tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61549799538263380562013-05-24T12:56:19.290-07:00Collage art, interior designer, and graphic designer in Pasadena, CA.Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08992524501024422777noreply@blogger.comBlogger282125LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCahttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-73254169531210604032013-05-24T12:56:00.001-07:002013-05-24T12:56:19.297-07:002013-05-24T12:56:19.297-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;"> <img alt="Try Something New - Invest In Your Friendships" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-unDRUkDFg-U/UZ_Cff__yvI/AAAAAAAADHY/tMBnrttx07A/s1600/try-something-new-invest-in-your-friendships.jpg" width="642" /> It's one thing to "hang out" with friends, but how often do we <i>really </i>invest in our friendships?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Do you fully engage when spending time with your pals? (<i>Hello smartphones, you sometimes cause a little trouble here</i>.)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Do you make the effort to connect, or do you wait for someone else to initiate a get-together?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Do you let your besties know you love and value them, not just with words but with actions?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It's easy to take friendships for granted - and it's easy to let good friendships slowly slip away with a lack of effort. This weekend, why not <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/search/label/Try%20Something%20New">try something new</a>&nbsp;and <i>really</i> invest in your friends? (I hope that this isn't actually a new concept but just a thoughtful reminder<i>.</i>)&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Call a friend who's been going through a rough patch. Text someone with a little note of encouragement. Write a card and surprise a pal with snail mail. Send an email to arrange a Skype date with an out-of-town girlfriend. Check in with someone just to let them know you care.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Don't we all just want to feel loved? This weekend, share a little love with the people you've chosen as your "unrelated family".&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Happy Friday! Have a lovely long weekend.</div> <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0px;" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <i>PS. Image source is unknown, but how awesome are Carrie and Charlotte? I want to be friends with them!</i><br />&nbsp; <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/de9J98Rr3xs" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/05/try-something-new-invest-in-your.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-57852051506603189622013-05-23T09:18:00.001-07:002013-05-23T09:18:54.612-07:002013-05-23T09:18:54.612-07:00<a href="http://ruffledblog.com/galleries/whimsical-carnival-wedding/?pid=98531"><img alt="Lovely Web Links Featuring a Carnival Wedding on the Ruffled Blog" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ewwT2Oj5bBM/UZ5A4pppOeI/AAAAAAAADHI/Vh7q1xG5Ym8/s1600/lovely-web-links-photo-via-ruffled-blog.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Short but sweet lovely web links this week...</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/galleries/whimsical-carnival-wedding/?pid=98531">This photo</a> is just summery and pretty.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Are you <a href="http://theeverygirl.com/feature/charge-your-worth-are-you-charging-enough-for-your-services/">charging enough for your services</a>?&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Blogger users - here's how to <a href="http://www.codeitpretty.com/2013/05/how-to-install-official-pin-it-hover.html">install a hovering "Pin It" button</a>! Easy peasy - it only took me a minute.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Something we could all learn from - <a href="http://www.alexandrafranzen.com/2013/04/08/how-to-get-less-email/">how to get less email</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Great tips on <a href="http://www.padronsocialmarketing.com/how-to-use-pinterest-for-business/">using Pinterest for business</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Was anyone else a huge <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/22/saved-by-the-bell-finale-anniversary_n_3315631.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009">Saved by the Bell</a> fan? (Can you believe the finale was <i>20 years ago</i>?)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>And find me elsewhere on the internet...</i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Interviewing interior designers and bloggers for Lamps Plus! I chatted with <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5coLcyoeeKY">blogger Anne Sage of <i>The City Sage</i></a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbKpSSYmI54">HGTV's Laurie March</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r35Dqgb5c_I">Palm Springs interior designer Christopher Kennedy</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqPrhMeWjQU">social media guru Leslie Carothers (@tkpleslie)</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTRrHy3iEdY">interior designer Windsor Smith</a>.</div> <br /> Happy Thursday!<br /> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/Z0yVVGU-vzw" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/05/lovely-web-links-may-23-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-89632974283342512422013-05-22T13:07:00.001-07:002013-05-22T13:07:20.137-07:002013-05-22T13:07:20.137-07:00<a href="http://lovelyindeed.com/diy-suede-and-gold-leaf-polka-dot-mousepad/"><img alt="Polka Dot Mousepad DIY from Lovely Indeed" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I6a_f5IMQLk/UZ0iNvpDseI/AAAAAAAADG4/yJg3O1kefmY/s1600/polkadot-mousepad.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Guys, this weekend kicked my butt. <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/05/were-moving.html">We moved</a>! We deep-cleaned our old place sooooo good! We shopped for&nbsp;necessities&nbsp;for the new apartment! We unpacked everything by Sunday afternoon! We installed curtain rods! We arranged furniture!&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And now I'm a little tuckered out.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> My lack of social media posting over the weekend (like I said, we were busy!) brought on some concern - my mom even called to ask if I was okay! Don't worry, I'm just recuperating from hauling furniture. No biggie.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> But are we slowing down? Noooo. My bestie is flying in from Toronto today for a visit (she's bringing her mom, how fun!) so I've got a week of awesome ahead of me.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Looking forward to sharing a house tour soon - the new apartment is so lovely I can hardly contain myself. I've also got a graphic design project to share, and a tattoo design project in the works that will be featured here in due time.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Hope you're having a wonderful week! Time for a nap (I wish!).</div> &nbsp;&nbsp;<img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/ld15PZyaMZQ" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/05/a-little-bit-of-life-lately.