children’s book illustrations.

At the house of one of the kiddos I nanny, the upstairs neighbors were getting rid of a bunch of books. One of said books, which I rescued is an old-school compendium of “the best” children’s illustrators. I haven’t read any of the text (who does, for a coffee table book?) but the artwork is gorgeous.

I freely confess to judging children’s books by their covers/ illustrations, and this is just further proof that that’s a great idea.

 

odds and ends.

What are you all up to this weekend? I have to work, but I’m also looking forward to finishing The Spiral Staircase and doing some writing. Hope these links will see you off to a great start 🙂

Stunning paintings and prints by my dear friend Kait Stockwell at Larkspur and Laurel.

What I’m reading next. 

This movie looks devastating but so good (and this one was sneakily riveting, too.)

Classic gray couches for every budget (even mine!)

What I’m doing for my birthday. 

An amazing organization run by and for the homeless in NYC on issues of human rights, housing, police, and others.

xoxo,

mel.

odds and ends.

Hello, lovely followers and lurkers! Here are 6 things that inspired me this week.

• How to keep kids from getting out of bed every five minutes— the latest challenge I’ve had while trying to help three year olds nap.
• Homemade facial toner that instantly tightens pores. Me-tested and approved!
• An airy, greenery-filled apartment in San Francisco that proves even cruddy rental furnishings can be incorporated into a look.
• The gentle art of trying something and sucking at it.
• Speaking of sucking at something, the copywriting gig I thought was in the bag a few weeks ago is still not panning out. So now I’m seeking out other freelance opportunities. It’s the first time I’m seriously considering how to make money in an unconventional job path, and maybe one of these inspiring career books can offer me guidance.
• 11 inspiring boho bedrooms.

painting by Joan Miró: ‘Horse, Pipe and Red Flower,’ 1920; via brainpickings