INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMS FEES ................................................................................... International packages are shipped via a tracked service. Please note that there might be VAT or CUSTOMS CHARGES that may apply on receiving your order which the customer is solely responsible for and is out of my hands. Please check with your local customs office for charges for your country. This listing is for a made to order dress in this style. I can make this in any colours and fabrics you would like. It is Dusky pinks and creams with hints of violet but if your theme is blue, I can create one in these colours. The bodice has layers of fabrics stitched on, lacing sweeps across the front of the bodice and also laces up at the back. Lace appliqués have been stitched onto the hip section. The hem of the dress is short at the front and sweeps down at the back. You have the option of a train like in the photo or it can be shorter so it doesn’t touch the ground. The fabrics used are cotton, chiffon, lace, tulle. If you would like a dress which is a full gown front and back, this will cost more due to more fabrics being used. This would be £900.00 excluding postage. Once you purchase this made to order dress, I need your measurements, bust, under bust, waist, hips, length from waist to hem (front), length from waist to hem (back).let me know your colour preferences. Please note, although I use your measurements given to create this dress, alterations may still be required to ensure the perfect fit. This work can be carried out by a local seamstress. This dress with take up to 8 weeks to complete.
Christabel and Alex celebrated their love with an elegant Borris House wedding which included personalised cocktails and a chic ombre cake.
Immerse yourself in the splendour and spectacle of the Scottish Highlands, as this evocative abstract print captures the essence of Ben Vorlich, a revered Munro by the tranquil waters of Loch Lomond. The artwork presents a masterfully interwoven palette, where dusky pinks and fiery oranges bleed into the land and reflect upon the mirrored surface of the loch, suggesting the ethereal beauty of a Highland sunrise or sunset. The enigmatic mountains stand tall, cloaked in layers of textured brushwork that convey both their rugged grandeur and the ephemeral play of light and shadow cast across their peaks and valleys. Wisps of serene blues and moody greys mingle above, suggesting a sky brimming with movement, a hint of the ever-changing weather that breathes life into the landscape. A bold yet harmonious collision of colour and shape invites the observer to lose themselves in this contemplative and dynamic interpretation of one of Scotland's most cherished views. This abstract representation eschews realism, instead offering a dreamscape where the physical features of Ben Vorlich are deconstructed into their elemental forms, igniting the imagination and allowing the viewer to conjure their own personal connection to the land. This print, part of our 'Scottish Munros' collection, serves not just as a piece of art, but as an homage to Scotland’s raw and untamed beauty, encapsulating the timeless allure of its highlands in strokes that resonate with passion and reverence for the natural world. Whether sparking memories of adventures past or inspiring dreams of journeys yet to come, this print promises to be a conversation starter and a striking addition to any space that appreciates the intersection of art and nature.
Beyond my wildest imagination, here are some of the incredible creatures that can be found under the sea. These sea creatures come in a stunning variety of colors, shapes, sizes and textures. Just what you might find if you were the world’s best photographer, diving deep under every sea on the planet, north to south,
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMS FEES ................................................................................... International packages are shipped via a tracked service. Please note that there might be VAT or CUSTOMS CHARGES that may apply on receiving your order which the customer is solely responsible for and is out of my hands. Please check with your local customs office for charges for your country. This listing is for a made to order dress in this style. I can make this in any colours and fabrics you would like. It is Dusky pinks and creams with hints of violet but if your theme is blue, I can create one in these colours. The bodice has layers of fabrics stitched on, lacing sweeps across the front of the bodice and also laces up at the back. Lace appliqués have been stitched onto the hip section. The hem of the dress is short at the front and sweeps down at the back. You have the option of a train like in the photo or it can be shorter so it doesn’t touch the ground. The fabrics used are cotton, chiffon, lace, tulle. If you would like a dress which is a full gown front and back, this will cost more due to more fabrics being used. This would be £900.00 excluding postage. Once you purchase this made to order dress, I need your measurements, bust, under bust, waist, hips, length from waist to hem (front), length from waist to hem (back).let me know your colour preferences. Please note, although I use your measurements given to create this dress, alterations may still be required to ensure the perfect fit. This work can be carried out by a local seamstress. This dress with take up to 8 weeks to complete.
Quartet of ‘Dusky’ Beauties
German photographer Hans Silvester has documented the Surma and Mursi people of southern Ethiopia and their creative DIY/haute couture tra...
