Thursday links & Things I love

I am here in my room, at home alone: the house is so silent that someone could think that no one’s in! Today and the past three days I got up at 6am, and I LOVE IT. It’s impressive, how many things one can do in the early hours! 

This week, super-busy & rushing, is going great: these are some of the things that made the past days shine even brighter.

♥ Carrot&almond cake ♥ my boyfriend, who’s never afraid of talking to me about ANYTHING ♥ writing my February resolutions and reading them over and over again (self-confidence overdose!) ♥ posting Style Bits, the first of a co-blogging adventure with the lovely Ottavia ♥ working on my website, I can’t wait to share something with you! ♥ listening to Antony & The Johnsons while on the bus in a sunny morning ♥ Bright Eyes’ Digital Ash In A Digital Urn, which is one of my favorite albums EVER! ♥ studying sessions at friends’ places ♥ dinner with friends this evening (I’m cooking a risotto with courgette and pork underbelly!) ♥ doing researches on ecofriendly textiles, for my degree project, and gathering lots of interesting ideas ♥ designing a logo for my brother’s electronic music duo ♥ celebrating 52 months together with my boyfriend! That’s a lot! ♥ eating Angry Whoppers & having long walks after dinner, with S.

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As i already wrote in my February resolutions, I am trying to spend (waste) less time at the computer: i.e. less internetting! I need lots of time to dedicate to my university duties, so… I decided to do a little internet-detox.

Anyways, here are some interesting links! I’ll NEVER stop posting my Thursday Links regularly! :)

♥ Conductor, by MTA, turns the NYC subway into an interactive instrument: yesterday I left this page open all day long… it serves as a good, relaxing soundtrack, plus it is amazing to look at.

♥ I know this is old news, but this photobomber squirrel made me laugh so hard! It’s lovely! If something like this would have happened to me, I’d be so happy forever!

♥ Fuck Photoshop: a pencil for the purists - I definitely need it!

♥ Cat vs. Human will become a book! I can’t wait to buy a copy… I like that blog way too much :)

♥ Wow. This blog looks so good: www.loveandutility.com

♥ Oscar Diaz is a product designer based in London, and you should really check his website. I especially like this shoe alphabet and this cutlery set!

♥ Some good photography by Amira Fritz: desaturated flowers and landscapes. Relaxing!

♥ V Magazine unveils Chanel spring 2011 couture with some amazing photographs. SWOON! And be sure to have a look at all of the other sets they published!

♥ Mmmh, let your voyeuristic inner self enjoy Nubby Twiglet’s What’s in my bag? post! 

♥ Isn’t this sweater lovely? Should I buy it? I can’t decide!

♥ And now, enjoy this lovely Valentine’s day DIY video!

Now, it’s time for a quick shower and to get ready for another long day of study!

Love, always!

xo
L.

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[image via vmagazine.com]

2011: Etsy shop revamp!

I’m glad to announce that… my Etsy shop re-opened, with new items!

Be sure to check it out: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaBert 

You will find new cards and a couple of Valentines, but I’m still working on new illustrations that will be ready in a few days so… keep checking!
Also, please note that the 2011 illustrated calendar will be soon removed: hurry up if you still need one!

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Valentine’s Day is near… why don’t you give to your loved one a nice illustrated card like this one above? It is my favorite!

Enjoy shopping at my shop!

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xo
L.