Music Mondays - First Aid Kit

Swedish Sisters Johanna and Klara are sisters, the duo making up First Aid Kit.

This recommendation came from my brother last weekend...he watched them do an acoustic session at Glastonbury.

My favourites on the "Lion's Roar" album are 'This Old Routine' and 'I Found a Way'.

http://youtu.be/Y1b2c90hgtI

A female Fleet Foxes

Nice to see you again
Xxx

Music Mondays - Mumford & Sons

I absolutely love Mumford & Sons, so was so pleased when I heard they were releasing their second album at the end of the September.  On the release date I couldn't wait and downloaded it straight away.  I haven't had much chance to listen to it until this weekend.

I am already hooked.  I like the fact that they haven't changed a bit, why fix what wasn't broken!  'I will wait' is already my favourite song.

Music Mondays - Matt Corby

I only came across this artist via Fearne Cotton on Twitter today and I am totally hooked.  Matt's voice is gorgeous and I can not get enough.

If you click on the link Matt Corby you can watch the video for and get a FREE copy of his Ep 'Made of Stone'.

Matt is an Australian singer/songwriter in his 20's, who has a voice very similar to Jeff Buckley.

Nice to see you again.
Xxx

Music Mondays - Folk - Fossil Collective

The Dermot O'Leary show really is one of the easiest listens on a Saturday afternoon.  I have to confess to finding his voice quite sexy, which makes for an even easier listen.  The show revolves around great music and highly talented, original, emerging musicians.  

So on a dark, gloomy and wet afternoon in the car we listened to an interview with a relatively new folk band called Fossil Collective.  A two-piece band, David Fendick and Jonny Hooker, from Leeds.  In addition to sounding like the nicest boys during their conversation, the music was brilliant.  

If you get a chance check out Fossil Collective live on BBC Radio 2.

They remind me of Fleet Foxes.

I'd love to hear what you think of this Fossil Collective – Let It Go

Nice to see you again.

Xxx

Music Mondays - Our Versions of Events

This blog is not intended to be a resource of ground breaking new music.   My intention with Music Mondays is just to share with you the music I enjoy listening to and songs that have an impact on me.

I am obsessed with music, at the moment listening to music takes preference over TV.  I so much prefer listening to my ever evolving random play list or the radio, while I potter with a million different projects!  I can not wait for a new song to come on the radio that I as soon as I hear what I then to know immediately, to be my new favourite.  

What I do find an ongoing challenge though is, knowing when an artist or a song can match the promise of an emerging artist.  How many can confirm a great album.  Well 'Our Versions of Events' did come with a 100% guarantee.  This girls voice is amazing and when paired with her own handcrafted harmonious lyrics then I am in heaven.

Emeli Sande

These two tracks are my favourites of the album; Breaking the Law and Hope.

For any lucky fans of Cold Play she is supporting them on tour (again - so must be good).  In the meantime you have 3 days left to listen to her sing live on Radio 2 Simon Mayo.

Also two interesting facts about the singer/songwriter, which you may or may not know.  her real name is Adele and she was studying to become a doctor before she broke into the music industry.

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Xxx

Music Mondays - Soulmates

It is not my intension to expose myself too much here as a soppy cow, although I fear I am just about to.

It was my gorgeous hubby's birthday at the weekend, so I felt it only appropriate to dedicate today's Music Monday to him.

I am very proud of our relationship and our family, which is why I have decided to share this today.

I am very lucky to have been with my husband for nearly 18 years, married for 7.  We got together when we were just 16, we are almost childhood sweethearts.  He is the most supportive, kind and generous person.  He is such a happy go lucky person, who always makes me laugh and keeps me going during any tough times.  I can talk to him about anything, he is my true confidant.

He is my best friend my soulmate.

Hope - Who am I to Say

Hope

Happy Birthday Baby.

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Xxx.

Music Mondays - Running Shuffle

Well after two weeks off from exercise - what better start to a Monday morning.  So despite the wind and rain at 8am this morning I managed a healthy 40 minute run.

These were my top three motivational songs on the Running Playlist this morning.

Kickstarts - Example

Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap

Louder - Dj Fresh

What gets you running faster and longer!

Nice to see you again.
Xxx

Music Mondays

I absolutely love music in all its forms.  I can get so completely lost in music.

It can carry you somewhere new or old, make you laugh or cry as well as remind you of moments shared and lost.

I am no expert but I know what I like, so here I am sharing with you.

I have just discovered the wonderful pairing of Joy Williams and John Paul White, that is The Civil Wars.  This song is beautiful, so is the album.  

What are you listening to?

Nice to see you again.

Xxx

Our Proper Grown Up House

Our first house was the perfect two bedroom terrace house in a central location very near to where we both grew up.  Perfect for a couple fresh from graduating and starting out. It had so much character and was all ours, including the lave and plaster walls! We couldn't even put blue tack on the walls without them falling down. After 4 years of really good times and many parties in our fabulous kitchen it was time to move on.

We made the decision to move to a small village up the road where I was working at the time.  "Oh how I do like to be beside the seaside".  We were 26 years old, and we knew then this would be the place we would settle down to have a family.  After a few more years partying, frequenting the local pubs, getting to know the locals, lock ins, many very late nights back at ours, we were settled.  After coming to terms with the BIG 30, with the help of a few last burn outs, we did it, became a family of 3.  The house we brought when we moved to the village was not of our taste at all, it was not particularly attractive from the outside and had very little character inside, however the location was spot on.  After a few big changes to the property we ended up with a house we were very proud of.  We stayed for nearly 8 years.

Now here the three of us are, in our very 'proper grown up house'.  As I sit here writing this post, I can hardly believe we are living in the most beautiful victorian town house in the heart of the village.  Life just seems like it couldn't get any better right now, it's picture perfect.

So here is where all the ideas stored in a hand quilted indian silk A4 notebook from my favourite shop at the moment HomeSense, finally come to life and I am so excited if not a little overwhelmed by how much I want to do, and all before Christmas.

Now I am unpacked and ready to share some of my creations.  

I would love to hear your thoughts, comments, ideas, crafts and all.  So keep in touch, sign up and subscribe to "All Things PP" and I will share with you regular craft projects based around my personal past times; children, clothes, crafts and conversations.

Coming first is a hand embroidered Cath Kidston Elephant Cushion, perfect for Poppy and any little girl's room!  I can not wait to share this project which was inspired by the Cath Kidston Sew Book using Cath Kidston fat quarters I had sitting around.

Listening to Florence & the Machine, Ceremonials.  Musically Magical.

Nice to see you again!