A Bit of A New Direction

So a little bit ago, I was looking at this book

and an idea hit me: I would like to try and make this blog a bit more of a multi media experience...more literature, film, and art as well as music. Also inspiring me is the late, great Andy Warhol. Not only do we share a birthday, he is one of my favorite artists because of his (to me anyway) brilliant ability to combine all those mediums and different versions of those mediums into one show. Anyway, so hopefully in the coming weeks, I hope to add a bit more of that aspect and feel here and that it goes off as smoothly as possible. I hope you all enjoy it! :-)

Jour Heureux Bastille!

A very happy Bastille Day to every French man and woman! I hope it was a good one, and Vive le France!

Barbies:
Princess of the French Court
Marie Antoinette
French Lady
Empress Josephine
(yes, I know Bastille Day started the overthrow of the monarchy, but they are part of French history...)
La Belle Époque
Parisian 1980
Parisian 1991
French 1997
France 2008
this year
Autumn in Paris
Eiffel Tower
Moulin Rouge

Music:
AOL Radio: French Classics
AccuRadio: French Pop
Tune In.com: French radio stations
Itunes Essentials:
Classic French Pop
French Dinner Party
French Electronic
French Impressionism
Modern French Pop

Happy Independence Day!

Statue of Liberty Barbie 1996

Happy 236th birthday USA! May you and yours have a safe and happy fourth, and enjoy all the food, parades, and of course, fireworks!
AOL Radio: Patriotic Songs
AccuRadio: Red, White and Blue Country
Slacker: 4th of July Celebration
4th of July and Pride by ITunes Essentials

Lady Liberty Barbie

Statue of Liberty Barbie 2010

Hail Britannia!

With Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics being held in London, this year seems to be the year of all things British. Well, being the Anglophile that I am, you certainly won't be hearing any complaints from me lol...instead, I offer you some things to help celebrate should you be so inclined. Enjoy!

Barbies:
Royalty:
Princess of England
Elizabethan Queen
Queen Elizabeth 1
Royal UK
Royal Wedding
Classic English Characters:
Arthur & Guinevere
Merlin & Morgan Le Fay
Alice in Wonerland
The Queen of Hearts
The Mad Hatter
Kelly & Tommy as Alice & The Mad Hatter
The Tale of Peter Rabbit 1998 and 2001
Bert
Mary Poppins
Jane and Michael
Eliza Doolittle: Flower Girl
Eliza Doolittle: At Ascot
Eliza Doolittle: at the Embassy Ball
Eliza Doolittle: Her Closing Scene
Professor Henry Higgins
James Bond 007
Barbie Loves Bond Collection
Misc:
English
Big Ben
Autumn in London
United Kingdom
Fashion Model Collection:
Day at the Races
Highland Fling
High Tea and Savories
Lady of the Manor
Pretty Pleats
Tweed Indeed
High Stepping (fashion)
True Brit (accessory)
And a tip of the hat to their neighbor to the north:
Scottish 1981
Scottish 1991
Scotland 2009

Music:
AccuRadio: Beatles Plus station listings
AccuRadio: British Invasion, ect.
AccuRadio: Brit Rock listings
AOL Radio: British Invasion
AOL Radio: Britpop
Live 365: British Invasion station listings
Live 365: Britpop station listings
Tune In.com: UK radio stations
From ITunes Essentials:
British Blues
British Folk
British Invasion
Britpop
London
Manchester
UK Soul Divas

Websites:
BBC America
Official website of the British Monarchy
Taylors of Harrogate and Twinings: two of my fave tea brands
Earth Cam: Abbey Road crossing, London

Sounds of Summer

Welcome summer! That big shiny thing in the sky is in full force, and the time is here to look ahead to grilling, sand, surf, and all things to put us in that laid back,easy going frame of mind. School's out, vacations plans are fulfilled, and parents do their best to keep the peace. So sit back, relax, soak up the sun, and check out these summertime soundtracks I found on ITunes Essentials and a couple radio stations:
AccuRadio: Summer Vacation (AccuCountry)
AOL Radio: Surf Rock
Live 365: Surf Rock station listings

From ITunes Essentials
Beach Grooves
Beach Music
Country Cookout
Country Summer Nights
Graduation Songs
Kid's Summer
Lazy Summer
Pool Party
Sailing Songs
School's Out
Southern Rock BBQ
Summer BBQ
Summer Nights
Summer Songs
Summer Songs 2
Summer Vacation
Summertime R and B
Sunshine Reggae
Surfing
Surf Music

Summer Splendor Barbie
I Dream of Summer Barbie

Happy Father's Day!

A very happy father's day to all you dads and grandpas out there! May it be either exciting or relaxing, whichever you prefer and full of love from your kids/grand kids! Just remember: try not to burn the meat! :-p


Father's Day from ITunes Essentials

Earworm of the Day: The Cure

Yes, there are several songs that I could choose from as a)I'm a huge Cure fan and b) most of their songs a friggen catchy, but I've decided to go with "The Love Cats" for now because really, the world need more shots of Robert Smith with cats lol (don't ask me which one's cuter...I can't decide :-p)...enjoy!

The cure - love cats Vidéo dagoba54 sélectionnée dans Musique