Sunday Starter : Inspiration Board Makeover - The Before

So with the festive season almost just a memory, it's time to get down to achieving those new year resolutions goals. We all have them (well, most of us) but not many of us actually do anything about it. What I have found to work best in achieving my goals, is having a constant reminder of them - aka an inspiration board! 

Unfortunately, right now my inspiration board isn't looking very inspirational (See below).

Yes, this is mine. Sigh.

So over the next week my project will be to convert this drab, cluttered and uninspiring board into an organised, creative and colourful "my-ideal-life/goals-for-2013" inspiration board. To get me inspired , here are my top 5 (in no particular order) inspiration board picks found on the internet and why I love them. 

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The organised chaos

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Different Textures

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Bright Colours

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Post Its!

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Creativeness.

To see more of my inspiring inspiration board picks, click ->> here. Do you have an inspiration board or any great ideas to help me organise my own???

Do keep an eye out for the "after" pic! 

Vintage Humour - Someone Has To Set A Bad Example

Setting a bad example does not necessarily mean being bad. It  might just mean doing what you want instead of what others expect from you. It might mean being a bit more adventurous than the average bear. Or it might mean saying exactly what's on your mind.

- Anne Taintor

 I am a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge fan of vintage humour. Maybe it is due the quirkiness, the lovely sarcasm or simply the pictures but yes I do love it. I recently got a hold of this great collection of vintage humour by Anne Taintor and thought it would be only fitting to share some of my favourite.

Do enjoy!

More vintage humour here

Mind my drawing...

One of my drawings in a notebook. It's really old but still a favorite.

Drawing gives my mind a sense of freedom that it craves - a stress relief of sorts; a journey into a place I am often scared to explore but when I do, even I am surprised. I find abstract images floating around, trying to find a matching piece - a puzzle I tell you. 

After all...

“Nothing is confused except the mind.” – Rene Magritte

Have a slice of art...

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 I am no expert when it comes to analyzing art but the one thing I have learnt over the years is that one doesn't need to be an expert to appreciate something great. As the famous author and poet, Thomas Merton once said, "Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time". He couldn't have expressed the feeling of being consumed by something inanimate yet so full of life, any better.  

Recently, one such artist that has definitely grabbed my attention is Francoise Nielly. Her larger than life portraits produced with just knives and oil paints, captures the spirit of life with its bold, bright, vibrant colors. Illuminating and energizing the admirer, her paintings have inevitably been etched into my mind and list of favorite things!

Not all things vintage smell funny but rather are just funny...

Vintage humor sure does create many a smile. Here are some of my favorites:

...and be known as a master chef.

We are forced to lie at times.

My predicament at times.

...or both.

My mothers' favorite words.

Enough said.

Don't work hard, work smart.

For many, it seems to be their favorite cereal. 

...Sometimes for days.

...And free!!!

We've all had those days but never give up because there will be days where...

The best days for sure!