100 Little Things to Be Happy About
“Remember the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault
Everybody has bad days, and on the days you’re feeling low, it helps to remember the things that bring you joy, no matter how tiny. Here are 100 little things to be happy about, to remember, and to look forward to. Continue Reading →
Song of the Day: You’re the Top
You’re the Top, by Cole Porter (sung by Sutton Foster in Anything Goes)
2014 Films I’ve Seen & Want to See
I love storytelling in all its forms. Books, movies, television shows, plays, musicals – you name it, I love it. So naturally, I watch a LOT of movies.
I thought it might be fun to catalog all the films from 2014 I’ve either seen, or am counting down days to see. Click any movie title to get to its IMDb page. Add your own picks in the comments for movies you’re excited about this year. Here we go! Continue Reading →
Rifle Paper Co. Haul
Rifle Paper Co. is one of my favourite brands, so I frequently peruse their site to see what’s new. Anna Bond, the founder and creative director, is incredibly talented and has an unparalleled visual aesthetic.
I’ve got things from Rifle Paper Co. all over my home – from framed London and Paris illustrated map prints, to greeting cards I’ve either framed or stuck on my fridge door, to my iPhone case. I’d let Anna art direct my whole life, if she wanted to. Continue Reading →
Book Review: Sense and Sensibility
I’m going to say something blasphemous here. The movie was better than the book. Continue Reading →
Song of the Day: Si tu vois ma mère
Si tu vois ma mère – Sydney Bechet
There’s nothing better than a long bath by candlelight with some jazz playing softly to unwind after a long day.
Summer Modcloth Haul
I pretty much always have a Modcloth lust list as long as my arm. On this occasion I allowed myself a few things on that list, two of which I justified as being essential, and the other two simply because I fell in love with them and couldn’t drag myself away. Continue Reading →
Top 10 Tips for University Success
(Or, Sara’s Declassified School Survival Guide)
I get a lot of questions from high school students anxious about starting university. I also frequently get asked how to deal with the work load, the stress of exams, and how to find balance in your life. When I asked you all which topics you’d like “advice” posts about, this was a very popular one. So here are my top 10 tips for university. Continue Reading →
DIY Gold Sharpie Dot Mugs + Glasses
Last weekend I decided to get crafty. I’d seen DIY Sharpie mugs all over Pinterest and Etsy, so I thought I’d give them a try myself. After looking up a lot of different styles and methods, I combined what I thought were the best bits of each and went to town. They’re beautiful, very easy to do and super affordable! Continue Reading →
Book Review: Gone Girl
This book messed me up.
Not emotionally or psychologically (though it certainly does put your mind through its paces and casually and continually flips you on your head) – it messed up my schedule. Quite severely. Continue Reading →
22 Things I Learned by 22
- When wearing new shoes out for the first time, always pack bandages. No matter how comfortable you think the shoes are.
- Take your friends out when they’re feeling glum.
- Make frequent plans with anyone you’d regret not seeing more of if they died tomorrow. Your family, your friends – anyone you love.
- Always forgive. But don’t be afraid to stop spending time with people who consistently hurt you.
- Eat a meal before a night of drinking if you don’t want to become best friends with the toilet the next morning.
- Tell people all the nice things you think about them. Too often we forget to say these things out loud.
- Pay your bills as soon as you get them. (If at all possible.)
- Look at yourself in the mirror and imagine what 80-year-old you would say about how beautiful you look now.
- Eat dessert.
- Don’t be afraid to be the person who cares more.
- Make the grand gesture.
- Don’t buy clothes that don’t currently fit you.
- If you always feel worse about yourself after spending time with someone, stop spending time with them.
- Pay attention to how your friends behave when you achieve success. The real ones will celebrate your successes with you and share in your failures.
- Learn how to do handy things, like fix toilets and change lightbulbs by yourself. Being self-sufficient is not gender specific.
- Smile at anyone who is serving you, be polite, and tip well.
- Do not give any one person the power to destroy you.
- Never stop learning.
- Read, read, read.
- It’s okay to cancel on group plans if you don’t feel like going, but cancelling a one-on-one last minute is inconsiderate.
- Don’t wait to wear things when you reach a certain weight. You can wear whatever style you like now. Right now.
- Allow yourself to look silly, whether on purpose or by accident. Life isn’t a beauty pageant.
Book Review: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes)
If you follow me on Twitter, or know me in real life, you know how deep my obsession with the BBC’s Sherlock runs. It’s my absolute favorite show of the moment. Continue Reading →
