SHADYLANE BLOG: things i love thursday

today i feel like sharing and it just so happens to be a thursday... so here is another one of my favorite types of posts for you.

to begin with, i have some yummyness from Flickr. when i clicked on my favorites the first three that popped up were black and white, so i went with that as a theme today. there is something about the tones that touch my heart.... in all my months of doing these mosaics i've never done an all black and white one. i really love how it turned out.

1. People grow up too fast these days., 2. Untitled, 3. IMG_1449, 4. Untitled, 5. ~waiting, 6. Her morning elegance.

a favorite feature that i've discovered since switching to google reader is the ability to "star" posts and come back to them later. i've got some gems that i've starred and i think you'll like them.

this super cute story about a first date at 16 years old. one of those "awe!!" moments.
this photoshoot which makes me miss fall soooo bad and wish i had taken more pictures in the leaves.
i have developed a recent love of design blogs and interiors photography. this post and photographer are a favorite of mine.
these amazing photo lampshades. a must-try when we finally do have a house to decorate.
a terrific layers scrapbooking tutorial. i wish i was better at this...

i am also super interested in this class Ali Edwards is doing next year all about One Little Word. i've always been intrigued by the concept of focusing on one work for a year and seeing how it can mold, inspire and motivate you. i have yet to ever pick one little word of my own. maybe this is the year.... this class looks amazing!!

and if i was super rich i would buy one of these for myself and all my friends. the oh-so-classy kate spade book clutch. how amazing is this idea?? and there are other titles too, so go take a peek!!