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The Found Art of Martha Haversham
Sometimes in the course of my research/googles-gone-awry, I run into things that are too charming, interesting, or striking for me not to share. No advice, no pearls of wisdom- I’m definitely, pretty much, mostly very certain those are reasons you decide to stop by- just something cool that might brighten your day. This week? The… Continue reading
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Rombola is the Bomb-ola*
Sometimes in the course of my research/googles-gone-awry, I run into things that are too charming, interesting, or striking for me not to share. No advice, no pearls of wisdom- I’m definitely, pretty much, mostly very certain those are reasons you decide to stop by- just something cool that might brighten your day. This week? The… Continue reading
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Textile Tuesday: Raoul Dufy for Paul Poiret
It’s amazing what you find when you’re looking for a new background for your computer. Above is an evening cape by designer Paul Poiret. However, one cannot be a shrinking violet in a cape like this. Reason #1: It’s in a museum and you’d have to be a brazen thief to be wearing it. A brazen… Continue reading
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Bite-Sized History: Mona Lisa on the Move
I’m currently reading R.A. Scotti’s Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa. While Scotti accounts the theft, and subsequent investigation, it was chronicle of the painting’s history and European travels that enthralled me as a reader. In her second century, Mona Lisa took up residence in Versailles in the royal bedroom of Louis XIV, but unfortunately with… Continue reading
About Me
A well-intentioned ragamuffin, proud auntie, and owner of a fake owl named Herbert. Currently trying to figure out wellness– but wellness for normals who like Fritos– and how to properly climb out of a kayak. Also, needs to get the oil changed in her car. What questions do you have?