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Mar 18

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15 Inspiring Dr Seuss Quotes

1. Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! 2. You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. 3. A person’s a person, no matter how small. 4. The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. 5. Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one. 6. You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child. 7. Only you can control your future. 8. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. 9. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities. 10. Why fit in when you were born to stand out? 11. Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened. 12. Be who you are and say what you […]

Feb 15

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Bibelot’s Favourite Places to Eat Vegan

It’s meat-free Monday! Giving up meat for just one day a week has a profoundly positive affect on our planet, and our health. Limp lettuce and tasteless tofu are thankfully a thing of the past! And for those of you who choose to eat ethically as a way of life, or are trying to reduce the meat intake in your diet, it’s never been easier. It’s also never been easier to enjoy a meal out, with new vegetarian and vegan restaurants popping up all over the place, and other restaurants adding meat-free options to their menus. It does not necessarily mean that your favorite restaurant will stop serving you favorite sausages in dcw casings. You should just know that there are some other options to have healthy and substantial meal. Here’s a list of some of our favourite places to grab a delicious plate of vegan food in London. Dig in! Mildred’s Originally just based in soho, Mildred’s have recently opened another restaurant in Camden, and now you can book in advance. The menu has a diverse selection of delectable vegetarian and vegan dishes, with a good mixture of both healthy and naughty (heavenly chocolate cake, we’re looking at you) […]

Oct 28

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5 Amazing TV Shows You Might Not Have Heard Of

The Prisoner British mystery drama series (1967-1968) A recently resigned secret agent is abducted and taken to a place that he can’t escape from, with no knowledge of why this is happening to him. He’s assigned a number; Number Six, and no one is willing to answer his questions. His guards try everything to get information out of him but he gives them nothing. He repeatedly tries to escape and to get hold of the person in charge; Number One, but to no avail. The beautiful exteriors were filmed in the Portmeirion village near Porthmadog, North Wales, which adds to the surreal feel. If you’ve never seen Patrick McGoohan’s cult series, get ready for a binge watch as you’ll be dying for answers. It’s Kafkaesque satire at its best. The League American comedy series (2009-2015) The plot revolves around six friends based in Chicago who are obsessively passionate about their fantasy football league, but don’t let that put you off if you’re not into sports! This show is semi-scripted, as in there’s a story outline and the rest is improv. It’s a joy to watch Nick Kroll, Jason Mantzoukas and Paul Scheer do improv so exceptionally […]

Sep 28

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Autumn To-Do List

Autumn is here and we’re so excited about it! The leaves are changing colour and it’s getting colder. We believe that Autumn is Mother Nature’s way of telling us to slow down and to pay attention to the simple pleasures in life. It’s time to wrap up and get snug! Make pickles. Try your hand at a new handicraft. Cook healthy comfort food. Have a Twin Peaks marathon. Make scones. Wear knitted jumpers and warm socks. Spend a Sunday spinning records. Go and see some art. Listen to ghost stories read by Vincent Price. Light candles in the evenings. Get new pyjamas. Drink cinnamon tea and hot chocolate. Have bubble baths. Write a list of your short term and long term goals. Read murder mysteries. Treat yourself to some organic essential oil. Start a gratitude journal. De-clutter all areas of your life. Make crumble. Have a horror film marathon on Hallowe’en. Snuggle under a blanket. Eat chocolate truffles. Take a class in a subject that you’re interested in. Visit a farmers’ market. Go for long nature walks. Chiaki L’Argent

Sep 04

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Illustrated Ceramics

Over the past few years, to counteract the rise in the use of digital technology in the industry, all areas of design have seen a resurgence of old fashioned skills and mediums as artists yearn for the artistic satisfaction that only hand-dirtying techniques can bring. A particularly exciting strand of this new old-fashioned craze has been the rise of illustrated ceramics. Artists all over the world, both emerging and established, have taken time out to mould, fire and glaze stunning creations which both bring character-filled focus points to a room or outfit and prove what a diverse and contemporary medium ceramic art is. Below is a list of five artists who’s transitions from illustrator to ceramic artist have been seamless and inspiring: Sandra Dieckmann For Sandra Dieckmann, who is known for her intricate artworks depicting nature in all its glory, her experimentation with this potentially spectacular medium has meant setting aside some of her infamous detail and adapting her approach for a 3 dimensional medium whilst attempting to keep the magical quality her creations are known for. Her adorable clay-creations have proved a huge hit with admirers online, with cute creatures such as Augustine the Hedgehog selling out in […]

