Illustrated Icons by Every_Hey + Weekend Links

After what seems like a fairly stressful week all I want to do is share something that simply made me smile. Have you seen Hey Studio's Every_Hey account on Instagram?! If you haven't you really should! It's square-after-square of beautifully minimal illustrations of well known film, music, TV, gaming and cultural icons.

They're just straight up ace. And so are Saturdays. I'm going to get into the new copy of Umbrella magazine with a big ol' coffee - no more plans! Enjoy your weekend.

Weekend Bucket List

A comprehensive guide to gin cocktails - Huffington Post
Did you know gas lamps are still maintained around London? - Worship Blues
Private White's Nick Ashley has an inspiring approach to design - Classfare
The clock that tells time in a whole new way - We Heart
Student accommodation sure looks nicer than it used to - Jordan Bunker
Pretty Vacant: The glory of abandoned spaces - The Guardian

In case you missed it - An Introduction to 4K Photography

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Starbucks Illustrated Mason Jars + Weekend Links

Starbucks went and made buying their Cold Brews a little more interesting by inviting Californian artist Steven Harrington to create a 60-piece collection of hand-painted mason jars. Each of the jars features one of Harrington's own signature cartoon illustrations, which reflects the laid back LA lifestyle. I'm sure looking forward to checking out more of his work!

We've been catching up on a month's worth of blog posts that we missed while on our holidays, same this weekend Please do send some links our way of your posts via the comments or on Twitter, I don't want to miss any!

Weekend Bucket List

Will I have "old man strength" soon?
Not sure how I missed this the first time around - Mickey Mouse's Get a Horse
Major travel inspiration from this trip to Japan
E is for Escort
Mr Bingo's Hate Mail goes on Kickstarter - legend
Love Lucy's boyfriend's recently decorated flat

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Present & Correct for Albam + Weekend Links

Stationery aficionados, Present & Correct, have set up shop inside all of Albam's stores across London, for the next three weeks. A small selection of their new and vintage products been selected to be displayed along side Albam's much celebrated contemporary menswear. Click here for details.

It's been a little quiet around here this week as I've been away on assignment (working my way through the menu at Top Dogs in Soho!). Enjoy your weekend - I'm sure looking forward to winding down a little.

Weekend Bucket List 

60 hours in Singapore with Kit Lee
Carry around your very own portable hotel

This pottery collection made me smile

The Secret Life of a Pencil, in partnership with Paul Smith

Cool competition to win tickets to the British Open in Edinburgh

Our latest giveaway to win £200 to spend with Blacks Outdoors

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Seinfeld Pin Badges + Weekend Links

For the occasions you just want to represent a sitcom on your collar, there's these Seinfeld pin badges by Georgia Perry. Hopefully a Curb Your Enthusiasm set comes along soon, now that I'd like to see! Which sitcom would you like to see as a set of pins?

I've not had much time to myself this week; I've have fallen behind on work, emails, replying to comments and eating healthy. So I'm hoping Sunday is the perfect start to the new week - getting all my stuff organised + prepared, just how I like it. I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Oh, one last thing! We've been working on a Buckets & Spades Newsletter, you can sign up ---> here.

Weekend Bucket List

The new adidas x Palace Gazelle trainers are A+
How to treat the homeless, from a homeless person's perspective
WWF's new social media-based EndangeredEmoji campaign
Venice seems to look great whatever the weather
A couple of days to go on this Kickstarter I'm fond of
"Wanna wrestle like it's 1992?" print made my smile
In case you missed it - A book all about Cool Beer Labels

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Euro Bus on Instagram + Weekend Links

Some weeks I enjoy Instagram more than others. Constant scrolling for 10 minutes before bed, then seven hours later when I wake up is a bit weird when you think of it. Your brain's not really up to much at that point. Sometimes you just need a blast of colour to take you by surprise and shake you out of that zombie state. Sound familiar? If so then check out Euro Bus on Instagram - which simply documents colourful art on the side of buses from across Europe. We found this account via Instagram's own blog.

Weekend vibes time my friends, enjoy it whatever you get up to!

Weekend Bucket List

Mobile photography tips from real Photographers
Imagine hot air ballooning below the earth's surface!
An amusing new video campaign by Harry's
Love this Guide to Japan on Take Courage blog
I wrote a love letter to Boris Becker (and PUMA trainers), yes I have a weird job
In case you missed it - Our Weekend Guide to Brighton

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The IDMC° Liverpool Map + Weekend Links

With Liverpool being a city close to my heart, I was very pleased to hear that my friends at IDMC° (Independent Map Company) are about to release Issue #1 of their city map guide. The first in the series is dedicated to one of the north's most culturally relevant cities, showcasing its thriving independent scene - including coffee shops, design stores, restaurants, boutique hotels and menswear shops. I was invited to be a part of Weavers Door's Wardrobe feature last year, and I'm thrilled for them to be included in the map. Pre-order a copy here.

Enjoy your weekend my friends! It's ice cream weather right?!

Weekend Bucket List 

Speaking of ice cream, how about this bright green macha soft serve?
The new Brooks Brothers campaign looks at why American style works so well in the UK
Jeff Bridges has major love for panoramic photography
A look around "Tall Boys Beer Market" in Leeds
Trainers from the future can get on my feet anytime
We came across this open forum-style site dedicated to interior design
In case you missed it - Our latest adventure in the Forest of Dean

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Colours & Lines Illustrations by James Oconnell + Weekend Links

 

These "Colour & Line" illustrations by Manchester artist James Oconnell certainly caught my attention this week. How cool are they?! They'd make really great individual prints, and are a brilliant example of how you can use simple lines and colours effectively. See more from this project here.

Best to keep things brief today, as most people's attention will be on enjoying Easter weekend with family, getting out for an early run or cycle, or grabbing drinks with friends. The only certainty for me is that I'll have both chocolate and beer in the mix. And don't get my started with the DIY...Do you have any plans for the looooong weekend? Happy Easter!

Weekend Bucket List

How to break into the only floating McDonald's ever created
Stunning photography project in The Alps
The story of the man who's lives on night buses
Makes me want to go watch baseball so bad
Something perfect for a keen birdwatcher
In case you missed it - A look at our new footwear collaboration with ohw?

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