How Re-Reading Big Magic and Artist Dates Reignite Inspiration When I decided to dedicate this …

Mesopotamian Dreams: Echoes of Babylon and Lapis Blue
Explore the Mesopotamian dreams woven through Elif Shafak’s There Are Rivers in the Sky, the ancient echoes of Babylon at the Louvre, and the deep blue of lapis lazuli. A journey through literature, history, and art.

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How to Beat Late February Gloom with Books, Flowers & Inspiration

A Reader’s Lantern Festival Celebrations
Chinese New Year with Books, Museums & a Tasty Stir-Fry Recipe Hello friends, and happy …

Chinese Delights : Shan Sa & Yijie Zhuang + Shrimp & Bok-Choy Stir-Fry
One of my greatest joys is entering a museum shop. I’ve rarely found one that …

Gao Xingjian, Pearl Buck and the Flow of QiGong
Whenever I thought of the remote possibility of travelling to China, I always felt a …

Happy Chinese New Year : Celebrating the Season with Great Reads
Hello friends, and Happy New Year ! Or should I say Happy Chinese New Year, …

Medieval Christmas Market at Provins: France’s Most Authentic Holiday Fair
Medieval Advent Calendar Day 24 Hello, dear friends, and Merry Christmas! For this festive day, …

Nocturnal Rituals
Hello friends, and welcome to my celebration of autumn evenings and nocturnal rituals. How many …

Surprising Provence : contemporary reads and fresh inspiration
Hello friends ! Welcome back to my little corner of Provence. After visiting the classics …
