Mindfulness Exercises & Tips
Imagine standing by the sea, watching an octopus glide through the water like a living shadow, its tentacles twisting in ways that seem almost deliberate, almost creative. I once had a moment like that during a coastal trip years ago,…
Introduction: A Hidden Treasure on a Piano In a quiet home in central France, a small marble sculpture sat atop a family’s piano, surrounded by framed photos and everyday trinkets. For decades, the family believed it was a mere imitation…
Imagine stumbling upon a piece of ancient history that’s equal parts scandalous and scholarly—a mosaic capturing a tender, intimate moment between lovers, frozen in time for over 2,000 years. That’s exactly what happened when this erotic artifact from Pompeii resurfaced…
The Most Expensive Handbag in History In July 2025, a black leather Hermès Birkin bag, scuffed and worn from years of daily use, sold at Sotheby’s Paris for a staggering $10.1 million. This wasn’t just any Birkin—it was the original,…
A Collector’s Life in Color and Whimsy Behind an unassuming door near London’s Hyde Park lies a world where art and imagination collide. Pauline Karpidas, now in her 80s, has spent decades crafting a home that’s less a residence and…
Imagine strolling through a bustling city square, the kind where locals grab coffee and tourists snap selfies, only to find the entire place drenched in electric magenta. That’s exactly what happened in Basel this summer, turning a routine public space…
Imagine stepping into a quiet Chicago gallery on a crisp spring day, only to be hit with a whirlwind of colors, faces, and stories that flip everything you thought you knew about love and desire upside down. That’s what happened…