Things I Love Thursday

Hello, friends!

First, a short announcement that I’ll be transitioning everyone’s favorite Things I Love Thursday to a twice-a-month posting instead of weekly, starting the week after next. Just so it’s not all kinds of overwhelming for you OR for me and frees up some space for me to write other stuff.

And next… er, I didn’t really have any “next.” Except this week’s weblicious delights! Enjoy!

1. A cute’n'breezy font you can download for free! From Font Squirrel via How About Orange:

2. Ziggy Stardust 40th Anniversary reissue, via Rolling Stone:

David Bowie plays Mick Ronson's guitar, Oxford Town Hall, June 17, 1972 by Oliver Craske

The album that changed my life and defined the foundation for my personal space oddity. Do I NEED a reissue? No. Will I happily accept the full DVD reissue if someone were to give it to me as a gift? Oh, well, you don’t have to. But if you must.

3. Seven adorable Mad Men-worthy spring dresses, via 7×7:

This pink one’s my fave. Cute for work! I work from home, but if someone (moi?) were to have a spring party, I’d wear one of these dresses to that.

4. When catastrophe strikes, emulate the octopus. Via Wired.

They’re extremely adaptable and deal with survival in a variety of ways: everything from changing color to shooting their black ink to changing shape.

Wired says:

This ability to both observe problems and then respond to them with multiple solutions is a hallmark of the most adaptable organisms on earth. The trick is not in knowing the single solution. It’s having lots of different options and solutions to turn to.

Sounds like a critter I can look up to. An excellent article about an animal to emulate.

5. Foam Magazine shared LACMA’s California Design exhibit, “Living in a Modern Way”:

I would take a trip down to LA just to see this. What incredible design!

6. Balanced Bites shared some lemon-rosemary broiled salmon:

A super-easy recipe that’s full of super-nutrition. I love the addition of rosemary! Great idea.

7. Mocha chocolate cake with mocha buttercream frosting, from The Fit Cookie:

Oh, dear. This looks soooooo good. And it’s free of refined ingredients, vegan, gluten-free, common-allergen-free… So, it’s totally share-able in any environment. Maybe I’ll make it this weekend. Will post pics if I do!

8. Million-dollar misprints, via The Grindstone:

These are crazy but understandable mistakes!

If you ever needed a reason to hire a proofreader (ahem), here it is. Seriously, these are million-dollar lawsuits! Granted, that guy should have questioned his offer letter, but still… Proofreaders: We Catch Costly Mistakes. That should be my new tagline.

9. This gorgeous, colorful room:

I found this on Pinterest and have NO idea where it came from. If you know where this photo originated and/or if you are the photographer, please let me know! Thanks!

10. Finally, are these the cutest spring treats ever, or what? Via Sweet Sugarbelle:

They’re made with Jordan Almonds! SO CUTE and springy. I’d almost feel bad eating them.

That’s all for now! Have a wonderful weekend!

What are some great things you’ve seen this week?

Got any fun plans for the weekend?

Things I Love Thursday

I’ve been catching up with a lot of stuff that was posted right after the first of the year… here’s some great stuff I ran across over the last week! Enjoy ~ happy almost-Friday!

1. Rue Magazine showed off this awesome outdoor porch:

(http://ruemag.tumblr.com/post/14881631450)

2. What’s The Difference Between Dreaming and Starting? Writer Jeff Goins has an answer.

Dreaming is essential, but starting something requires making a decision and taking action. Here’s more from Jeff:

Creativity is the ability to see the theoretical, to imagine endless possibilities. But our creativity can cripple our ability to choose. It can paralyze us with fear or hesitation, causing us to delay the inevitable.

Read the whole thing, then get started!

3. The Ultimate Goth Guide had a request to bring back the “mutual freak nod.”

If two Goths or other dark and unusual types encountered each other in the street, they would acknowledge each other with a nod.

I never really thought it went away! But it’s really just a matter of politeness and acknowledgement. So if I nod to you, you understand.

4. From The Spontaneous Hausfrau: Tangy Tuna and White Bean Salad

A delicious and high-protein lunch!

5. The Healthy Diva shared Paleo Banana Bread

It’s gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, and dairy-free! Yippee!

6. 40+ Style had some great ideas for How to Dress for a First Date at 40

I personally am happily attached, but I think the ideas are great for date nights, even if you’re NOT single!

Be sure to read all the way through ~ some of the comments have awesome tips, as well!

7. Via Boing Boing: Create Your Own My Little Pony

My Own Little Pony

Oh, dear. This is a weird and silly ~ and totally fun ~ time-waster!

8. How About Orange alerted us to these cute Five Free Fonts

Enjoy! I think they’re wonderful!

9. Joanna of The Creative Penn wonders if your website is hurting your writing?

WOW, is all I can say about some of those author websites. Get with the times, folks! Or pay someone to get with it for you! It’s crucial to have a website that is easy to navigate and looks fresh and clean. If you can’t do it yourself, use a professional. There are many fantastic designers out there who can help you find your way.

10. Finally, Say it With Sprinkles make us drool with these Lemon Cupcakes.

Lemon = the happiest bit of sunshine you can eat.

11. BONUS! If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s becoming one of my most-clicked-on posts: 10 Things NOT to Say to an Unemployed Person

On that note, I’m off to spread sunshine in other realms. Have a wonderful day!

What are some great things you’ve seen this week?

Got any fun plans for the weekend??