. . . . . Hi there, my name is Amy Sly. I'm a recovering book designer, a Visual Designer at BuzzFeed, a magazine art director, and CoverSpy co-creator living in Brooklyn, NY. This is a collection of things I love, things I want to remember, and things I want to share with you. I also exist at amysly.com and on Twitter + Picasa + FYNT.

“My secret for long life is simplicity and work and enjoyment.”

Shot in Fire Island, this film captures the secrets of eternal youth as Maia Helles, a Russian ballet dancer, turns 95 but remains resolutely independent, healthy, and fit as a forty year old. (by julia warr)