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Little Joys


+ writing letters
+ crumpets with butter and jam
+ inviting new friends over for dinner
+ watching the rain out of my window
+ making mixes (i really need some new music!)
+ driving around the countryside with some of my favourite people
+ cheese and wine nights (even though i don't drink wine)
+ chocolate covered raspberries
+ uni work ticked off
+ new gadgets
+ bed socks

Film Friday | Mixed Bag


+ Midnight In Paris: I have had this lying around for ages, but something about it put me off watching it. I'm so glad I did. Really clever, very funny. I never thought I'd love Owen Wilson in anything.
+ The Hunger Games: One of those movies I assumed was mainly hype but really lived up to it. I may have actually literally leapt out of my seat at one point. Had my heart pumping.
+ God Bless America: Highly violent but a great social commentary. Darkly comedic.
+ Meek's Cutoff: I saw this at film society. The number of people who walked out midway through pretty much sums up how I felt about this movie. No real plot, no real character development and no ending. Didn't get anything out of it.
+ The Whistleblower: Interesting (true) story and well filmed though the whole "American justice over all" feel to it made it feel a bit one dimensional.
+ Back To The Future: Late to the game? Try 27 years late. Really satisfying old school 80's movie. Watched number 2 this week and loved it too.

Midweek 6


+ Manzanita posted a great granny square tutorial video. I am making it my mission to learn to crochet this year.
+ The Sketchbook Project 2013 just launched and sign ups are open. I had so much fun doing it last year, I highly recommend it.
+ Kaylah from the Dainty Squid posted a lovely list of her favourite simple pleasures.
+ Tabitha Emma shared a tutorial for how to make roll-over navigation bars for your blog.
+ A couple of people asked me where I got the gnome wallpaper in my last post - I found it here (via Queenie & The Dew).
+ I don't know if it's just me, but I found Kern Type really addictive and fun. Highly recommended for typography nerds.
+ I've been eyeing off these adorable vintage fabric lady ties by Flapper Girl for sometime. Too many pretties to choose from.