Beautiful things to look at, and hints for the creative lifestyle.

• They don’t make things the way they used to. Manufacturers purposely make goods with a limited lifespan so that we have to replace them and they can make more money. How do we combat the throwaway lifestyle?
• Photogenic pets.
• For the writers: set your daily intentions.
• Parenting is hard! Action points for getting through the tough spots (i.e. every day).
• Doodling on the piano.
• Internet romance.
• Write a novella for NaNoWriMo.
• How are quilters like athletes?
• 3D embroidery.
• How to draw and paint a mushroom, step by step.
• Watercolor streetscapes.
• I’ve been following Amy Cowen on Instagram for years. I love the faces she draws.