My Geek ranking just went up a notch....

...and i'm loving it!

This evening was my first proper web design class, and I learnt how to write HTML!! I'm so proud of myself, it's like i've opened the door to a whole new world that now makes sense to me!

I'm a long way off yet, but I'm at least one step closer to my dream...

(my dream is not to be a geek. just so you know)

My First Benevolent Postcard Society card!!!

I was thrilled today to come home and find that my first BPS card had finally arrived!!!!!!!!!!

My card (which was Van Gogh's 'Girl in white') had travelled all the way from Atlanta, Georgia! and was from Rebekah, it included a lovely note.

This has really brightened up my day!

I can't wait until next month to send and recieve another card!

If you haven't heard about the Benevolent Postcard Society, you can read about it here.

I heart Mass Market Art...

I just love the paintings of JH Lynch. Everyone has seen his 60s prints at some point, yet no one really knows about the Artist. Apparently he destroyed most of his work before he died...

I've had Tina (above) on my wall for a few years now, I got her for £1 at a car boot sale! Unfortunately I'm not having so much luck finding Nymph (below) for less that £60, and alot of the prints advertised on Ebay are reproductions. Have you seen Nymph or Tina anywhere????

Aren't they just fab?! They are also the insperation behind one of my favorite bars in Newcastle, Mr Lynch

Wednesday 'pick me up'

There's something about Wednesdays.... I don't know about you but I start longing for the weekend at this point.

So to keep us all going, here are a few of the things inspiring me in the meantime....

• I'm a big fan of all things teacup related, and this pin cushion by the very talented Tasha B is simply delightful.
• Aren't old suitcases just wonderful? I love these ideas for converting them into something new!
• I've never been a fan of 'matchy matchy' and that's why I love these mismatched vases.
• I'm going to find this house and move in to it!!

 

photo by Rockie Nolan

Completely balmy and oh so cute...

I have a serious addiction to lip balm. I have tons of the stuff, I just can't help myself. There doesn't seem to be an indicator in my brain that tells me; 'stop, why are you buying this, you have enough at home!' I'm just instantly drawn to it's pretty packaging and delicious smell!

So my obsession was delighted when I recently discovered Andrea Garland's website. I'm in heaven!!! She sources vintage compacts, tins and pillboxes and fills them with the most divine natural balms. Each product is a one off, and what's even better is that when you've used it all up, you can get your tin refilled for a fraction of the original price!

Marvellous!

I'm in love with these little gems..

A study in Anthropologie...

I CAN NOT WAIT for the opening of Anthropologie in London!!


I will be first in line when the doors open, and look, I've already done my homework......

Shopping list:

Fairwell to The London Paper!

This week sees the last week of publication for the city evening freesheet 'The London Paper' and I for one am sorry to see it go.

The paper launched 3 years ago, right around the same time I stepped off the train from Newcastle (young, sweet and er innocent...) to start my new job in London town. Sure, I toiled with 'the other paper' for a couple of weeks but TLP had me hooked from day one and ever since, it has made my bus journeys so much more enjoyable and well, has just become part of my life here.

Sadly, in this recent financial climate the paper has failed to make a prophet and the Murdochs have called time and pulled the plug. I really believe they could have turned this around, the paper has a loyal readership and could easily have commanded a small price. I would certainly have paid for it.

My evening commute will no longer be the same. What will I do without Girl about town, Boy about town, The Columnist and the cartoon 'Em'. And even more importantly, I have yet to be mentioned by my secret admirer in 'Lovestruck!'

I refuse to go to the dark side and give my legance to The London Lite. Instead, I think i'll have to invest in a better phone so I can surf TheLondonPaper.com and Girl about town's blog. It's either that or stair blankly into space, and that would never get me mentioned in Lovestruck!

Broken Embraces

I've just got in from watching Broken Embraces, such a gorgeous film!! every scene is beautifully shot,I'd gone to see it without having read anything of it's synopsis (my favorite way to see a film) and adored every second.
Penelope Cruz is amazing in it, I just love every scene with her in. I'm not usually her biggest fan but she definately captures you in this role. I think the image above is iconic!

I wish I was in NY!

SATC filming has begun and I wish I was there, stalking like last last time!!!! There's rumours they are filming some of the new movie in London, if that's true I will be in full on stalker mode once again! (Lindsey, you will be joining me).

I'm slightly concerned about the picture below though! Is that a PERM?! I really hope this is a 'flash back' scene, because if it's not and that's what Patricia Field wants us all to sport, then god help us. Because, what SATC says, usually goes.


Pictures via Look Magazine

September nights...

The view from my window this evening definately screams Summer is over. It's rainy & cold and getting dark already.

But I'm excited anyway for autumn for a several reasons:

• I start my Web design course this month



• I go to Paris soon!



• I can't wait to take some lovely autumnal photos on my new Diana Camera!



• Soon it will be Halloween, then bonfire night, then Christmas!