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-60985035732033812162013-05-17T06:30:00.000-07:002013-05-17T06:30:00.123-07:002013-05-17T06:30:00.123-07:00<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashleyg"><img alt="We're Moving! Illustration by Ashley G" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rNqj5VZEOmM/UZWF4eMxpmI/AAAAAAAADGA/Rcv1NnoNnvk/s1600/ashley-g-were-moving.jpg" width="642" /></a><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Yup, it's true - we're moving! Nate and I found a cute 'lil two-bedroom apartment just a couple miles from where we currently live, and I'm totally smitten. (Here's a <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZOtoofwcqL/">sneak peek on Instagram</a>.) Hardwood floors! Granite countertops! A patio! A cupboard under the stairs just like in Harry Potter!<br /> <br /> Just about everything we own is boxed up and ready to go for the big move tomorrow. I'm excited to decorate our new place and give you a little home tour sometime in the coming weeks. Isn't it fun to get a fresh start?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Have a wonderful weekend!</div> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/TGqjL85QwfA" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com1http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/05/were-moving.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-50323702472832907752013-05-16T20:30:00.000-07:002013-05-22T13:07:55.874-07:002013-05-22T13:07:55.874-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.leifshop.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/dusk-print"><img alt="Lovely Web Links Featuring Art by Belinda Marshall" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UnekXi0m30U/UZWgvf0z88I/AAAAAAAADGc/NRZmZgywwEs/s1600/lovely-web-links-belinda-marshall-art.jpg" width="642" /></a> + These paintings by <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2013/05/belinda-marshall.html">Belinda Marshall (via Design*Sponge)</a> are gorgeous!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Need an icon or symbol for a graphic design project? <a href="http://nubbytwiglet.com/2013/05/14/tools-of-the-trade-4-the-noun-project/">The Noun Project</a> can help.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + So useful for digital art projects - a <a href="http://vintageprintable.com/wordpress/">royalty-free image library</a>&nbsp;of vintage printables.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Accounting can suck if you're a business owner, but <a href="http://blog.krisatomic.com/?p=7028">Krisatomic breaks it down to make it a little more bearable</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alexandra-franzen/how-to-say-no_b_3132921.html">Do you have a hard time saying no</a>? Here's how to say it with style and grace.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + I'm a super-obsessive organizer, but I found these <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gretchen-rubin/myths-about-clutter_b_3248125.html">12 myths about clutter</a> very insightful.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://www.kellimurray.com/2013/05/01/i-will-sustain-you/">Beautiful words</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + And <a href="http://www.thecuratedhouse.com/2013/05/design-find-elitis-wallpapers-pleats.html">beautiful wallpapers</a>!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Super cool - the art and history of <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2013/05/art-in-the-everyday-crayola-crayons.html#more-175190">Crayola crayons</a>.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + I love New York, but sometimes <a href="http://theworstroom.tumblr.com/">I'm glad I don't live there</a>.</div> <br /> Happy Thursday!<br /> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/tA8pT80rXFg" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/05/lovely-web-links-may-16-2013_16.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-12329245989441504962013-05-13T06:30:00.000-07:002013-05-13T09:27:10.262-07:002013-05-13T09:27:10.262-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://muz-app.com/"><img alt="Make the Money Don't Let the Money Make You - Change the Game Don't Let the Game Change You - Quote from Macklemore via Muz App" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--ajju6Ia8Fw/UZESotycueI/AAAAAAAADFc/mkFQZgiffwk/s1600/macklemore-quote-from-muz.jpg" width="642" /></a>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Quote via <a href="http://muz-app.com/">Muz</a>)</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I definitely want to be known as a game changer. You?</div> <br /> Happy Monday!<br /> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/F5RYMQFdH7I" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/05/change-game.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-39208337598025701282013-05-07T06:30:00.000-07:002013-05-07T13:29:47.041-07:002013-05-07T13:29:47.041-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rnvl/8673145157/"><img alt="This is Glamorous Photo with Quote from Erwin McManus" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jpWaOsuLk2U/UYljimslojI/AAAAAAAADEQ/YnMEKFL9iOY/s1600/this-is-glamorous-photo.jpg" width="642" /></a> "What a waste to be who you were, when you can<span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">be who you're becoming</span>." - <i>Erwin McManus, <a href="http://mosaic.org/">Mosaic</a></i>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Happy Tuesday!</div> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/uLyPkZe-YG4" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/05/becoming.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-31447550149392806452013-05-03T06:30:00.000-07:002013-05-03T06:30:00.254-07:002013-05-03T06:30:00.254-07:00<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/maechevrette?ref=seller_info"><img alt="Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, and drink the wild air illustrated by Mae Chevrette" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-quRPq-vqbPI/UYHHomy5MSI/AAAAAAAADCw/8Qdpw1bbm_k/s1600/mae-chevrette-travel-quote.jpg" width="642" /></a><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> See that amazing Ralph Waldo Emerson quote above, illustrated by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/maechevrette?ref=seller_info">Mae Chevrette</a>? That is what Nate and I will be doing this weekend. We've decided to take a weekend getaway out of the city to Malibu for some wine-tasting, picnic-eating, and ocean-swimming. (And maybe some steak-eating too.) Nothing fancy or expensive - just a little time away together to just "be". To not work on grad school/social media/blogs/freelance businesses. To live in the sunshine, swim the sea, and drink the wild air.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> A little adventure is just what we all need every now and then, right? Go on and <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/search/label/Try%20Something%20New">try something new</a>, adventurer!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> Happy Friday!<br /> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/DzzD6pY-cts" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/05/try-something-new-take-weekend-getaway.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-59970519926557304842013-05-02T06:30:00.000-07:002013-05-02T14:05:09.330-07:002013-05-02T14:05:09.330-07:00<a href="http://laracasey.com/download/"><img alt="Lovely Web Links featuring Free Downloads by Lara Casey" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BsW8a6Wn5zc/UYLTZG3f8tI/AAAAAAAADDA/C6eJAmAfFPI/s1600/lovely-web-links-featuring-lara-casey.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + These <a href="http://laracasey.com/download/">free downloads from Lara Casey</a> are just so pretty!