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Elegant Modernism in Paris
Tour a recently renovated home just outside of Paris—a stunning combination of classic Belle Époque architecture and modern interior design.

Free English and American Classics Online
A great resource for students returning to school, this helpful article from Quartz has links to a selection of sources for literary classics—all free and legal.

Test Drive New Furniture With IKEA's New App by Apple
This is cool. IKEA and Apple have teamed up to create "IKEA Place", an app that allows you to try out IKEA furniture and home goods in your own home via virtual reality. Available on iOS 11 at the end of September.

Financial Advice for Artists from Four Experts
Artsy talks to four arts professionals and advisors about how artists can better manage their careers and finances, with an eye towards sustaining their art practices. Wish art schools taught this.

Charred Tomato Basil Chicken Florentine Pasta with Herb Butter Breadcrumbs
If you're feeling a bit blah about the end of summer, this carb-y comfort dish will fix you right up.

(photo via here) 

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Pale and Interesting
Take a tour of a beautiful modern space in pale tones of cream, beige and a touch of the lightest of blue. Perfect antidote to noisy city life.

Women of Jazz: Stream a Playlist of 91 Recordings by Great Female Jazz Musicians 
Excellent introduction to women jazz musicians, from early days to present day. 

Why Opera was the Netflix of the 19th Century
Fascinating BBC article on how the 19th century European public demand for opera drove the development of early telephone technology. Thank opera for your iPhone!

When Salvador Dalí and Alfred Hitchcock Brought Surrealism to Hollywood 
Fascinating glimpse into the making of the extraordinary dream sequence by Salvador Dalí, in the 1945 Hitchcock film Spellbound.

The World's Most Spectacular Art Islands
From AnOther magazine: "Take refuge from the modern world's perpetual distraction on an island devoted entirely to art—from the Swedish and Danish archipelagos, to Canada's rural Eastern coast." Definitely adding this to my bucket list.

Top 10 Female Detectives in Fiction
The Guardian: "From a Copenhagen scientist to a hardbitten single mother in New York, these are singular sleuths contending with problems that all women will recognise."

Turn Off Your Push Notifications. All of Them.
A good reminder about how the constant demands on our attention from push notifications create a state of continual distraction. Turning them off makes for a much more focused and peaceful existence without leaving your phone at home.

Wes Anderson Names 12 of His Favourite Art Films
This is a fantastically oddball list of films by director Wes Anderson—definitely not what you'd expect. Some I have seen, some are completely new to me and definitely want to see now. 

Chocolate Meringue Cake
Salads are well and good, but once in a while you need something decadent. This delectable recipe from Donna Hay definitely fits the bill. 


(photo: leanne ford interiors via sfgirlbybay)

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An Art-Filled Space
Take a tour of the welcoming home of interior designer Paige Geffen, a space with a minimalist aesthetic warmed with honey wood tones and great art.

7 French Art Terms You Should Know
Make the next trip to the art gallery with a little more confidence, with this short glossary of French art terms from Artsy.

Interiors Inspiration Courtesy of Vintage IKEA Catalogues
AnOther magazine shares a few favourites from an archive of vintage IKEA catalogue covers. Groovy stuff. Find the entire archive on Pinterest here.

This Is What Happens To Your Brain When You Read Poetry
Interesting new study shows that there's a unique, pleasurable neurological response to reading poetry, activating parts of the brain that don't respond at all when listening to music or watching films. Time to read more poetry.

The Design Duo Behind The Century's Most Famous Album Covers
Lovely article about the legendary London-based design studio Hipgnosis, whose iconic album cover designs from the '70s recall a time when there was no digital media and designers were treated like (and hung out with) rock stars.

How to Choose the Right Compact Digital Camera For Your Travels
Great list of digital cameras over at Travel+Leisure, suitable for every kind of traveler and every kind of budget. Definitely thinking of upping my Instagram game.

Top 10 Books About Gardens
From the Guardian: "From theatres of social snobbery to fiery manifestos for rewilding, these volumes show that gardening can be sexy, scary and sometimes scandalous."

Eggplant Flatbreads
Lovely recipe from Aunt Martha that's perfect for warm weather lunches or light suppers—flatbread with charred eggplant spread, topped with arugula salad, pickled red onion and a citrusy, smoky tahini sauce.

