Weekend

Happy weekend! have a lovely one. And a lovely space to spend it in—the Bro Resto on Bali.

(photo: postcards from mathilde. via focus damn it)

Serenity Now

Let's all spend the afternoon at a café in Paris.

(photo: rêveur)

Sweetness and Light

Let's meet up here. Berner's Tavern, London UK.

(via travel & sun)

Sweetness and Light

Grateful for moments like these when things feel a little overwhelming.

(photo via bread & olives)

Smile

Hope there's some sunshine in your weekend.

(photo via raw ideas)

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Have a sweet weekend.

(photo: christer strömholm, couple at the «la methode» cafe. paris, 1960. via here)

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Gazing out of café windows is definitely one of my favourite pastimes.

(photo: "La fille dans la fenêtre" by Édouard Boubat, Paris, 1930. via so you think you can see)

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Have a fun weekend.

(photo of the supremes in paris during the '60's via mod beatnik by way of pinterest)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. Looking forward to dinner out with friends — enjoy your own.

(photo: no 197 chiswick fire station via sfgirlbybay)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. The weather will be turning colder here (might even snow!), so looking forward to brisk walks about the city followed by cosy café haunts. Enjoy your own.

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Weekend

Happy weekend! Hope it's a lovely one. Looking forward to a bit of café and art gallery haunting with friends here — enjoy your own.

(photo by tiffany mitchell via local milk)

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Have a stimulating weekend.

(photo: fuel for life)

Buffet

This week's links. Enjoy.

A Luxe Modern Bachelor's Bungalow
Gorgeous Los Angeles home by Alice Cheng of interior design firm SHIALICE, featuring a minimalist modern aesthetic with a touch of glam here and there. Love.

11 Great Books to Help Creatives Unwind
Nice book list on the HOW magazine site to inspire and amuse.

The Moleskine Café
Picasso, Hemingway and Matisse were devoted to their black Moleskine notebooks, and now the iconic notebook maker has opened a café in Milan — one that actively encourages drawing, writing, or simply doodling.

A Secret History of Subterranean Sound
Fascinating article on The Quietus about the people who made library music in the UK — the often anonymous music that became favourite TV and film themes. 

Self-Portrait With Wildlife
Animeyed is a self-portrait series with animals by Hungarian photographer Flora Borsi. Stunning images.

Good News, Futurama Nerds: The Morbotron!
First there was the Frinkiac, the Simpsons cartoon search engine that matches up your favourite quote with the right still image or gif. And now there's a Futurama version. Have fun.

One Bowl Chocolate Cake
Every week Food 52 features an heirloom recipe — dishes that have been shared from generation to generation. This beautifully simple recipe from Heidi Sze of Apples Under My Bed is easy and quick — perfect when you need cake and you need it now.

(photo: room of karma)

Simple Pleasures

Trying out new dining spots. Wouldn't this be a great place to visit? It's Leo's in San Francisco — just love the confident and stylish mix of patterns and vintage pieces.

(photo via snippet and ink)

Simple Pleasures

The perfect cup of coffee (or tea, if you prefer).

(photo: miód malina studio via pinterest)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Hope it's a lovely one. We're in for some cool and rainy weather (there's even talk of snow!) so it's going to be an indoors sort of one here — best spent watching movies or hanging out in cafés, I think. Enjoy your own...

(photo of pan restaurant italien in paris by hervé goluza. via here)

Simple Pleasures

Discovering a new favourite spot to have lunch. This is the truly beautiful Spring restaurant in London — see more of it here.

(photo: paul massey for vogue living. via escapade)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Hope it's a lovely one. Looking forward to a little café haunting here, and maybe some live music too — enjoy your own.

(photo of cipro pizza in sydney by michael wee for vogue living australia. via here)

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This week's links. Enjoy. 

A Stunning Turkish Loft
Take a tour of an extraordinary penthouse loft in Istanbul, the work of Istanbul-based architecture firm Ofist. Think rustic circa 60s James Bond.

Dressing Down, Dressing Up
Rebecca Willis takes a look at fashion's current trend for the carefully worn and disheveled look, a protest of sorts against cheap, mass-produced clothing.

11 Secrets Hidden in Famous Works of Art
Famous works of art are often much more than beautiful images — replete with symbolism and allegories, they offer an additional depth and richness of meaning to the knowledgable observer. A fascinating sidelight in art history.

The Coffee House
A lovely, soothing Tumblr dedicated to coffee, cafés, and related subject matter. The perfect cure for jangled nerves. 

The Origins of the Fairy Tale
This is interesting — researchers are discovering that the origins of fairy tales are far older than previously thought, with one tale dating back as far as the Bronze Age. Fascinating.

The Little Library Café
This is lovely — Kate Young cooks and bakes food inspired by her favourite works of fiction. Follow the link to her blog and recipes with great photos — she's on instagram, too.

7 Female Bass Players Who Helped Define Modern Music
Great overview and appreciation of the stellar musical contributions of women bass players to modern music, including studio musician legend Carol Kaye, Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth and Tina Weymouth of Talking Heads. Get inspired. 

A Winter Bowl
Buddha bowls are very big right now — this winter version from The Awesome Green is filled with nourishing, healthy goodness (and if you prep beforehand it's super quick to put together). And if you wanted to get a little fancier, you could add this Lemon Garlic Tahini Dressing, too.

(photo by j.m. palisse. via côté maison)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Hope it's a lovely one. Planning on a slow paced one here, catching up over coffee with friends — enjoy your own.

(photo by nicole franzen)