CHRISTMAS BEDDING

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It causes me pain to think about decorating for the holidays but Christmas bedding sets with all those cute snowmen and snowflakes just makes me smile. Most years, the thought of drifting off to dreamland surrounded by that Jolly Old Elf and his cohorts is enough to get me off my duff and get busy.

But this year...not so much because last Christmas when I was watching movies in bed, I spilt hot chocolate all over my Frosty the Snowman comforter (dang it). Frosty now has a dark tan; at least parts of him do. It's sad, but since there's nothing I can do about it, I'm telling myself that I was kind tired of my old holiday bedding anyway. There's just no sense in crying over a chocolate brown Frosty?

So, now I have to make a decision on which direction I want to take my holiday bedroom decor. Do I buy a poinsettia bedding set and go with a traditional red and green color scheme, another blue and white Christmas bedding set similar to my old one or buy something funky like one of The Nightmare Before Christmas bedding set collections? I decorated one teen girls' bedroom for Christmas a year or so ago with a set of 101 Dalmations bedding. The comforter set wasn't specifically designed for the holidays, but the colors were absolutely perfect! Those of you with black and white bedding sets should take note of that fact and work with what you have!

I'm going to take a look at all of the above and I'll get back to you on what I find but meanwhile feel free to share any suggestions.

Happy Halloween!

POOR CHARLIE BROWN.

Saturdays with Hedy Lamarr #29

Designer to Watch-Erin Martin

We stumbled upon the work of Erin Martin the other day and we think we're in love!

Her work is organic in a very sophisticated way. The words "organic" or "sustainable" get thrown around a lot these days but very people get it right. We love her use of natural materials, muted colors and texture variety.

Her designs seem very original too-as no two houses are alike.

Here is a sample of her work:

To see more of her work, visit Erin Martin Design.

Real Cool Barstool

We totally dig this barstool from Arteriors. It has an unique shape to it, and we love the organic look/feel.

The barstool sells at $450/each with free shipping.

You can find the specifications in our barstool section.

Trashcan Sinatras - Usually (Live)

I'm so very super crazy excited. Tonight I'm seeing Trashcan Sinatras play a private house party in my hometown. There will only be about 50 people at the party and Trashcan Sinatras will play a few acoustic sets and chat and mingle with everyone. It's potluck and BYOB! I have worshipped this little known, Scottish band since I was a freshman in high school and I have never seen them live. Now, 20 years later I'll see them for the first time in this unique setting. My heart might burst.

Honky Tonk Angels is BACK!!!!

Jamie Lyn and company bring HONKY TONK ANGELS back to Hill Country BBQ on Thursday, November 11th with a lineup that features the talents of Brooklyn songstress Kelli Rae Powell, Lindy Loo & the Jake Leg Strutters, and country-rock maven Michaela Anne Band. A night of raucous original music from New York’s finest female alt-country bands, HONKY TONK ANGELS provides a stomping ground for women who write cutting edge music across a variety of sub-genres – classic country, country-rock, alt-country, Americana, bluegrass, western swing, and country-folk. The show curates artists who pay homage to the raw and eclectic soul of American roots music cultivated in the heart of New York City.

This month's lineup:
9:00 pm Kelli Rae Powell
Kelli Rae Powell is the tiny ukulele-wielding, redheaded stepchild of Billie Holiday and Johnny Cash. Whether she's growling out wry ruminations or purring her way through a drinkaby (a lullaby-meets-drinking song of her own device), she delivers the kind of consistently literate lyrics that once prompted Tommy Ramone to call her a poet. The Deli Magazine NYC says, "Kelli is a talented folkstress, a great performer and a wonderful entertainer. Particularly suited for all the ones who have relationship problems."
www.kelliraepowell.com

10:00 pm Lindy Loo & the Jake Leg Strutters
Lindy Loo and the Jake Leg Strutters are a honky tonk bluegrass band. Lindy Loo, who first went to Nashville as Miss Minnie Pearl's protégé, blends music and comedy in that same old school country tradition and her Strutters play right along. With a balance of heartstrings and humor their honky tonk tales illuminate big city country living. Lindy has long been a fixture on the New York Country music scene, and has been called "…One of the funniest gals in this great country of ours…" by Country Weekly. http://www.myspace.com/bigcityhick.


11:00 pm The Michaela Anne Band
Growing up in a military family, Michaela Anne lived as a modern day gypsy - traveling the American terrain as well as abroad. Drawing inspiration from great artists like Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris and Hank Williams to name a few, her result is a rich blend of the down home folk and country of her family's Midwestern roots, with the sophisticated worldly sounds of the city. Whether it's a soft intimate moment you're searching for or a boot-stompin hollerin' good time, a show with Michaela Anne is sure to bring it! www.michaelaanne.com