Bloghttp://heidiswift.com/blog/en-US2010-03-17T21:29:16ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)I'm moving!http://heidiswift.com/blog/2010/1/5/im-moving.htmlHeidi Swift2010-01-05T16:35:51Z2010 is all about consolidation.

I'm rounding up all the grit, glimmer and glory in my life and putting it in one handy spot. I present to you my new blog: Grit and Glimmer.

In a few weeks, HeidiSwift.com will redirect there and all of the posts here will move there as well. Grit and Glimmer is the reincarnation of the blog I started in 2004, The Everyday Athlete Blog. Check out this post to learn more about the change.

Grit and Glimmer will be my central online clearinghouse. Feel free to use the contact form there to drop me a line.

Best (and thanks for reading),
Heidi

 

]]>Christmas Tree Heart-Throbhttp://heidiswift.com/blog/2009/12/3/christmas-tree-heart-throb.htmlHeidi Swift2009-12-04T01:51:52ZSigh. Twinkly lights get me every time.

Mash this link for the BIG slideshow (Recommended) or view below.

]]>Bat for Lashes - What's a Girl To Do?http://heidiswift.com/blog/2009/12/1/bat-for-lashes-whats-a-girl-to-do.htmlHeidi Swift2009-12-01T20:42:31ZOy! This isn't new but I've got to share it anyway.

Pretty girl on bike with creepy costumed people on BMX bikes doing sick jumps in the background?

There is nothing I don't love about this.

]]>Lenka es my new shadow crushhttp://heidiswift.com/blog/2009/11/23/lenka-es-my-new-shadow-crush.htmlHeidi Swift2009-11-24T02:26:09ZIt's Sal's fault that I'm in love with the shadow people. He's always sending me the cutest videos.

 

 

]]>Where the Wild Things Atehttp://heidiswift.com/blog/2009/11/21/where-the-wild-things-ate.htmlHeidi Swift2009-11-21T18:52:27ZFood dining dinner-party food friends nostrana tastebuds 

[To skip the blabbering and head straight over to the photo gallery, mash this link.]

Here's the concept:

Two chefs, 12 (?) friends, one cozy Portland house, a fireplace, an army of wine bottles, stunning artisan cocktails, a menu inspired by a book and a movie.

Did I mention the chefs? They're important. They make the food. This isn't just any food - this is food that will leave a mark on you forever. Flavors that take you by the shoulders, look deep into your eyes and wake you up. This is a celebration of taste and flavor and texture and everything that was ever good about anything you ever put in your mouth.

It's conversation and laughter and community with people that you just met. You don't know how you got there, why you were invited, or what you ever did to be so fucking lucky so you just sit back and let it roll. Because sometimes life is warm and soft and delicious. And you deserve it.

]]>His name is Stefano. (I love this neighborhood.)http://heidiswift.com/blog/2009/10/9/his-name-is-stefano-i-love-this-neighborhood.htmlHeidi Swift2009-10-09T23:36:32ZUncategorizedP1010943

I've seen him a handful of times playing a violin outside of a cafe near 41st and Division.  A little old man in a cap and smart slacks.   He has the air of old-world, the look of dapper.

I never stopped to talk to him - maybe out of shyness. Or some perceived form of respect (enjoy the moment, don't press).

But today we went to our local eatery - a small place called Eugenios - and he came to pay a visit. His hat was somewhat more crushed than I remembered. His slacks a little older. But everything well pressed and in order. Tie knotted well.

]]>The latest from the heavy rotation department: The XXhttp://heidiswift.com/blog/2009/10/8/the-latest-from-the-heavy-rotation-department-the-xx.htmlHeidi Swift2009-10-08T20:32:47ZMusic Four 20-year-olds out of Notting Hill.  Killin' it. The music can be kind of dark and emotional (a la Charissa's Weird, but not so "I'm going to jump out the window now") but also a little poppy and melodic and sweet. I was too cheap to buy the import (it came out on August 17th) and now I kind of regret it.  Oh well, live and learn - the US version released earlier this week and landed in my mailbox thanks to a handy pre-order. Prepare for Heavy Rotation, XX! Check 'em out and listen to some tracks on their MySpace page. So far I like "Crystalized" and "VCR" but the truly sweet thing about the album is that you can listen to it front-to-back and never be unhappy. A great studio disc for sure.]]>This is just to say...http://heidiswift.com/blog/2009/10/8/this-is-just-to-say.htmlHeidi Swift2009-10-08T19:34:08ZUncategorizedThis is Just to Say I have eaten the plums that were in the icebox and which you were probably saving for breakfast Forgive me they were delicious so sweet and so cold ~William Carlos Williams]]>Tuck it in, Baby.http://heidiswift.com/blog/2009/9/28/tuck-it-in-baby.htmlHeidi Swift2009-09-28T02:59:37ZUncategorizedStick it in your ear: Yes Giantesshttp://heidiswift.com/blog/2009/9/27/stick-it-in-your-ear-yes-giantess.htmlHeidi Swift2009-09-27T16:55:06ZMusic Thanks to my buddy CopyMatt for the link to CreamTeam.  Now I'm stuck listening to Yes Giantess from their MySpace site and wondering how in the hell to get a copy of the CD. Yummy melodic pop and a few killer remixes. Favorite tracks so far: Tuff N Stuff and Can't Help It. You can listen to their remix of Passion Pit's Sleephead via this Creamteam stream. (Turn this up and try not to dance.)  Killah! I feel a new playlist coming on.]]>