“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"
Chances are, you have packing tubes and paper towel rolls in a recycling bin. We sure did. Until we decided to build a cardboard castle out of recyclables.
It is interesting to observe the way that female Saints like Joan of Arc enthrall people who in other areas of their life are quite uninterested or even antipathetic toward the Catholic Church. I think this is because the female Saints represent an emancipation of the feminine genius, a true "feminism," that emerged far before the modern movement.
Auguste Toulmouche’s 1866 painting “The Hesitant Fiancée” is making the rounds on TikTok FYPs across the globe, inviting women of all ages to not only marvel at and meme-ify the bride’s pissed off scowl, but see themselves in it, too.
By Dr Wendy Hall
Selected projects featured "strong architectural elements, a sense of place, and a unique...
‘Des Chats-Dessins sans paroles’ (Cats- Pictures without Words) is a book of 1897 by Swiss-born painter and printmaker Theophile Alexandre Steinlen ( 1859-1923). Based in Montmartre, Paris, Steinlen frequented the Le Chat Noir cabaret. There he met Toulouse Lautrec, Adolphe Willette and Aristide Bruant. He was hired to create a lithograph for … Continue reading "Théophile Alexandre Steinlen’s Illustrations of Cats in Fin de Siecle Paris"
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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...
In Mexico's emerging design-and-food mecca, Oaxaca, a tight-knit group of women entrepreneurs and local artisans team up to launch a slow-craft movement for the ages.
These brown butter sourdough cinnamon rolls are about to become your favorite sourdough cinnamon roll recipe. They have a rich brown butter cinnamon sugar filling and are topped with an incredibly indulgent brown butter cream cheese frosting you will want too eat right out of the bowl. Brown butter gives these rolls a warm nutty flavor that balances all that sugar, giving you rolls that aren't too sweet and have a sinful feel too them. After trying these rich gooey flavorful rolls, you won't want to make your cinnamon rolls with regular butter ever again.
Learn about Japan for Kids with this printable book to read, color, and learn about Mt Fiji, charming gardens, and sushi without leaving home!
Everyone has their own understanding of how a house should look. Some feel the coziest in a small dwelling next to the woods while others dream about owning a big property with a basketball court next to a lake.
We spoke with the Sherri Ann Cabot of drag about how she became the proud trans woman she is today and why she’d take the "utter piss” on Drag Race UK.
Up till about a week before my wedding I would have sworn up and down that I was going to wear a veil. I had so many reasons, including the Jewish idea that when you wear a veil, the spirits of all your decedents walk down the aisle with you. (Beautiful right?) Also, I really like Read more...
Create a space that encourages balance, good health and peace with this tranquil yoga garden and patio.
Our eyes will never be the same after this.
Write and decode secret spy messages with these cool secret codes for kids. Keep the kids busy making their own secret code with the free printable!
The obvious choice for lamb is to work it into a fragrant Indian curry.
I never would have imagined that I would still be living this Digital Nomad Life two years in but here I am! Find out what I got up to in month twenty four
Tanztheater Wuppertal are at the Edinburgh international festival with Sweet Mambo, a tragi-comic piece told with exquisite moves, gorgeous outfits and buckets of water
Making Shakespeare accessible to all The Stratford Festival @StratFest will begin airing past productions on Thursdays. Checkout the line up on @DownshiftingPRO travel blog.
Pink hot cocoa, chandeliers and treats fit for royalty!
I was hoping I would get to use this interactive notebook page idea next year. I'm a little sad that I won't! I was secretly hoping to teach pre-cal next year...not sure why... I found this small unit circle from Jean Adams on TpT. It's a free download. I like that it's small enough to fit in the notebook and still has room to label all of the important information. I also drew a little coordinate grid to help students remember where the x and y values are positive and negative. Sometimes it's nice to have a quick reference.
“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"
My parents were in town the other week, so on a particularly beautiful September Sunday, my mum and I headed to Hyde Park to visit this year’s Serpentine Pavilion. The yearly structure is an event in the architecture world, as well as in the London cultural scene. (I previously wrote about London’s 2013 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion and, I must say, it’s still my favorite one.
Small and tiny home plans often don't look like the creations of architects. The seemingly easy modern ways of converting any boxy structure into a living space have produced a whole array of look-alike houses
Sophie Ferjani, animatrice de l’émission de déco “Maison à vendre”, a repensé une bastide marseillaise. Elle en a conservé les caractéristiques et lui a apporté un confort contemporain, dressant un pont entre le passé et l’avenir.
Florence and the Machine played sold out crowd
I'm back with another roundup! Sharing a lot of Staircase Wainscoting Inspiration for a future project in the house plus some decisions.
The hat's halcyon days are past, but a lid can signify fun, madness, belonging and rank.
Check out the 2018 International Garden Photographer of the Year winners, from backyards to an urban oasis.
Easy DIY toilet paper roll knitting activity your kids will love! So easy your kids will want to do it for hours. Perfect to keep hands quiet while you read
Kay Nielsen is among the greatest artists associated with what is known as "The Golden Age of Illustration" and his works are associated with classic fairy tales, in addition to myths and fables.
Take a look through the most-liked images from our 2023 Instagram feed, and find lessons to take away for your own interiors beyond the new year
Say goodbye to constricting styles and dive into the world of The Saylor High-Waisted Pants! Suspender pants that boast a wide-legged design and subtle
Caitlin is walking us through the history of the Art Nouveau architecture era and this is one history lesson you won't want to miss
There are many reasons you might want to start using flexible seating in your room. They could range from giving your students more choice to letting your students move more throughout the day. You may have read the research and decided it's something you were ready to try.
Caption This 15 December 2020: Provide a creative caption for the picture. We will select 15+ of the best captions and publish as Wisepicks
How to Make a Souvlaki Platter using two delicious marinades for chicen skewers, homemade pita, creamy tzatziki and fresh tomatoes.
Get those chopsticks ready…
