Movie: Tokyo!

A movie of three different vignettes inspired by the city of Tokyo. The movie is 1/3 amazing and 2/3 underwhelming. Go see it even if it's just for Michel Gondry's whimsical story about a couple moving to Tokyo. I think it's being released in limited theaters this week. My friend is in Tokyo right now. I'm so jealous.

yours truly,

Valeri

Music: "Sorta like a dream? No, better."

Air France- No Way Down

I know this album was from '08, but I am still very much in love with it. It's the perfect soundtrack for a summer evening. So dreamy and lush.

yours truly,

Valeri

Music: Stuck on Repeat

currently listening to _________ (NONSTOP):

Women- Women

(cute album cover)

Various Artists- Dark Was the Night

DIY: Illustrate a pillow

Summer nights dream

I’ve dreamt of summer this whole winter. I can’t wait for that perfect indian summer where you can just lay out, read a book, and fly a kite. And if you were in Dreamland, you would be accompanied by a jellyfish, dog, and dinosaur! I made this pillow as a gift for my boyfriend’s birthday. My drawings aren’t the best, but I think there's something very endearing about imperfect, kiddish drawings. So let your inhibitions of your drawing ability and your imagination go and illustrate a pillow.

What you'll need:

• Blank pillowcase- I bought cheap ones from Ikea!
• Black fabric marker w/ a thin tip- can be found at any craft store. make sure to wash the pillow first, so that the ink will stick on it
• Colored fabric marker
• Pencil/ blue washout pencil- for sketching

yours truly,

Valeri