Gloomy Sunday

Some lovely Billie magic for you as we head toward the end of the week...



(I'm not fond of this video attempt, but the song is a cracker.)

Hope your weekend isn't gloomy!

Shoey treats

It's probably a good thing for my credit card that I don't take a standard shoe size, since I found this lovely mix of inspirations for pretty pin-up style!

... from Miss L Fire, Irregular Choice and Virginia Barros

They draw and cook

I'm mad for home-cooked food ...
I adore colour ...
I'm always inspired by illustration ...

 

 

Yup. You guessed it! I love this site!

Muted colours, inspired by nature

Geninne's been making beautiful things again...

~ I just love dropping in to see the latest creative developments in her household .... especially since she's married to a wonderful architect (what an inspiring partnership!)

Nestled

 

~ so dreamy!

(found by Leslie)

What were they thinking?

Demolished!  Beautiful train stations lost to the wrecking ball (and the crappy stuff built in thir place):

 

 

 

 

 
It happens in our neighbourhood too ...

Details, and more examples, here.

30 ways to shock yourself

A rather disurbing selection of electrical safety warnings can be found over here.

I'm so grateful for modern insulation and earthed cabling ...!

How to make friends

Contact Sheet: How to make friends by Telephone

"Use this instructional guide from the 1940's to learn proper etiquette when operating a telephone."
Via Martin Klatsch

Streetlife

I hate pointless tagging but sometimes I like grafitti (if it's witty or pretty).

There are a few good examples over here.