“There is no world view so dangerous as the world view of those who have not viewed the world.” Alexander von Humboldt I have…
The coming of Fabergé flashed like a comet through the black firmament of over-seriousness everywhere and with such unmistakable brilliance. Henry Bainbridge, Fabergé’s London agent …
Snow Scene at Argenteuil by Claude Monet (1875) On display: National Gallery, Room 41 or via the website In October I featured Monet’s Autumn Effect…
Every morn is the world made new. You who are weary of sorrow and sinning, Here is a beautiful hope for you,— A hope for…
For some time now I have been alluding to the ebook I have been writing, Quiet Walks Through London. On occasion I thought I might…
I always enjoy thinking about and writing this yearly post. It’s a lovely opportunity to look back through my book journal and remind myself of…
Choir singing on Christmas Day by Louisa Anne Beresford Watercolour and pencil, 25 December 1887 This beautiful painting by Louisa Anne Beresford is the perfect…
Reading is hugely important to me all year round, but Christmas reading is one of my favourite times for reading. I love to discover, and…
