me on track while working during the day I am thinking of putting up a wall of quotes in my workspace. Here are a couple I am considering: one, two , three and four.

4. Looking forward to seeing the outcome of this space designed by The Novogratz.

5. Currently loving: this bedroom and this blog and combing through this tumblr.

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Five Best September 12 2012

1. Loving this list of lullabies.

2. While working I usually watch shows or listen to podcasts. Lately, I finished this show which gave an interesting look at how the world of ballet works along with a healthy dose of drama (think The Hills meets a documentary about dance). I also finished season one of The Wire and started season one of House of Lies and just caught up on The Voice. I also listened to this podcast and this podcast is hilarious (there is a media player at the top of the page to listen to the full interview).

3. Interesting infographic - where do you fit into the mix?

4. We need to do this right away.

5. Currently loving: this scarf, this mirror and this one too. As well as this cozy outfit.

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Five Best July 26 2012

1. My son would love this recipe.

2. A very sweet blog post.

3. A music compilation that is perfect for summer.

4. This weekend marks the one year anniversary of my younger brother's passing. A couple of months ago my older brother suggested we get tattoos to honor our brother which is a perfect idea. I've been collecting inspiration right here and I think I have my design finalized.

5. Currently loving: this dress, this tiny lakeside home, these sandals

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Five Best July 11 2012

1. A new to me blog with lots of recipe inspiration,

2. I'd like to try this recipe for homemade moisturizer.

3. A new Warpaint song.

4. Currently loving: this adorable photo and this pretty photo.

5. These sweet words

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Five Best June 21 2012

1. One of the cool things about the KEXP podcasts is that the artist plays music and then is interviewed between songs. You get to hear the musician's perspective and get to know them a bit as well. Here is the latest podcast I've enjoyed listening to: Father John Misty. You can click the link to listen along while browsing this week's links.