In spite of playing the Queen, Helen Mirren is a hot babe. “I am alittle notorious,” Mirren remarks, still teasing. She says nearly everything with a mischievous twinkle, like a naughty teenager appending “ … in bed” to the end of every sentence. NYMag delivers yet another great interview.
Issue 2 of online photography magazine Télégramme is now out. It features the work of Kelley Smith, Shannon Doubleday and Atchi Toyoshima. (And one photo from me.)
Woolfiller is an ingenious way of patching up holes in your cardigan, and gosh darn it you know I have like 30 holey jumpers.
Are blogs dying? From the Economist, ‘An empire gives way’. I don’t think they’re dying, but rather, just one part of sharing.
I am scared of black holes and space etc. I know broad topic… Anyway, this magnetic silly putty makes me feel the same way. Watch it EAT the magnet.
I find it funny when I’m far from home and I always want to listen to things from New Zealand, or things that remind me of the past. From my Europe 2010 playlist: Second Chance, Liam Finn. My arm swinging with the music as I grasp the rail on the tube, thinking about where I’ve been. This gorgeous video was directed by Angus Sutherland:
Hello! My name is Amber Parkin. I'm a New Zealander living in London. I'm a writer obsessed with fondue, chesterfield sofas, vintage dresses, foxes, and 35mm.
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Liam Finn is my 2008 New Zealand music, too! Energy Spent is one of my all-time favorite songs <3