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Soul Food for the Quirky & Curious. Fräulein Erika is a Liverpool based blog.
Pinterest // My Week in Pins #2
Spring is coming and it makes me feel all excited about finally leaving my ‘onion look’ behind. I’m currently really interested in Swedish fashion styles and mid century furniture as … Continue reading
Playlist // February 2012
Spring is almost here. No more walks to work in the dark. Time for some upbeat tunes… I really enjoyed making this playlist. This time it’s a 12-track mix with … Continue reading
Spotted: Velvet Paws on Brick Street, Liverpool
Today, I made some new friends just off Parliament Street… These absolutely adorable cats hid behind a rundown garage somewhere between Jamaica Street and Brick Street. And although Mama Kitty was … Continue reading
Findings: State of Craft by Victoria Woodcock
Thanks to a nasty winter virus I am currently couch-sitting and have done so since Monday. For Valentine’s Day mein Herr gave me this wonderful little piece of literature to … Continue reading
Cinematography: First & Forever ~ First Love by Dr. Martens
Dr Martens recently released this video, “First Love” staring the supermodel, style icon and the generally fabulous Agyness Deyn and model Ash Stymest. It is part of the Dr. Martens … Continue reading
Pictorial: Black Tie Krunk Party @ The Kazimier, Liverpool
Here are some pictures of last night’s Black Tie Party at the Kazimier (Liverpool). Ladies and gentlemen, it’s been a pleasure.
Toys // My new Kawai KDP80
When I was four years old my parents sent me off to the Yamaha music school in our town to learn how to play the keyboard. After three years of … Continue reading
Pinterest // My Week in Pins #1
Pinterest has sneaked its way into my daily browsing routine. Its little bookmark is incredibly tempting and I seem to hit it at least three times a day. Like many, … Continue reading
Spotted: Black Tie KRUNK Party @ The Kazimier (Liverpool)
UPDATE: See my Pictorial: Black Tie Krunk Party @ The Kazimier, Liverpool post for pictures. I’ve got some news for all those of you who, like myself, might feel the January … Continue reading
Spotted: Nat Baldwin (Dirty Projectors) @ Leaf, Liverpool
Artist? Nat Baldwin, singer / songwriter & member of the Brooklyn-based experimental band Dirty Projectors. Genre? … It’s more like cross-genre. Nat Baldwin blends avant-garde experimental and minimalist with neo-soul … Continue reading
Pictorial: Ryan Vintage, Bold Street Liverpool
A couple of months ago, I published a post featuring first sights of the new Ryan Vintage shop on 102 Bold Street (old Rapid; later a charity shop) whilst it was … Continue reading
Findings: Do You Like Your Neighbours?
Image c/o mitenska.blogspot.com this photo wasn’t actually taken by myself but by another blogger, mitenska. we all know this house and have probably walked past it least twice a month. … Continue reading
Pictorial: Jessica Trafford
All images c/o DazedDigital.com Young Jessica Trafford’s work really goes under my skin. I find that she creates this incredibly fragile, yet intimate atmosphere. Her pictures captivate one in a … Continue reading
Spotted: Loved Ones @ The Kazimier, Liverpool
BAND? Loved Ones (Nik Glover, Richard Hurst, Jay Freeman, Ben Shooter) GENRE? An eclectic mix of folkelectronica, indie pop and folk rock. Possibly related to Nick Drake or Sigur Ros?! These … Continue reading
Playlist // January 2012
With the new year come new traditions, so I decided to upload my very first playlist for this month. Sometimes I find it quite hard to get up early in … Continue reading
Reading: Atlas of Remote Islands
I recently got completely absorbed by a book, I first heard about on another episode of Monki Television. Atlas of Remote Islands – Fifty Islands I Have Not Visited and … Continue reading
Merry Christmas
Fröhliche Weihnachten – Merry Christmas everyone! Greetings from the German Harz Mountains. Hope you all have a nice time with family & friends.
Cinematography: La Mer de Pianos
I discovered this short film on a different blog (Booooooom.com) and was simply moved by it. Wonderful imagery & a mesmerising soundtrack.
Banksy loans “Cardinal Sin” to Liverpool Walker Art Gallery
c/o Seven Streets Banksy just cannot seem to get enough of Liverpool. A few days after he revealed his latest – although slightly sabotaged – graffiti work, the artist now … Continue reading
Ryan Vintage soon to open on Bold Street
(Update: Here are some new pictures // Pictorial: Ryan Vintage, Bold Street Liverpool, 21st Jan 2012) Looks as if Oldham Street’s finest is soon to open a shop on Bold Street. This morning … Continue reading
Spotted: Eyeless in Gaza | The Musician, Leicester
Band? Eyeless in Gaza | Martyn Bates, Peter Becker (supported by Elizabeth S. & Kevin Hewick) “Eyeless In Gaza are a Post-punk musical duo of Martyn Bates and Peter Becker, based … Continue reading
Liverpool Cathedral Abseil Live
When you walk home on a Saturday afternoon, you wouldn’t necessarily expect a guy doing abseil from the 5th largest cathedral in the world, the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, would you? … Continue reading
New Job Vacancies at Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse
Twitter can act as one giant job board, i.e. for creative vacancies in Liverpool. As it happens to be the case, the wonderful Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse theatre is looking … Continue reading
Spotted: Ex-Easter Island Head @ World Museum | Liverpool
Band? Ex-Easter Island Head, a Liverpool based ensemble composing and performing music for solid-body electric guitar, percussion and other instruments. (via Exeasterislandhead.com) Genre? Precise and Pulsing rhythmic minimalism. (Via The Wire.co.uk) Venue? Liverpool World … Continue reading
Zee & Semiconductor | Worlds in the Making
FACT‘s latest audio-visual highlights (this is perhaps the best way to describe them) include ‘Semiconductor: Worlds in the Making’ and ‘Zee’. I probably would not have stumbled across their latest … Continue reading
Octopi Liverpool
What or who is Octopi Liverpool? … A small, hidden shop on 81 Renshaw Street – right on the edge of Liverpool’s Bohemian area … A meeting point for artists, … Continue reading
Hipstery.com – Mystery Tshirts
Via Hipstery.com – Home of the famous mystery t-shirt.
How To Use An Elevator Without Stopping
After a morning of tea, cough drops & tissues this just brightened up my day.
Banksy And The Antics Roadshow
Banksy hijinked the UK once again. Although this time the graffiti artist chose a slightly different medium other than a spray can. His latest project to galavanise public attention, also … Continue reading
