Something for the Weekend : Michelle May

Something for the Weekend #9

Posted on July 29, 2011

(above) Elizaveta Porodina takes some really magical photos
Beautiful swear words features original typography and some of the greatest words in the English language…
I love these painted antlers. Ebay & Homebase here I come!
Some simple but effective photo improvement editing tips from Katie’s Pencil Box. Also, her whole blog is lovely so I recommend giving it a look!
I can’t believe I only just found out about Studio Ghibli’s version of The Borrowers. I love Studio Ghibli and this looks great.
Blogs to follow: T h i s / o r / T h a t / ? /, Le Portillon & The Cutting Class

Something for the Weekend #8

Posted on July 22, 2011

Celine Dion orders a tumblr sharing ‘ridiculous’ photos of her to cease & desist. Have a laugh Celine!
Photos of Marilyn Monroe as girl-next-door Norma Jeane
The reality of blogging while working a full-time job
Calling all fashion/beauty/lifestyle bloggers: add yourself to Hayley’s map (I don’t live in Mile End, I was just very vague)
Don’t Fear the Internet is a site that aims to teach basic HTML & CSS to non-web designers. This could be good for all you bloggers out there who wish they knew more to tweak their own layouts.
Speaking of HTML & CSS, I love this t-shirt so much!
As if I need another food porn website to follow
Honestly WTF provide such great DIY tutorials. I love this one for wrap bracelets
Parma Violet Cupcakes!

Blogs to follow: Arched Eyebrow, Park & Cube

Something for the Weekend #7

Posted on April 17, 2011

(Above) Creative self-portraits by Alex Stoddard
This freerunning academy has a section designed like a Mario game. Very cool, as is the video and Ellie Goulding remix over it.
A model cross-section of Canal St in New York. I never cease to be amazed by the talents of others. I’m so glad people make cool shit for me to admire!
Giving credit
An A-Z of tips for bloggers

Spontaneous dance party!
Offline love: Food, my bed, listening to birds out of my bedroom window rather than Preston chavs, being reunited with the xbox 360, feeling a lot more peaceful than I have been (too peaceful, still have work to do!), waking up and not feeling grumpy, wireless internet, wonderful friends at home and at uni, really appreciating where I live despite all it’s flaws.
Blogs to follow: Katiecakes, The Blog Stylist & Lauren Woodward.

I hope you’ve all had lovely weekends and bring on the bank holidays!
x

Something for the Weekend #6

Posted on April 9, 2011

Victoria Zeoli

10 Things I Wish I Had Known About Blogging
Some beautiful, digitally enhanced photos of landscapes in the series ‘Dreamland‘ by photographer Katarina Stefanović.
I don’t even know if I’d like it but Smitten Kitchen is making me salivate at French Onion Soup. Another recipe added to my ‘to cook’ list!
Simple, cute Easter decoration using paint sample cards. It might be childish, but I want to do it!

This giant wooden xylophone is delightful. I was a little sad it was for an advert but hey, it’s good advertising.
Like typography? NYC Type is a blog for typography found in New York.
Bears. Trippy.

Just a short one this weekend. I have been working hard and also allowing myself a little celebration in the sun as I got a first for an assignment that caused me LOTS of stress this year (and nearly broke my laptop) so I’m beyond happy. It came at the right time as a well needed pick-me-up.

Hope you are enjoying the sunshine!

Something for the Weekend #5

Posted on March 26, 2011

This Paper Ship

Tom Ford’s five easy lessons in how to be a modern gentleman - Men take note! It’s not about being chivalrous, it’s about having manners. Manners and being the best you can be don’t cost a penny.
How To Survive When Life Sucks – YES.
These wedding shower invitations are absolutely lovely. I want to make lots of invitations for everything now!
I’m getting quite addicted to pinterest. Organisational heaven.
I love Kris Atomic’s work as it is but my love for her has just taken a step up with her illustration ‘Chronic bitcface‘. Being a sufferer of chronic bitchface, this made me laugh so much!
The Photoshop Etiquette Manifesto for Web Designers. A simple, useful resource of tips.
Portfolio Dos and Don’ts has really got me thinking more about doing something creative for the offline side of my eventual portfolio.
Blogs to follow: Sugarpatch, Where Are My Knees & Super Duper

Hope your weekend is full of happiness!

Something for the Weekend #4

Posted on March 19, 2011

(Above) A Love Letter For You is a lovely project from Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program. Wish I could see these in person!
The Many Ways in Which Technology is Screwing Us
Gorgeous illustrations meet infographics by Oliver Barrett for the Charting the Beatles project.

(Above) Hilarious letterpress prints
Mariel Clayton creates funny/dark narratives using dolls and sets and photographs them. Definitely worth a look.
Best looking white cake ever. Food porn!
DIY Bleach Tie Dye – another great tutorial from HonestlyWTF
Why People Procrastinate
Some weekend wants:

1, 2, 3

Comic Relief last night was great. Always tugs at the heart strings. If you can, please donate.

Today I will be cheering on England to win the Six Nations with a grand slam. As always, I hope you have a lovely weekend too.

Something for the Weekend #3

Posted on March 5, 2011

Marie Hochhaus

Hope you’ve all had a fab week. Here are some things that have caught my eye this week.

Charlie Sheen on twitter. It feels wrong to be enjoying the Charlie Sheen hype so much but he is full of hilarious quotes.
RAINBOW KEYBOARD! This would be an OCD nightmare but I want it so much.
Cats with thumbs!

Still no Chini though!
Before I Die…
It’s a motherhumping PIRATE bedroom. How amazing would this be if you were 10? (How amazing would this be now?!)
24 hours worth of live panel shows today on the BBC for Comic Relief. I can’t wait for celeb juice!
Easy, cheap DIY for the home. Pretty bottles!
The Dior F/W ’11 collection is gorgeous. While I completely agree with Galliano being fired, it’s hard to think who can take over and keep the Dior look as strong as he did.

Have a lovely weekend!

Something for the Weekend #2

Posted on February 25, 2011

Photo by Dominic Clarke

I was going to do a LFW favourites round-up but half of the blogs I follow have already done so and I don’t really want to repeat what others have said! I’d only bore myself, let alone everyone else. If you’re curious, my favourites were: Topshop Unique, Felder Felder, Charles Anastase, PPQ, Bora Aksu & Temperley London.

Hair & make-up at Topshop Unique

Take some string and some hexagonal nuts and create a great braided bracelet with an edge.
Automatically generate a terrible fan site for any band. Reminds me of when I started using the internet and definitely gave me a few minutes woth of amusement.
If you haven’t already, go and see Paul!
Illustration inspiration from Katie and Stefany.
Dealing with trash talk. Food for thought?

Not too many links this week as I’ve been trying to not procrastinate and focus on getting my work done for the D&AD awards. Working in a group definitely pushes me. In a good way!

What’s caught your eye on the internet this week and what are your plans for the weekend?

I will be watching the rugby at the pub tomorrow. A sport I enjoy for all the wrong reasons.