Who knew, sometimes, inaccurate drawings are actually more helpful! Robin Sloan writes about the fun and function of oblique drawings.
Category: beauty
A favorite Etsy store
Janet Hill Studio has the most gorgeous, detailed and off-kilter prints and books. I just bought two prints and had to stop myself from buying ten more.
Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
Our rooms shape our thoughts, and our possessions change our moods. It can be challenging to influence our thoughts and actions directly; by improving the state of our surroundings, we can improve our state of mind. Because our minds feed on the experience of our five senses, pleasing our senses raises our spirits. Thoughts That… Continue reading Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
Letting People In
“Oh well. There was no way we weren’t going to entertain, including inviting people we barely knew (which, in the beginning, meant most of the time). Sometimes it takes guts, but I stand firm by the conviction that if we want friends in life then we have to be prepared to let people see our… Continue reading Letting People In
Never To Fit
“I had tried in different ways over the years to fit. I thought I could discipline my body and later my manners to take up less room.” – Thick by Tressie McMillan Cottom
Lovely Summer Ideas
Pashminas stacked by the garden door White wine chilling for unexpected company Fill a freezer drawer with ice and as many ice pops and homemade lollies as you can manage Create a “garden basket” with hats for the kids, sunglasses, sunblock, citronella candles and matches From “The Summer House” by Alison May