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://www.levoleague.com/skills/how-to-actually-win-friends-and-influence-people">How to <i>actually </i>win friends and influence people</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Something most freelancers struggle with - <a href="http://blog.imbreannarose.com/be-free-lance-know-your-worth/">knowing your worth</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + If you use affiliate links or receive free product to promote on your blog, <a href="http://bloggingwithamy.com/how-to-disclose-affiliate-links/">this is a must-read</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Gorgeous <a href="http://mollyjacquesillustration.com/new-blog/2013/4/11/all-your-heart">handwriting fonts</a>! Also, a lovely <a href="http://mollyjacquesillustration.com/new-blog/2013/4/19/christopher-robin">free printable</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + "<i><a href="http://www.lifeasanartistpreneur.com/2013/04/coffee-cup-chats-just-keep-swimming.html">I get really upset at myself for not mastering something the first or second time I try</a></i>." Me too, Becka.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> +&nbsp;<a href="http://www.skunkboyblog.com/2013/04/weekend-bits.html">Katie and her husband are so sweet together</a>. This post makes me reeeeally excited for the little weekend getaway that Nate and I are taking (more on that tomorrow!).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + And just for fun: <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/2013/05/46466/cat-neko-sushi-funny-pictures">sushi + cats</a>. Because why not?</div> <br /> Happy Thursday!<br /> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/XYRzypz9R2A" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/05/lovely-web-links-may-2-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-44926294561033556092013-04-30T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-30T06:30:03.880-07:002013-04-30T06:30:03.880-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;"> <img alt="Lesley Myrick, Photographed by Kari Dirksen" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GwDuUF6ayVY/UX837c7qdZI/AAAAAAAADBk/BxZIoZJUQac/s1600/lesley-myrick-artist-designer-3.jpg" width="642" />Let me preface this by acknowledging that yes, this is probably the most&nbsp;narcissistic&nbsp;post from me <i>ever</i>. (I mean, it's just pics of me. Let's be real.) But here's the story - remember a few weeks ago when my <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/search/label/Try%20Something%20New">Try Something New</a> challenge was to <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/03/try-something-new-have-your-photo-taken.html">have your photo taken</a>? Well kids, I don't just talk the talk, I walk the walk.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> All of my profile pictures and avatars across the world wide web were either outdated (<i>read: I had long hair</i>), or were <a href="http://instagram.com/lesleymyrick">Instagram</a> selfies. I don't know about you, but seeing someone's iPhone reflecting in the mirror of their Twitter profile pic doesn't exactly scream '<i>professional'</i>. It was time to step up my image - I wanted the photos representing me online to reflect my style, personality, and ethos. I partnered with the talented <a href="http://kcd-photography.com/">Kari Dirksen</a> for this shoot, and we spent a sunny Saturday morning exploring Old Town Pasadena with coffees and cameras in hand.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Lesley Myrick, Photographed by Kari Dirksen" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7U3SDM5Ih_Y/UX839CyDJ_I/AAAAAAAADB8/yER-fZjIIh4/s1600/lesley-myrick-artist-designer.jpg" width="642" /> <img alt="Lesley Myrick, Photographed by Kari Dirksen" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7IJdcUtr5Tc/UX837n_gLdI/AAAAAAAADBo/68bHrzeDjGM/s1600/lesley-myrick-artist-designer-5.jpg" width="642" /> <img alt="Lesley Myrick, Photographed by Kari Dirksen" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YgPTQwV4rgY/UX836mqgcbI/AAAAAAAADBY/dN5Z7yboluk/s1600/lesley-myrick-artist-designer-4.jpg" width="642" /> <img alt="Lesley Myrick, Photographed by Kari Dirksen" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ySZQnrWLFf0/UX839DIKhlI/AAAAAAAADB0/Wy8zyM7sgqk/s1600/lesley-myrick-artist-designer-6.jpg" width="642" /> <img alt="Lesley Myrick, Photographed by Kari Dirksen" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EKf27-MlnnY/UX836eRCJ_I/AAAAAAAADBU/zPNm4Fj9Po0/s1600/lesley-myrick-artist-designer-2.jpg" width="642" /> And of course, I had to get some photos taken with my handsome hubby too. It's not every day there's someone behind the lens to photograph us, and I definitely wanted to take advantage of that opportunity!<img alt="Lesley Myrick, Photographed by Kari Dirksen" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XTec46QNqUI/UX8392fvFdI/AAAAAAAADCE/926Z7sDhQdE/s1600/nate-lesley-myrick-1.jpg" width="642" /> <img alt="Lesley Myrick, Photographed by Kari Dirksen" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3_Brxw1njls/UX9HYX9r2aI/AAAAAAAADCc/Jufc7iCyhNk/s1600/nate-lesley-myrick-3.jpg" width="642" /> <img alt="Lesley Myrick, Photographed by Kari Dirksen" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--FhVBjctV2g/UX83-Qo_hGI/AAAAAAAADCI/UkVG_1C0w5w/s1600/nate-lesley-myrick-2.jpg" width="642" /> </div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> All photos were taken by Kari Dirksen, and edited by me with my <a href="http://ver00nika.deviantart.com/art/Wedding-Theme-Action-49633641?q=boost%3Apopular+in%3Aresources%2Fapplications%2Fpsactions&amp;qo=53">favorite free Photoshop actions</a> (#5 is my go-to).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I've now updated my profile photo on every social network I'm a part of, and I've also sprinkled some of these shots around my <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/p/about-lesley.html">About</a>, <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/p/hire-me.html">Hire Me!</a>, <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/p/press.html">Press</a>, and <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/p/contact_15.html">Contact</a> pages. Continuity and branding is totally my jam, and these new photos are really helping me to achieve the professional-yet-approachable vibe I've been wanting for my online presence. Take a peek!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Happy Tuesday!</div> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/XSWVljQknmM" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com4http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/style-personality-and-ethos-importance.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-8335134364988970102013-04-28T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-28T13:01:12.480-07:002013-04-28T13:01:12.480-07:00<a href="http://theneotraditionalist.com/2013/04/26/simone-shubuck-exhibit-in-los-angeles/"><img alt="Simone Shubuck Exhibit via Katie Armour on Lovely Web Links" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8KQL44jiq6k/UXy4mHar7TI/AAAAAAAAC_I/ivPauHKip7Y/s1600/lovely-web-links-simone-shubuck.jpg" width="642" /></a><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It's the weeeekend! Here's an extra long list of <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/search/label/Lovely%20Web%20Links">Lovely Web Links</a> to make up for my tardiness. (Have I ever told you how much I love that word?)&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + I hadn't heard of <a href="http://theneotraditionalist.com/2013/04/26/simone-shubuck-exhibit-in-los-angeles/">artist Simone Shubuck</a> before, but the above painting is all I need to see to know I love her work. (She's showing in Los Angeles right now, yay!)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + One of my favorite artists, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trueliving">Sabrina Ward Harrison, has an Etsy shop</a>. I WANT ALL THE THINGS.