
This week's links. Enjoy.
How to Steal Like an ArtistAustin Kleon offers brilliant advice on how to do good creative work. Utterly inspiring and a highly recommended read. Via
kottke.
Killing Orson Welles at MidnightZadie Smith reviews
The Clock, a 24 hour long film by Christian Marclay created by editing together clips of movies in which clocks appear. Love the idea and would love to see it, but don't know if I'd last through the whole thing ...
Top 10 Fairy TalesFrom 2005, but still interesting reading — Joyce Crick, winner of the Schlegel Tieck Prize for her translation of Freud's
The Interpretation of Dreams, also freshly translated and edited the classic fairy stories of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, called
Selected Tales. She chooses her 10 favourites here, with intriguing commentary as to why she likes them.
Which Colours Should You Eat?New York City-based artist Tattfoo Tan has come up with a brilliantly visual way of making sure you're eating right — his Nature Matching System represents 88 common fruits and vegetables as blocks of colors. You can also download the
screensaver — not only will you have a pretty background, but it'll be a daily reminder to eat your veggies!
A Girl and Her RoomPhotographer Rania Matar has an interesting project — she documents teenage girls in their rooms, from the USA and from the Middle East. Fascinating cultural contrasts — and some unexpected shared interests, too. Via
The Morning News.
Orange Blossom SeasonIt's the season for bitter oranges, and their distinctive scent can be found in a variety of perfumes — follow the link for a little bit of history and how to find one that's right for you. Via
The English Muse.
TRADhomeIt's out! Make yourself some tea and settle down for a browse through the lovely first issue of TRADhome, the inspired online magazine collaboration between Lonny and Traditional Home.
Asparagus CasseroleSpring means asparagus (yay!), and though I usually like it prepared simply, this classic asparagus casserole is an intriguing alternative to the usual grilled, steamed or stir fried approach — the kind of thing my great grandmother would have served at her afternoon bridge parties.
(lovely room by Jennifer Post Design via EclecChic)