Aug 12

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Paper Only – Review

Paper Only by The Papered Parlour includes 20 varied and beautifully written tutorials teaching you how to make everything from delicate paper roses and wreaths, to printed wrapping paper and origami bows. Since being founded in 2009, The Papered Parlour has hosted experimental workshops, critically acclaimed masterclasses and mini festivals, welcoming thousands of participants to their craft-centric events. Their passion for crafting, and adoration for paper and its versatility, shines through on each page of Paper Only. With this, their debut book, The Papered Parlour endeavoured to create more than just a craft book – they wanted to create a book about creativity, pushing the boundaries of paper-craft whilst simultaneously encouraging creativity. Below is a list of five reasons which make Paper Only much more than your average craft book: 1. Personality Unlike some books, the goal is not to create exactly what is on the page but rather to adopt The Papered Parlour’s messy, carefree way of working; take some artistic risks, experiment, let your artistic flare go wild and see what happens! This experimental approach injects excitement into each challenge and means that 20 tasks can in fact create an endless amount of unique, personality-filled crafted […]

Jul 17

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Flying Eye Books

From imaginative story books and titles with a focus on education, to those which effortlessly weave information and narrative together – Flying Eye Books are varied, intelligent and incredibly beautiful! Whilst the target market for this imprint of Nobrow Press is undeniably children, there is no reason that Flying Eye Books can not be enjoyed just as much, if not more, by adults. After all, the publisher has produced a plethora of innovative and stunning titles – and why should children have all the fun?! Flying Eye Books have countless amazing qualities which make them appeal to a wide audience; they often have a moral, but don’t feel the need to slap you around the face with it. They tell short stories, not stupid ones, and the artwork within them is produced by some of the worlds best illustrators. Below is a list of some of my favourite Flying Eye Books and the reasons why they are perfect for an adult audience. Wild by Emily Hughes Wondrous, witty and uncontrollably wild, Emily Hughes debut Flying Eye Book tells the story of a little girl who knows nothing but nature from birth. The buzz around Wild – and Emily’s second title […]

May 11

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Spring To-Do List

Everything is turning green and flowers are sticking their heads out. Days are getting longer, and we want to spend as much time as possible outdoors. Here’s a list of our favourite Spring activities. Have a picnic in the park Ride your bicycle. Visit a botanic garden. Read outside. Buy some house plants or plant something if you have a garden. Spring clean. Listen to French 60s pop. Climb a tree. Use more fresh herbs in your cooking. Go for long walks. Sit outside a café and soak up some rays. Enjoy the cherry blossoms. Fly a kite. Go through your wardrobe and sell or donate everything you no longer wear. Blow bubbles. Swing on the swings in a playground. Listen to the birds singing. Shed those winter layers. Build a bird house. Clean up your town. Chiaki L’Argent

May 08

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6 Fantastic Documentaries

Dig! (2004) A music documentary covering seven years of the friendship and rivalry between the singers of the American rock bands The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Courtney Taylor-Taylor and Anton Newcombe are both very interesting men with big egos which end up clashing when the Dandies reach commercial success. Anton is the real star of this documentary. He’s all the negative stereotypes of rock musicians come to life. This is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Grey Gardens (1975) The aunt and cousin of Jackie Kennedy live a reclusive life in a decaying 14-room East Hampton mansion full of fleas, cats, raccoons, animal feces and rubbish. We learn that Big Edie and Little Edie are both very eccentric yet loveable characters as they perform, bicker and tell the stories of their lives. It’s gripping and sad, but also oddly liberating seeing these fabulous ladies turning their back on society and living life according to their own rules. The Imposter (2012) A 13-year-old boy goes missing in Texas. Three years later his family get a phone call from a young Frenchman in Spain who claims to be their son. […]

