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After posting a story last night lamenting a certain work-from-home-with-my-husband situation, I got this response from a follower: And then I proceeded to get like 60 messages all with people agreeing/ sharing their own stories of WFH hell with their spouses or roommates (they are not an exception!), which had me rolling.…
A career in India could offer adventure and advancement, but sometimes this was at the expense of personal happiness. In 1821, Reginald Orton, Assistant Surgeon with HM 34th Regiment in India wrote to Anne Orton in Yorkshire about his improving career prospects and his wistful vision of a happier time...
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How do you know when you’re illuminated, enlightened, and, spiritually speaking, totally on fire, Patricia?Whenever you’re choosing to be happy, The Universe / “NineFrogs Fashion Finds!” / www.tut.com Patricia D. Bokowski – CEO & Founder – NineFrogs “You only look crazy until it works, then you
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After posting a story last night lamenting a certain work-from-home-with-my-husband situation, I got this response from a follower: And then I proceeded to get like 60 messages all with people agreeing/ sharing their own stories of WFH hell with their spouses or roommates (they are not an exception!), which had me rolling.…
I was in the stacks the other day looking for a book on basements when I ran across one of the greatest gems of all time: Rolling Homes: Handmade Houses on Wheels. What's the book about, you ask? I think the title says it all! Published back in 1979, this slim volume manages to capture the funky feel of 1970's cheesy camp mixed with a hefty dose of do-it-yourself-ness and environmentalism. With offerings like the picture below, I'm frantic to highlight some of my favorite parts. (You know I read this sucker cover to cover, right?) While the pictures are obviously the best part of the book, this quote also says quite a bit: "I drove an old school bus home and surprised Phyllis with it as a Christmas present. She about fell over" (Lidz 32). Probably because there wasn't enough orange plaid inside, right Phyllis? Not because your husband has entered into a wild scheme involving your Christmas present being a school bus and becoming your home! "Fenders, grills and bumpers are like friendly faces from the past" (9) says Lidz, but you do have to wonder if some have taken this to the extreme. What I mean is, this converted bus looks like a lot of fun, but I think they tried to fit all of their friendly vehicles from the past on it. I see at least two older vehicles teetering on top--is that another bus... and... a boat that they've stuck up there? Pure genius! The author has included floor plans on several of the vehicles, dividing the book into the categories of buses, small rigs and trucks. According to her, the largest of these motoring homes runs to about 300 sq. ft. and the smallest to about 36 sq. ft. (Lidz 10). I know you're dying to see the insides of one of these treasures and I won't let you down. These modified homes are certainly beautiful, aren't they? Look at all of that hand-crafted woodwork. Of course, there is there is also that magical moustache to ogle. One "Rolling Home" owner commented that "'It's both a bus and a fantasy'" (Lidz 21). Fantasy bus. Yes. You could say that. By the way, check out someone else's opinion on Rolling Homes in this unique book review. Lidz, Jane. Rolling Homes: Handmade Houses on Wheels. New York: A & W Visual Library, 1979.
Life Ball 2015 Brings Klimt Art To Life through the photography of Inge Prader for the 23rd annual fundraiser in Vienna. Amazing recreations.
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Starfall Farm is a rustic farmhouse that has been transformed by architecture firm Invisible Studio in the city of Bath in England. The original farmhouse was very pretty but had been extended in an unsightly
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For the past several years, Kate Lycett has lived and painted life in and around Hebden Bridge. Looking at her work it’s not surprising that she trained and worked as a textile designer prior…
It feels unreal to be blogging at Lovely Life! Not only because there are some absolutely amazing bloggers on here (no pressure EH!?), but because I have been a staunch admirer of Lovely Life since it
Logan Smith contacted me about the 12x12 Project. He has been in contact with the people involved in the project and wanted to share this letter with us. Dear Logan, Thank you for your continued interest in the 12x12 Project, and your support for our work on social media. Please bear with me as I
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