1.

I started a new sketchbook this week. Keeping a sketchbook is a form of rebellion, a strengthening of the will that has to fight against distraction and urgency. I like this video titled "The sketchbook that healed me" by Danny Gregory.

2.

Reading Mason Currey's book Daily Rituals: Women at Work is inspiring because it provides a glimpse into a diversity of lifestyles, personalities, and ways of dealing with challenges like time constraints, social relationships and family. I find it comforting to know that Josephine Baker and Coco Chanel didn't like taking vacations, and how Octavia Butler needed time alone.

3.

I feel like serving a side for a family meal is less about balancing vegetables and proteins and more about having something to nibble on besides the main meal. An impromptu Thursday night fried rice was enhanced by a bowl of Crown Corn Chips that taste like real buttered corn, picked up at the Asian grocery store ING Supermarket.

4.

I love homes that use moody paint colours. I remember being inspired by this house tour on Cup of Jo, and more recently, have stared at each picture in this tour on Emily Henderson's website.

5.

Look at Enzo go!

Happy Friday!