Random
- *Jump* photo opp in the West Auckland beach town of Piha {above}
- Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris - I'm a fan
- Twitter, where have you been all my life?! Oh yes, I was busy avoiding & trash-talking you. I apologize. You've sucked me in.
- SuperBadger mug watching over Nigella Lawson's Millionaire's Shortbread Just can't stop thinking about the chocolate/ caramel flavor combo. {below}
My friend Mel's boy scout belt with whistles either side! And Dan confirmed it's authenticity - he used to sport one too apparently. I can't pull off accent belts like Mel and Dan, but I LOVE this. {below}
Favorite new blogs
- Mel's just launched The Making of Blanket Statements & it's as awesome as her whistle belt. She's documenting plans to make her vintage home accessories company a hit in a year, one stitch at a time. Today's day 1 so let's show her some love. :)
- New Dress a Day is our heroine Marisa's endeavor to source one second-hand dress for $1 every day for a year. Her blog is where she shows off her transformations and sewing skills. Sew nice!
- Just found this! Zen Peacekeeper merges two of my favorite topics, justice and writing, into one blog. As if that weren't enough, she's a yoga teacher AND a Kiwi - so much to love. Great blog and great guide to twitter.
- Alexis Grant is writing a travel memoir about traveling solo through Africa. Of course, I'm intrigued. Loved her post about favorite Baby-Sitters Club characters and who you'd be. I was most like Mary Anne in junior high but wanted to be like Claudia & Dawn. And you?
Inspirational blog posts
- Don Miller defends art & the artist
- Rachelle Gardner on what we give up to pursue the dream
- Mary deMuth on rising to tribal leadership (The post that started me thinking about who I am & what I'm made for. So, SO good!)
I'm thinking about doing an inspiration round-up every Friday, what do you think? Feel free to send me any hot tip-offs during the week!
What things or blogs have inspired you this week?
10 comments:
Thanks for the shout-out! Enjoying the blog.
Alisha!!! Thank you dear friend! I love the photo - am I allowed to say that, considering its of me. You are very clever with the camera babe. And as Alexis says, Thanks for the shout-out! Love the piha photo!
PS. I love the idea of your inspiration friday's! Do it do it.
I have to comment on the Babysitter's Club mention. I LOVED the Babysitter's Club!!! I was probably most like Mary Ann, but I loved Dawn, too, because she was from California. I can't believe I even remember that! Just hearing the names brought back surprising memories of the stories. Great post! Love the Piha pic, too. What a fun day!
Thanks for the love... I've already got a few inspiring nuggets for next Friday so think it's a goer!
On the Baby-Sitters Club tip, floods of memories. I'm tempted to re-read some of the series...
Hey Alisha, love your Friday inspiration list - how do you find all these cool things?!
PS Nigella's cappuccino cupcakes are also awesome - check them out.
Love the photo!!
Ahh, the Babysitters Club!! I always wanted to be Claudia but I think I was more of a Mary Ann.
Love that you are doing Inspiration Fridays!
Abi, Nigella's cappuccino cupcakes sound like a winner. Definitely going to check them out. :)
Absolutely love this post. And LOVING that blog about reinventing vintage dresses. I think I may hit up my local Value Village soon.
Joey, let's hit up value village together. Can't wait.
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