My Favourite Articles and Links This Week

You are not meant to do what you love. You are meant to do what you are good at. 

Why is it still considered controversial not to have children?  Some fascinating reads in here.

Can technology save indie bookstores? I certainly hope so.

Trying to make your creative mark in a big, major city? Maybe it’s time to find a new city.

My Favourite Pins This Week

This salad looks so darn delicious I would eat this any time, not just for breakfast. Packed with good-for-you proteins, veggies and a bit of fat to help you feel full- If you need me, I”ll be at the grocery store getting the fixings for this salad. Pinterest link is here, and the original post is here.

I love S’mores everything, so these chocolate chip biscuit S’mores look heavenly! And get this- the whole recipe only has 4 ingredients. They look so much more decadent and complicated than that, but you could pull this off easy-peasy. Pinterest link is here, and the original recipe post is here.

I have thought about putting pipe cleaners in my knitted toys to make them pose-able, but this is a great tutorial on exactly how to go about it- with something more sturdy than pipe cleaners! It would work for crocheted toys and knitted toys, too. Pinterest link is here, and the original post is here.

I think I’m especially smitten with this vintage cart makeover because it contains a giant pile of yarn. Who wouldn’t want a beautiful, artfully displayed yarn collection in a lovely upcycled cart? It doesn’t have to be a revamp of a vintage piece, either- you could do this with an metal storage cart. Pinterest link is here, and the original DIY post is here.

I adore this stunning watercolour painting by Michelle Morin. It’s like the rich beauty of late summer, in all it’s golden green glory, captured in a frame. Pinterest link is here, and the original artist’s site is here.