Paris vs. New York

For my birthday my brother (hi, Chicken!) gave me an awesome book: Paris vs. New York - a Tally of Two Cities. He currently lives (and I used to) in New York and I had recently visited Paris, so it was a super thoughtful and creative present. The book is a friendly visual match between two cities told by a lover of Paris wandering through NewYork highlighting details, clichés and contradictions. It is written and illustrated by French graphic designer Vahram Muratyan and it is an absolute delight! I love the colorful illustrations and the whimsy content. Check out his blog here where you can purchase the separate illustrations or purchase the book here. Enjoy!

Opposite Day

Another great book I like to refer to from time to time is (another) Paul Arden book:Whatever You Think Think The Opposite. It really inspires me and helps me get through those nasty creative slumps... (not that I'm in one now or anything...)

Happy Friday!

It's Not How Good You Are...

February is by far my least favorite month. It's cold. It's snowy. You are sick of your winter coat (and scarf and gloves... and all of the clothing stores all over the world like to tease you with their awesome spring arrivals that you will not be able to wear for at least 2 months... Thanks, (insert your favorite store here) - I'm so glad you are ready for espadrilles and tank tops, but we have a 90% chance of snow today! And I live in the South!!!)

So, when I get down in the dumps about something I have absolutely no control over I like to read this little book to remind myself that there are plenty of things I DO have control over - such as my life/business and how I want to live/run it.

It is just a friendly reminder that anyone can achieve great things if they only put their mind to it!