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And it’s Monday! Welcome back friends, I hope you had a good weekend.

This year, one of my New Year’s resolutions is to watch less TV and listen to more music. I love music and used to regularly go to gigs and dance around the house listening to my favourite tunes. Unfortunately however, as life got busier, somehow music fell by the wayside. Instead of coming home and listening to the radio, I’d come home and listen to the news! I’m hoping that by sticking to my resolution, this year that will change.

I’ve been looking for a new digital radio that I can use in my bedroom and came across this super cool 80s throwback boombox designed by Paul Smith and Lasonic.  It’s is a little too spendy for my tastes, but wouldn’t it a great way to get the tunes pumping?! How are you going to accomplish your New Year’s resolutions?

Lasonic 931X - White Boom Box System

handel's house

Have you ever been to the Handel House Museum? I went to see a recital there last week (not knowing what it was) and was completely surprised to find such a wonderful gem.

George Fredic Handel was a German baroque composer who lived at 25 Brook Street from 1723 until his death in 1759. There have been many changes to the house throughout the years (in fact Jimi Hendrix lived there for a time), but the museum has recently completed a renovation, bringing the house back to its former Georgian glory.

The recital was preformed in the same room Handel used for private performances and with only 25 of us in the audience, it was easy to imagine what it must have been like to listen to the top sopranos of his day.

Performances by contemporary artists are available to the public every Thursday, a different sort of gig to check out in London town.

Handel House Museum, 25 Brook Street, London W1K 4HB

hello friends

Sorry I have been away. We been busy the last two weekends enjoying the Great British Summer. First up was Lovebox, a great local festival at Victoria Park where we saw Metronomy, Santigold, De La Soul, Blondie, Scissor Sister and Snoop Dogg. Even the monsoon like rain didn't dampen our spirits.

Last weekend was Secret Garden Party, by far my most favourite festival. We spent our days exploring the gorgeous grounds and the nights running amok in the music tents. It took the better part of last week to get caught up on work, life and laundry (it's amazing how many clothes you get through at a muddy festival!) but I'm back on track now and thought I'd get this week started with some pictures of our latest escapades...

Happy days kids, happy days!

And Secret Garden Party pics after the jump...

the 1-2-3-4

Have you heard about The 1-2-3-4? It's a one day music festival taking place in Shoreditch Park on Saturday July 9th. Early bird tickets have sold out but you can still get full price tickets here. Line up includes The Raveonettes, Black Lips, The King Blues and Lydia Lunch - the festival celebrates all things rock 'n' roll. I think this is another one to add to the list...

lovebox

Lovebox - yes? Yes! It would be rude not too.

Lovebox has become a bit of a tradition for us as it is located practically on our doorstep in Victoria Park. The festival runs for three days and this year there are so many acts I don't want to miss! Snoop Dogg, Phoenix, Robyn, Jesse J, Beth Ditto and Blondie are at the top of my list and I can't wait to dance the night away to 2ManyDJs, Horse Meat Disco and of course Groove Armada.

The husband and I will be hosting a brunch before the festivities start on Sat 16th July - and if you would like to pop by leave a comment in the section below. Just make sure you book tickets quickly as it is sure to sell out. Hope to see you there!