jen corace

favourite illustration of the week is by jen corace, an artist and freelance illustrator based in providence, rhode island. her works have soothing choice of colours and a strong character. i found the link via lisa. have a nice weekend, people!

my five of me

i've been tagged by imelda :)

Five minutes to yourself: how would you spend them, ideally?
sitting on a couch with lots of cushions, either with my laptop or a good magazine/novel right in front of me, accompanied by a glass of kahlua on rocks (i haven't had it for ages!), sea breeze scented candles and relaxing jazz/chill out music!

Five bucks to spend right now; how would you spend it?
right now? i have a crave for a bag of warm deep fried callamaries!

Five items in your house you could part with, right now, that you hadn't thought of already?
let me think.. some old clothes that i don't wear anymore, definitely plastic bags i got from grocery shopping (we just have too many of them at my kitchen), old receipts & bills (oh, i need to clean up my purse!), a pile of brochures & junkmails, some old weekly free magz & newspapers!

Five items you absolutely, positively could never part with in your house?
my laptop, my dkny be delicious perfume, my converse shoes, my magazines and ummm... probably my tv.

Five words you love?
pure, miracle, cosy, bubbly, liquid.

Five people I tag
this is kinda new to me and it's fun! when they get a chance, i would love to hear some answers from alice, eendar, sabine, joy, lisa.

zoozoom

browse for outstanding beauty and fashion photography in zoozoom fashion magazine for your inspiration, simply elegant!
1.alice by elisabeth hoff
2.la movie star by michael preiz
3.double dutch by isabel grocio

easter break

happy easter everyone!
have a lovely break! xx

mad about shoes

weekend finally!!! can't believe saturday is almost over though :(
anyhow, have a look at this one! as a shoe designer, mark schawzartz has turned his illustrations into beautiful works of art. he uses different kinds of methods in his paintings, including watercolour, acrylic, graffiti, spray enamel, etc. i love those black and white artworks displayed in the modern and sophisticated interior setting!

thoughts of the day

if you think you are beaten, you are. if you think you dare not, you don't. if you'd like to win, but you think you can't, it's almost a cinch you won't. if you think you'll lose, you're lost. for out in the world we find success begins with a person's faith; it's all in the state of mind. life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster hand. they go to the one who trusts in God and always thinks "i can".

trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

*grabbed from lucy's blog*

fresh foliage

this image was created using beautiful photoshop brushes by jason gaylor. not only talented, he is also very generous! you can download this wonderful brushes for free here. i found the link via sugarloop.

movie updates

movie times this weekend! i generally think basic instinct 2 is a good movie. i haven't seen the first sequel yet so i don't know which one is better. what i like best about this movie though is the unexpected plot that boosts your curiousity. mysterious murders happened around catherine tramell (sharon stone), a best-selling crime novelist. is she really the killer or is she not? ****


i am usually not really into any movies that have something to do with politics, but v for vendetta i think has an unusual way of telling the story. it is basically about a revolution to bring justice and freedom set against the futuristic landscape of totalitarian britain. the whole movie i think has an interesting plot, great cinematography and supported by strong actings of the characters. ****