The dearest got married.

I am inspired by the (very lovely herself) Blair, whom I share a bookclub with – she writes lists. So here are some charming ‘shares’ and some things that are pushing good buttons of late.

ONLINE/VISUAL

Bird and Banner – stationers and their blog makes me happy

Sheaf Ephemera – who doesn’t like vintage/old-school things, this person shows them off and consequently has given the internet a catalogue of superb inspiration

Fuck Yes Maps – glorious, glorious maps

The Blog on the Bookshelf – a blog about bookshelves… oh so lovely

Mad Men Cartoons - A Flickr set (I LOVE Mad Men)

MUSIC

The Smiths - pure old-school goodness

David Gray – it’ll never get old, I’m still obsessed

Vampire Weekend – Contra is golden

BOOKS

The Secret History by Donna Tartt – this is one of the best books I have read in a long time, it is totally wonderful with a perfect level of intelligent suspense and disturbing themes. Also a Penguin Classic and our current Bookclub book.

I Have a Bed Made of Buttermilk Pancakes by Jaclyn Moriarty- a terribly enjoyable/frolicking novel that plays with characters and conversation. It doesn’t pursue the greatest depths but it kind of doesn’t need to.

THINGS

The challenge to listen and to ask

A weekend away with the Soul Survivor team

The fact that playing with words never gets old

Yesterday marked our second wedding anniversary! Time has gone remarkably fast. I love you Geoff.

We can also now recommend the lovely food and atmosphere of  The Mill (Hardware Lane). It was a really great night out.

I managed to totally forget to mention that my littlest sister is engaged! Danny-dan-dan and Haig face are getting married June next year. Very pleased about the whole thing really! Aren’t they just a bit cute (photo by Lucy).

My lovely friend Sam got married today! I got to be one of her bridesmaids. The rain held off and it was truly lovely.