The Giggles: Twitter Comedy Genius Gets TV Show

I am actually dying of laughter. If I hear one more joke I won't be able to breath and just like that! No more Harlem.

I tell you, should there be a report of death by laughter, 73 year-old Mr Halpern Snr is the culprit.

I was reading on BBC news about how his pearls of wisdom (tweeted by his son Justin) will form the basis for a new US comedy from the makers of Will and Grace.

I don't know if that's wise I mean he's already putting the health of his 700,000 twitter followers at risk with these gems...

"Oh please, you practically invented lazy. People should have to call you and ask for the rights to lazy before they use it."

"Just pay the parking ticket. Don't be so outraged. You're not a freedom fighter in the civil rights movement. You double parked."

"Don't touch the bacon, it's not done yet. You let me handle the bacon, and I'll let you handle... whatever it is you do. I guess nothing."

"Your mother made a batch of meatballs last night. Some are for you, some are for me, but more are for me. Remember that. More. Me."

"Why would I want to check a voicemail on my cell phone? People want to talk to me, call again. If I want to talk to you, I'll answer."

"I turn the kitchen faucet on and the shower burns you, yes, I get it... No, I'm not gonna stop, I'm just saying yes, I get that concept."

America... brace yourselves.

PS: My vocabulary is normally pretty PG so thought I'd add a warning for the easily shockable amongst you that his actual twitter feed is more of an 18 certificate with frequent use of strong language.

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The Destination: Hôtel De Sers - Paris.

It shocks me to say it but I have to confess, I've never been to Paris...

I really have no excuse given London has done it's utmost to connect us to the romance capital so no more procrastinating... Paris here I come... well maybe when it gets a bit warmer.

Anyway, it's definitely on my list and when I do finally arrive I hope I stay somewhere that has a view like this!

This is the Hôtel de Sers and the official blurb reads:

Away from the spotlights of the Champs Elysées, the Hôtel de Sers is a discrete witness to the splendors of 19th century Paris. Today, this mansion has been restored its legacy without fanfare, offering its guests small château charm and star quality: an immense portrait gallery, a restaurant with a lovely courtyard garden, impressive wood-panelled lounge, and of course its welcoming rooms, bright suites, with several of these offering their guests luxurious, breathtaking views of Paris...

I dream! I dream...

[via TheCoolHunter]

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The Photograph: Monday Morning Motivation

So I was up at the crack of dawn this morning... well actually several hours before dawn now that we're approaching the deepest darkest part of winter. 3:51 am and poof! I was just very, very awake.

I could be annoyed but so far it feels quite refreshing and almost preferable to the usual Monday morning feeling of holding on to the weekend with all my strength only to be abruptly dragged into a Monday by a louder than usual alarm (is it me or does the alarm always sound that much noisier on a Monday?).

After watching an episode of Strictest Parents where the family got up at the wee hours of the morning to do chores and prepare their lives for the day ahead, I've been somewhat motivated to do the same.

I like the idea of enjoying those early quiet hours doing something productive and starting the day feeling organised and alert rather than half asleep and harassed.

Anyway, apart from making me giggle the above photo (for which I have no details I'm afraid) captured the essence of how I'd love to wake up feeling on a week day. Today I'm almost there... though I can't help fearing that at some point during today my mind's going to start yelling "Why on earth did you get up so early!" and go on strike.

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The Competition: Our Very First Give-Away Winner!

I was so excited about picking the winner for our very first give-away that I thought I'd share the experience with you in full motion picture.

So without further ado, press play to discover the winner of our competition...

Alternatively in true mystery mode, highlight the following text to reveal the names of our winner and runner-up...

Congratulations CoCoCosmopolitan!!!! Claim your prize by emailing your postage details to harlem @loveharlem.com and a Penny Big Heart T-shirt will be making its way to you.

To Angelina and D, I salute you both and encourage everybody to pay a visit to their respective blogs for a good insightful read.

Thanks to you all for taking part, and hopefully there'll be more competitions in future for the rest of you to enjoy so watch this space :)

H x

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The Photograph: Working Girl x Garance Doré

From what I can gather if The Sartorialist was French, female and a gifted illustrator he'd be Garance Doré.

She too is a photographer, skilled at capturing the enviably fashionable such as, Michelle, a London-based lawyer who is the subject of this gorgeous Doré photo below.

Which reminds me, I really should finish knitting that scarf I started two months ago.

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The Giggles: Musicals In Morrisons?

Given my current battle with a very inconvenient cold (I really have too much to do to be sick right now) this goofy little vid provided a nice dose of relief

US supermarket shoppers were taken by surprise when fellow shoppers randomly started to burst into a musical number about fruit squishing. Made me think what it would take to organise something like this in my local Sainsbury's? It's a shame I can't sing really...

[via swissmiss]

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The Competition: Our Very First Give-away!

So here it is...*drum roll* Harlem Loves is absolutely thrilled to launch our very first competition! Whoop Whoop!

In celebration of our first anniversary we would love to give one of you a free Penny Big Heart t-shirt courtesy of Harlem Tees. This is a gorgeous form-fitting American Apparel t-shirt featuring an exclusive Gingerland for Harlem Tees design.

Harlem Tees - Penny Big Heart - Look 1 by Harlem Loves...

Harlem Tees - Penny Big Heart - Look 2 by Harlem Loves...

So, you can enter our giveaway in just three easy steps:

1: Post a comment below sharing three fun facts about you.

2: If you're not doing so already, you sign up to follow Harlem Loves, either by joining our fab followers or by email subscription.

3: Tweet a link to your favourite Harlem Loves post. Include the following text: "Read my favourite article by @harlemloves". Alternatively, if you're not on Twitter, post this competition on your blog and include the link to your posting when you leave a comment below.

And voila it's as easy as that! Any questions and you can email me at harlem {at} loveharlem.com I really can't wait to announce the winner! Did I mention you get the t-shirt completely free! :)

This competition closes on Wednesday November 7, 2009.

As a bonus point and because I love a bit of a treasure hunt I thought I'd throw one in too so here it is...

I once blogged about dreaming of a pair of shoes and then in reality I spotted them on a designer's website. You get a special gold star if you can describe the shoe and tell me the name of the designer. As a clue you may find it useful to browse articles by a shoe-related tag beginning with F!

Have fun!

H x

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