photograph by nikole from 46th at grace.
It’s Monday morning here and I’m very busy distracting myself from the work I have to do. Perhaps you need some distractions too. Here is what I’ve found…
1. Nikole’s post on icing cakes and meeting boys is sweet, to say the least – a must read.
2. Victoria from sfgirlbybay has launched a great concept called ‘blog it forward’. I’d briefly read about it on other blogs over the past couple of weeks but to be honest, still had no idea what it was about until I made the time this weekend to read some more. It’s great! And most certainly a wonderful distraction. Read about it here but even easier, view the list of blogs participating here. And here is victoria’s initial post. Enjoy!
3. If you’ve been following Louise’s 52 suburbs blog like I have (and even if you haven’t), then you will love this little video documentary about her. I love to see how other photographers and bloggers go about their business, so this was a real treat that I think you will love to.
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Surely that will distract you for some time now. And really, if distractions are inspiring, then it’s all for the greater good of the work to come, right? Right? hmmm.
xx
PS zoe just sent me this video link – now this is what I call enhancing the everyday! and perfectly distracting.
PPS and another fab video that will surely make your day. thank you for the link Josephine!
i love forty-sixth at grace and chocolate cake, so i’m at least semi-distracted now! got to get ready for work though – my little piano students are giving two concerts for their families and friends this week, and i’m writing the concert programme by hand… it takes more time, but it’s a tradition that i hope to maintain even if i love my computer.
have a lovely monday pia.
February 15th, 2010 | #
I love your philosophy! Inspiring distractions – oh please!
Ingrid x
February 15th, 2010 | #
the links are lovely . perfect distraction . always interested in other projects
February 15th, 2010 | #
what a fantastic project @ 52 suburbs. she’s got quite the eye for marrying images. thank for the introduction, pia!
February 15th, 2010 | #
How wonderful were the piano stairs!!! a great “inspiring distraction” Thanks pia
PS So sad I missed your book signing in Newtown, looks like you all had a lovely time… will have to go and check out the shop x
February 15th, 2010 | #
Thank you! I am certainly procrastinating this morning. How fabulous to be inspired instead!
February 15th, 2010 | #
I loved the posts Zoe did on your blog! Is she blogging now from London?
February 15th, 2010 | #
Loved the piano stairs what a great insentive for people, I would love to see more of this type of thing it really brings a smile to my face.
This isn’t related at all but can you tell me if there are thrift/charity shops in Amsterdam?
Thanks
February 15th, 2010 | #
Oh I needed a bit of fun to distract me! Thank you. 🙂
February 15th, 2010 | #
Above all watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don;t believe in magic will never find it…..
February 16th, 2010 | #
hmm Monday mornings are the best ones to be distracted…makes you feel less sad for the weekend being gone =]
this picture is fantastical–makes me want to stare at it forever
February 16th, 2010 | #
thanks.. now i’m distracted too! great links.
February 16th, 2010 | #
Oh my gosh: what an amazing photo!!
February 16th, 2010 | #
That was half an hour well spent…….
February 16th, 2010 | #
So much fun — I don’t think I’d ever use an escalator if all stairs were like that!
Anna — thanks for your kind comments about my posts! I’m still organising myself here in Britain, but I’ll be sure to pester Pia when I do something a bit interesting! Thanks for the encouragement 🙂
February 16th, 2010 | #
sensational distractions – love the detail in that image!
February 17th, 2010 | #
Thank you Pia for your lovely comments about my project, 52 Suburbs! I agree, it’s always so interesting to see how people go about their business. And I enjoyed being wonderfully distracted by your post.
Louise
February 18th, 2010 | #
lovely !
February 22nd, 2010 | #