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It's officially soup weather. A very hygge table setting photographed by Ragnar Omarsson.
(via here)
Industrial-sized inspiration to start your week. Have a good one.
(photo: urbnite via focus damn it)
Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a lovely space to spend it in. The weather is looking awful here (cold, with rain and snow!) so spending time in a warm kitchen cooking, baking or just sitting at the table drinking a mug of tea sounds like a great idea.
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Dream kitchen. That ceiling, for one thing—and the elegant minimalism of the work area. Perfect.
(via sonoma design)
Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a lovely space to spend it in. So smitten with the classic French bistro details in this elegant kitchen.
(photo: soho home via here)
Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a sunny and lovely one to spend a leisurely afternoon cooking in—or to just linger over morning coffee.
(photo via here)
A pretty kitchen to linger in while the coffee brews.
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This gorgeous kitchen by Rose Uniacke would make preparing even a simple sandwich a religious experience.
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Just wanted to share the loveliest compact kitchen with you today—such a great design, and inspired use of colour.
(via pinterest)
This week's links. Enjoy.
A Stylish Attic Apartment
Take a tour of a modern attic in Copenhagen—one that harmoniously blends the very different tastes of the couple living there. That's the dining room above.
The New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2017
The annual list of the year's great reads in fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Something for everyone on your gift list (or you).
The Nineteenth-Century Hipster Beard
From the BBC: "Do you know someone with a beard you would categorise as "impressive"?
Get them to take a look at the facial hair of 19th-century
'Whiskerandos'..."
At the Museum
Love this. Open Culture has the entire 8 episodes of At the Museum, the Museum of Modern Art's (MoMA) behind the scenes documentary of running a museum.
Mary Cassatt Painted Domestic Life in a Way Male Impressionists Couldn't
Thoughtful essay on Artsy on Mary Cassatt and her sensitive portraits of women, portraying them as complex human beings (radical at the time).
School Lunches Around the World
Fascinating photo essay of how kids eat in their school cafeteria. Definitely would have been glad to go to school in Italy.
Polpette al Sugo con Polenta
Roughly translated as Meatballs in Tomato Sauce With Polenta, this is pure Italian comfort food. Make it for supper on a Sunday evening, when you have a bit of time to relax and cook.
(photo: frederikke heiberg for bolig)
This week's links. Enjoy.
A Beautiful Abandoned Château
Stunning photos of an abandoned château in Belgium by Bryan Sansivero, a photographer who has spent his career seeking out abandoned locations to shoot.
Getting Dance to Look Right Onscreen
Interesting New Yorker piece on how the intricacies of getting a dance performance to look right in movies, from the crash course needed by a non-dancing actor to the complexity of filming bodies in motion.
After a Late Start, An Artist's Big Break: Michelle Obama's Official Portrait
Profile of artist Amy Sherald, commissioned last month by the Smithsonian’s National
Portrait Gallery to paint the official portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama. Love her work—and, after reading about her life up to now, hugely admire her personally, too.
75 Years Later, Now Voyager Remains a Poignant Depiction of Mental Illness
Lovely essay by Angelica Jade Bastién on how the 1942 film Now Voyager is not only one of star Bette Davis's best performances, but an unexpectedly nuanced and sympathetic depiction of mental illness—and how it helped her cope with her own struggles.
Only Once Away My Son
Gorgeous new collaborative piece by ambient music pioneer Brian Eno and Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine. Hope there's more of this from them in the future...
Ginger Shakin' Beef
Perfect for a weeknight when you're starved and want something substantial, this recipe from Jamie Oliver's new cookbook 5 Ingredients: Quick and Easy Food is just that—quick and easy to do.
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This week's links. Enjoy.
A Creative Space
Take a tour of the Copenhagen home of artists Thyra Hilden and Pio Diaz, featuring rooms in the most beautiful colours and (of course) great art. That's their living room above, incidentally.
People Matching Artworks
Wonderful series by photographer Stefan Draschan capturing museum visitors wearing outfits that match the art they're viewing. Not surprisingly, it requires tremendous patience to do—he shot two other series while waiting for the perfect moment.
