Valentine's Day

Wishing you a happy Valentine's Day—have a sweet one.

(photo via silver blonde)

Shop News

My Kisses From Canada postcard is also available as a print from my Society6 shop! A lovely customer recently purchased a framed version for a new cottage gift, which I think is an inspired idea. Find it here.

(photo by me)

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there—hope you're having a wonderful day.

(photo: local milk)

New in the Shop

The brand new, slightly lovelorn Canadian Moose postcard is here! Order now to get it before Canada Day. Find it in the shop here.

(photo by me)

Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! Have a warm and lovely one.

(photo by winnie au for refinery 29. via the shiny squirrel)

Happy Pride

Wishing everyone a very happy Pride weekend—may it be a joyful one.

(photo by sean fennessy via the design files)

Smile

Have a sweet weekend.

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

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Have a sweet holiday weekend.

(photo via here)

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Have a fun weekend.

(lovely illustration by rené gruau via here)

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This week's links. Enjoy.

What Love Looks Like After More Than Half a Century
Absolutely lovely. Inspired by her grandparents' devotion to each other for 59 years, Lauren Fleishman photographed couples who have been married for half a century or more for her new book The Lovers. The slide show will make you melt.

Yves Saint Laurent's Valentine's Day Love Cards
So gorgeous. Yves Saint Laurent's Love Cards, created and sent by the designer from 1970 to 2000, are stunning, brightly coloured hand-crafted collages. Soon to be reissued in a book, you can follow the link to view a selection from the series.

Architect Couples and Their Houses
Have a look at the homes that architects design for themselves.

Abstract Photos Created From iPhone Smudges
Artist Arslan Sukan's new photography series features scans of his iPhone screen, magnified and turned into mesmerizing abstract art.

10 Delightfully Whacktacular Vintage Kitchens
Apartment Therapy rounds up 10 vintage photos of kitchens that truly have to be seen to be believed. Awesome.

Parmesan Broth
Transform the rinds of parmesan cheese into a rich broth with the help of onions, garlic, white wine and fresh herbs — a delectable base for soups, risottos and more.

Hold That Thought
Thirteen leading designers get to grips with and discuss an object they find inspiring. Fascinating.

Citrus, Fennel and Avocado Salad
A perfect winter salad that combines seasonal ingredients for a colourful and healthy dish.

(photo via vt wonen)

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Share the love this weekend. Elisabeth Moses photographed by Tim Walker in 2002.

(via pinterest)

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Love Heart Blocks by Red House Industries — hand drawn typography that spells out the word love in twelve different languages. Hello Valentine's Day. Available from luvocracy.

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This week's links. Enjoy.

Love Is ... Minding the Gap
Unexpectedly heartwarming story about the London Underground. Read it and feel better about humanity (and about the endurance of true love, too).

Coffitivity
Based on the idea that people are more productive with the sounds of activity around them, new beta service Coffitivity offers those who work from home ambient coffee shop noise at the click of a mouse — plug in your headphones and be instantly transported. Definitely worth checking out if you're stuck at home with deadlines and cabin fever.

The Benefits of Optimism
Interesting essay by Emily Esfahani Smith over at the Atlantic that uses two recent movies as a springboard for an examination on how a positive outlook is the most important predictor of resilience.

Go to Your Room (and Decorate)
New York Times house tour of a modern family home, featuring the rooms that the kids have decorated themselves as well as the spaces decorated by the parents. Fun to see how personal and creative these rooms are.

Built of Books
From Design Boom: "Dutch artist Frank Halmans explores themes of domesticity and memory through his sculptural installations. His series 'Built of Books' employs vintage publications ... which he arranges into stacks, lining them up along shelves, carving windows and doors through each (and thereby) creating sets of imaginary buildings and interiors in each section of volumes." Love the result.

Ditto
If you've avoided buying designer glasses or sunglasses online because you worry about getting the right fit, the Ditto site has an innovative feature that allows you to try on glasses on your computer through video, using clever technology that measures your facial shape and size. Interesting idea.

The Mysterious Vanishing Island
Recently an island situated between Australia and New Caledonia vanished from maps forever — for a surprising reason. Fascinating story.

The Ten Best Simpsons Songs, as Picked By Their Writers
Revisit all your fave musical numbers from The Simpsons, as chosen by its writers. Love the Planet of the Apes tune, but definitely feel that Canyonero was overlooked.

Roasted Broccoli, Arugula and Lentil Salad
A great early spring salad featuring both leafy and roasted green veggies, with black lentils to make it hearty enough for cool mid March weather. Via Cookie and Kate. 

(photo by karl anderson)

Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! Whether you celebrate with a loved one, family or friends, may it be filled with warmth and happiness.


(Little Flower Personalized Hearts framed artwork available from sarah and bendrix on etsy)