Present Ideas

Christmas is only 2 months away and this is the time I usually start thinking about what to get or make for my loved ones. This year I'm looking for something different. I feel like everything has been done already. 

For co-workers one year I made baggies with cocoa mix, marshmallows, a hershey kiss, and a mini candy cane. But that was for the everyday person and not something I would make or give to my close friends. 

Here are some ideas I'd like to play with over the next couple of weeks to figure out if I can upgrade or make it my own. 

Homemade scrub

Chalkboard spray painted embossed champagne/wine bottles

 Handmade faux leather envelope clutch 

Time to go shopping for some supplies soon!

Inspiration

I have some of the most amazing friends who are continually there for me no matter what. 

They each inspire me in one way or another and I hope that I am able to do the same for them. 

My friends don't tell me what I want to hear, but instead tell me the truth. We may be mean girls sometimes (wedge wednesdays!) but we're all smart and respectful enough to know where to draw the line. Our cheeks hurt from laughing so much, we get emotional at times (hey we're girls you can't blame us), and we know how to have a great time! 

So here's to my girls, you each know who you are, and fuck off to the jealous bitches! 

Beirut

Tonight I'm going to see Beirut at the Greek Theatre. 

I'm beyond excited for this and I'm really hoping it doesn't end up raining like they say it might. There's currently sun out so I'm hoping it continues that way. 

I've heard great things about this band when they play live. I can only imagine because when I listen to them there is already a magic to the music that being in the presence of this live show will not disappoint. (pending weather of course)

Enjoy one of my favorite songs from their newest album. 

America's birthday re-cap

Last weekend was filled with red, white, and blue. 

Fireworks at the park on Sunday. 

L.A. Galaxy game on Monday with Tino, Adela, and Joey. 

 

December concert #5

Horse Feathers @ The Echo Wednesday, December 15, 2010

The night started at El Prado bar which is across the street from The Echo.  My friends Adela and Leslie showed up a bit after and we all enjoyed some good conversation and alcohol before we headed over to the show. 

Once we go there it wasn't too packed which is exactly how I like it. 

We sat on the patio a bit to wait for them to go on. They were great live and the combination of my buzz and their music made for the perfect evening. 

Nights like those are why I enjoy spending time with friends and experiencing the same things together. 

Here are some photos from the show: 

December concert #4

KROQ's Almost Acoustic X-Mas Night 2 December 12, 2010

I had the amazing luck of getting tickets as soon as they went on sale for night 2 (they sold out in 13 min!)

My friend Ali wanted to go so I helped purchase tickets. She told me I had to come with her and it was a fabulous time. 

We watched all band and artists except for Brandon Flowers, who neither of us were interested in watching. 

Here's a rundown of the lineup and some pictures. 

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

Broken Bells

The Temper Trap

  

Neon Trees

Florence and the Machine

The Black Keys

Brandon Flowers (No pics)

Vampire Weekend 

Phoenix

Other randoms taken with Retro Camera on my phone.

 It was a great concert and Ali and I had a blast. 

As you can tell by our faces! 

December concert #3

Delta Spirit @ The Music Box (The Fonda) Wednesday, December 8th. 

One of the best things about going to The Fonda is that Blue Palms bar is right next door and you can go between the two. This makes every concert there an instant winner. Went with Bill and missed the first band, because of said bar, and so we started with the band Darker My Love. They put on a fun show, wasn't sure what to expect from them but was pleasantly surprised. 

Next came Delta Spirit. I know some songs from the one cd I own and did not expect the show we got from listening to that cd. It was intense, rockin, and extremely fun.

December concert #2

On Friday, December 3rd I went to concert #2 for December. 

Fences @ The Bootleg Theatre in L.A. 

I love that venue. It's small, intimate and reminds me of all the shows I used to go to as a teen. 

Fences is a really good band that reminds me of a mix of Conor Oberst, Elliott Smith, and Gary Lightbody. 

I do think a few of the songs just need a little something extra but I'm still a fan. 

Arcade Fire

 

 

Yesterday I went to the arcade fire show and it was amazing! I'm so glad Casey had an extra ticket fort me and that I said yes too going. Here are a couple pics I took on my phone.

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Seattle Recap

I left Friday night to Seattle to visit my amazing friend who I hadn't seen in a little over a year. 

My view from the plane was spectacular. 

I got there late Friday and Natasha was working so I hung out with her until she closed. 

Saturday we went to eat brunch at this cute little place that was converted from a house into a restaurant. Then we went to the U-district to walk around and check out some thrift stores. 

We then went to trader joes to grab some stuff for a picnic we would be having before The National concert. 

The show was amazing. Okkervil River opened the show and they were pretty good. When The National came on we abandoned our blanket and picnic stuff to enjoy them from a much closer distance. 

Here are a bunch of pics from that night 

The next day, Sunday, her boyfriend made breakfast, we watched a little bit of football and then went to a few local places I read about. 

First stop the Fremont troll 

We went to the Fremont Marketplace after that to walk around the little booths. Nothing really fancied my liking so I didn't buy anything. We also went to Theo chocolate to pick some up since it's some of the best chocolate I've ever had. 

Then we went to Ballard to visit the Edith Macefield "Up" house. 

It's a house this woman wouldn't sell to developers and so they had to build around it. She passed away a little after she refused to sell her house, though it still remains...probably because people would object to it being torn down. 

Then we stopped at Trophy Cupcakes in Wallingford. It's so pretty there. 

Natasha had to work Sunday night  :(  so we headed home so she could get ready. I walked to a local used bookstore and bought 4 books. It was a nice walk, makes me wish we had cute little stores just as close so I could walk to those. Her boyfriend made us dinner, then we headed to her bar to hang out. 

Tino's old roommate and his girlfriend happened to be visiting at the same time so they came up to hang out as well. I talked to a lot of locals that night and I think that's the night I felt like I understood a little more about people and their environment. 

 Monday was very relaxing. Natasha made a delicious breakfast, we headed to Ballard to get more cupcakes from Cupcake Royale and some Stumptown coffee. Then we went to Mr. Gyro for lunch before I left to come home and make myself snap back to reality and the responsibilities I have.