Inspiration

Something for the weekend

So this is the 51st Something for the weekend! Little did i know when I posted the first that this would turn into a weekly thing. Not bored of it yet, though SFTW will now be on hold until I get back from the tour — if you want to look back through all the posts they are listed under ‘inspiration‘ in the categories list in the sidebar —>

Loving the new Moleskine postal notebooks

Green cheesy mish mash soup | cinnamon vanilla sunflower butter | the mojito smoothie

[video] Beirut’s video for The Rip Tide is amazing

The best wedding invitation ever. Fact.

50 ways to open your world to new possibilities

The Book Tour. from Photobird on 8tracks.

[video] Was actually quite interested to hear Jamie Oliver’s thoughts on Instagram

The Little Free Library

50 inspirational quotes to power up your inner bassass

RIP Nora Ephron – ‘baby fish mouth’ will always be my favourite line from a film

The camera garden of Andre Feliciano

How to read 7 books in 7 days

Vancouver is nearly full! Details about the NYC and Toronto events coming next week

And finally, this is without doubt the most entertaining video I have seen all year. I recommend you watch it full screen, ladies. You’re welcome.

Inspiration

Something for the weekend

[video] This is important (so beautifully shot)

How to make a book cover disguise for your wireless router

Flab, cellulite and dangling arm fat

Spicy, irreverent and awesome: Dear Coquette

[video] I’m absolutely loving the GoodLife Project from Jonathan Fields

Thrilled to be sharing a guest post about surviving loss over on the Maven Circle this week

100 things to do instead of procrastinating on the internet *ahem*

Why the 21st century author is an internet entrepreneur

No, we will NOT say “woo hoo” for our “froo froo”

This is brilliant: www.calm.com (via Karen)

We celebrated the summer solstice with letters to the universe sent up in the fire, followed by a steak dinner and too much wine :) I love my family.

The hand drawn map of London

Don’t throw tennis balls at cars

10 fruits to try before you die (yeah… i have some catching up to do)

[video] the making of the Leica M9-P (Edition Hermes)

And finally, the winner of the giveaway is Adrienne! Email coming shortly xo

Inspiration

Something for the weekend

[video] Aimee Mullins: How my legs gave me superpowers

For Chrissakes, there is nothing wrong with you: a dating manifesto (sweary & awesome)

For the last few months I’ve made a conscious effort to cut out most carbs and sugar (the photo above was one of my last puddings – savoured every mouthful ;-), and it’s made such a difference to my bod — read/watch these: Why our food is making us fat | I quit sugar

The dawn of the colour photograph

Enjoyment is in the waiting

How to be the most organised person in the world (via Rachel)

50 inspiring children’s books with a positive message

“I’m jealous of Sarah Walton”

The ________’s Daughter (via Chris)

Liking Grove’s skateback cover for the iPhone

When I hit an emotional wall a few weeks back, Tanya was there for me on Skype. She is the real deal — go watch her on TGtv!

Inspiring commencement addresses

A primer for blogging from Mr Brogan

A great post about iPhone apps to try

Surreal door installations