Category Archives: film/tv/music

To Watch: Deutschland 83

I’m not going to make any excuses about neglecting this blog because it’s always the same. Let’s just write it up as “life” and get on with things. With that said, it’s always nice to return to this little corner of … Continue reading

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Miscellany

I’m rather excited to see Dusen Dusen‘s new home range. What a wonderful combination of shapes and colours! A bathroom to aspire to. A clever idea for a work lunch. South African company Essie Letterpress recently released a set of … Continue reading

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Miscellany

Given my scarcity of blogging this week, I thought I would end it off with a bumper blogpost that features a selection of beautiful, delicious, and interesting things. Have a wonderful weekend everyone. How to grow your own cactus fence. I … Continue reading

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To Watch: TV Series

A lot of my job as a creative researcher is dedicated to indiscriminately (emphasis on the indiscriminately) watching as many films, documentaries and television series as possible. It is both a blessing and curse.  But sometimes I stumble across some really … Continue reading

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The Grand Budapest Hotel Book

The Grand Budapest Hotel, which was released last year, not only drew acclaim for its splendid storytelling, but also for the meticulousness of it’s art direction and design. Annie Atkins was lead graphic designer on the film, working with director … Continue reading

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Miscellany

It’s been awhile since I did a miscellany post and it’s also a great opportunity to clear through the things I bookmarked for the blog.  Win-win. I hope you find it interesting. An old but great editorial shoot from 2012 titled … Continue reading

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Miscellany

I’m trying to get around to making a few gift guides for the festive season, but I fear I may run out of time. So to tide you over, here is a miscellany of nice things. I hope you like … Continue reading

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Miscellany

Adidas by Stella McCartney’s Spring/Summer 2014 ready-to-wear collection accomplishes the rather tricky task of making sportswear elegant without compromising on function. Sweet potato and quinoa salad with soft-boiled eggs by Naturally Ella. Furniture designer Ariele Alasko takes Instagram portraits of her … Continue reading

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Angela Dalinger

Sandra Angela Wichmann, who is known in the world of art and illustration as Angela Dalinger, is a 29-year old artist who lives in a small town in Hamburg, Germany. Angela is a prolific and talented artist who uses a colourful, … Continue reading

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The Mod One

Hannah Metz, co-owner of the boutique The Loved One and the blogger behind Hannah & Landon, created this informal lookbook featuring some lovely items from Dear Creatures, Seychelles Shoes, BC Footwear and The Loved One to promote a sale in her store. The … Continue reading

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