I’ll let these photos speak for themselves.
Apparently the secret is to listen to what the cooking shows say.
Death Cab For Cutie – Festival Gardens
I seem to be gushing a lot lately, but Death Cab on Saturday night were amazing. Festival Gardens is an awesome venue and I sincerely wish that it becomes a permanent venue, not just for 3 weeks during festival.
Couches should be mandatory at gigs. It felt like we were watching a band whilst relaxing at home.
It also helps when the band you’re watching is polished and professional.
Fun times.
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Stuck in my head – The Shins – Simple Song
Well I’ve been baking up a storm, knitting up some socks, and working really hard at my new job.
But I’m still listening to music and picking out my favourites.
Love this song. And am definitely hoping they’ll come to Perth later this year. They’re very high on my ‘must see’ list.
Enjoy.
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Stuck in my head – Death Cab For Cutie
DCFC are playing Perth Festival. That’s pretty awesome.
This video clip is pretty awesome too.
Its like death cab gave their album to a whole heap of artist friends and said make us some videos. They released a whole album of video clips which I accidentally bought instead of their album, but this was on it so all is well.
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The Rock Show – with Jon English
Was absolutely amazing.
Such a polished performance, as you’d expect from Jon English.
I went in with pretty much no expectations about what The Rock Show would be.
It was a trip down memory lane, with some very talented musicians.
The Astor was such a perfect venue too; there even was a meet and greet afterwards. I asked a burning question about Pirates of the Penzance that was hotly debated growing up (I was right).
But the absolute highlight was two rows in front of us (so second row), this white haired granny was rocking out to every song. She knew every word to Bohemian rhapsody. She’s my idol.
It was an awesome night, I was crying with laughter at points. I only wish they had a longer run because I could have recommended it to so many people.
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St Jerome’s Laneway Festival
Anyone that follows me on instagram would know that I went to Laneway festival on Saturday. M83 were definitely the highlight, followed pretty closely by Girls and The Drums.
But what I think I like most about laneway is the laid back attitude of most patrons. Everyone is there to listen to some good bands and have a really great day.
The sound issues of two years ago had been fixed (nothing worse than trying to listen to the silence which js as much a part of the xx’s sound as their actual music, when the silence is another band in the background), and drink lines and amenity lines were always short and sweet.
Awesome day and awesome vibe. See you next year.
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Stuck in my head – Jon English
Allow me to get nostalgic for a minute.
I’m going to go see Jon English on Saturday! I saw him 5? years ago when he played in the Pirates of Penzance (my all time favourite musical), but I’ve never seen him as a musician.
I fell in love with the Jon English version of Pirates of Penzance when I was quite young. I borrowed it from the library countless times until the VHS was broken. I now have it on DVD and I still sing and dance along like I did when I was a kid.
I still have a crush on the back up pirate with the red shirt, which is probably appropriate now as we may just be the same age instead of me being 12 and him being much older.
But enough about pirates, this is one of my favourite love songs. Don’t ask me what’s going on in the video, but Jon English is cute and young and his hair is better than mine.
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Stuck in my head – Still Corners
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Weekend musings
I had the weekend to myself. Yay!
It’s not very often I do, but as the Mister went on a fishing trip (I love fishing trips) and it was a successful one so he was away for two nights.
Sure it means sleeping alone (being able to hog the bed), and fending for myself (fruit loops for dinner), but it’s nice to have some space too. (I’m trying to make out like I missed him – which I did).
So I cleaned the house and twirled around in new, pretty dresses.
I watched series 2 (including the Christmas episode) of Downton Abbey.
It wasn’t as well paced as series 1, but still enjoyable. I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
I previously boycotted it, as I didn’t like the way it was being promoted on Australian Commercial Television, but after hearing so many good things on I decided I needed to give it a shot.
I watched everything I could in 3 days. Completely addicted. I grew so emotionally invested, in such a short space of time. I loved to hate O’Brien and Thomas, mourned for Daisy and William, and loved the spunk of Lady Sybil.
Alone time also means Mad Men. I rewatched series 4 (just because I could), as I got dressed up to go to my little brother’s graduation. 3 hours of clapping, but I am very proud that he found something he wanted to study and stuck with it long enough to get a degree (and I’m not saying that because he doesn’t stick with things, because he does. I just believe that’s a massive achievement).
I went shopping and bought some pretty dresses and new tights. Turns out not many places stock tights when its 35 degrees outside. But Myer had a 30% sale, so I stocked up (bright red! love hearts! roses!)
So all in all it was a lovely weekend to myself. And I am definitely glad of a relaxing weekend after the madness that has been the last few months. But it’s about to get hectic again soon.
I’m looking forward to Australia Day this week (4 day weekend). And the lovely Miss Stina is doing a guest post for me! (excitement!)
And then it’s a gig every week in February.
Excitement all round!
Hope you all had a good weekend – get up to much??
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My hands get cold sometimes
Even if it is the middle of summer, I work in an air conditioned office.
It’s actually a new office as I changed jobs late last year. As its a bigger office there’s more people, and more people means more air con.
I love the Aussie summer. I prefer to be hot than cold. I don’t think I’d survive in a climate which goes below 10degrees too often.
But I do agree it’s easier to rug up and get warm, than force an entire floor of people to drop to air con levels.
So in the middle of summer, when it’s 40 degrees outside, I’m dressed in thick stockings, cardigans, and fingerless mittens.
And these are the cutest I’ve made.
They’re a Ravelry pattern, (surprise, surprise) and I knitted them up over my new years holidays.
The yarn is Moda Vera Ella, and the pattern is thesebuttoned fingerless mittens.
I didn’t put the buttons on as they didn’t look right. But the colour looks like fairy floss to me and I love them.
polka-dots & sparkles 