Misa & Fukumaru : A wonderful love story

Misa, a Japanese woman of 88 has a fantastic relationship with her cat Fukumaru. She rescued Fukumaru after he was abandoned in 2003. Ever since they became inseparable! The name of Fukumaru come from God of Fuku (good fortune) and … Continue reading

Mouses Houses by Maggie Rudy

I came across Maggie Rudy’s work and I immediately fell in love with her universe of tiny mouses. Her lovely creatures are living happily in their beautiful house made of “human leftovers”… I hope you’ll love them as much as … Continue reading

American Tintype : still sexy!

I came accross this beautiful short film about Harry Taylor. After a personal tragedy, Harry Taylor discovered a passion for the 150-year-old craft of tintype photography. He’s making them with passion and they are just amazing. Bravo

Swing!

This is going to make your day! Then, I hope so… Yiddush song originally composed by lyricist Jacob Jacobs and Sholom Secunda in 1932. In 1937, Sammy Cahn heard a performance of the song, sung in Yiddish by African American … Continue reading

The Gold Coast – France

You may have already seen the post about harvesting grands crus in Burgundy? Then after the harvest and when autumn is coming, the vineyard is turning bright yellow. That’s where the name of Gold Coast comes from (Côte d’Or in … Continue reading

Janet Hill paintings

Janet’s work is both elegant, yet whimsical, often with an underlying narrative that instantly captures the imagination. Her painting style evokes a sense of nostalgia,  timeless beauty, mystery, humour, and comfort.  Her work is displayed in private collections throughout North … Continue reading

Gabriel Sainz fabulous paintings

Gabriel Sainz is one of my favorite painters ever. He’s from Argentina, showing his work worldwide. I dream about having one of his treasures on my wall…

Back to 18th century at the Chateau

For the fourth time, Chateau d’Arcelot (France), organize a special event with people in costumes of 18th century. The chateau was built in 1791 and is the property of the same family since. “Les costumés” as they call themselves, are … Continue reading