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + My friend Cori is <a href="http://www.prettyhautemess.com/2013/04/25/giveaway-koteli/">giving away 2 Koteli bags on her blog</a>! Hop on over to <a href="http://www.prettyhautemess.com/">PrettyHauteMess</a> to enter (you might notice <i>yours truly</i> in some of her photos!)&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <i><a href="http://www.lifeasanartistpreneur.com/2013/04/adventure-or-nothing.html">Life is either a daring adventure or nothing</a></i>.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + The internet is overrun with bad DIY projects (spend some time browsing on Pinterest and you'll see what I mean!) but <a href="http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2013/04/26/thoughts-for-a-friday-12/">sfgirlbybay has rounded up some of the cutest ones</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + As a graphic designer, I can't believe I didn't know about this sooner - <a href="http://nubbytwiglet.com/2013/04/23/tools-of-the-trade-1-designers-toolbox/">Designer's Toolbox</a>.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Here's a <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2013/04/photo-editing-trick-fixing-blown-out-windows/">nifty photoshop trick for fixing blown-out windows in interior photos</a>.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Here are a <a href="http://www.damnyouartschool.com/">ton of useful apps for any creative</a>.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://www.sarahvonbargen.com/uncategorized/7-ways-to-spring-clean-your-blog-swiffer-not-required/">7 ways to spring clean your blog</a>.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + A cool Blogger tutorial - <a href="http://www.codeitpretty.com/2013/04/author-biography-boxes-for-blogger.html">how to add author biography boxes to your posts with CSS and HTML</a>.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Looking for a creative job? <a href="http://www.designlovefest.com/2013/04/creative-jobs-hiring/">Designlovefest (and others) are hiring</a>!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + If you <i>are</i>&nbsp;applying for jobs, <a href="http://blog.imbreannarose.com/resumes-cover-letters/">Breanna Rose's thoughts on resumes and cover letters</a> are super useful.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + What are the <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324874204578439154095008558.html">best and worst jobs of 2013</a>? The Wall Street Journal has the answer.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5988460/do-less-and-focus-hard-if-youre-busy-youre-doing-something-wrong">If you're busy, you're doing something wrong</a>.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + OM NOM NOM - <a href="http://styleactivist.com/recipe/raw-vanilla-bean-cheesecake-vegan-paleo-gluten-free/">raw vanilla bean strawberry cheesecake</a> and <a href="http://styleactivist.com/recipe/raw-salted-caramel-macaroons/">raw salted caramel macaroons</a>.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Need to relax?&nbsp;I love listening to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/relax-rest-guided-meditations/id354176883?mt=8">this app</a> when I'm dozing off.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + I'm not a parent, but I still find this hilarious:&nbsp;<i><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ava-neyer/i-read-all-the-baby-sleep-advice-books_b_3143253.html">I read all the baby sleep books</a></i>.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + We're apartment hunting! <a href="http://theeverygirl.com/feature/property-101-what-you-need-to-know-when-youre-apartment-hunting/">This guide</a> is super useful.&nbsp;</div> <br /> Happy Weekend!<br /> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/GotTT2AxqZE" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/lovely-web-links-april-28-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-7107327414132236782013-04-26T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-26T06:30:03.480-07:002013-04-26T06:30:03.480-07:00<a href="http://kcd-photography.com/"><img alt="Photography of Nate and Lesley Myrick by Kari Dirksen" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uKoC3fz9pmo/UXn_bkc_LlI/AAAAAAAAC-w/hhnZug_ijQQ/s1600/lesley-myrick-nate-myrick-by-kari-dirksen.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This week's been a busy one - on top of wrapping up a wedding invitation design and last-minute poster design, I also assisted <a href="http://www.nathanmyrick.com/">this handsome fellow</a>&nbsp;as a vocal coach&nbsp;in the recording studio and <a href="http://cargocollective.com/lesleymyrick/Interior-Design-Styling">shot a couple of new vignettes for 55 Downing Street</a>. And did the full-time job thing. You know how it is.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Just wanted to share a sneak peek of the recent photo shoot that Nate and I did with the talented <a href="http://kcd-photography.com/">Kari Dirksen</a> - more photos to come next week! I'm finally getting <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/03/try-something-new-have-your-photo-taken.html">my new headshots</a>, yo!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Have a wonderful weekend! <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/search/label/Lovely%20Web%20Links">Lovely Web Links</a> will be coming soon (<i>Later today? Saturday? Who knows!</i>), and there are a lot of good links for bloggers and indie biz owners in this bunch...</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> Happy Friday!<br /> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/Z3VqMA5D5HI" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com2http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/photography-sneak-peek-happy-weekend.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-75005174417869730572013-04-24T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-24T13:12:32.217-07:002013-04-24T13:12:32.217-07:00<a href="http://www.holliechastain.com/"><img alt="Collage Art by Hollie Chastain" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cFaUbJRgNQA/UXg6jRrMjbI/AAAAAAAAC-c/y8s1EN5yGe4/s1600/hollie-chastain-collages.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> When my to-do list is nearly <i>bursting </i>with stuff that needs attention, I'm the kind of person who tends to freeze up instead of taking action. Overwhelm puts me into a mild state of panic, and I look a little like a deer in headlights. Taking action feels near impossible while my brain is busy jumping around, burning all of its metal energy <i>thinking </i>of all<i> </i>the things that need to be done, instead of <i>taking action on anything</i>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I read this quote via <a href="http://www.muz-app.com/">Muz </a>(my new favorite app!) the other day, and it sorta smacked me in the face. (You know, in a good way.)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> "The shortest answer is <span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">doing the thing</span>." - <i>Ernest Hemingway</i>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> That's some #realtalk from Hemingway right there.</div> <br /> Happy Wednesday!<br /> <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0px;" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>PS. Those beautiful paper collages are by <a href="http://www.holliechastain.com/">Hollie Chastain</a>. &nbsp;</i> </div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/h6Q4WQIEzr4" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com2http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/the-shortest-answer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-2110758991660187672013-04-18T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-18T19:32:28.348-07:002013-04-18T19:32:28.348-07:00<a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2013/04/sneak-peek-aubrey-levinthal.html#more-172233"><img alt="Lovely Web Links featuring a Design Sponge Home Tour" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r2-_rLR5hyY/UXCb0D5nwZI/AAAAAAAAC9s/6_uWK5qmsfU/s1600/lovely-web-links-design-sponge-home-tour.