(photo by benoit linero via here)

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A Clean Duplex in London
Take a tour of a crisply modern apartment in London, featuring clean-lined contemporary furniture against a background of fresh white. That's the dining area above, incidentally.

10 of the Most Fashionable Movies of All Time
W Magazine picks their 10 favourite films with beautiful clothes to feast your eyes on while the drama unfolds. Choose from A Single Man, The Valley of the Dolls, Sunset Boulevard and The Royal Tenenbaums among others. 

Books in 2017: A Literary Calendar
Great list over at the Guardian of some of the great books we can look forward to this year—already making a note of a few titles to pick up when they're in bookstores.

How to Back Up and Protect Your Data From Old Smart Phones, Tablets and Computers
Great article over at Popular Science that walks you through everything you need to do before selling or recycling your devices.

Live Drawing Videos On Instagram
Illustrators are sharing videos of their artistic process—the results are not only mesmerizing, but have proven to be wildly popular, too.

Aromatic Wilted Greens in Coconut Milk
This is a brilliant way to eat your greens—and fast to make, too. Definitely making this one soon.
 
(photo by nathalie priem) 

Sweetness and Light

The relaxed home office.

(photo via here)

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Brooklyn Jewel
Take a tour of jewelry designer Lizzie Fortunato's beautiful Brooklyn home, furnished with finds from her travels all over the world. Elegant boho.

Pie Consultant
Fun Bon Appétit article about Stacy Donnelly, who, with her team of eight bakers, provides the Broadway show Waitress with 32 real pies onstage a week (and up to 1,400 mason jar pies, sold in the aisles by ushers).

How Your Low Tolerance For Boredom Might Be Making You Less Creative
Interesting study. "Technology has abolished the 'transition zones' between work and leisure — and with them, much of our inspiration."

Anything Can Break Bad
Fascinating profile of FBI Special Agent Meridith Savona, who has been investigating art crimes for the FBI's New York office major-crimes unit since 2010.  

7 Cleansing Masks
Nice round up of seven cleansing masks, ranging from ones with quick results for busy days to spa-inspired ones for a more leisurely skin pampering.

Strawberry Struesel Cake
Lovely recipe from Nigella Lawson that's a perfect match with coffee or tea.

(photo: double g via planete deco)

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10 Stunning Writers Studios
Slide show of 10 gorgeous writer retreats that would cure even the most stubborn writer's block. 

Back to Paperback?
This is intriguing. A new study has found that readers using a Kindle were significantly worse than paperback readers at recalling details in a mystery story — part of a Europe-wide research looking at the impact of digitization on the reading experience.

The Beauty-Happiness Connection
Interesting article on how being surrounded by beauty makes people happier — looking at lovely things (and people) improves ones quality of life.

One Chef's Homage to a Famous Egg
Musicians cover songs. Chefs cover dishes. Interesting article about how a chef's attempt to cover a famous egg dish ended up becoming something uniquely his own.

The Best of the French Twist
Get inspired with this slide show of variations on the classic French Twist. Perfect summer hair.

10 Crucial Lessons From History's Greatest Graphic Designers
Via Co.Design: "Simplify, visualize, know your user. The lessons of these design pioneers, from El Lissitzky to Paula Scher, are as relevant as ever."

Julia Child's 100 Favourite Recipes
To celebrate what would have been Julia Child's 100 birthday on August 15, a panel of chefs and culinary experts sifted through over 3,700 of Julia's recipes to compile a list of her 100 most-loved ones. Wonderful.

Grilled Zucchini With Goat Cheese and Pinenuts
Quick and easy to do, this simple dish is a great way to enjoy a plentiful seasonal veggie.

(photo from marie claire italia via my paradissi)

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Iconic Bangs Through History
Thinking of a hair redo this summer? Take a look at these inspiring takes on bangs, from Louise Brooks's classic 20s bob to the tousled bohemian cool of Jane Birkin.

Love Locks and Other Tourist Superstitions
In the wake of the partial collapse of famed Paris lover's destination Pont des Arts from the weight of 'love locks', here's an interesting short list of five tourist-pleasing customs and superstitions around the world, from kissing the Blarney Stone to the risking your fingers with la Bocca della Verità (immortalized in the classic film Roman Holiday).

