Link Love: 2.16.12

February 16, 2012

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Heidi Mount by Marcus Ohlsson for Vs. Magazine

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• 10 reasons why Twitter is sexier than Facebook!

• Is perfectionism stalling your productivity on your blog?

• A new app tells you exactly what size you are in various brands according to the waist, bust and hips measurements you provide.

• This Scandinavian home is absolutely perfect.

• I loved fellow designer Promise Tangeman’s article on comparing yourself to others.

• Danielle Steel is the best-selling author alive and if you’re a writer, this interview about her process and work ethic is hugely inspiring.

• Rumor has it that Facebook’s Timeline will finally be available for companies later this month.

• Gala’s article No Bullsh!t, Just Love! was my favorite Valentine’s Day post. Read it and you’ll see why. Stay true to yourself, always.

• Henry Miller’s 11 commandments of writing are beyond awesome.

• The Valentine’s themed cups at Starbucks this year were pretty cute.

• Ah, modern life! How to change your Facebook relationship status without alerting friends.

• It seems that everyone is in love with the Florence Broadhurst collection for Kate Spade, including me. The patterns and upbeat imagery are the perfect Spring pick-me-up.

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5 Responses to Link Love: 2.16.12

1. Melinda says:

   That perfectionist blog writer post was hugely inspirational! I was given a most disrespectful comment on my blog that questioned my teaching ablities because I was a teacher who couldn’t grasp grammar. That was a painful moment for me and that perfectionist personality came out. Maybe I just need to relax and deal with what comes. My grammar may not be perfect, but I know I’m a truly effective teacher if most of my on-level students from last year are in an upper-level or AP classes for history this year, and they always thank me for making them interested in history. Grammar or no Grammar :-p

   Melinda

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   • Nubby says:

     Melinda: That is just ridiculous! Teachers aren’t superhuman! None of us are perfect. For someone to hold you to a lofty standard just because you’re a teacher is downright silly. Teachers all have their strengths and there’s no point in being a jack-of-all-tades, master of none. Haters are gonna hate, don’t let one comment from someone who probably doesn’t even know you get you down. Your personality shines through in the comments you’ve left here and I’d rather have an enthusiastic teacher with less-than-perfect grammar than an uptight scholar that won’t even crack a smile! Keep doing what you’re doing.

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2. Rach // In Spaces Between says:

   Loved this round-up – fantastic links! That’s the first time I’ve seen Alexis Traina’s blog and I was thinking “Isn’t she Danielle Steel’s daughter?” (she isn’t but it appears there’s a family link – her husband’s Dad was married to Danielle). Love that she didn’t even mention that, so refreshing in the world of internet bragginess! x

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   • Nubby says:

     Rach: Yes, there’s a family connection but she doesn’t play it up. I found the interview really refreshing because it wasn’t like a journalist interviewing a celebrity, it was really down-to-earth and honest. Danielle just seems to work really hard and then enjoy the life she’s earned in her downtime. What a great woman!

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3. Anna Eliza says:

   Hey Nubby!
   I love your blog, it is a constant source of inspiration to me. I’m just making sure you have seen this interesting article! You’re so encouraging to young designers, I read it and said, “I must tell Nubby about this” like you’re a friend of mine, no? haha

   http://imprint.printmag.com/design-school/an-open-letter-to-graphic-design-students-dont-follow-the-web-follow-your-heart/

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