Something for the weekend

I enjoy shooting with my analogue cameras, digital cameras and my iPhone equally — it’s all about creating images and recording moments for me — so when Annie Leibovitz pulled out her iPhone I gave a whooop of joy. Decades of photographic snobbery crumbling right there!

[video] this is why I love Miranda July: A Handy Tip for the Easily Distracted

These body mosaics are amazing (and check out these collages)

[video] this stop-motion video made from jelly beans reminds me of Peter Gabriel’s Sledgehammer (still the best!)

Loved Jamie’s post about how she planned the year ahead (related: Clare’s tips for creating a one-page biz plan)

[more video!] Foxes jumping on a trampoline (via Angie)

Want! Vintage cameras turned into nightlights

I am loving this 404 error page

These are impressive, and a little creepy: Back to the future II

Also impressive: the 24-hour Flickr mountain

Melody Miller fabric

Bought this lovely fabric (above) to make some cushions and then discovered the fabric’s super-talented designer follows me on Twitter — i mean, what are the odds? So everybody, meet Melody Miller. Melody, meet everybody!

How about this place for a magical getaway?

The perfect Christmas present for the man in your life: Beard hats!

Van life

So pleased with my leather iPad cover! Would make a great pressie

Thinking about making an Instagram calender

Currently burning this gorgeous scented candle

[music] Call Your Girfriend a cappella

Lego jelly moulds

And finally, I saved the best video for last: Marcel the Shell with shoes on is back!

Enjoy! xo

I will not be beaten down


I will not be beaten down by my hormones, by the sinister slippery way they convince me I’m not worthy.
I will not be beaten down by time, by the rush and the panic and never-enough.
I will not be beaten down by my own expectations, by thinking I should be something when I already am so much.
I will not be beaten down by others’ expectations, by how their judgments of my situation reveals more about theirs.
I will not be beaten down by my inner critic, for it is only fear that comes out of her mouth.
I will not be beaten down by that fear, by how I purposely trip myself up when things are going well.
I will not be beaten down by the shoulds, because that way disappointments lies.
I will not be beaten down by the past, because it no longer needs to define my future.
I will not be beaten down by myself, because when all is said and done, I am my greatest ally.

* This Polaroid is one of the three featured on the cover of my book :)

Something for the weekend


I went to bed on Tuesday feeling weird and promptly woke up the next morning with some sorta illness that doesn’t have a name — it’s a mash-up of the flu, tonsillitis and a migraine. FUN! I’m off to the doctor’s in an hour to see if she can do anything for me. However, I am so committed to my Friday posts there was no way I was going to let this one go by…. plus it’s 11/11/11, so consider this your little reminder to make a wish :)

[video] This incredible video has been everywhere and for good reason

Loving Jen Causey’s new calender

Such a simple and sweet idea: the Twitter Key Project

Incredible shots of clouds at 20,000 feet

“I pretty much fly by the seat of my pants, learning as I go. It’s frightening, really. But it’s fantastic.”

[video] This cheered me up (via jennifer)

A lust for life (via Katie)

So cute! Dinner plate landscapes

Film photography crash course

Loving Shanna & Nikole’s desktop wallpaper

I heart Studio Morran (see also: my interview with Morran’s mum)

Have you seen Kelly Rae and Beth’s new soulful biz course? I’ll be sharing my tips on how to make awesome e-courses in week seven

If, like me, you find ads on the internet annoying, check this out (via keri)

[music] a beautiful song

And finally, i’m back from the doctor with a jar of penicillin and a House season six box set. That should sort me out. Be well everyone! xo

Instant Love: the cover

I still can’t quite get my head around the fact that I have two books coming out next year. I mean, I did the work. I sat in this chair I am sitting in now and wrote for MONTHS. I shot the images. I pulled out every thread of myself for my book and collaborated with two women I admire so much for the other. And yet, as we get closer to 2012 and the final birthing of the books, I still can’t quite believe it. I’m almost embarrased to have two books coming out — it’s seems so greedy. But that’s just the way it happened. A little bit of serendipity spirinkled on a ton of hard work.

In this age of online magic having a paper book in your hands could be considered rather quaint, but after centuries of the written word, i don’t think they’ll be dying out any time soon. If anything, my Kindle makes me appreciate my paper books even more.  I love watching my nephew playing on his mummy’s iPad but his favourite is still a paper book about tractors.

I got a nice surprise this morning when I noticed the covers of the books had been added to their Amazon listings. It’s a pleasure to be able to finally show you the cover of Instant Love. It’s a book for anyone who loves Polaroids and photography and we hope it will inspire you to go exploring with your cameras!

Instant Love back cover

Some stats:
The book will be hardcover
Publication date: May 16th, 2012
Price: $18.95 (£11.99) but you can pre-order it on Amazon.com/Amazon.co.uk right now for $10.76 (£9.23)