…the Renaissance is where it’s at   Have you seen this video by Buzzfeed making rounds on the internet yet? It’s a compilation of the ideal body type of women – with notes. Hello Giggles noted: BuzzFeed just made our day with their video detailing 3,000 years of women’s “ideal bodies” as described by their own societies. Guys, this is some fascinating stuff. Apparently in Ancient Greece, a woman was simply thought...

The first working Friday of 2015… Every year a slew of posts regarding New Years Resolutions appear on almost every blog, everywhere! Instead of writing my own, I thought I’d share some of the many I’ve stumbled across. Have you made that fateful list yet, or are you resisting the urge this year? If you’ve seen any good suggestions out there, let me know in the comments.   Cupcakes & Cashmere Laments Realistic...

…hip hop vs. the 16th century!   Left: Perugia Altarpiece left panel by Fra Angelico, 1437 / Right: Kanye West and Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr at Kim & Kanye’s wedding. May 24, 2014 Florence Italy   Now, we’ve all seen the trendy tumblr sites documenting a new breed of hipster, or outing men for taking up too much room on the underground, but I think I’ve found one that’s worthy of our time. Similar to Beyoncé...

…this year’s must-sees!   Awards season is upon us. Seeing as it’s currently hovering around -25 in Toronto, now’s a good time to hunker down and get caught up on this years contenders. W has released their Movie Issue featuring this year’s best performances and some stunning Tim Walker portraits. With seven different covers and over 35 portraits to puruse it’s worth taking a look. Reese...

A little summary of the week that’s just been! Including art history news, DIY tips, exhibition & literature reviews, auction announcements, etc. Email me with your ideas. I’d love to hear from you.     1. Ballet Bag visits the Royal Ballet Alice Pennefather recently attended a rehearsal for Don Quixote, the latest offering from The Royal Ballet in Covent Garden. Her photographs of the ladies waiting in the wings are stunning....

thank heavens for little girls… The staffers at the Anthropologie Head Office brought in their daughters to sample their new accessories line. The video they produced is so adorable and their little bios are even sweeter. Check out Anthro’s blog for the portraits and bios of each child featured...

…I just can’t look away!   A couple of weeks ago I posted the teaser to this short on the Home James Facebook wall and almost couldn’t wait for the full length video! It launched a week ago, and  I’ve watched it several times. Reincarnation is the story behind Coco Chanel’s inspiration for the iconic jacket that made her famous. Starring the likes of Pharrell Williams, Cara Delevingne and Géraldine Chaplin...

Cyber Monday (and Tuesday) are over, Black Friday is a distant memory… Still searching for some perfect gifts? Now, I’ve sung the praises of Of a Kind before, but you must check out the Grab Bags that they’ve curated! They range in price from $50 – $95 and they’re guaranteed pleasers – ranging in categories from the perfect hostess gift to their favourite ten things! While you’re there, don’t miss...

A little summary of the week that’s just been! Including art history news, DIY tips, exhibition & literature reviews, auction announcements, etc. Email me with your ideas. I’d love to hear from you. 1. Tilda Swinton mingles with Max Ernst Dominique and John de Menil are two of the art worlds biggest patrons. W and Tilda Swinton were invited to their Houston home for a shoot, which is the third collaboration between Swinton, Walker, the art...