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anneso_cachemireetsoie, "Cupcakes Party"

1. "Cupcakes Party" by anneso_cachemireetsoie: Anne-Solange's photo set has me fantasizing about spring days, making adorable cupcakes.

2. The Glorious Voyage of Space-Bat: When the shuttle Discovery blasted off last week, it had a little stowaway on board - a tiny bat, with a giant dream...

3. 17 Creative Websites to Bookmark: Because the Inspiration Machine is only cranked weekly, and we all need that kick in the rear the other six days...

4. Tiny Art Director: Bill Zeman creates artwork, with direction and critiques by his 4-year-old daughter. Hilarity ensues.

5. Japanese Boob Claw: Have I told you about Japan? Have I told you how awesome it is? Not for AN HOUR?? Sheesh, gotta get back on track...

6. Model Metamorphosis: I totally love this section of THE MOMENT blog, in which photographer Greg Kessler portrays the many incarnations of a single fashion model.

7. How to Make Duck Prosciutto: Not really a thread for the veggies, but I am really excited about this. My pal John Hutch is attempting to make it this weekend, and he is making one for me as well! Now I just need to keep it as far from my dad as possible, as he will surely try to snatch it.

Finally, something I am really excited to share. I have recently discovered TED, which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It began in 1984 as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become ever broader. The site now presents dozens of talks from some of the greatest creative talent in the world today, discussing and sharing their insights and creative processes.

I have watched several of these this week, but I found this talk by Elizabeth Gilbert to be especially remarkable. I would highly recommend any creative professionals to spare 18 minutes and watch her talk, in which she shares her insights about how to exist after great successes, and creativity itself. Simply brilliant...