Grow Your Own Supper — Even in the Tiniest of Apartments
Great ideas on creating your own thriving vegetable garden in the city, even if your available outdoor space is next to nil.

A Party-Friendly Home in Toronto
Take a tour of Dr. Kenneth Montague's groovy loft — home, art gallery and ultimate party house thanks to two kitchens, a rooftop deck and lots of conversation pieces. 

7 Reasons You Should Unplug This Summer
A list of good reminders why it's not just good but necessary to take a break from technology. Enjoy your summer!

Judge a Book By Its Cover
Fun quiz over at Guardian Books for book cover design fans — guess the classic book by its cover.

The Evolution of the World Cup Soccer Ball
World Cup reading. An interesting history of the development of the soccer ball, from pigs bladders to lumps of rubber to its current form as an aerodynamic sphere. 

German Pancakes
Simple to make, these would be lovely for a weekend brunch with summer berries on the side.

(photo by pella hedeby by way of emmas designblogg)

Shop: Belgrave Crescent

Roséline of the beautiful This is Glamorous has a beautiful new shop! It's called Belgrave Crescent, and it features stunning handmade British leather goods, such as the perfect Chelsea Tablet Sleeve above. Love. Have a look here.

(photo via belgrave crescent)

Smile

Love this. Would make a great gift, too. Available here from Human.

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A Bookstore in Paradise
Eleni of the lovely blog Grecian Paradise had a recent post about the gorgeous bookstore Atlantis Books on the Greek island of Santorini — as Liz Lemon would say, I want to go to there. Stunning.

Feeding the Detectives
Fun BBC radio feature about how food plays a prominent role in detective stories.

A Love of Craft
Guardian writer Hannah Booth visits three studios to discuss the state of fine craftsmanship today — woodworkers, a glass blower and a globe maker.

Wild Squatters
After this cottage in Finland was abandoned, a new set of occupants moved in — the local wildlife. Utterly charming photos of shy foxes, a family of badgers and more by photographer Kai Fagerström, who patiently waited for hours at a time to capture the perfect image. 

What Do Underground London Stops Taste Like?
Truly fascinating — a man with synaesthesia who can 'taste' words created a flavour map of the Tube after visiting every stop during a 49-year project. Some stops sound delicious — others, not so much.

What We've Lost to Technology
Excellent and thought-provoking essay by Rebecca Solnit for the London Review of Books on what we've lost with the digital era — for one thing, the space to think and dream.

12 Animal Adjectives to Boost Your Vocabulary
Impress your friends and up your Scrabble skills with these 12 obscure animal adjectives, starting off with 'anguine', or snakelike.

Spaghetti with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Fennel
I love that this recipe was shared with Saveur magazine by a New York-based opera singer — rather romantic. It also sounds like a perfect recipe for early fall suppers.

(photo from my second hand life via simply grove)

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The Pleasures of Reading Recipes
Via Bon Appétit: "To the active food imagination reading a recipe is almost as good as the thing itself. Bee Wilson at The New Yorker tracks how they can 'put us in a delightful trance' through a new book, A History of Food in 100 Recipes."

Small Is Beautiful
Inspiring Dwell slide show of tiny modern houses from all over the world.

A Giant Panoramic View of Tokyo
This panoramic view of Tokyo by photographer Jeffrey Martin is the second-largest photo ever. Wild.

Dr. Seuss, the Mad Hatter
Fascinating insight into the creative process of Dr. Seuss — when he got writer's block, he would go to a secret closet filled with hundreds of hats, try one on and imagine what kind of character would wear that hat as a way of figuring out what to put down on paper. Some of the hats are just wild.

Ron Burgundy Is Writing A Memoir
It's true! Random House is releasing the memoir Let Me Off at the Top! My Classy Life and Other Musings by the immortal anchorman Ron Burgundy, just in time for the new film. Stay classy!

The Sound of the Internet
What does the internet sound like? Giles Turnbull uses software to transform the digital ephemera of web browsing — from network traffic to JavaScript, browser histories to jpgs — into music.