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Hello friends! I've been taking some time this week to just relax and unwind with my husband. (Last night we ate dinner together and watched a Jim Gaffigan special in bed. Pretty much awesome in my books!) Blogging has been a little slower than usual. Thanks for your patience - sometimes a girl just needs a little downtime.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + This <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2013/04/sneak-peek-aubrey-levinthal.html#more-172233">Design*Sponge home tour</a> is just perfect! I can totally see myself living in this space.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Another <a href="http://www.skunkboyblog.com/2013/04/welcome-to-our-home-poesys-bedroom.html">adorable space</a>, from Katie of Skunkboy Creatures.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Love the look of gallery walls? Here are a few <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/04/tips-for-installing-a-gallery-wall.html">tips for installing gallery walls</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Here's a little Photoshop tip - <a href="http://blog.puglypixel.com/2013/04/15/ps-i-love-you-retouch-with-the-spot-healing-brush/">use the spot healing brush</a> to quickly retouch images.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + "<a href="http://www.marieforleo.com/2013/04/fascinate-sally-hogshead/">You don't learn how to be fascinating - you un-learn how to be boring</a>." Check out this great video from Marie Forleo.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Here's <a href="http://acrassy.com/2013/04/3-ways-you-can-use-google-analytics-to-make-targeted-improvements/">how to use Google Analytics to make specific and targeted improvements</a> to your blog.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Do you use Blogger? They just <a href="http://www.codeitpretty.com/2013/04/how-to-use-new-blogger-template-editor.html">updated their template editor</a> - here are all the details.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + I love anything related to&nbsp;<i><a href="http://gemma-correll.blogspot.com/2013/04/i-forgot-my-comb-but-it-ok-i-just-use.html">Moonrise Kingdom</a>.</i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + It's been a&nbsp;heartbreaking&nbsp;and traumatic week around the US. Here's why it's important to <a href="http://www.kylaroma.com/2013/04/be-soft/">be soft</a> in hard times.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Happy Thursday!</div> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/ULkKygBBk_I" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/lovely-web-links-april-18-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-56999399563524943722013-04-14T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-14T06:30:00.861-07:002013-04-14T06:30:00.861-07:00<a href="http://josefineandersson.se/2013/february/jag-tror-vi-flyger-och-jag-tror-vi-flyger-rakt-in-i-solen.html#comment"><img alt="Try Something New - Buy an Inspiring Magazine" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--QfWD_ssaZk/UWjwzVTwmVI/AAAAAAAAC9A/7xo5Ex8olpI/s1600/try-something-new-buy-an-inspiring-magazine.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Pinterest and other virtual "pinboards" for collecting visual reference are great - but there's nothing quite like buying an actual,&nbsp;tangible&nbsp;magazine; flipping through its pages; and tearing out images that speak to you.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This weekend, why not try something new and pick up an inspiring magazine? I'm not talking your everyday reads, but the offbeat, <i>sometimes-kinda-expensive-with-weird-covers</i> magazines.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://lulamag.com/">Lula</a> is one of my personal favorites - the photography and type treatments are just so insanely pretty. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.stampington.com/artfulblogging/">Artful Blogging</a> always inspires me to push forward with my art and with my blog.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.frankie.com.au/">Frankie</a> looks pretty rad too, although I've never read it.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Do you have a go-to magazine for design inspiration? Let me know in the comments, and then, go&nbsp;<a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/search/label/Try%20Something%20New">try something new</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Happy Sunday!</div> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/MIQA8iU6qC4" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com1http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/try-something-new-buy-inspiring-magazine.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-40578414501439042142013-04-13T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-13T06:30:00.816-07:002013-04-13T06:30:00.816-07:00<a href="http://www.skunkboyblog.com/2013/04/welcome-to-our-home-living-room.html"><img alt="Lovely Web Links featuring Katie of Skunkboy Creatures' Living Room" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lLos_0pFHWM/UWjpWRfvd7I/AAAAAAAAC8w/Tr45M6YK_5w/s1600/lovely-web-links-skunkboy-living-room.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + I'm totally smitten with <a href="http://www.skunkboyblog.com/2013/04/welcome-to-our-home-living-room.html">Katie's living room</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/my-12-styling-essentials/">12 styling essentials from Emily Henderson</a>. Great reference not only for interior stylists, but anyone who want to create a finished look at home.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + This seems to be a hot topic among bloggers lately - <a href="http://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/tech/stop-instagramming-your-perfect-life">stop Instagramming your perfect life</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Cute! <a href="http://www.codeitpretty.com/2013/04/add-icon-to-blog-post-titles-with-css.html">How to add icons to your blog post titles with CSS</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Also, <a href="http://blog.puglypixel.com/2013/04/12/text-alignment/">how to change your blog text alignment with CSS</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Need an eye-catching blog post title or a headline for a newsletter? Here are <a href="http://www.padronsocialmarketing.com/102-proven-headline-formulas/">102 proven headline formulas</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://blog.imbreannarose.com/be-free-lance-finding-fonts/">How to find fonts</a> for a design project.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + I'm had a JanSport backpack (still do, actually!), bandanas, a (faux) Baby G watch, overalls, slap bracelets, shell necklaces, and butterfly clips (zillions of 'em - they were <i>my thing</i>)! Which of these <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/09/90s-fashion-trends_n_3040200.html">90's fashion trends</a> were you rockin' back in the day?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + I love Stacy London of What Not to Wear! Here's <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/amyodell/how-stacy-london-made-it-in-fashion">how Stacy made it in the fashion biz</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://theneotraditionalist.com/2013/04/06/take-me-away/">Pretty Paris photography</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Any Arrested Development fans out there? <a href="http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/04/10/nine-posters-for-the-new-arrested-development-give-everybody-a-prop/">These posters</a> promoting the new episodes coming to Netflix (eek!) cracked me up.