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(image from Angela Kohler)

to-do: document my daily life through a paper notebook.

I guess this blogs acts like a make-believe journal, but I really want to put everything into a paper notebook.

I have one started on the first of september – and kept for three months – that records small happenings through words, photos, paperclips, and drawings.

I have another one with only words and drawings. it lasted one month. january.

now, I just find myself too busy to take the time to sit down and write/print/draw. but after seeing Angela’s notebook, I felt so inspired.

she has the most lovely stop-motion film too (thanks Jeska).

tags: angela kohler, moleskine, movie.

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(image by Jen Gotch)

yesterday night, I left work early. around eight pm.

I slipped into bed, turned on my laptop, and browsed the internet looking for some new inspiring blogs.

I even found some old favourites back, like pictures and pancakes and my polaroid blog. instant crush, I don’t know how I manage to keep on living after incidentally deleting all the feeds from my reader.

do you have any blog recommendations? I’m looking for people with a passion for food and analogue photography.

tags: blogs, jen gotch, photography, polaroid, seaside.

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as you may know, I have a bit of an obsession with botanical plates and herbariums. I find those neatly arranged collections very inspiring.

and I have the feeling you do too. I hence thought I would share these mind-blowing illustrations from La flore des environs de Paris, a 1776 book.

the vintage printable website is possibly my favourite of the year. and I won’t dare to count the hours that will be spent browsing through the plethora of gorgeous imaging.

tags: books, flowers, illustration, nature.

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(image by Anna Bond)

I don’t think it can get any better than this.

ps. I clearly want to get this for Guillaume and I.

tags: anna bond, illustration, wedding.

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(picture by notebookdoodles)

I’m just dropping by real quick after an amazing first day of work at the Capital hotel restaurant (two michelin stars, my friends, are high maintenance) to show you my latest crush.

notebookdoodles, found via Marthe‘s blog advent calendar, is a gorgeous little blog.

and yes, somewhere along the way HE became my comfort zone. I didn’t see it coming. surprise!

tags: blogs, capital hotel, illustration, love.

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bow (by heidifurre), testing out the calligraphy tools (by kate), nobility (by kate), *’_'* (by .bu).

I want a tattoo: on the inner wrist, with my own handwriting, and possibly a small drawing. most definitely with a handmade feel.

does anyone have good recommendation for a tattoo parlour in London? oh please say yes.
I have been waiting for this tattoo for so long, and now I’ve found what I want to write on my skin, it is simply the right time.

tags: calligraphy, christmas, flickr, illustration, tattoo.

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I think I might have found my most favourite blog ever. deerlings. Lola knows how to make it feel right.

tags: blogs, hearts, tim walker.

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I’m litteraly dreaming of this house.

for the perfect kitchen. white le creuset pot pans. wooden work table. white flooring and ceiling.

and the cosy nest. cement tent. grey cushions. pretty reading lamp.

tags: home, interior design.

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(picture by Eva Lindh)

in exactly one week, we’ll be sleeping in our new flat. in London. right now, we’re more excited than jumping bunnies.

the fact that Christmas is around might have something to do with it as well. in fact, we’ve already planned to rush to a Christmas tree patch and get one, on the day we arrive.

it will have handmade ornaments like a paper garland, frosted cinnamon biscuits, and wool pompoms.

tags: biscuits, christmas, diy, garland, home, interior design, london, pompoms.

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(image by Victoria Pearson)

I’m getting ready for my upcoming job interview by exploring cupcakes. what a sweet assignment!

sprinkles cupcakes definitely sound like a reference. just read the list below and you’ll get my point.

cross your fingers for me. pleaaase. and if by any chance you know some inspiring cupcake bakery, let me know. xo

banana banana cake with creamy vanilla or chocolate frosting
black and white Belgian chocolate cake with creamy vanilla frosting
carrot walnut studded carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
chai latte chai spiced cake with chai latte vanilla frosting
chocolate coconut Belgian chocolate cake with coconut cream cheese frosting
chocolate marshmallow chocolate cake with marshmallow frosting and chocolate ganache
cinnamon sugar lightly spiced buttermilk cake cake with cinnamon sugar
coconut vanilla cake with cream cheese coconut frosting
dark chocolate chocolate cake with chocolate frosting
ginger lemon spiced ginger cake with lemon cream cheese frosting
ginger maple spiced ginger cake with maple cream cheese frosting
lemon lemon cake with vanilla and lemon frosting
lemon coconut vanilla cake with lemon and coconut cream cheese frosting
milk chocolate milk chocolate cake with fudge frosting
mocha dark chocolate cake with rich mocha frosting
orange orange cake with orange frosting
peanut butter chip chocolate chip studded peanut butter cake with peanut butter frosting
peanut butter chocolate chocolate chip studded peanut butter cake with milk chocolate frosting
pumpkin spiced pumpking cake with cinnamon cream cheese frosting
red velvet light chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting
strawberry pure strawberry cake with sweet strawberry frosting
vanilla cake with creamy vanilla frosting
vanilla milk chocolate vanilla cake with fudgy milk chocolate cream cheese frosting

tags: cake, sprinkles.