Sweetness and Light

And suddenly it's summer. See you by the pool.

(photo via pinterest)

New Year's Eve

Wishing you a very happy New Year's Eve—have a great night.

(photo via pinterest)

Moments of Beauty

Goth punk chic—a little inspiration for your Halloween look.

(photo by simon emmett via sin título)

Weekend

Happy weekend! And a very happy Thanksgiving long weekend to fellow Canadians—have a lovely one.

(photo maria carr via bread & olives)

Serenity Now

A grand, gothic space for you today—one that would be perfect for hosting a Halloween party.

(photo: dolce vita magazine by way of pinterest)

Sweetness and Light

Even a simple glass of soda water would be an event at this sumptuously glam bar.

(photo via pinterest)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Have a lovely one. And a space with a moody, bohemian vibe—the kind of room perfect for a small evening gathering over cocktails.

(photo via here)

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This week's links. Enjoy.

The Loft Hotel
Take a tour of the airy and minimalist Loft Hotel, just opened and located in an old dance academy in Arnhem, Netherlands. You can rent one of two industrial modern apartments, each taking up a full floor.

The Enduring Influence of Surrealism in Mexican Photography
A link to a selection of images from the new show "Surrealismo, Ojos de México/Surrealism, Eyes of Mexico" at Throckmorton Fine Art in NYC, which looks at the enduring influence of Surrealism on photography in Mexico.

All the Poets (Musicians On Writing): Patti Smith
This month Scott Timberg of the Los Angeles Review of Books talks to Patti Smith, part of a regular series of interviews with musicians on the literary works that inspire and inform their music.

How Helen Frankenthaler Pioneered a New Form of Abstract Expressionism
A quick overview over at Artsy on how Helen Frankenthaler was a game changer in the world of Abstract Expressionism.

8 Things a Good Host Should Always Have in Their Kitchen
The season of holidays is fast approaching (it's Thanksgiving this weekend here in Canada), so here's how to be instantly prepared when family and friends drop by.

Novel Recipes: Rock Cakes From Harry Potter
Each month, the Guardian's lovely series The Little Library Café features a recipe inspired by literature. This one, taken from JK Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", is not only great with tea, but a perfect way for Potter fans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its publication.


(photo: galerie half via the poetry of material things)

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This week's links. Enjoy.

A Textile Artist's Home
Take a tour of weaver, sculptor, and textile artist Amy Revier's warmly atmospheric two-bedroom flat on the woodland borders of the Hampstead Heath. 

Three Italian Cocktails You Need to Try This Summer
Spoiler alert—the three collage illustrations for this Globe and Mail article are by me! Thanks again to the lovely people in the Globe Style section for the call.

The Trip to Spain
Watch a clip from The Trip to Spain, the upcoming third installment of Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon's very funny road trip food film series, out August 11. Can't wait.

How to Stay Creative 
Great How magazine interview with graphic designer/creative problem solver Wendy Lee Oldfield on how to stay creative when the less creative parts of life get you down.

An Interview With Jeanne Moreau
From AnOther magazine: "At the sad news of her death, aged 89, we present a conversation between the inimitable icon of French cinema and Hans Ulrich Obrist, first published in the A/W12 issue of AnOther Magazine."

8 Artists Who Designed Enchanting Gardens
From Frida Kahlo to Claude Monet, 8 artists who designed gardens, in styles ranging from romantic and traditional to geometric and modern. 

Top 10 Parties in Fiction
From The Guardian: "From Bridget Jones’s curry calamity to Vanity Fair’s historic ball, these social dramas have inspired many novelists. You are invited to enjoy 10 favourites."

Super Easy Raspberry Ricotta Cake
Showcase the fresh berries in season right now with this quick to make Raspberry Ricotta Cake recipe from Bon Appétit.

(photo: jr apartment by nicolas schuybroek architects via here)

New Year's Day

Here's to a new year bright with possibilities — after we've recovered a little from 2016. Wishing you all the very best for 2017.

(photo: lotta agaton)

New Year's Eve

 Wishing you a lovely New Year's Eve — enjoy.

(photo via here)

Moments of Beauty

A little 1970s-ish inspiration for New Year's Eve. Karen Elson in "Disco Jocket", photographed by Tim Walker for Vogue Italia, December 2015.

(via pinterest)

Handmade Holidays

These DIY Christmas tree drink stirrers are a cute addition to a holiday party — find out how to make them over at The Merrythought.

(photo via the merrythought)

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This week's links. Enjoy.

Inside Eileen Gray's Modernist Haven, E1027
AnOther magazine has a lovely slide show tour of the fabled house known as E1027, legendary architect Eileen Gray's masterpiece. Short cut to slide show here.

The Carpal Tunnel Cure
Check out this series of simple lower arm and hand exercises designed to alleviate the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, the curse of the digital age.

The Death of the Party
Intriguing New York Times article on how twenty-somethings are scaling back on the partying so beloved by previous generations, suggesting that technological advances, as well as economic and cultural changes, may be the reason why. I kinda feel like throwing a party after reading this, though...

7 Dark Lipsticks Made for Fall
I always like a bold lip myself — have a look at the newest fall lipsticks in gorgeous deep berry and chocolate tones, chosen by the editors of W magazine.

Paramount Opens Its Vaults on YouTube
This is interesting — Paramount Pictures recently launched a YouTube channel called the Paramount Vault, where it will be making many of its full-length motion pictures available for free streaming. Great idea.

Forgotten Female Photographers
This sounds like an amazing show. 'Who's Afraid of Women Photographers' features the work of forgotten female photographers — with extraordinary personal stories accompanying their images. See it at the Musée de l'Orangerie and Musée D'Orsay in Paris, October 14 2015 to January 23 2016 — or follow the link above to view a slide show with selections from the exhibition. With thanks to Andrew for the link.

A Meditative Surf-Film Soundtrack for Chilling
Anthology Recordings just released the soundtrack to 'Litmus', the 1996 surf documentary by director and musician Andrew Kidman — and, judging by the sample track, it was well worth the wait. Beautiful music.

Moroccan Harira
A spiced and warming soup, harira features chickpeas, lentils and kale for a substantial and comforting bowl — perfect for chilly autumn evenings.

(photo by davide lovatti via my unfinished home)