Paper lanterns

Multi-talented and magical Beirut play at Edinburgh's PictureHouse tonight. And Brazil has a day dedicated celebrating the band later this month - Beirutando happens on 30 August.
Check out the exquisite vid for Elephant Gun by Alma Har'el - http://www.almaharel.com/elephantGun.html

Hello hippies

The lovely cellar door features the most amazing VW van ever, created by Sophie Goodenough. Perfect inspiration if you still haven't had a summer adventure.

Fringe notes

The Edinburgh Fringe programme is very pretty this year, and guess what, you can wear it!
http://bit.ly/8ZBEGK