Books!

Books to Check Out:
The Future of Us By: Jay Asher
Sex Revolts By: Simon Reynolds
I Want My MTV By: Craig Marks
Life As I Blow It By: Sara Colonna (availible Feb. 7th)
Poetics of Cinema Vol. 1 By: David Bordwell (* Film Junkie Must-Have)
Minding Movies By: David Bordwell (* Film Junkie Must Have)
Also, check out David Bordwell's Film Blog.
 http://www.davidbordwell.net/blog/

Design & Decor

I have recently been really into architecture, design, and decorating. I have also found many cool books about these subjects. My most favorite being Design Sponge At Home By: Grace Bonney. I just bought it today, and I am obsessed with it. So obsessed in fact, that I spent most of the afternoon pouring over its wonderful photography, and decor ideas when I should have been studying. See I have two exams tomorrow, but all I can think about is designing and re-arranging my living room, so I figure whats the point in studying when I'm not really paying attention. Therefore, I sit here typing and enjoying a cupcake not thinking about History or Philosophy whatsoever. (* I will probably regret this blog tomorrow when I'm taking my test!)

Anyway, the other day I was on Pintrest and discovered some really cool Home Decor photos, so I wanted to share a few. All of the following were found on Pintrest and are from various places. http://pinterest.com/ 

Love the natural feel of this!

Really into minimalist decor with a pop of color!

Love the light fixture!

Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcake!

Song of  The Day:  Christmas Waltz Artist- She & Him

Movies To See

                                                                       All images from Google

Holiday gift guide for Hipsters and Nerds like Myself

Jenn's Hipster Starter Pack
Iphone 4s
Instruments
Anything from Urban Outfitters
Starbucks gift card
Vintage knick nacks

Furniture that looks worn, but cool

A record player & a collection of old school Rock & Roll Records

She & Him's new Christmas Album

Any clothing with an aztec print or triangle pattern

Books about other hipsters

Books about Music, Art, or Pop Culture

Comedy movies or Documentary films about Music, Art or Popculture

Weirdly Abstract Wall Art or Photography to decorate living space.

Cookbooks for hipsters who go out to eat at trendy resturants 95% of the time. (This means quick- easy recepies for people who would rather create their own youtube videos or blogs about it to be cool rather than actually eat the food.) * I am guilty of this! its lame I know.

No hipster wish list is complete without cool photos to display a few of the above items.

(*all of the pictures are from Urban Outfitters.com or google) The face print is from Urban Outfitters print shop! Go check out all the cool art they have!

Song of the Day

The Black Keys new album "El Camino" just came out yesterday! Go buy it! It's Amazing. Also, support your local record store. I bought the album at my local record store and got a free Black Keys poster, so who knows maybe your record store is giving out free shit too.Anyways, to commemorate the new album, here's the song of the day.

Music Documentary: Echotone

The other day, I was invited to see a screening of this wonderful documentary. It was really eye-opening and intersting. The Cinematography, sound and editing are outstanding. The director Nathan Christ is a genius. You can support Echotone here.-------> http://echotonefilm.com/ Buy the DVD!

Internationally known as 'The Live Music Capital of the World,' Austin's music culture has led it to become one of the world's most sought-after destinations. As nearly two dozen high-rises pop up throughout the city amidst an economic downfall, how does the working musician get along? This lyrical documentary provides a telescopic view into the lives of Austin's vibrant young musicians as they grapple with questions of artistic integrity, commercialism, experimentation, and the future of their beloved city. Echotone is a cultural portrait of the modern American city examined through the lyrics and lens of its creative class.(IMDb.com)
So many great bands are also featured in this documentary. It is a must-see for all musicians, filmmakers, and musiclovers like myself.