Top 10 Brothers and Sisters in Fiction
Sarah Ward selects 10 novels featuring the complex relationships between sisters and brothers, ranging from To Kill a Mockingbird to A Room With a View.
Habitat: Peer into the World of Framers, Fabricators, Conservators and More
Fascinating behind the scenes look at the work of the art-service professionals (in this case, in New York) who play a crucial role in making sure the art we see in museums and galleries is in peak condition and perfectly displayed.
100 Must-Follow Pinterest Accounts for Graphic Designers
Add loads of creative inspiration to your boards with these excellent design-related accounts on Pinterest.
Princess Margaret's Morning Routine
Here's some inspiration for your next free Sunday—the decadent morning routine of Princess Margaret, the late younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II.
Anna Jones' Favourite Lentils With Roasted Tomatoes and Horseradish
This really is a genius way to cook lentils—loads of flavour, healthy ingredients and easy to put together, too. Perfect for a weeknight supper with a green salad on the side.
(photo by tim wahlfried for bo bedre)
This week's links. Enjoy.
A Summer House on Mallorca
Take a tour of a gorgeous Spanish summer home, stylishly done in an elegantly understated rustic modern look.
10 Best Travel Books
The Guardian picks 10 notable new travel books in honour of National Read a Book Day.
Charting Elizabeth Taylor's Powerful Costumes in Cleopatra
Interesting look at how the costumes worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the epic 1963 film Cleopatra reflected her character's political and/or emotional power.
Charming Paper Animal Puppets
Utterly delightful video of Japanese designer Haruki Nakamura's animal puppets. Activated by the human touch, these charming creations are a paper twist on traditional karakuri, or mechanized puppets.
Found in an NYC Junkshop: Forgotten Postcards Between Two Haiku Masters
I love stories like these. An accidental junkshop discovery offers an intriguing glimpse into the New York literary scene of the early 1960's.
Fast Company Creativity Challenge
Feeling in serious need of inspiration? Register with the Fast Company Creativity Challenge and get a new challenge sent to your inbox for 14 consecutive days. A great way to jump start your imagination.
10 Famous Book Hoarders
There are people who have a lot of books (like me), and then there are people who amass such vast quantities of books that they blossom into full on libraries. Take a look at a few high profile collectors (Karl Lagerfeld for one).
Tarragon Chicken
A lovely, easy recipe from Nigella Lawson, featuring the sunny flavours of fresh tarragon and lemon.
(photo: ferm living via nordic design)
This week's links. Enjoy.
A Rustic Retreat
Take a tour of a lovely cottage on Fire Island, the retreat of interior designer Ann Stephenson and her partner Lori Scacco. Pretty much the perfect summer home.
Legendary Designer Seymour Chwast on Failure, Egos and the Value of Self-Promotion
In need of inspiration? One of the most influential graphic designers and illustrators of the 20th century, at the age of 84 Seymour Chwast is still going strong, with a new book out through Kickstarter.
1970's Disaster Movies Posters
A great selection of film posters from the 1970's, a time when disaster movies were big in theatres. I would definitely go to a film festival of these cheesy classics.
Houshi
Houshi is a ryokan (a
Japanese traditional inn) located in Komatsu, Japan. Besides being the 2nd oldest hotel in the world, it's been in the same family for 46
consecutive generations. This is a lovely, bittersweet short film about how its owners struggle to continue its legacy in the modern era.
The Accidental History of the @ Symbol
Fascinating piece over at the Smithsonian on how a centuries-old rarely used character evolved into a symbol of modern communication.
Anti-Fashion: OMA's Philosophy
Short profile of OMA, an artist and designer from Korea, who founded a clothing and textiles studio in Seoul in 2010 after a stint working with Alexander McQueen in London. Her work blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design—and sustainability. Lovely clothes with beautiful, subtle textures and colours.
Air Travel: From Majesty to Drudgery in 100 Years
A history of air travel as referenced in contemporary literature, from Saint-Exupéry to DeLillo.
6 Ingredient Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
Easy to make, this soup is a great way to use all the fresh tomatoes currently in season. Add grilled cheese on the side to make it even better.
(photo: artedomus via here)
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