On My Radar

I personally enjoy bloggers who create quick posts of their favorite, current items. I also love when friends and family recommend products, websites, books, ect... that I may enjoy. Being a devout list maker, here's a few random things on my radar. Maybe you'll add one of these to your list?

HEALTH

AMAZON Coconut Water + White Tea 

 I've never been a huge fan of coconut water until I tried this brand. The water is well balanced and refreshing, not overly sweet.  I agree with the label-- its "mood-lifting". 

DESIGN

minted.

 I love browsing the ART MARKETPLACE. It's a forum for fresh, talented artists to showcase and sell their limited edition prints. The website says, "We uncover design genius through ongoing design competitions. At Minted, all that matters is good design. Designers submit, and the Minted community votes to tell us what to sell."

As a person who desperately wants to venture into the art collection scene, I just don't have the knowledge or funds to start acquiring pieces right now. To me, this site offers a great alternative to buying mass produced artwork. Prints are affordable and unique. There's a variety of styles and genres, and you can read about the artist and their inspiration for the piece they created. 

Here are two prints we just purchased! Our home has been sans artwork for over a year now. I'll be framing the prints myself. Once they are hanging in their new space, I'll be sure to post pictures.

Grace in the Wind

by Emily Jeffords

The scale of the gray sky grabbed my attention; I favor this top heavy look versus a more proportional horizon. And I believe some storms (especially in the summertime) can be just as beautiful as sunsets; this artist captures that soft, calming, pretty storm look.

Hexagon Cluster

by Yao Cheng

A gorgeous geometric design that appeals to our semi-modern side, this piece has the perfect color palette that will make a nice statement in our home. We will most likely hang above the fireplace.

MUSIC

Alex & Sierra - Scarecrow

I'm over-the-mood excited for this new single! Also, their new cd arrives October 7th! Ian and I watched these lovebirds soar to the top of X-Factor and win. Yes, X-Factor is a reality talent show (and we never watch those shows), BUT we were hooked on this duo from the beginning. Watch their rendition of Brittany Spear's song Toxic and you'll see why. You can listen to most of their new songs on YouTube. Just do it. You'll be hooked too.

O.A.R. - Peace 

Thanks to our friends Amanda & Jay, we've been O.A.R fans for the last four years. And their new single makes me an even bigger fan. I've listened to this song a hundred times, and it still soothes me. The lyrics are just lovely. And if you're arguing with your significant other, just play it. You're practically guaranteed to find forgiveness and peace immediately. It's that good.