MUSICA: Lydia Mendoza

La Alondra de la Frontera or The Lark of the Border

was the first star of Tejano music. 

It's not just her 12 string guitar skills but also her voice

that kicks this music to the top.

ROOM: Solarium

so·lar·i·um/səˈle(ə)rēəm/

Noun:

A room fitted with extensive areas of glass to admit sunlight.

BETTER THAN AN ANIMATED GIF: London, 1927

London in 1927 from Tim Sparke on Vimeo.

SUPERSTITION: Hex Symbols

This form of folk art emerged with the Pennsylvania Dutch.  Some see hex symbols are purely decorative, but many believe the symbols as talismans, protecting the farm.  

ODE: To the Swingline

 

Perfect shape to clasp and pinch

A metal hook to hold an inch

Of paper stacked and paper slacked

To hold the sheets as one, A-ttack.

A timeless look, a lasting feel,

One loves the classic black and steel.

You rule supreme against any ream.

Oh, Swingline, a must, on any team.

HUE: Sand

Let's go to the beach, each. Let's go get away.

RIDE: Royal Enfield

The oldest motorcycle brand on the planet.  Made like a gun, goes like a bullet.

NECESSITY: Salt water

I'm thinking about salt.  

Salt in the sea that is.

For that just out of the ocean, sun bleached, salty, wavy hair.

Try this.

For a sea salt wash up.  Try this.

For a sweet tee to express your undying love of (sea) salt.

Try this.

And one must never forget 

the wise words of Isek Dinesen.

“The cure for anything is salt water 

- tears, sweat, or the sea.” 

READ: Bernice Bobs Her Hair

It's a big day for F. Scott Fitzgerald fans (not to mention fans of Baz Luhrman and Jay-Z)

If you're not in the mood (or lack the time) to re-read Gatz before seeing the new flick, get ramped up for the Jazz Age by reading this swell short story.  Similar themes, more mean girls.

DESIGN: Gold Leaf

 

Embellish art, frames, food, and drink

by this gilded means.  

Available at any art supply store.