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“Hard times come again no more”A reflective hymn-like tune capturing the weariness yet hope that life can sometimes embody.(via mags)

”Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)” as sung by Rosemary Clooney, written by Irving Berlin for the movie “White Christmas”

Two Christmases ago, the Mrs. bought me a record player, and we’ve been enjoying exploring old records our parents have along with some used records we’ve bought at second-hand stores. As you might imagine, Christmas records are well-represented in the hand-me-downs, and one of them is titled “Happy Holiday” - a collection of various singers like Sinatra, Crosby, and Monte. Among the tracks is one sung by Rosemary Clooney that slipped into my subconscious and I found myself humming: “Count Your Blessings”. It’s not one of the songs that makes its way into our modern seasonal repertoire, but I think it deserves to hold a place in the cycle. Originally sung by Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney in the movie “White Christmas”, here she carries the whole tune with her glistening smooth vocals.

Hope you enjoy as much as I do. :)

Really enjoyed the style and creativity of this cover: turning a pop tune into a retro jazz piece. Ah, for the good ol’ days. ;)

Also check out the Post Modern Jukebox YouTube channel for tons of other covers from a variety of decades.

(via Anita)

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The great pumpkin patch, by yours truly. 🎃 It’s been awhile since I last visited one, and the magic’s still there. :)

I was excited to read about legendary designer Dieter Rams again recently, and also to learn Gary Hustwit has just released a documentary on his life and work entitled, “Rams”.

Above are his “Ten Principles of Good Design”. And double excited because one of my other favorite things (Field Notes) has partnered with the release of the documentary by creating a special edition for “Rams”!