May 04

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Psychedelic Animations

Fantastic Planet – 1973 Set in an an eerie and dystopian futuristic world ruled by a race of giant blue skinned aliens, called Draags, oppressed human beings, known as Oms, are kept as pets, or live ferel and scrape for survival. The Oms are generally seen as vermin that must be periodically controlled. The film, by René Laloux and Roland Topor, opens in an unsettling scene, with an Om mother, cradling her baby in her arms, running from a group of Draag children, who tease her during play, until her death. The orphaned baby Om is rescued by a young Draag girl, Tiva, and her father, Master Singh, gives her permission to keep the infant as a pet. We follow the child, named Terr by his captor, as he grows, learns more about the Draag community by witnessing their strange mediation sessions that are an integral part of Draag society, and devises a plan for humanity to escape. The animation is strange and compelling, the Salvador-Dali-meets-Terry-Gilliam setting combined with a haunting and psychedelic soundtrack, with a dream-like and at times, thought provoking sci-fi story has enabled the film to retain a place in cult film history. The […]

May 01

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15 Self Love Habits

Most of us find it difficult to prioritise self care. We get wrapped up in everything that’s going on outside of ourselves and forget to show ourselves the love and respect we deserve. Don’t spend your life mistreating yourself. It’s crucial to our well-being to regularly remove external distractions and just be with ourselves to bring us back to our core. Practise these self love habits and we guarantee that you will fall in love with yourself. 1. Stop beating yourself up about mistakes. Learn from them, forgive yourself and move on. 2. Free yourself from toxic relationships. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if someone is having a negative effect on you, so take time to thoroughly analyse your relationships. You need people in your life who lift you up, not bring you down. 3. Choose a self affirming mantra that works for you, such as “I trust myself” or “I am good enough”. 4. Write a list of things that you love about yourself. Bonus points if you share the list publicly. 5. Always be kind to yourself. You’re doing the best you can and you’re making progress every day. 6. […]

Apr 27

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3 Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

How Did This Get Made? Ever seen a film so bad it’s actually quite good?! Ever sat there alone comically imploding over the latest cinematic catastrophe you have just witnessed?! If you have ever wanted to share these experiences with someone else, then How Did This Get Made? is the perfect podcast for you. Let Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, Jason Mantzoukas and friends guide you through the world of terrible film making. From Sharknado to Tango & Cash there is a lot to be said for the amount of enjoyment a not-so-perfect movie can provide. This laugh a minute podcast will lighten your day as the crew of HDTGM explore the plot of each film; the budgets, the cast and writers, and search out unfathomable positive Amazon reviews for each chosen movie. Get involved on the Earwolf message boards suggesting future films, and enjoy the backlog of all 108 episodes currently available. Stuff You Should Know Have you ever wanted to know how a Slinky works? How grass works? How left handed people work? How tea works? I certainly would have previously said I have no interest in these subjects. However, Stuff You Should Know […]

Apr 10

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10 Tips for Seeking Inspiration

Whether you’re working in the creative industry, planning fun summer projects or want to refresh your home, seeking exciting inspiration is always important. As creative duo – Buttercrumble – we know this first hand! We are illustrators and we are always on the look out for new ideas, methods and trends. But how do we continue to seek fresh inspiration? Here are our top tips for you! 1. Keep a journal or sketchbook 2. Watch, read and write 3. Follow blogs 4. Go for a walk 5. Visit flea markets, charity shops and antique shops 6. Be mindful 7. Collaborate 8. Take photos 9. Make mistakes 10. Smash the system We are lucky that we get to spend a lot of time by the sea which is wonderful for inspiring walks and photography. Also, as a creative duo we collaborate on a daily basis! However, the inevitable creative block occasionally appears. When this happens, we turn to our favourite artists. These include Mary Blair, Orla Kiely and Charlie Harper. We also love mid century films – Breakfast at Tiffany’s is our favourite. Who do you turn to when you’re running low on […]