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Hilariously terrifying - <a href="http://theoatmeal.com/comics/mantis_shrimp">the mantis shrimp</a>!&nbsp; Like I didn't have enough reasons to be freaked out by sea creatures.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><br /></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>And find me elsewhere on the internet...</i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Making an appearance on the <a href="http://californiahomedesign.com/gallery/guest-list-westweek-keynote-jeff-andrews-and-kourtney-kardashian#2">California Home + Design</a> website.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> Happy Saturday!<br /> <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/QqKj85o0ABo" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com4http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/lovely-web-links-weekend-edition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-85366144005800193222013-04-12T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-12T09:40:49.184-07:002013-04-12T09:40:49.184-07:00<a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2013/3/14/kate-mathis.html"><img alt="Katie Mathis Photography on Desire to Inspire" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Po3O62bprm8/UWg3IrDt5jI/AAAAAAAAC8I/iYkcVdmf7nw/s1600/desire-to-inspire-kate-mathis.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> You guys. It has been one of <i>those </i>weeks. Super busy, but also awesome; great, but not without its challenges. I'm very much looking forward to "Saturday Sleep-In Day" as it's known around the Myrick household.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Thanks for your patience - <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/search/label/Lovely%20Web%20Links">Lovely Web Links</a> and <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/search/label/Try%20Something%20New">Try Something New</a> will both be coming 'atcha this weekend.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> (In other news, how gorgeous is this <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2013/3/14/kate-mathis.html">photography by Kate Mathis</a>?)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Happy Friday!</div> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/VSZMCGSitmY" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/just-one-of-them-weeks.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-74314724447535481542013-04-08T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-08T21:41:31.158-07:002013-04-08T21:41:31.158-07:00<a href="http://pinterest.com/lesleymyrick/style-inspiration/"><img alt="Black and White and Rad All Over - Black and White Style Inspiration from Lesley Myrick Art + Design" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p9mZQ6mbPzI/UWNIJsSkQ7I/AAAAAAAAC7w/lCUZhtzxFsM/s1600/black-and-white-style.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Even though my blog design and collage artwork are super colorful and kinda girly, my personal style is not. Black and white is way more my thing. Throw in some badass accessories, black leather boots, and my partially-shaved head, and I sometimes look like I'm "about to kick some b*tches". (<i>Those are the exact words of a colleague! Admittedly, he's one of </i>US Weekly's Fashion Police<i>, so I shouldn't be surprised</i>.)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I mean, there are a few feminine touches thrown in my look to balance it out (lots of soft pink blush, shiny lip gloss, and flowy tops, to name a few) but for the most part, edgy and graphic clothes are totally my jam.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> My <a href="http://pinterest.com/lesleymyrick/style-inspiration/">Style Inspiration board on Pinterest</a>&nbsp;is a total guilty pleasure - while I mostly use Pinterest for interior design, graphic design, and art inspiration, I can't help but also pin great <a href="http://pinterest.com/lesleymyrick/style-inspiration/">clothes</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/lesleymyrick/hair-inspiration/">hair</a>. Oh, and <a href="http://pinterest.com/lesleymyrick/funny-kittehs-and-stuff/">cats</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Hope your week is off to a great start! I'm done talking about clothes now.&nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-style: italic;">*This post brought to you by the fact that the weather is warming up, and I will no longer be able to wear black leather jackets and boots daily. RIP California winter, you are wonderful and I love you.&nbsp;</span></div> <br /> Happy Monday!<br /> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/fSLN8quv7nk" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/black-and-white-and-rad-all-over.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-60379389776689185172013-04-05T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-05T10:34:51.135-07:002013-04-05T10:34:51.135-07:00<img alt="Try Something New - Just Rest" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1qvbUkGu0GM/UV5vGqjqRZI/AAAAAAAAC7g/BHlwV5jiOW8/s1600/try-something-new-get-some-rest.jpg" width="642" /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image source unknown.</span></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I've been struggling with what this weekend's&nbsp;<i><a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/search/label/Try%20Something%20New">Try Something New</a></i> challenge should be - I have a long list of ideas, but nothing seemed quite right. I'm feeling a little emotionally exhausted, and the thought of taking on <i>onemorething</i> this weekend feels daunting! I've also had plans every night this week, and while they're all with wonderful people who I love spending time with, that still leaves me desiring rest.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> So, instead of encouraging y'all to take on a challenge that I'm not standing behind, how about this...</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This weekend, <span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">try something new, and <i>just rest</i></span>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The concept of resting might not be new, but by golly, it's not something any of us do nearly enough of! This weekend, just do it. Go for a quiet walk. Grab a book and a coffee and get comfy on the couch. Carve out an hour to chill out in bed and watch Project Runway. (That last one is definitely what I'll be doing!) You know. Whatever it is that lets you feel like you can really breathe - do it.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Slow down. Get some rest. You deserve it.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <br /> Happy Friday!<br /> <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0px; text-align: start;" /><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/Y8tbmKKwxFg" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/try-something-new-just-rest.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-39486735898577617932013-04-04T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-04T11:25:45.879-07:002013-04-04T11:25:45.879-07:00<a href="http://blog.krisatomic.com/?p=6744"><img alt="Lovely Web Links Featuring an Illustration by Krisatomic" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7MHeaZTJorA/UV3D6yDmjZI/AAAAAAAAC7Q/A7ouApeBIX0/s1600/lovely-web-links-illustration-by-krisatomic.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + How cute is this <a href="http://blog.krisatomic.com/?p=6744">illustration by Krisatomic</a>?