Breaking Bad: The Museum
A new museum exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York has a new Breaking Bad collection, dedicated to the costumes, makeup, props, and other objects used to wordlessly communicate the interior world the of now-iconic chemistry teacher-turned-kingpin Walter White and his complexities. Follow the link to take a virtual tour with Wired Magazine.

Zucchini Noodles with Basil Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes
More than a few of my friends have gardens exploding with zucchini and tomatoes right now — this lovely recipe is a great way to enjoy the season's lovely produce.

(photo styled by marcus hay. via sfgirlbybay)

Simple Pleasures

A personal library. Much as I enjoy reading magazines and the odd novel on my iPad, to me the pleasure of a collection of real books (and the experience of reading one) still outweighs the experience of the electronic versions — besides the appreciation of great book design and illustration, they offer warmth and colour to your space, too.

(photo via the selby)

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How Typeface Influences the Way We Read and Think
Typeface designer Cyrus Highsmith, quoted in The Week: "Typography is the detail and the presentation of a story. It represents the voice of an atmosphere, or historical setting of some kind. It can do a lot of things." Must read for all designers.

Galliano in the Wilderness
Ingrid Sischy of Vanity Fair sits down with designer John Galliano for his first interview since his notorious self-destructive outburst hit headlines in 2011. Galliano talks frankly about his spiral of addiction — and his efforts to atone. There's a long road ahead for him.

How Eight Famous Writers Chose Their Pen Names
Fun literary trivia — see why Lewis Carroll, Voltaire, George Orwell and J.K. Rowling among others chose the names they'd publish under.

We Need a Fixer (Not Just a Maker) Movement
Excellent piece by Clive Thompson in Wired about the need for people to be able to fix their stuff rather than just tossing it out and buying new — not only is it good for the environment, but it's good for our souls, too.

House T by Takeshi Hamada
Take a tour of a modern Japanese house by architect Takeshi Hamada — minimalist style with a triple height living room.

47 Skills You Need to Survive Home Ownership
The team behind This Old House have assembled 47 household fix-it tips that you can do without hiring a pro, from fixing a leaky faucet to hardwiring a light fixture. Bookmarked this one!

A Brief History of Denim
From More Intelligent Life: "When the going gets tough, the tough turn blue — denim is just the thing for fighting, farming and triple-dip recession. Matthew Sweet traces the fortunes of the world’s favourite utility wear."

Wednesday Finds Etsy Treasury
My Sir Potato letterpress print is featured in a lovely Etsy treasury this week — follow the link to check it out.

Raspberry and Coconut Summer Cake
A light and perfect cake for summer entertaining — and beautiful presentation, too. Do follow the link to see accompanying stunning photos of Morocco as well as lovely food photos!

(photo of thurloe square via desire to inspire)

Simple Pleasures

Unplugging from the computer. No work, email, surfing or facebook, just relaxing and — spending a day with family and/or friends, taking a personal holiday, enjoying nature, reading, exploring a new hobby, visiting museums or just doing pretty much everything else people did before the internet.

(photo by pia ulin)

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Q and A With MUJI Art Director Kenya Hara
I've always loved the elegantly restrained house style of MUJI — and now this Dwell magazine interview with MUJI art director Kenya Hara offers insight into his vision and how it all comes together.

Superheroines, Fighters, and Why Isn't There a Wonder Woman Movie?
This sounds fantastic. NPR reviews the documentary Wonder Women: The Untold Story Of American Superheroines, which airs beginning Monday night (April 22 2013) on PBS's Independent Lens.

The Socialite Family
Holly Becker of the lovely Decor8 mentioned this recently — a blend of blog and magazine, The Socialite Family is a bilingual (French/English) site that features the stylish homes of families (think The Selby with kids).

Granta's Best of Young British Novelists
Lovely slide show featuring Granta's picks of, well, young British novelists.

The 10 Best Words the Internet Has Given English
From Guardian Books: "From hashtags to LOLs to Cupertinos and Scunthorpe problems, Tom Chatfield picks the most interesting neologisms drawn from the digital world." Fun list.

1950s Style in an 1850s House
Slide show of an 1850s Bordeaux house with 1950s charm inside. Playful and pretty.

