The Guy who drew all the Buildings in New York

Okay so this is probably going to be more fun for my New Yaawker readers, who know the city’s streets like the backs of their hands, but if like me, you just love that sketch-booky/ void of perfectly straight lines/ children’s book nostalgia-kind of art, then I suspect you’ll fall head over heels for…

Skiing in Montmartre, Paris

It’s become a bit of a tradition every time it snows in Paris, that you’ll see a group of ski-crazy Parisians boarding the gondola up to the Sacré Coeur with skis and ski boots in tow. It’s not exactly the Alps, but see how they get on… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GkLRgbNIr8]

Abandoned Route 66: The Tourist Trap Ghost Town

(c) El Toro Route 66; where all those wonderfully off-beat attractions of ‘Roadside America’ culture first sprouted. By the 1920s, Route 66, known then as the National Trail, was fast-becoming the most popular road in the country for Westward pioneers travelling across the Diablo Canyon. A 19th century isolated trading post in Arizona suddenly became a…

Preserved Moments of Historical Sass (Vol.1)

I came across the fantastic photograph below and knew there had to be more preserved sassy moments out there, so I went looking, which resulted in this little post dedicated to preserved moments of historical sass! Submitted by Lisa Warninger to The Sartorialist: ‘The sassy woman in the saddle shoes is my grandma Lois. This…

The Secret Magic Library of Manhattan

Nestled in a hidden location in midtown Manhattan, the Counjuring Arts Research Center is ground zero for illusionists and historians alike. Bill Kalush, the center’s founder and director, explains how he built the collection piece-by-piece and shows us some of its highlights…. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/24630376] Film by Cool Hunting, subscribe here. ::: YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: . …

FOUND by National Geographic

Attention archive photography lovers! There’s a new Tumblr in town by National Geographic called FOUND, set up in honour of their 125th anniversary. What better way to celebrate a birthday than to go digging through one of the most interesting photographic archives in the world…. ‘FOUND is a curated collection of photography from the National Geographic…

13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol.XII)

1. I fell in love with the Maico Mobil Why can’t scooters look like this anymore? The Maico Mobil is an early touring motorcycle made by German manufacturer, Maico between 1950 and 1958. 2. The Abandoned Ice House Photographer Voreas climbed Mount Ossa (also known as Kissavos) in the Thessaly region of Greece and came across an abandoned radar station consumed by ice.…

Retro Objects invading Nature

Looking at these installations, I imagine they are like clues indicating a secret trail somewhere otherworldly. Like something out of a children’s book, Hansel and Gretel have left a trail, but instead of white pebbles, this time they’ve left retro lamps. Alas it’s not Hansel and Gretel with a new flair for vintage objects, this…

Good Bones for an Apartment in Paris

A little fixer-upper in Paris– isn’t it what most of us dream about? Okay okay, so this 300m² Belle Epoque apartment just minutes from les Places Vendome and Place du Marché Saint-Honoré, may just be a little out of budget, but alas, it’s not for sale– it’s for rent! As in, rent it out for the…

Style Icons X Food Porn

It all started when I saw a beetroot salad Caprese and thought how much it reminded me of my favourite photograph of Frida Kahlo. So voilà, I hope you enjoy my little food & style matches. Just try not to ask why…! Frida Kahlo + Beetroot and Basil Pesto Insalata Caprese Steve McQueen +…