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Lisa Congdon is such a talented artist - I love her <a href="http://lisacongdon.com/blog/2013/04/abstracte/">first abstract paintings</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Freelancers, here are some <a href="http://www.altitudesummit.com/blog/2013/3/29/resources-for-tax-time.html">great resources for tax time</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Breanna Rose talks about her <a href="http://blog.imbreannarose.com/be-free-lance-google-calendar/">project management techniques with Google Calendar</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://www.levoleague.com/career-advice/things-you-should-never-say-at-work">8 things you should never, ever say at work</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324020504578396421382825196.html?mod=wsj_share_tweet">Why people with dyslexia are often extra creative</a>. As someone who has struggled with reading and is mildly dyslexic, I totally get this.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://haiku.nytimes.com/">Times Haiku</a> is a new Tumblr blog from the New York Times, showcasing accidental haikus that appear in their articles. Brilliant.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://www.happyplace.com/22838/why-you-could-never-remake-the-breakfast-club">Why you could never remake "The Breakfast Club"</a>. Ha.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathryn-tucker/the-helping-foundation_b_2853816.html">Kids are&nbsp;awesome</a>. What a sweet story.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + You had me at "shrimp". I will definitely be trying out this <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/04/easy-shrimp-pad-thai.html">pad thai recipe</a>!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grumpy-Cat/456752354392268">Grumpy Cat Facebook page</a>&nbsp;is one of my favorite guilty pleasures, and today is Grumpy Cat's first birthday. Hehe.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And one personal request from me - today would have also been <a href="http://instagram.com/p/XsFHCfQcph/">my brother's 27th birthday</a>. I'd so&nbsp;appreciate&nbsp;your positive thoughts and prayers today - <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2012/11/thankful.html">it's a tough one</a>. xo</div> <br /> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/hf-14SVFDgc" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/lovely-web-links-april-4-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-14158215445386220512013-04-02T06:30:00.000-07:002013-04-02T10:04:00.658-07:002013-04-02T10:04:00.658-07:00<img alt="Promises, prayers, and resolutions are blueprints. Actions are bricks." src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gxe7Pta79lM/UVsOsAgZ8fI/AAAAAAAAC7A/Gxkj4sJfjZs/s1600/turn-plans-into-action.jpg" width="642" /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> "Promises, prayers, and resolutions are blueprints. <span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">Actions are bricks</span>." - <i>Hank Fortener, <a href="http://mosaic.org/">Mosaic</a></i>.</div> <br /> Happy Tuesday!<br /> &nbsp; <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0;" /> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/BhegAomAhZI" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com2http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/04/turn-plans-into-actions.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-56138117224672141202013-03-31T06:30:00.000-07:002013-03-31T06:30:03.200-07:002013-03-31T06:30:03.200-07:00<img alt="Easter and Salvation and the Hope of Jesus by Lesley Myrick Art and Design" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VRcavkFfMfI/UVdJgVKvUPI/AAAAAAAAC6w/DRJGnUGD-xI/s1600/easter-and-salvation.jpg" width="642" /><br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I am ashamed to admit that I was hesitant about posting anything relating to Good Friday or Easter, because sometimes I think I'm crazy to believe in Jesus and am afraid of what others might think of me.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And that, friends, is&nbsp;embarrassing. I'm&nbsp;embarrassed&nbsp;with myself for wanting to keep that very real and very deep part of my life to myself because of my unfounded fears. Loving God and living for Him is <i>nothing</i> to be ashamed of.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He should be ashamed of <i>me</i>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>God, I'm sorry that I am ashamed of you, and that I didn't want to speak your truth. I have nothing to be ashamed of. It's only because of YOU that I have life. You've given me this mouthpiece - this blog that reaches many - and I failed to respond when you asked me to speak your truth and be a beacon to others.</i></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> When <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2012/11/thankful.html">my brother died last November</a>, the only thing that got me through that horrific time was the peace and love I truly felt from God. I honestly don't know how anyone survives a tragedy like that without the Holy Spirit being with them. I know that I wouldn't be where I am today without Jesus. I know that I wouldn't have been able to cope without the hope He offers. It's easy to feel hopeless in dark times, but with Jesus, there <i>is </i>hope.</div> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Jesus died on the cross for us. He shed his blood for each and every one of us, to save us from a life of sin and separation from God. (I know it sounds crazy, but it's true. Here is one recorded account, if you're interested, in <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+26-27&amp;version=NIV">Matthew 26 - 27</a>.)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><br /></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Easter is a beautiful time. It's a celebration of hope, a celebration of life, and celebration of redemption. We are redeemed because of Jesus Christ. Our lives have value, our stories matter, because of Jesus.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Good Friday is a day to remember to crucifixion of Christ. A day where hope appeared dashed. A day of darkness. We all go through days of darkness <i>when our hopes appear dashed, too</i>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And then comes Easter Sunday - the sunshine after the storm, the celebration of the miraculous&nbsp;resurrection&nbsp;of Jesus. He poured his love out on the cross, and <i>we are redeemed too.</i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> These words about Easter from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jamie-The-Very-Worst-Missionary/156114744455731?group_id=0">Jamie the Very Worst Missionary</a> struck me hard the other day: "A day to remember that what appears to be Hope dashed is actually Love poured out. Redemption is sneaky like that."&nbsp;</div> <br /> You are loved. There is hope. This is truth.<br /> <br /> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Happy Easter, friends.&nbsp;</div> <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0px;" /><br /> <br /> <i><br /></i> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <i><i>PS. Thank you&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kellimurray.com/2013/03/30/free-printable-easter-bunny-illustration/">Kelli</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ohhellofriendblog.com/2013/03/the-story-of-easter.html">Danni</a>&nbsp;for your inspiring and encouraging Easter posts - it was reading your words yesterday that encouraged me to write my own.&nbsp;</i></i></div> <br /> &nbsp; </div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/lUQqUNeJrF8" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com8http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/03/on-easter-and-salvation.