Serenity Now

It's officially soup weather. A very hygge table setting photographed by Ragnar Omarsson.

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Moments of Beauty

The beauty of a gesture. Photo by Edward Steichen, 1934.

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Happy New Year

It's a brand new year. Wishing you happiness, health and all good things for 2018.

(photo of adorable baby bobcat by sharon montrose. available as a print here)

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This week's links. Enjoy.

A Tranquil Apartment in Poland
Take a tour of a calm, minimalist holiday apartment in the seaside resort of Międzyzdroje in northwestern Poland, furnished with lovely vintage pieces from the 1920s to 1970s.

Thinking of Thelonious Monk, on the Centennial of His Birth
A meditation on the complex and wonderful music of Thelonious Monk, by pianist and composer Ethan Iverson.

Sarah Polley: The Men You Meet Making Movies
Thoughtful and eloquent essay by writer, director and actor Sarah Polley on her experiences working in the movie industry.

The IKEA Dictionary
This is the kind of thing the internet was made for—a labour of love shared with like-minded souls. As an IKEA geek, I find this wonderful (and informative).

The Little-Known Friendships of Iconic Women Writers
How women writers like Jane Austen and Charlotte Brontë were far from being the solitary eccentrics and/or isolated geniuses they're portrayed in literary history.

Gorgeous and (Almost) Impossible to Kill House Plants
Great list of house plants that are hardy enough to withstand even the most challenged of would-be green thumbs.

Quirky Travel Photos With Architecture
Check out this playful photo series by Valencia-based couple Anna Devis, an illustrator and designer, and Daniel Rueda, an architect, as they inventively interact with architecture all over the world.

10 Tea Cakes to Ease You into Fall Baking
The Food 52 site's Baking Club has been working its way through the first Tartine cookbook—these are the fall-friendly tea cake recipes they've been baking. Perfect with coffee or tea on a chilly autumn afternoon.

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Modern Americana
Take a tour of a lovely, minimalist country home with subtle Shaker influences. Love this look.

Why We've Always Been Obsessed With Photographing Our Food
Long before Instagram, people loved photographing their food. The new book "Feast For the Eyes: The Story of Food in Photography" examines the history of food through a lens, from the 19th century to the present day. Gorgeous photos.

11 Female Abstract Expressionists You Should Know
Excellent introduction by Artsy to the work and lives of 11 important female Abstract Expressionists, from Joan Mitchell to Alma Thomas.

What Designers Can Learn From The Museum Of Failure (Yes, It Exists)
Former clinical psychologist Samuel West founded the Museum of Failure because "I just got sick and tired of all these success stories...We glorify success so much, but at the expense of demonizing failure." Follow the link for museum highlights, or see it all in Helsingborg, Sweden, where it just opened.

9 Analog Photography Techniques You Need to Know
Fascinating look at the early history of photography, and how it developed (pun intended). 

8 Captivating Books On Design History
A great list of design reads over at Print magazine. Definitely adding a few of these titles to my wish list.
  
Cherry Crumb Tart
Food 52 has an interesting new series where they ask writers, chefs and other people what they make when they're not feeling their best. Here Dorie Greenspan shares a lovely recipe for Cherry Crumb Tart. And with cherries currently in season, it's a perfect time to treat yourself to a little comfort food.

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Smile

Hope your weekend is both thought provoking and fun.

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This week's links. Enjoy.

Château du Fresne
Take a tour of a stunning 18th century French château near Tours, home to Brussels decorative arts dealer Flore de Brantes, her husband, Count Amaury de La Moussaye and their children. Gorgeous.

Top 10 Dodgy Lawyers in Literature
Fun list of novels featuring lawyers who are definitely not models of integrity. Share this link with your lawyer friends — they'll love it.

In Defense of Instagramming Your Food
Interesting take on the at times contentious practice of photographing one's meal when eating out.

Mark Rothko on the Transcendent Power of Art and How (Not) To Experience His Paintings
Lovely excerpt over at Brain Pickings from "Conversations With Artists", by writer, poet, critic and public intellectual Selden Rodman. Rodman here talks to the painter Mark Rothko, in an exchange that is (as Brain Pickings notes) "...equal parts amusing and profound."   

Vintage Unpublished Photos — And Memories — Of Kate Moss and Madonna
Slide show at T Magazine of '90's era fashion portraits, by veteran photographer Peter Lindbergh, celebrating a 40 plus year career with the release of his book, "A Different Vision on Fashion Photography".

Aubergine and Herb Salad With Garlic Yogurt Dressing
A lovely, transitional sort of salad that eases you into the end of summer, when days are still warm but evenings are cooler.

(photo: københavens møbelsnedker, via only deco love)

Smile

Have an inspiring weekend.

(photo: burt glinn, ad reinhardt painting at the moma, nyc, 1964. via free entrance)

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This week's links. Enjoy.

A Bohemian Loft in New York
Take a tour of a beautiful Tribeca loft with a relaxed, bohemian vibe. 

A Gorgeous Hand Drawn Music Video
Love this stunning video by Boris Seewald for the instrumental work 'Disco' by German musician Ralf Hildenbeutel, featuring over 1,250 hand drawn paintings that illustrate the beauty of dance. A must see.

Vogue 100: A Century of Style
Not in London anytime soon? Take a guided video tour of the newly opened 'Vogue 100: A Century of Style' exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery with Vogue creative director Jaime Perlman, and curator and Vogue contributing editor Robin Muir.

How to Make Personal Work Your Priority
Lovely interview with Diana Markosian about her work as a professional photographer, staying motivated and the importance of personal projects.

Spring Forward: Overnight Beauty Products
W magazine has a round up of 12 overnight beauty products to soothe those still struggling with the switch to Daylight Savings Time (or just in need of a little pampering).

Swiss Easter Rice Tart
Try something a little different for Easter dinner with this recipe for a traditional Swiss Easter dessert, a tart featuring a custardy, rice-based filling brightened with lemon zest and ground almonds.

(photo by brittany ambridge for domino)

Sweetness and Light

Picture within a picture. Love this softly atmospheric image by Ida Magntorn.

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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)

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Oh hey, giant chocolate croissant.

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Excited to find this in the mail the other day — Art Inc. by the lovely Lisa Congdon. 2015 is definitely going to be a creative year.

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Handmade Holidays

A pretty holiday idea for a small space — a little greenery, lovely cards photos and a sweet note, displayed simply on a wall. 

(photo and design by erin boyle for gardenista)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Hope it's a lovely one. After an odd cold spell the weather is looking warm and sunny again — definitely plan to get out and enjoy it. How about you?

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Sunday morning.

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Love the colour and texture of these huge cabbages at the farmer's market.

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la petite cheesecake. weekend indulgence.

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Supper plans — red lentil soup with sage and bacon. If this doesn't cure our colds, nothing will.

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Atelier: Massimo Gardone

Today I'm admiring the work of Italian photographer Massimo Gardone — particularly his 'Blanc' series, delicate and ethereal flower studies that are just stunningly beautiful. Love. See more of his work (professional and personal) on his site here.