Nick Meek

Looking at these photos makes me happy to be alive.   

by Nick Meek via Eat Drink Chic

happiness is sidewalk chalk art

There's a girl next door who is a master chalk artist.  Her murals make my day.

white or rye?

via wooster

Rob Ryan

Handmade Portraits: Rob Ryan from Etsy on Vimeo.

 I ran into this artist's work at Liberty of London back in the fall (when I fell in love with the quote on this notebook cover).  I love his work, and I think this video is super charming.

Knife Skills

 Some chefs wield a knife like a magic wand - one flash and they're done!  I picked up a few tricks working in restaurants, but there's still a ton I don't know.  I'm hoping this Knife Skills series by Illustrated Bites isn't done yet!

Healing Herbs

Isn't this poster pretty?  And informative!  (though admittedly hard to read at this size)

I wish I was more knowledgeable on how to incorporate herbs and spices into my cooking.  

via metrogarden

Have a wonderful weekend!

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(did you see what i did there?  pretty sweet, right?  :)  i'm learning photoshop!!)

Halona Glass

 

 

I find this decorative glass very attractive. 

by Halona Glass Studio, for sale on etsy

My sentiments exactly

This seems to be my main problem in life.  what to do, what to do...

But, more importantly, can you see how she made this?  It's thread strung around nails!  Love it.  By Dominique Falla

a timeline

really diggin' this poster

via BrainPickings

also totally rad ---  these vintage bicycle photos, also from BrainPickings

The week, in pictures

Marc Johns

I very much so adore Marc Johns

Happy weekend!

by Julian Bialowas

pinterest

I've had a Pinterest account for a long time, but I only just started using it a couple days ago.  It's been really fun.  These are few of my favorites right now.   February has me longing for bright, fun colors. 

 

 

sketchbook days

This is an old charcoal piece I did a few years ago.  I've never been all that good, but I miss it none the less.

Do you have things in your life that you just don't have an outlet for anymore?  I struggle with that a lot.  And I'm trying to change it.

Sketching is a good place to start, don't you think?

Happy Weekend, friends!

original image via murderedbypiratesisgood

The Joy of Books

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Moroccan Court

This past Saturday I went to the Met to see the New Galleries for the Art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central Asia, and Later South Asia which reopened in November after extensive renovation.  It was beautiful!

The Moroccan Court was especially impressive. The video below takes you through the creation of the Court.  Wow. 



The Damascus Room was utterly amazing as well.  This video shows the removal and reinstallation of the reception area within a Syrian home from the Ottoman Period. 


Definitely a worthwhile visit!

Music Philosophy

I love these posters by Music Philosophy

more rain

Everything is so grey outside.  All the color in this photo makes me happy. 

via emmadime