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By Charles Kessler I'm talkin' art here, not “raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.” And, to narrow it down, my favorite art from some of the lesser-known, small art museums in Manhattan. (I’ll do the outer boroughs and New Jersey another time.) I also want to focus some attention on the lesser-known work in these museums. You can easily do all the small museums on the West Side in one day; the East Side museums would require more endurance, but it’s also possible to do in a day. On the West Side, I began at the Hispanic Society and worked my way downtown via the Number 1 train which has a stop no more than a block away from all the West Side museums. First, two general observations. Holland Cotter is without question correct when he wrote in the Times that contemporary art is pushing out traditional art from the non-Western museums. This disheartening trend is very much in play with many of these museums. The other thing I noticed is that all of the recent construction of expensive new buildings and additions hasn't added much exhibition space, but it has caused financial problems for the institutions — sometimes fatal ones. (The latest fatality is the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi that overspent on a Frank Gehry building.) Hispanic Society Broadway between 155th and 156th Streets. (Subway: Number 1 to Broadway and 157th Street.) Admission is free. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Photography without flash is permitted in the museum. The museum is part of Audubon Terrace, an early 20th-century Beaux Arts complex of eight buildings that is worth the trip by itself. The site includes the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and is the former home of The American Geographical Society, the American Numismatic Society and the Museum of the American Indian-Heye Foundation. Exterior of the Hispanic Society showing some of the Audubon Terrace complex. The Hispanic Society specializes in Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American art and artifacts, and they also have a rare book and manuscript research library. The guards are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, if perhaps a little too attentive sometimes. The interior of the Hispanic Society is a work of art in itself, but it’s a bit dark in places. Interior, Hispanic Society. Even the bathrooms are worth checking out. Men's bathroom, Hispanic Society. Most of the paintings are hung close together, and they're on a balcony which doesn't allow you to step back and view the work — but what great work it is! They have some of the best paintings by Velazquez and Goya in the country. Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, Pedro Mocarte, 1805, oil on canvas, 30 ½ x 22 ½ inches. And they also have an extensive collection of ceramics and hardware like this fun 15th-century knocker hammer. Knocker Hammer, 15th Century, iron (Hispanic Society). Taking up about a quarter of the main floor is the Sorolla Room, a massive series of paintings by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida created from 1911 to 1919 that depict scenes from each of the provinces of Spain. Finally, for a scholarly institution their website is surprisingly unhelpful. There are very few reproductions and little information about the work in their collection. American Folk Art Museum Columbus Avenue at 66th Street, across from Alice Tully Hall. (Subway: Number 1 to 66th Street.) (Their building on West 53rd Street is closed.) Admission is free. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, noon -7:30 pm; Sunday, noon - 6:00 pm; Monday closed Photography without flash is permitted in the museum. This is a sad case study in museum over-extension. They built a new show-piece building near the Museum of Modern Art that they could not afford and recently ended up selling it to the Modern and moving to this very modest space. The museum store is in the front and takes up about a quarter of the space. American Folk Art Museum store. For the next year the only exhibitions they will be doing are three quilt shows gathered from their comprehensive collection. They don't have the money or space for anything else. They do have some great quilts though. Here are a couple of outstanding examples on display now: Artist unidentified, United States, 1900-1940. Cotton with cotton and wool embroidery, 76 x 71 inches. Gift of Mary and Al Shands. (American Folk Art Museum #2008 8.1) Photo by Gavin Ashworth. Artist unidentified, Starburst Crib Quilt, 1880-90, Maine, cotton (American Folk Art Museum). The Rubin Museum of Art 17th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. (Subway: Number 1 to 18th Street.) Hours: Monday and Thursday, 11 am - 10 pm; Tuesday, closed; Wednesday, 11 am - 7 pm; Friday, 11 am - 10 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 6 pm. Admission: Adults - $10.00; Seniors (although I believe seniors are also adults) and students - $5.00. No photography of the work is allowed. The Rubin Museum of Art is dedicated to the art and culture of the Himalayas. It’s a fairly new museum -- it opened in October, 2004 -- and they did a beautiful renovation to what used to be Barney’s department store. They have an active and creative educational program that includes music, film, lectures, meditation, and storytelling. Even their cafe features Himalayan-inspired food. Their website has slide shows, audio tours and podcasts, blogs, educational PDF’s and lots of information on related art and culture. They are a very hip organization. On the second floor there's an exhibition of work from their permanent collection titled Masterworks: Jewels of the Collection — and they are masterworks indeed! Installation view of Masterworks: Jewels of the Collection (Rubin Museum of Art). The rest of