Knife and Fork Egg Salad Sandwiches With Chives
Perfect for lunch or a light supper, this simple recipe from Saveur adds a couple of extra delicious ingredients that make it a little more special. Lovely on pumpernickel or rye bread with a fresh green salad on the side.

(photo by hannah lemholt / love warriors)

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The Best Month Is April
Poet and short story writer James Lasdun chooses April as his favourite month, because it neither drags nor rushes. Lovely.

A Chat With Mad Men Costume Designer Janie Bryant
Fun interview with Janie Bryant about the research, details and character developments that go into designing costumes for Mad Men.

Don Draper Says What?
And speaking of Mad Men, a montage of Don Draper saying 'What?" over and over. Funny and then almost existential ...

No to Marriage, Yes to House
A tarot card reader warned him: "Whatever you do, don't buy this house." How everything went wrong, and then right, for a guy and his house. 

Delete This When You're Done
At a time when we're sharing more and more on the web, Matt Buchanan wonders if deletion is the only way to privacy. Thought provoking read from The New Yorker.

House Tour: A Renovated London Victorian
Take a Houzz tour of a once sadly dilapidated and now charmingly bohemian 1860 Victorian townhouse.

The Tiniest Charlotte Brontë Poem Manuscript 
Written on a piece of paper measuring just three inches square, a minuscule handwritten poem by a 13 year old Charlotte Brontë has been sold for almost £100,000. Follow the link to read the poem and see a photo of the manuscript (and its teeny tiny writing).

Creamy Asparagus Soup With Goat Milk
A lovely spring recipe from Edible Perspective that roasts the asparagus first, which I think is pretty genius. Perfect for a light April lunch.


(photo via revo home office by way of archiproducts)

Weekend

Happy weekend! Hope it's a good one. We'll be having a busy working one again, but we're also looking forward to a nice family dinner out, too. How about you?

(photo by seth smoot)

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Bob Hope's Modernist Lair
Bob Hope’s Palm Springs estate went on the market for $50 million last week — the sculptural concrete gem is considered one of architect John Lautner’s masterpieces. Check out the slide show — it's truly space age spectacular.

Why the Pope Wears Red Shoes
With the election of a new pope in the news, here's a fascinating look at the history and iconography of the Papal costume.

Digital Etiquette: What Your Email Sign-off Says About You
Useful guide to navigating the shoals of email tone.

A Miraculous Curry
In this installment of the My Madeleine series on the food of memories over at More Intelligent Life, novelist Tash Aw recalls how kari ayam and rice came to his rescue during childhood holidays in rural Malaysia.

Children Around the World With Their Most Prized Possessions
Photographer Gabriele Galimberti’s project Toy Stories compiles photos of children from around the world with their most prized possessions — their toys. Touching and thought provoking.

The End of Google Reader
Sad news for those who follow their fave sites via Google Reader — Google has just announced that as of July 1, it's shutting it down for good. But before you utterly despair, check out this post from feedly, which tells you how to migrate from Google Reader to feedly (and keep all your RSS feeds intact, too — yay!). Just make sure you transfer over before July 1!

The Chocolate Room
Sculptor Elena Kliment recently created an entire room from 1,300 pounds of Belgian chocolate, complete with chairs, vases, and an exquisitely detailed table. Currently at a shopping center in Minsk, Belarus, on April 14 it will be broken into pieces for visitors to taste. Yum! Via Bon Appetit.

Eight Creamy Pasta Dishes
Saveur rounds up eight scrumptious creamy pasta dishes — the perfect supper for a chilly early spring evening, when something a little decadent is in order. Rediscover classics like Spaghetti Carbonara and Fettucine Alfredo, and find newer favourites like Kale and Sausage Penne with Lemon Cream Sauce.

(photo by line klein — see the rest of this fab space over at my scandinavian home)

Where's Automatism?

Google Reader plans to shut down its services on July 1, but that doesn't mean you can't still follow automatism via RSS feed — feedly offers a similar experience to Google Reader, and if you act right now you can easily migrate your Google Reader feeds without losing any of your favourite sites. Another RSS reader choice is flipboard — again, if you migrate now you can keep your sites without any worries. You can also follow automatism on twitter, facebook and pinterest (and Google+ eventually). Thanks so much for reading!

(photo via style at home)