John Mayer posted a clip of the first single off Born and Raised, called “Shadow Days” on his Tumblr page.

Click here to take a listen. 

Incredible art formed by carving books!

Bio: Dettmer is originally from Chicago.

He currently resides in Atlanta, GA.

Brian Dettmer is known for his detailed and innovative sculptures with books and other forms of antiquated media.

He is currently represented by Kinz + Tillou (New York), Packer Schopf (Chicago), MiTO (Barcelona), Toomey Tourell (San Francisco) and Saltworks (Atlanta).

Dettmer’s work has been exhibited Internationally in several galleries, museums and art centers including the Museum of Arts and Design (NY), Museum of Contemporary Art (GA), the International Museum of Surgical Science (IL), Museum Rijswijh (Netherlands), Wellcome Collection (England) the Bellevue Arts Museum (WA), The Kohler Arts Center (WI), and the Illinois State Museums (IL).

His work can be found in several public and private collections throughout the U.S, Latin America, Europe, Australia and Asia.

Dettmer’s work has gained International acclaim through internet bloggers, and traditional media.

His work has been featured on the CBS Evening News, The New York Times (US), The Los Angeles Times (US), The Guardian (UK), The Telegraph (UK) Chicago Tribune (US), The Age (AU), Art News, Modern Painters, Wired, The Village Voice, Harper’s, Esquire and National Public Radio among others.

In recent years Dettmer has established himself as one of the leading International contemporary artists working with the book today.

In 2011 his work was featured on the cover of Book Art (Gestalten Publishers, Berlin) and discussed in a historical context in Bookwork (Stewart, The University of Chicago Press).

In 2012 he is scheduled to have solo shows in San Francisco with Toomey Tourell Fine Art and The Jewish Community Center; in Maribor, Slovenia as part of its celebration as the European Cultural Capital of 2012; in Lucca, Italy for Cartasia, a biennale of contemporary paper art; and in Atlanta, GA at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia. His work is also scheduled to be in several group shows including “40 under 40” at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institute.

I think this is just such a cool use of out of date books. Espically if they are just sitting on a shelf. Great way to be green and use a subject that had a past use. I love this! It would be incredible to see it on display!

For more information on Brian Dettmer and his art click here.

1st Photo - Absolute Authority, 2011, Hardcover book, acrylic medium, 9-3/4" x 7-3/4" x 4" - Image Courtesy of the Artist and Wexler Gallery

2nd Photo - Post Gear, 2006, Altered Book, 6-1/2” x 6-1/4” x 2-1/2” - Image Courtesy of the Artist

3rd Photo - O Ero He'll Fight, 2008, Altered Book, 13-1/4" x 12" x 1-1/2" - Image Courtesy of the Artist and Kinz + Tillou Fine Art

Ellen is always cracking me up! In honor of Presiden't Day Yesterday she had a little fun by having someone dressed up like Abraham Lincoln scare groups of people in her photo booth. Have a little look... 

So then I also found this one. Moral of this post, Ellen loves to scare people!!!

I am still laughing, crying I am laughing so hard!

In honor of Valentine’s Day I decided to pick 10 love songs to share with Spokane. Some of them are for love and some of them not so much. Whatever “love” position you are in this Valentine’s Day I hope you enjoy at least one of the songs on the list. Happy Valentine’s Day. XOXO.

1. I and Love and You – Avett Brothers

2. Love Will Tears Us Apart – Joy Division

3. God Only Knows – the Beach Boys

4. Lovesong – The Cure

5. No One’s Gonna Love You - Band of Horses

6. I Think I Need A Heart – The Magnetic Fields

7. Boyfriend – Best Coast

8. Can’t Buy Me Love – The Beatles

9. Transatlanticism - Death Cab for Cutie

10. Us – Regina Spektor

I just can't wait to see this movie!!! I adore Dr. Seuss plus it has a lot of amazing people as the voices of the characters: Taylor Swift, Betty White, Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron and more! 

The Lorax is out Friday, March 2nd! Check out the official Trailer! For more information on The Lorax click here. 

You also have to do this, get a stache just like Lorax! I had to do it, super funny and cute!!!! I just love the Lorax!!

Click here to get the Lorax Stache!

I have been thinking about the Super Bowl Commercials ALL DAY! I can not make up my mind, I keep going back and fourth on which one was my favorite. Since I couldn't make up my mind I decided to pick a few. I mean there were A LOT of commercials! Enjoy a few laughs, here are my favorites! ANNDDDD This one is a "Teaser" BUT I STILL LOVE IT SOOO MUCH!