“You’re such an agoniser, Bradley. You romanticise art. You’re a masochist about it, you want to suffer, you want to feel that your inability to create is continuously significant.” ― Iris Murdoch, The Black Prince Roland Topor understood his surroundings because he wasn’t of them? When you’re a stranger, everything is strange. And … Continue reading "The Masochists – A 1960 Study In Extreme Pain"
You might have been in this exact situation: you’re walking down the street and you spot someone who looks just like someone you know. It might be a close friend, a well-known public figure, or even yourself. It can be quite a spooky moment because there’s roughly only a 1 in 135 chance that there’s even a single pair of exact doppelgangers, according to BBC Future. Nonetheless, there are plenty of folks who are ‘close enough’ to the real deal to warrant your attention.
Twitter user Alina Pleskova found a book on the curb and decided to rescue it, bringing it back home with her. She couldn't help but share the photos...
We are in the process of creating a backyard pond for our ducks and I want to take you on this journey with me and share with you some of the pictures that inspire me. I envision a beautiful Chateau worthy fountain garden pond that has an old world vibe and looks as if it […]
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Check out what yoga looked like in a past life with these spectacular vintage yoga photos. Yoga in a dress and heels?! Props!
When buildings are abandoned and forgotten, it's the end of a story. Slowly these old structures will be reclaimed by their environment. This process of
Hygge season tends to bring to mind images of curling up with a good book and a cozy blanket. Accordingly, these are the dreamiest libraries on Pinterest.
This year’s Costume Institute exhibit, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, is the largest to date, spread out in three sites at two museums. Fashion and religion seem like strange bedfellows but iconography and opulence weigh heavily in both in this exhibit.
From clinging to their scratch posts as though their lives depend on it to directing side eye at their owners, these hilarious pictures showcase cats at their over-dramatic best.
After an intense but wholesome competition, the judges have made their decisions and chosen the winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards in 2023. And we can’t wait to share the most beloved photos with you this year!
By Dr Wendy Hall
I've been a bit of a book slut lately. I see a book, there is lust. I buy the book and take it home; I eagerly open its pages and then... I pretend to
One of the most efficient ways to heat up a home, rocket mass heaters are a wortwhile addition to your home. Just take a look at these beautiful designs!
Sometimes, we tend to think we’ve got nature under control. After all, we’ve got air conditioning, space heaters and umbrellas, and when things get bad,
The Arbatel de magia veterum (Arbatel: Of the Magic of the Ancients) is a Renaissance-period grimoire – a textbook of magic – and one of the most influential works of its kind. Unlike some other occult manuscripts that contain dark magic and malicious spells, the Arbatel contains spiritual advice and guidance on how to live an honest and honorable life.
Making Shakespeare accessible to all The Stratford Festival @StratFest will begin airing past productions on Thursdays. Checkout the line up on @DownshiftingPRO travel blog.
Lose yourself amongst these serene views of isolation and decay.
Designer Ariadna Giménez creates AI-generated 'Gaudism' project that explores aspects of Catalan Modernism. Gimenez explains...
After an intense but wholesome competition, the judges have made their decisions and chosen the winners of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards in 2023. And we can’t wait to share the most beloved photos with you this year!
Need a dose of creative inspiration? Browse through some of my favorite quotes about creativity and the creative journey. // Sarah Ann Design
2018 is almost over, which means it's time to start choosing which New Year's resolutions to stick to for 2019. Lucky for you, we have created 50 brand new resolutions for you to make as your goal on New Year's Eve, along with 50 of the best motivational quotes to keep you inspired year-round.
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Finding the right happy quote for your Instagram caption is made easy with this list of you are the reason I smile quotes!
