Illustration love

Hi, there!

First, let me thank you for reading my little piece of Universe. It means a lot to me. Secondly, thank you for your response to my yesterday's post! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger :)

Today I want to share with you some illustration love. I'll share 5 different kind of prints that inspire me. I hope they'll inspire you too!

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I am feeling inspired right now. You? :)

Self-love revolution

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Hi there!

Perhaps you already know about the self-love revolution. This idea belongs to Amy from A is for Ampersand. I want to get involved. I want to spread the world about self-love and self-esteem.

This is going to be a personal post. It's still hard for me to talk about this subject, but I'll do my best. I wanted to start a series about self-love a long time ago. I didn't do it. Maybe because I am a small blogger and I can't create a revolution. Maybe because I wasn't ready to talk about all these.

Well, now it's the time. I am ready. I know I can. I know we can. Here there are the reasons why I want to get involved:

• I am a recovering anorexic. It's true. I said it only a couple of times in the past, because it hurts me to talk about it. The only reason I tell people I was an anorexic is because I don't want them to do the same mistake.
• Anorexia is a real disease. It it not normal to hate yourself. It is not a girl thing. It is not stupid. People die. I was about to die.
• February is National Eating Disorder Awareness Month
• I don't want other people to do the same mistake
• I was helped to recover. My family was there for me. My real friends were there for me. That's why I want to help.

I know people judge. I was judged. I was ignored by most of the people. I am a person who wants to do everything perfect, I am a person who want to be appreciated and loved. That's why I continued to starve myself. I though that if I was skinny, people will like me for who I was. It was exactly the opposite.

My message is to love yourself. Appreciate yourself. Give yourself a chance. Nobody's perfect. I want to encourage Amy in this revolution. It's worth it. Life itself is worth it.

Thank you SO much for taking the time to read this post. I means a lot to me. If you want to spread the world, take the button from Amy's blog.

Much love,

Larisa

Lovely friends

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Hello, there!

Today was one of the typical school days. After coming home, I did my homework and then slept a little (because I don't have much time).

Anyway, I am very happy to welcome some lovely friends, who were kind enough to support my liitle blog:

• Sarah, from Almost Delightful
• Kait, from Miss Kait Online

Thank you so much! If you want your button on my blog, please read the page called "Blog buttons".

Good night! :)

Be different!

This is an illustration I did yesterday evening. It's my first time drawing feathers and I already love them!

Well, I did this illustration, because I know how important it is to be different. Different in a good way. Better. Stronger. More creative. I consider myself a soft person, but also strong and unbreakable. I have a strong faith and I guide myself after it.

This is a reminder for the everyday life. We sometimes forget it and consider ourselves strange or awkward. Well, we're not. We're just special. I am sure of it.

What do you do in order to stay motivated?

Maya

Hey!

This is my newest illustration. Her name is Maya. I am very attached to her, but I am sure she will find a lovely home to live in :)

Also, I've thought about hanging on my photo wall (see this post) my artwork. Also, I would love to have other artists' artwork on my walls. It would be lovely! Do you paint?

What are you doing in order to stay creative?

Friday, I'm looking back

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Hey, there!

I know it's Saturday, but I've decided to post this today due to the lack of time. Forgive me. How are you? I am good. Today I slept in, I read, I drew one of my girls and relaxed! It was a peaceful day.

Here there are some favorite links from the week:
1. This magical post
2. This pretty, pretty giveaway
3. I adore this lovely blog!
4. This floral hanger DIY
5. Those blogging tips

Do you have some favorite posts, DIYs, photos or illustrations this week? I would love to read them :)

This weekend...

Hello, there!

First of all, I want to apologize for my general mood (I am really tired). Nobody wants to read about such things, but I really had a full week. Now that it is over, I can't wait to:

• read
  
• blog
• clean my room
• redecorate a little bit
• illustrate
  

Also, a few days ago I got a new haircut. I just love it. You can see a little peek above :) I really needed a change.

What are you planning to do this weekend?