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Drawings in the 1970s – the Colorful Style of Illustrator Monica Schultz

Would you buy a book judging by it’s cover? I would. At least if the cover has been drawn by illustrator Monica Schultz. Schultz has illustrated a vast number of book covers over the decades. She is also the graphic artist behind numerous children’s book, and, escpecially in the 1970’s, a frequent illustrator at magazines… Continue reading Drawings in the 1970s – the Colorful Style of Illustrator Monica Schultz

Nibbles and me – The Loving Adventures of a Chipmunk in 1940s Hollywood

Ever wondered what species Chip ’n’ Dale are, the two animated squirrels in the Walt Disney Cartoons?These pudgy faced charmers are chipmunks, native to North America. And yes, they are cute as can be. I’m reading the most delightful book – Nibbles and me. The book is written by a young Elizabeth Taylor and tells… Continue reading Nibbles and me – The Loving Adventures of a Chipmunk in 1940s Hollywood

The Splendor of Afghanistan and the Stories Told by Nancy Dupree

The Five O’Clock Follies and the Mesmerizing Beauty of Afghanistan As American Historian and Author Nancy Dupree first travels to Badakhshan, a region in the northeastern part of Afghanistan to accompany her husband American Archeologist Louis Dupree perform archeological digging there for a couple of months, she discovers the countryside Afghanistan women are completely different… Continue reading The Splendor of Afghanistan and the Stories Told by Nancy Dupree

Drawings on Textile – The Designer behind the Signature Ullas

This glove caught my attention during a visit to a thrift store. With the glove’s bright color and child like drawing I was instantly intrigued. The signature written on the fabric read Ullas. I found out the creator behind this brilliant piece of work was Swedish textile designer Ulla Scheuer. This was the starting point… Continue reading Drawings on Textile – The Designer behind the Signature Ullas

The Colorful World of Textile Designer Ann-Marie Netterdag

The drawings of Swedish Textile Designer Ann-Marie Netterdag (1942-1942) paint a world in playful and joyous settings. Described as colorful and expressive herself, Netterdag was among the last students to get admitted into the textile program of Konstfack, the prestigious art school in Stockholm, the year Netterdag applied. Dressed in a colorful Marimekko dress, big… Continue reading The Colorful World of Textile Designer Ann-Marie Netterdag

My Luscious Lemon Tree

Orange and Citrus Orchards and the Mesmerizing Flowers on my Terrace There is something so magical about a lemon grove. A pleasantly luscious lemon orchard. The alluring scent of lemon trees in bloom, and then, later in the season, trees filled with sunny and bright lemons. This goes for orange trees or any form of… Continue reading My Luscious Lemon Tree