Picture books, paper goods & pretty things.
I always think the best way to really get the feel of a city is to walk. This week I was lucky enough to go to New York and got up super early for a stroll. I love to walk slowly and spot little details such as words and reflections. Here are just a few of my snaps.
I watched this film on a flight recently and loved it. It's so full of kindness and joy. It has some unexpected little twists and turns and Hugh Grant and Meryl Streep are both just fantastic. Highly recommended for a cosy Monday night.
The sun shone yesterday and it was amazing to feel the warmth. This song came on the radio and made me feel like I should be on a road trip driving on the open road with the roof down.
Today the sun actually shone and the warmth felt magnificent : )
I really enjoyed this video from the brilliant website The Pool with Phoebe Waller-Bridge and her friend and collaborator Vicky Jones. Phoebe's writing is so sharp and vivid and the chat reminded how much I love collaborating with other creative folks. I've been co-writing a comedy script with a friend of mine for several years. The project is on-going but it's already taught me a lot. Mainly that writing comedy is HARD. But also that when you get a line right and you get the laugh, it's absolutely brilliant.
A friend of mine introduced me to the 73 Questions series by Vogue by posting this video of Sarah Jessica Parker's episode. It's a cute format and there are hundreds of episodes to watch but one of the main reasons I like this one is because of the house. Look at THE HOUSE! It's so lovely.
Ryan Adams' new album Prisoner is out this week. To celebrate here's a peek at the first brilliant single, Do You Still Love Me? I've been listening to it on a loop. Perfect way to spend a Sunday. See below for a fantastic late night interview with Ryan. I always love hearing about his creative process and he's a really wonderful storyteller.
My favourite mug : )
I've read Claire Freedman and Kate Hindley's gorgeous book Oliver & Patch so many times and every time I do I see more and more lovely details in the pages.
Oliver and little Patch have so much expression and every passerby is a fabulous individual character who looks like they could have their own story.
Kate's illustration is so light, sweet and fun. I particularly love these two images I spotted on Kate's Twitter. Lovely and inspiring.
"I'm not doing it to stay busy, I'm compelled..."
One of my favourite musicians Ryan Adams has been in the UK recently doing a whole host of interviews and appearances. I discovered this little gem from Loud & Quiet magazine on iTunes but realised just now that Loud & Quiet also have a YouTube channel with lots of great content.
I love Ryan Adams' absolute passion for his craft. He lives and breathes creativity and it's infectious. A great interview to listen to on headphones after midnight.