[Source] This week, I’ve mostly been home, writing and recovering from surgery. I keep saying I’m going to catch up on Doctor Who and Game of Thrones but I get distracted on Twitter and by the wealth of stuff online. Here’s what I’ve been looking at. What happens when ‘bad’ books sell too many copies? [...]

Feeling down? This is bound to cheer you right up. This site makes me feel so small. Or so big. It depends which way you scroll. This one’s old, but always pertinent. Vonnegut gives advice on how to write with style. If you’re into drawing and, like me, find expressions tricky, this is for you. [...]

Source: thrilld.com via Leanne on Pinterest   Here’s eight things you may learn if you were to touch 50 naked people. This. This. This. Here’s a few ways for you to celebrate love. The truth will set you free. Classic nudes get tummy tucks. Meet Margo, the travelling mouse. “I have learned that even when [...]

Source: thingsorganizedneatly.tumblr.com via Davinia on Pinterest   A little bit about food choices, and about being conscious of the food which enters your system. Here’s some photos of Tolly doing some arial dancing. Isn’t she amazing? A humorous and oh-so-true take on the post-break-up haircut. I want her wardrobe. This too shall pass. We all [...]

Source: cindyloughridge.tumblr.com via Davinia on Pinterest On flexibility. THIS is what’s possible. I love The Dame even more after she wrote about why she is her own boss. Why you need to learn how to use your professional camera: YES. 12 things learned while travelling. Lady Smaggle teaches us how to walk in heels. Ever [...]

Malta ranked as the most charitable country in the world. However, Ramona has a few choice words about this, and I really do find myself agreeing with her. Natty shows some pages from her journals which have been hiding away from view. Aren’t they gorgeous? I wish I were this creative. Amy shares the most [...]

Source: thatkindofwoman.tumblr.com via Dakota on Pinterest       I love this interview with Elle, who has synaesthesia, because I do too! And it’s so great to read other people’s experiences with it. Kara discusses her reason for being a feminist. I’m really interested in mindful eating and try to practise it whenever I can, [...]

Source: flickr.com via Paula on Pinterest   How gorgeous are these drawings of ‘real life’ Disney princesses? My own handwriting as a font? YES, PLEASE! Dena went a whole month without alcohol: here are the results. Don’t you love these eco-friendly gift-wrapping ideas? Here’s some vintage but very topical Yes & Yes: DIY gift ideas! [...]

Source: stylemepretty.com via Vicki on Pinterest   Reuben recounts his experiences of being a man who knits. This blog also runs a great series called ‘Reclaim‘. These made me giggle: Beyonce’s songs re-imagined as undergrad gender studies theses. Marthe talks inspiration. Autumn on failure and the contradiction of beauty. Danielle talks about the importance of [...]

Source: adventurecompany.co.uk via Jacquie on Pinterest   Are you a writer? Then you definitely need to read Hannah’s post on writing something awful. The importance of having an attitude of gratitude. Chris Guillebeau on second chances. In praise of lo-fi living <3 Sal offers some advice on power-thrifting. On creating a meaningful wardrobe. 10 things [...]