Monday Movie - Arrietty
A gentle one for this week's Monday movie. An absolutely beautiful gem from Studio Ghibli. A bit of an antidote to the busy days : )
Sunday Song - Kissing A Fool
"But remember this
Every other kiss
That you ever give
Long as we both live
When you need the hand of another man
One you really can surrender with
I will wait for you
Like I always do
There's something there
That can't compare
To any other."
I chose this song for today's Sunday song because the lyrics of the bridge mean a lot to me but I could have also picked Careless Whisper for being the song me and my sister played endlessly on my nana's Dansette record player... Or Everything She Wants for being the song that me and my flatmate in my first shared house used to sing... Or Freedom for being the song that I played loud and danced round the lounge to... Or... All of them.
Bless you George Michael. Thank you.
Merry Christmas
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas with one of my favourite Christmas illustrations by Dennis Mallet. Sending you all cosiness, warmth and love.
Wild Tales From The Village
I caught this little gem of a nature programme by accident last night on BBC Two. The story-telling and filming are really unique. Must have taken such dedication to create. Completely captivating and a beautiful little treat.
#littlebitofpretty
I love noticing tiny details. To me, these little patches of moss on a garden wall look like little worlds. So much prettiness when you stop and see.
A Little Bit Of Nostalgia
I have such fond memories of visiting the Natural History Museum when I was little. I remember Dippy the diplodocus absolutely towering over me as I walked into the front entrance hall holding my nana's hand. I was amazed by him and always imagined him coming to life at night.
Recently it was announced that Dippy is being removed from the entrance hall and will be going on tour. He's been at the museum since 1905 and in his current location since 1979 so has been a part of thousands of childhoods. As I walked past the museum today I felt compelled to pop in to see him before he left.
I stood for a long while looking at him and remembering how I felt. He looked smaller (of course) but the feeling of awe came flooding back to me and I could feel my younger self grinning from ear to ear. Thank you for the memories Dippy : )
Monday Movie - Chef
"I get to touch people's lives with what I do. And I love it."
This film isn't Christmassy at all but it's so warm and bright and alive. The food, the music, the actors. You can really tell it's a passion project and a labour of love for Jon Favreau. It will make you want to take to the road and eat nothing but grilled cheese. A perfect Monday movie.
Sunday Song - Sometimes
Whenever this song comes on the radio I have to turn it up. It's messy and rousing and alive. It makes me feel young and in love. And sometimes that's just what you need on a Sunday.
Pompoms
I remember making pompoms when I was little and thinking how amazing it was that wool could become this cute fluffy ball. This year I'm making lots of them for Christmas for the little ones in my life. It's a very relaxing way to spend a morning : )
I found this cute tutorial that includes making multicolour pompoms that reminded me what to do!
Writing Inspiration - Mindy Kaling
"The way I learned it was just by watching with a really obsessive eye..."
I love Mindy Kaling and found this brief interview snippet this week about how she started comedy writing. My friend and I have been writing a sitcom script for about seven years. It's a project we always come back to, trying different ways to improve our writing and to share it with others... I love hearing about how people's passion for their creativity stays with them from childhood and eventually breaks through.