the space has an extraordinary number of changing exhibitions: Human Currents: The World’s Largest Pilgrimage (until October 24, 2011); Patterns of Life: The Art of Tibetan Carpets (until August 22, 2011); and the newly opened Gateway to Himalayan Art (until January 1, 2012). The exhibition that made the biggest impression on me was Quentin Roosevelt’s China: Ancestral Realms of the Naxi (until September 19, 2011). The Naxi, mostly unknown in the West, are one of China’s 55 minority nationalities. They live in a remote area of southwest China and have their own distinctive religious and artistic traditions (called Dongba) — including the world’s only living pictographic script (see photo below). Dongba Pictographic Manuscript Pages, created some time between the 18th century and 1949, ink and paint on paper. From the Harvard-Yenching Library ID# B63 - 04 (The Rubin Museum of Art). Click to enlarge. Ritual slats (Kobiu) with animals and Naga dieties (The Rubin Museum of Art). Click to enlarge. Dongba priests insert these ritual slats into the ground to show their respect to the spirits and the gods of nature. The animals are chosen to represent the totality of the realm of nature. National Museum of the American Indian One Bowling Green. (Subway: Number 1 to South Ferry.) Hours: 10 am - 5 pm every day; Thursdays until 8 pm. Admission is free. The entrance to the National Museum of the American Indian. Security, like all the Smithsonian Museums, is very tight. This museum is a big disappointment - it has become a cultural museum like its Washington counterpart, to the detriment of traditional art. In addition, most of the space is taken up by large corridors and a huge empty rotunda. It’s a grand Beaux-Arts space designed by Cass Gilbert in 1907 and was the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, but it doesn’t serve this art well — at least not the way they’re currently using (or not using) the space. Rotunda of the New York branch of the National Museum of the American Indian. Half the remaining space is taken up with contemporary art and another quarter with a theater — mostly empty. Theater at the National Museum of the American Indian - they are teaching children how to hula. Very little of their enormous permanent collection is on view — it’s just like Holland Cotter observed — and what little they do display is behind glass cases and difficult to see. Permanent collection, National Museum of the American Indian. They have an excellent website, though, with photos of and information on everything in the collection. --- Next time: The small East Side museums
The Teddy Boucle Fabric White 2 Seater Astbury Bella Sofa with Plain Cushions is a refined addition to your living space that seamlessly merges comfort and style. Upholstered in a soft fluffy teddy boucle fabric, this 2-seater sofa adds a cosy touch to your home. Designed with contemporary aesthetics in mind, the sofa features neat pintucked armrests and a sleek profile, infusing a touch of sophistication into your decor. The wooden feet, accompanied by metal castors at the front, provide both stability and a stylish accent. Sink into the plush foam-filled backrests, armrests, and seating cushions, indulging in a truly tranquil lounging experience. Its 2-seater configuration offers a balanced seating solution, ideal for various room sizes. Whether integrated into larger seating arrangements or used as a standalone piece, this sofa brings an element of elegance with its fluffy teddy/boucle fabric. The neutral and versatile nature of the fabric allows it to effortlessly complement different colour schemes and decor styles. Elevate your living space with the Teddy Boucle Fabric White 2 Seater Astbury Bella Sofa and appreciate its seamless blend of style and functionality. The inclusion of matching accent cushions enhances both comfort and adaptability. Whether used individually or as part of a coordinated set, this sofa presents a comfortable and sophisticated seating solution that elevates the ambiance of your home. All Love Sofas products are handcrafted and the exact size of the item may vary slightly. All of our items are fully compliant with UK fire regulations meant for personal use, ensuring that all of our items meet the necessary standards for your safety. Please note that our items are photographed under bright studio lights, and may appear slightly darker in different environments. All online photos are subject to colour bias caused by factors such as screen settings, lighting conditions, and individual device variations.
Beyond my wildest imagination, here are some of the incredible creatures that can be found under the sea. These sea creatures come in a stunning variety of colors, shapes, sizes and textures. Just what you might find if you were the world’s best photographer, diving deep under every sea on the planet, north to south,
Sounds like a rather sound chap.
Put up a quick blog post about how I photograph my woodpeckers: www.paluck.com/2011/01/25/red-bellied-woodpecker/ Here's his lady-friend: www.flickr.com/photos/jasonpaluck/5404867664/ Strobist: Canon 5D Mark II, aperture priority @ f/6.3, 1/30th of a second, ISO 100. Canon 70-200 IS f/4L @ 200mm. Single 580EXII gelled with 1/4 cut CTO in an omnibounce, camera right about 1/2 distance between bird and camera, triggered with hacked OC-E3 sync cord, ETTL -1 EV.
This article is about the normal squirrel. For the the peppy rabbit, see Pippy. This article is about the normal squirrel. For the personality, see Peppy. “You're the whole package: smart, stylish, and charming! Everyone in town thinks so!” ― Poppy, New Leaf Poppy (グミ, Gumi?, Gummy) is a normal squirrel villager in the Animal Crossing series, appearing in City Folk, New Leaf, and New Horizons. Her name is either a reference to the poppy, a red flower, or poppy seeds, which squirrels like to eat.
