Category Archives: Culture
Things We Like: Portraits. Not Just For Royals Or Celebs
Oh, why not? Scarlett O’Hara had one hanging above the mantel. Portraiture (and no, we’re not talking about the awkward family pictures that hang on the wall as people walk up the stairs at some houses) is back and can … Continue reading
New to the Symphony? Concert Etiquette You Can Count On
Going out for the evening to enjoy the symphony is an event. Even if you are a seasoned season ticket holder, there’s a certain sense of ceremony that goes with being in the concert hall. If you’ve never been, the … Continue reading
Go Bold, Go Damask? Wallpaper Is Back
Art is around us every day–especially in many of the things we don’t traditionally consider art: our clothing choices, our furnishings, and, yes, our walls. Last Spring, wallpaper started an upward trend of coming back into style in our homes. … Continue reading
Fear and Loathing in the Liquor Store
“Can you pick up a bottle of wine? I’m making chicken.” Hearing those words is all it takes for the facial tics to begin. Pick the right one and I’m the hero. Pick the wrong one and it’s … Continue reading
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Does Reading a Book Make Us Happier?
“I think there might be many who consider one kind of happiness to be a deep armchair, a warm fire, and a favourite book.” From our random surveys around the Web, this BBC article about the emotional effect of reading, … Continue reading →