Mar 25

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Little Acts of Kindness No.2

1. Donate books that you’re not going to read again to a charity bookshop. 2. Plant a tree. 3. Tell someone why you’re proud of them. 4. Offer someone your parking ticket when you’re finished with it so they don’t have to buy one. 5. Save a snail from being crushed. 6. Smile at a stranger. 7. Give a hot drink to a security guard. 8. Take a friend on a surprise picnic. 9. Leave cuttings of flowers, plants or herbs outside for people to take. 10. Make lunch for a homeless person. 11. Strike up a conversation with an elderly person on the bus. 12. Volunteer for a charity for a day. 13. Say hello and thank you to your bus driver. 14. Offer to carry heavy bags home for an elderly person. 15. Email or write to an old teacher who has made a difference in your life. Chloë Owens

Mar 14

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40 Little Ways To Look After Yourself

Go to your physical happy place. Drink green tea. Watch a comedy show in bed. Have a nap or just lie down for 20 minutes. Call a friend. Have a picnic in the park. Learn about something you’re interested in. Go for a long walk. Breathe deeply. Listen to classical music while cooking your favourite dish. Make a fruit smoothie. Stretch every morning. Light candles. Seek out inspiration. Drink more water. Declutter and get rid of everything you don’t use. Visit a farmers’ market. Make healthy comfort food. Schedule time to do nothing in particular. Declutter your computer. Meet up with a friend for lunch or dinner. Read. Go on a day trip to the seaside. Catch up with someone you haven’t seen in a while. Treat yourself to a hot chocolate with whipped cream. Go to a comedy gig. Do yoga. Watch one of your favourite films snuggled up under a blanket. Visit the library. Take a bubble bath. Go see some art. Limit your sugar intake and avoid processed food as much as possible. Unsubscribe from emails. Write down your feelings and thoughts. Go to a matinée on your own. Limit your online time. Spend time with cats. […]

Mar 05

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What David Bowie Taught Us

Be persistent. Complexity and ambiguity are good things. Perfection is boring. Flaws and scars make people beautiful and interesting. Inspiration is everywhere. Believe in yourself and your work, even when no one else does. Shapeshift. Adopt new personas. Re-invent yourself. Chiaki L’Argent

Mar 04

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Bibelot’s favourite cruelty free beauty brands

Most of us would prefer to buy cruelty free beauty products, but sometimes people just don’t have time to research every brand before buying. The problem is, due to a loophole in the law, some brands can call themselves “cruelty-free” if they don’t test their finished products on animals, but can still buy ingredients from suppliers who conduct animal testing. Some cruelty free brands are owned by bigger brands who test on animals. There are mixed feelings on this; Some people prefer to boycott these brands completely, some people believe that it sets a good example to parent companies, encouraging them to believe cruelty free is the right way to go. We have shared our favourites in this cruelty free list. We do recommend doing some of your own research too, because there are many more out there you might not know about! ♥ Vegan ♦ Subsidiary of a parent company that does not comply Barry M (Some products are not vegan, but all are vegetarian) Crabtree & Evelyn (Some products contain animal products) Gosh Cosmetics (Some products are not vegan, but all are vegetarian) The Body Shop ♦ (owned by Loreal, who is not cruelty free) Beauty Without […]

Feb 23

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Birds that mate for life

Bald Eagle The national emblem of the United States, these birds have an impressive wingspan of 6-7 feet. They stick together for life, except in the event of their partner’s death – or impotency. They choose the tops of large trees to build nests, which they typically use and enlarge each year – nests can reach 10 feet across and weigh a half ton! Barn Owl Creatures of habit, they spend a lot of time at home, and like to stick to a strict routine in their daily comings and goings. They have impeccable hearing – it’s said that a Barn Owl can actually hear a mouse’s heartbeat in a 30ft sq room! Courtship involves the male bringing the female food, and copulation usually takes place with every gift of food! But it’s not all about food and sex, most pairs also engage in mutual preening, cheek rubbing and meaningful conversation – they “talk” to each other in the nest making a wide variety of soft chittering and hissing calls. Laysan Albatross These birds live in open ocean waters and wander the skies above, only returning to land when they’re ready to “find love” at the age of 6 or 7. […]

