Happy Friday folks! Below are my top picks from the web for this week. What have you been reading? Have a good weekend! December romances. Whimsical Christmas decor. The year in #hashtags. New calendars for 2016. London Christmas Markets. Travel themed wedding. A champagne cocktail. Fairy tale comics. Stress-busters. Dogs dressed up for Christmas! Quote of the Week: “For today and its blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude.” ~ Clarence E. Hodges (Image Credits: 500px)
I recently came across some illustrated covers for the Holiday Magazine, and was curious to know more about their content and readership. The Holiday Magazine was first published in the US between 1946 – 1977, and it introduced a new and exciting glamour and lifestyle travel format for it’s readers. What set the magazine apart from it’s contemporaries was it’s strong aesthetic sense, a fun and creative layout, stellar photography and brilliant writing. An art house in Paris relaunched the magazine in 2014. They started with the essence of the first version, but also added trends from the current century to make it more…
For me, 2015 was full of travel – both big and small. There is not a single thing I would change about any of my trips, except for wishing that they continue in 2016 and beyond! Discovering new places, people and cultures is fascinating as well as enriching. It nourishes the soul, opens your mind and puts a big picture perspective on everything. If like me, you are also bitten by the wanderlust bug, then you would have started thinking about your travel wishlist for 2016. If you need some inspiration or just want to ensure you stay on track with your plans for the next year, then check…
Happy Friday folks! Below are my top picks from the web for this week. This round-up is probably my favorite out of all the Friday posts I have done so far. What have you been reading? Have a good weekend! Being grateful in tough times. Ice-cream pie and hot chocolate pancakes. Improve your life by de-cluttering. Photo essay: An insider’s India. A cup of Jo’s 2015 holiday gift guide. Ship home for the holidays! Exploring Soho in NYC. Find love, increase happiness & seize the day! Inspiring gratitude prompts. The best Black Friday sales. Bonus Read: 9 things that will make you do a little happy dance! I will be trying…
I don’t think I will ever get a tattoo – it seems too permanent! What if I don’t like what I got a couple of years down the line? I also have super sensitive skin with a low pain threshold, so the idea of getting a tattoo is not too appealing. But whenever I come across an interesting tattoo on someone else, I do get swayed by the idea for a bit. Like when I saw these charming minimalist travel tattoos below, I wanted to get one for myself too! I particularly like #8 and #10, which one do you like best? (Image Credits: Image 1,…