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-23560922710572607322013-03-29T15:00:00.000-07:002013-03-29T15:00:04.652-07:002013-03-29T15:00:04.652-07:00<img alt="Try Something New - Download a Free Audiobook" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FOOVa8mw8Ag/UVXaaynvZdI/AAAAAAAAC6g/7TXsSe0oWNs/s1600/try-something-new-download-a-free-audiobook.jpg" width="642" /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image source unknown.</span></i></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> So. Audiobooks. They're pretty much my favorite thing for commuting! I drive about 80 miles a day for work (that's about 128&nbsp;kilometers&nbsp;for my Canadian friends) and listening to the same old music gets tiring. Podcasts are great, but I'll easily burn through a couple a day during my 90+ minutes in the car.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Here's something I discovered just recently...did you know you can download free audiobooks from your local library?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> TOTAL GAME CHANGER.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Not only do libraries&nbsp;carry hard copies of audiobooks on CD that you can import into iTunes, but many libraries have online portals (like my local library here in <a href="http://pas-gdl.lib.overdrive.com/FA007850-4042-4FA8-A45F-F883F257837F/10/363/en/Default.htm">Pasadena</a>) where you can log in from home and download the titles right to your computer. You don't even have to leave the house, people!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I'm currently listening to <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shopaholic-Baby-Sophie-Kinsella/dp/0440242398">Shopaholic and Baby</a></i> (I know, total guilty pleasure) and next up is <a href="http://www.guykawasaki.com/enchantment/">Guy Kawasaki's <i>Enchantment</i></a>. I've also listened to all 3 books in the <i>Hunger Games</i> series, and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Fault-Stars-John-Green/dp/1455869910"><i>The Fault in Our Stars</i> by John Green</a> (such a great book!) - all by downloading them for free.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> This weekend, why not try something new and download a free audiobook?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Happy Friday!</div> <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0px;" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> PS. Join me every Friday and <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/search/label/Try%20Something%20New">try something new</a>, won't you? &nbsp; </div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/_ZOggXK-9eo" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/03/try-something-new-download-free.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-84070503459520166832013-03-28T06:30:00.000-07:002013-03-29T09:07:57.052-07:002013-03-29T09:07:57.052-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;"> <a href="http://tobifairley.com/blog/2013/self-care-saturday-keywordrelax/"><img alt="Relax via Tobi Fairley on Lovely Web Links" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jruQvNpXfvU/UVW7PILpckI/AAAAAAAAC6Q/YLtAeISbS80/s1600/lovely-web-links-march-28-2013.jpg" width="642" /></a> + "I’m just a perfectionist, so not perfect = failure and &nbsp;never perfect = always a failure". Tobi Fairley shares her thoughts on <a href="http://tobifairley.com/blog/2013/self-care-saturday-keywordrelax/">how to relax</a>&nbsp;about perfectionism.</div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://freelanceswitch.com/freelance-marketing/google-plus-updates/">Should you be using Google Plus</a>? If you're a blogger, the answer is yes.</div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://jesslively.com/work-at-a-coffee-shop-right-now/">This </a>is a total game changer for productivity.</div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + How do you <a href="http://www.designlovefest.com/2013/03/advice-56/">organize your files</a>?</div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Stop emulating the successes of others. <a href="http://jesslively.com/produce-your-own-success-story-3/">Produce your own success story</a>.</div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + If you're a blogger, you'd better <a href="http://galadarling.com/article/blog-on-babe-innovate-or-evaporate">innovate or evaporate</a>.</div> </div> <div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2013/03/modern-etiquette-good-gifts-for-tough-times.html">Modern etiquette for tough times</a>.</div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And just for fun...</div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + Hilarious <a href="http://mashable.com/2013/03/24/infomercial-gif/">infomercial GIF's</a>.</div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + "<a href="http://clientsfromhell.net/post/46174545921/the-logo-needs-to-look-more-french-this-is">This is French-Canadian, at best.</a>"</div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + The most brilliant ad for a <a href="http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/most-stunning-ad-ever-made-used-car-128000-miles-thats-been-puked-twice-148174">used car with 128,000 miles that's been puked in twice</a>.</div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> + If you're a fan of late 90's music (it's my favorite!), this video is awesome. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niz9FtJIB2Y">Dan Wilson of Semisonic talks about his band's biggest hit, Closing Time</a>, and reveals that it's not actually about being bounced from a bar...it's about babies. LOVE.</div> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span></span> Happy Thursday!<br /> <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0px;" /><br /> <br /> <br /> <i>PS. Want more great stuff to read? Find all the past <a href="http://www.lesleymyrick.com/search/label/Lovely%20Web%20Links">Lovely Web Links here</a>.</i><br />&nbsp; </div> </div> </div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/kxBX9R5NRBI" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com2http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/03/lovely-web-links-march-28-2013.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154979953826338056.post-38041266993896253582013-03-25T06:30:00.000-07:002013-03-25T15:30:59.581-07:002013-03-25T15:30:59.581-07:00<a href="http://www.lonny.com/"><img alt="ALT" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LYXlrh2DpZg/UVDPb39tRFI/AAAAAAAAC6A/YvGaGmCASx8/s1600/Details-Make-the-Difference-via-Lonny-Magazine.jpg" width="642" /></a> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “We must occasionally remind ourselves of our brief visit on this planet. Shouldn’t we try to express ourselves clearly, make a personal stamp on our environment, and <span style="background-color: #d9ead3;">pay attention to the details that make the difference?</span>” - <i>Charlotte Moss via <a href="http://www.designformankind.com/2013/03/beauty-in-the-everyday/">Design for Mankind</a></i></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Happy Monday!</div> <img align="left" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nub38m3A5KM/UEVhanI7pkI/AAAAAAAABNc/51uK4vOmfhE/s100/LMSignature.jpg" style="border: 0px;" /><br /> <br /> <br /> Image via <i><a href="http://www.lonny.com/">Lonny</a></i>.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LesleyMyrickCollageArtInteriorDesignInPasadenaCa/~4/m_-pkUpZcWc" height="1" width="1"/>Lesley Myrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05560756787740726937noreply@blogger.com0http://www.lesleymyrick.com/2013/03/details-make-difference.html