Picture books, paper goods & pretty things.
"Are you chewing gum?"
I haven't watched this movie for such a long time but I think I must have watched about 25 times when it was first out. So subtle and absorbing, heartfelt and funny. And once you've watched it, watch it again with the actors commentary. It's hilarious : ) A perfect Monday movie.
Inspired by yesterday's global Women's March. My reaction is always to create. Draw, photograph, write.
I was reminded of this song on Mary Anne Hobbs' radio show this weekend. So good for a relaxed Sunday. That voice!
I've been researching Qigong practices lately as I'd like to start taking some classes. My search led me to this lovely little video from a lady called Mimi Kuo-Deemer. She has several Qigong videos on YouTube but also some about her vinyasa yoga practice. This one was so nice I had to share it, perfect for a quiet Saturday.
Going to the movies is usually a weekend treat or something to do in the evening. There is something that feels so utterly indulgent about going in the middle of the day. It's a bit like skiving off school.
Today, I skived. I went to see the utterly magical La La Land with a lovely friend of mine. It was everything I wanted a film to be. Completely unashamedly romantic which seems rare these days. Nostalgic, amusing, beautiful to look at and emotional. And such a lovely soundtrack. One for lovers of Singing In The Rain, Moulin Rouge, Funny Face and Roman Holiday. And all the better for the fact I saw it at midday when I should have been working. Such a treat.
I love Cecilia Ahern's writing and how she always spins a little magic into her tales. Her latest book Lyrebird is just as magical as I hoped. 100 pages in and I'm hooked, reading a few pages at every opportunity. This time while having a little lunch of lentils, leeks & teriyaki tofu with a green tea. The feeling of not being able to put a book down can't be faked. Such a wonderful escape from the everyday.
Walking slowly to see the little things : )
Part of living a quiet life to me is that absolute cosiness that I feel from watching a familiar film. This film is cheese on toast! And I love it : ) Music & Lyrics stars Hugh Grant as his absolute silliest and a very endearing Drew Barrymore. It's cute and it's totally teenage. Perfect for a Monday movie.
Oh my goodness. This song. So Sunday. I'll just leave this here : )
It's been so long since I've done a jigsaw puzzle. Today we turned the television off and the radio on and absorbed ourselves in a 1000 piece one of the London tube map. Totally nerdy but so lovely and absorbing! Such a nice way to spend a Sunday morning.
