It’s time for another Songful Style post! This month, it was my turn to choose the song, and since Halloween is just around the corner, I couldn’t resist picking something perfectly spooky and iconic — I Put a Spell on You from the much-loved film Hocus Pocus! If you’re new…
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Welcome to the second instalment in my Year of Enchanted Paintings series! Last month, we explored the mesmerising magic of The Beguiling of Merlin — all mystery, temptation, and tangled spells — and this time, we’re stepping onto the stage with something every bit as captivating: John Singer Sargent’s Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth (1889). There’s…
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This week’s Style Imitating Art challenge (hosted by the fabulous trio — Shelbee on the Edge, Marsha in the Middle, and Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey) was chosen by Shelbee, and is the wonderfully quirky “Autumn”, a 1573 oil on canvas by Italian Renaissance painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo. If you’ve…
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If your days feel like they’re flying by, you’re not alone. Between work, screens, and constant noise, our minds rarely get the chance to slow down. But research has shown that simple leisure activities can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and even boost happiness levels. By the way, you don’t always…
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