Loreena McKennitt’s music is perfect for autumn. Soulful, rich music that provides a beautiful backdrop to candlelit suppers, days spent fireside, and baking things with apples, pumpkins and cinnamon. Take a listen here… I also love how she pairs her music with classic poetry. These are from two different cds… The Lady of Shalott from…
I first heard Lenka’s music while watching one of my favorite shows, Grey’s Anatomy. (Season 6 now available on dvd!)… Lenka’s music is spellbinding and sweet. Take a listen. Listen to samples of Lenka here… As always, I appreciate the 50 or so people who are interested in my eclectic and broad playlist 😉 XO,…
The movie “Eat Pray Love” was a gorgeous film with breathtaking scenery. It was further improved by this soundtrack. Take a listen. Happy weekend! XO, Melissa
I have loved the weepies ever since I first heard their music a few years back. Their music is so beautiful, and has a dream like quality about it. The lyrics are pure poetry. My dear friend TJ reminded me that they were coming out with a new cd a couple days ago, and I’m…
Sometimes I have a difficult time reviewing movies that I really love. I get carried away and end up saying too much, and I really don’t like it when someone wrecks a movie for me before I ever see it. Soooo…..I’ll just post the trailers this time. 😉 Trailer: I Am Love starring Tilda Swinton…
I can’t get over the beauty of this music. Davis Hooker is my cousin. I saw him for the first time in 15 years today when he and his sister, my other gorgeous cousin came to visit. Davis is not only an amazingly talented individual, he’s a humble, smart, charismatic person. It’s a privilege to…
Tasting Mojitos Hearing Zee Avi Seeing The squirrels playing hide and seek in our big oak tree out back Touching My fuzzy tuxedo cat Miller, the Zen master of the loveseat Smelling Knowing I am loved. ~Melissa
Happy Friday friends! Once again, thanks for the interest in what I’m listening to. I didn’t buy any new music for this weekend because I’m in a definite Ryan Adams mood…and I already own all his stuff! Lucky me. This man has one of the most beautiful voices I’ve ever heard. Ryan Adams Gold When…
There are several movie soundtracks that I keep coming back to. This is one of my favorites. SO beautiful. Take a listen here … and here… Enjoy your weekend friends! What are you listening to? ~Melissa
Today we… Went to Bev’s Cafe for breakfast (The oldest restaurant in Red Wing!) Played at the park Went to Caribou for lunch and coffee and listened to trains go by while we read and wrote and I downloaded this free Steampunk cookbook to my Kindle! so many new, funky recipes to try! Can’t wait…