Wake me up before you go go, Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo. british pop duo Wham! exploded on to the UK and USA pop scene in 1984 with their inexplicably upbeat and catchy song ‘jitterbug (wake me up before you go-go)” which quickly climbed to the top of the charts. in addition... Continue Reading →
inspired by song: our new ‘closer to fine’ pattern
the indigo girls. love them or hate them, they were a key component of the 90’s female folk rock revolution. i am willing to go on the record right now as being on the ‘love’ side of this debate, as an enthusiastic attendee of the inaugural lilith fair circa 1997. composed of amy ray and... Continue Reading →
inspired by song: time after time
a song so iconic it made rolling stone’s list of the top 100 pop songs of the century, cyndi lauper’s ‘time after time’ means something different to everyone. for many, it is the audio backdrop to the final dance scene from 90’s classic ‘romy & michelle’s high school reunion.’ for others, this is an anthem... Continue Reading →
inspired by song: isakov’s amsterdam comes to life
acoustic-folk artist gregory alan isakov is inspired by a life full of travel when writing songs, capturing the unique feeling of a place with delicate guitar licks complimented by accompanying strings and piano. it was his 5th studio album, the weatherman, that caught the attention of indie listeners in 2013 and propelled isakov into the... Continue Reading →
pattern play: lion’s roar (and the dogs who love it!)
“And every once in a while I'd sing a song for you That would rise above the mountains and the stars and the sea And if I wanted it to it would lead you back to me” we can always feel the love we have for our dogs, even in the stormy days life... Continue Reading →
pattern play: romeo & juliet (and the dogs who love it!)
“and i dreamed a dream for you, and now that dream is real” i remember singing this song at the top of my lungs, windows down, knowing this love is the stuff of dreams, only found with very few people. and yet, when it comes to these furry ones we fall head over heels... Continue Reading →
pattern play: NEW!! papillon & new theory
meet papillon & new theory! our latest & greatest new patterns - available in EVERYTHING! duvets, petite duvets, crate covers, round duvets...everything! here is papillon. it's exotic, kind of feels moroccan somehow-and is perfect for so many rooms in your house. we have nothing else even close, design-wise! buy papillon here » and here's new... Continue Reading →
pattern play: nightswimming
this is still one of my favorite songs - it reminds me of summer & writing in journals, and feeling like i would NEVER be a grown up...(and then you become an adult & it's all "youth is wasted on the young." i used to HATE when my parents said that, and recently i actually... Continue Reading →
pattern play: dream lover
ahhhh the 1950's. my favorite advertising age was definitely 1945 through 1963. illustrations were EVERYTHING, and though this was only 60 years ago, it was such a totally different world! women were worried about what dishes to ask for as wedding presents, because you were going to be JUDGED by what you served your food... Continue Reading →