Immerse yourself in the abstract beauty of Glencoe at twilight with this captivating cubist-inspired print. The rich tapestry of geometrical shapes and angular forms brings an unconventional perspective to the serene Scottish Highland landscape, as fragmented light bathes the scene in a warm, ethereal glow. The eye travels from the soft, dusky sky, touched by hints of lavender and orange, to the bold crowberry patches that pepper the foreground in vibrant hues of crimson and violet. Angular rocky outcrops and elliptical boulders punctuate the undulating terrain, creating a rhythm that guides viewers through the composition. Stylised reflections shimmer on the surface of the winding stream, leading to a tranquil body of water cradled by the majesty of the sheltering mountains. The interplay between light and shadow, combined with the vivid colour palette, evokes both the tranquillity of the secluded glen and the dynamic energy of nature’s steady pulse. A breathtaking crescendo of sun-kissed peaks and shadowed valleys anchor the composition, inviting a contemplation of the timeless beauty that is Glencoe. This print is a must-have for lovers of modernist aesthetics who wish to add a touch of avant-garde elegance to their living space. Whether basking in the last rays of the setting sun or revelling in the rich complexity of natural forms reimagined through a cubist lens, this work offers endless fascination and a distinct slice of the Scottish Highlands to all who view it.
Watch Landscapes and Lights Bloom in these Time-Lapse Animations The words used to describe natural light are often some of the most beautiful: soft morning light; dusky blue; golden hour. For photographer Fong Qi Wei, these levels and shades offer a toolkit of shades and hues with which he plays. In his Time in Motion
Small, deep maroon flowers. Good for groundcover
What took me so long to do a another sea post? I think I forgot the breath-taking variety and beauty in our seas. Feast your eyes and luxuriate in the wonder of these creatures. And please let me know your favorites. First, do you think of jelly fish as gorgeous? Check out
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS AND CUSTOMS FEES ................................................................................... International packages are shipped via a tracked service. Please note that there might be VAT or CUSTOMS CHARGES that may apply on receiving your order which the customer is solely responsible for and is out of my hands. Please check with your local customs office for charges for your country. This listing is for a made to order dress in this style. I can make this in any colours and fabrics you would like. It is Dusky pinks and creams with hints of violet but if your theme is blue, I can create one in these colours. The bodice has layers of fabrics stitched on, lacing sweeps across the front of the bodice and also laces up at the back. Lace appliqués have been stitched onto the hip section. The hem of the dress is short at the front and sweeps down at the back. You have the option of a train like in the photo or it can be shorter so it doesn’t touch the ground. The fabrics used are cotton, chiffon, lace, tulle. If you would like a dress which is a full gown front and back, this will cost more due to more fabrics being used. This would be £900.00 excluding postage. Once you purchase this made to order dress, I need your measurements, bust, under bust, waist, hips, length from waist to hem (front), length from waist to hem (back).let me know your colour preferences. Please note, although I use your measurements given to create this dress, alterations may still be required to ensure the perfect fit. This work can be carried out by a local seamstress. This dress with take up to 8 weeks to complete.
About 4 months ago I put up a post featuring sea creatures of remarkable beauty, diversity and weirdness. I thought I had surely found the best jellyfish, sea slugs and other surprises of the sea. I felt the same when I put up the first bird post, sure that I had captured the best
Let the serene yet powerful essence of the Scottish coastline embrace your space with this evocative print, capturing the sweeping panorama of the Silver Sands of Morar under a tumultuous sky. The piece splendidly epitomises the essence of minimalism through the subtle interplay of colour and form, masterfully stripping the landscape back to its raw beauty. Slate-grey clouds loom over the horizon, their undulating shapes mirrored by the distant, dusky mountains which stand as silent sentinels over this secluded beach. The stormy heavens, painted with broad, textured strokes, suggest the imminent dance of rain upon the shore, lending the scene a dramatic and almost tangible atmosphere. Below, the famed white sands stretch out, an expanse of near-celestial glow that is starkly juxtaposed against the mottled reflections in the shallow waters, as well as the deep, tranquil blue of the sea. The sand's pristine purity is captured through minimalistic elegance, with varying shades of white and pale grey that play with light and shadow, defining the contours of the beach with subtle sophistication. This print exquisitely transports its viewer to the heart of the Highlands, eliciting the raw emotion and solace found when facing the vast openness of nature. With its harmonious composition and soothing colour palette, the artwork will instil a sense of tranquillity in an otherwise bustling environment. It is an impeccable choice for those who appreciate the understated allure and contemplative mood of minimalistic art, as well as the stirring beauty of Scotland's coast.
A once in a lifetime chance to see the tiny Australian marsupials & reptiles living in the arid areas of NSW. You’d be surprised what lives in sand dunes!
Size: 10.05m x 0.53m (11yds x 21ins) Approx. 5.3m Square (57.7sq .ft). Material: Paper. Type: Wallpaper. Texture: Smooth. Pattern Repeat: 53 / 26.5cm. Pattern Match: Offset match. Good Light Fastness. Washable. Wet Removable. Application: Paste the paper. Emissions A+.