Feb 14

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Say “I love you” in 21 different languages

English – I love you Swedish – Jag alskar dig French – Je t’aime Dutch – Ik hou van jou Mandarin – Wo ai ni Cantonese – Ngo oiy ney a Turkish – Seni Seviyorum Hindi – Hum Tumhe Pyar Karte hae German – Ich liebe dich Thai – Phom rak khun Italian – Ti amo Russian – Ya tebya liubliu Spanish – Te amo Irish – Taim i’ ngra leat Urdu – mai aap say pyaar karta hoo Greek – S’agapo Afrikaans – Ek het jou life Polish – Kocham Ciebie Yiddish – Ikh hob dikh Welsh – ‘Rwy’n dy garu di Japanese – Aishiteru or Anata ga daisuki desu Chloë Owens

Feb 11

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Reasons to be cheerful

Cat cuddles Human snuggles Cups of tea Books to read Kisses Laughter Podcasts to listen to Holding hands Snow Cake Words to write Game nights Delicious food Love Music Bubble baths Friendship Chiaki L’Argent

Feb 06

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15 constructive ways to relieve tension

Go for a long walk Long walks clear your head and help you make sound decisions. Write It will help you straighten your thoughts and get it out of your system. Spin records and sing Music relaxes and distracts you. It shifts your mood. Singing releases feel-good hormones. Clean Repetitive tasks can have a calming effect and a clean house will make you feel amazing. Have a bubble bath There aren’t many times in life that a bath won’t make you feel better. Do yoga  Stretching makes your muscles relax and your mind focus. Cry Let it all out. You will feel cleansed afterwards. Kiss Because kissing releases oxytocin, dopamine and endorphins. Laugh Watch or listen to comedy. Laughter releases more of that good stuff dopamine, which creates a sense of euphoria. Make love  Again, releases all those good chemicals. Drink green tea Green tea is high in antioxidants and contains theanine which fights anxiety. Talk to a loved one Be radically honest about your thoughts and feelings. Daydream  The brain can’t distinguish between reality and imagination so it releases chemicals either way. Cuddle  Snuggle up with a cat, friend, lover or significant other. Have a nap  When everything else fails, […]

Feb 06

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Little acts of kindness No.1

1. Write a thank you note to someone who has helped you with something. 2. Buy flowers for someone who needs cheering up. 3. Encourage someone to go after their dreams. 4. Start sponsoring a cat. 5. Call your mother. She probably worries. 6. Write motivational little scribbling’s on sticky notes and leave them for strangers to find. 7. Check on someone who’s having a tough time. 8. Teach a child something that you’re good at. 9. Fix something that’s broken for someone. 10. Skype a loved one who you haven’t spoken to in a while. 11. Bake a cake for someone. 12. Send a handwritten letter to your grandma. 13. Babysit for parents who never have time for each other so they can have a date night. 14. Donate clothes that you don’t use anymore. 15. Send your best friend a surprise in the post. Chiaki L’Argent & Chloë Owens

15 Inspiring Dr Seuss Quotes

Bibelot’s Favourite Places to Eat Vegan

5 Amazing TV Shows You Might Not Have Heard Of

Autumn To-Do List

Illustrated Ceramics

Paper Only – Review

Flying Eye Books

Spring To-Do List

6 Fantastic Documentaries

Psychedelic Animations

15 Self Love Habits

3 Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

10 Tips for Seeking Inspiration

Little Acts of Kindness No.2

40 Little Ways To Look After Yourself

What David Bowie Taught Us

Bibelot’s favourite cruelty free beauty brands

Birds that mate for life

Say “I love you” in 21 different languages

Reasons to be cheerful

15 constructive ways to relieve tension

Little acts of kindness No.1

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