Farewell and New Beginnings!!

A grand thanks to all that have followed this blog over the years -- but the time has come to retire this site and focus on the band's new site. But worry not! If you still want the inside peek into my mind and musings, they can be found at my new tumblr page, LilLizaJane.tumblr.com. I'd love to hear from you there and gosh darn everywhere, so please stay in touch. I'm out and about and will catch you 'round the bend. Much love and many cheers, Liza

Crooked Still - Half Of What We Know

Check out Aoife's amazing new video!! I've loved this song from the minute I heard her sing the lyrics, "If it wasn't for the sun, all the roses would have won." Check out their show tonight at the 92nd Street Y and get the new Crooked Still album here.

Pet Post -- Peanut Butter Loves Life

Jams -- Songbook Graphics

My recent trip to Charleston, SC has inspired me some old time songs from the south. Check out these designs!!

Image Inspiration -- Yellow Coins

Check out these kids playing in a field of yellow plastic coins in Seoul, Korea. I'm jealous...and curious.
Via BBC.

Image Inspiration -- Subway Map

Even Chelsea's subway maps are creatively adorned:

Memories -- Early Work

My mother's abstract, bold and beautiful paintings started with simpler exercises. While she may be known for her particular style now, I remember fondly one of her very first paintings she approached in her early painting career. It's a bowl of pears. I knew she hated painting pears, but to this day it remains one of my favorites for its purity and play on tequnique vs. personal style. Here's a piece by Olle Baertling, a Swiss artist known for abstract works, but this early gem stands out as my favorite still.

Jams -- In My Life

via youdsay

Cats Love Jams. And Science.

Image Inspiration -- Flashback Living Room

I want almost everything in this picture.
via l'ombrello

Pet Post -- Bunny Jumps

May this adorable creature's determination to jump over life's hurdles inspire you today:

Image Inspiration -- Gotta Love Life

This tat goes out to Bowen in Portland and the fellas in back home in DC. Xo

image via DeanPeterson