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Wattle Day, a national experience?
Today is Wattle Day.
I was reminded of it as I traversed the Hume Highway from Melbourne to Sydney on Monday.
Driving through previously devastated bush fire areas of Victoria, great swathes of bushland were busy regenerating, but none so fast as the bushes crowned by the fluffy golden bloom, whose showy bracts of flowers were [...]
New Sydney Gallery of Grace and Style
On the verge of a temperate Sydney Spring, Martyn Cook (Antiques) and Thomas Hamel (Design) last night (August 31) gave family, friends and colleagues a real treat, a preview glimpse of the splendid new decorative arts gallery venture they have embarked on together, which will open to everyone very soon.
A line up of limousines blocked [...]
Inspiring Individuals: Society Moving Forward
Australian Election Reflections and Questions
In the past so many have died because they believed in the democratic process, that everyone should have an opportunity to fulfill their potential, and that the deeper purposes of a liberal education go beyond personal advancement or national competitiveness. It is all about being responsible global citizens who champion democracy and human development. We need people capable of exchanging ideas on the basis of respect and understanding with people from all cultures. Where the %#*+ hell are they?
Queensland Musical Talent in Spring
From Brisbane comes the results of the Q Song Music Awards 2010 in a vast variety of musical categories that are proof that musical talent is alive and well, especially in Queensland in Spring.
From Keith Urban to Powderfinger, from Jeffrey Black to Lisa Gasteen, Andre Rieu’s favourite, the lovely Mirusia, and up and comers like [...]
FAVOURITE BOOKS: The Wilder Shores of Love by Lesley Blanch
The Wilder Shores of Love is a terrific tale about four women who were summoned by the eastern star. It is the exotic true-life stories of some of the key women in history Isabel Burton, Aimee Dubucq de Rivery, Jane Digby, and Isabelle Eberhardt. They all took great risks, whether their choice or not, and ended up either pursuing their passion for romance, or making the best of it.
Tiptoe Through The Tulips
“Come tulip come and take color from my cheek” said Eastern Philosopher Mevlana in the thirteenth century when shrubs, bulbs and flowers were flooding into Europe from the near East. They went wild for them, especially Holland, who would make the tulip that grew wild in Anatolia in western Turkey an integral part of both its culture and economy
Sherlock – Moriarty and More – The Game Continues
The Producers have announced that the modern update of Sherlock Holmes we reported on a few weeks ago will return to the BBC following the end of its initial three-episode run. It seems that the famous detective, who first appeared in print in 1887, seems to be in the public eye more now than ever before.
Men Moving Forward – Martyn Cook Antiques
Great design, fine craftsmanship and quality materials are essential ingredients for producing an enduring work of art in any age. This is a concept leading Australian antiques dealer Martyn Cook has championed and celebrated in his elegant gallery, Martyn Cook Antiques on Queen Street Woollahra at Sydney for over two decades.
FREE – Six Online Videos – Evolution Art, Design & Style
We’re delighted to announce that for a limited time only, we’re offering the first six parts of our acclaimed course of study, the EVOLUTION OF ART, DESIGN & STYLE to you and your friends absolutely free. We invite your participation and welcome your comment. You can watch them on your computer and enjoy the sumptuous imagery and beautiful music.
Sherlock – Shrewd, Sexy and New Age?
From England comes the news of an exciting new three part series (lets hope that expands) about one of the most popular characters in fiction, yes you have guessed it, its the world’s favourite detective Sherlock Holmes. The first episode on Sunday night in England apparently polled way ahead in the ratings against a great combination of Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz, starring with Hammond, May and Clarkson, on Top Gear. Now that’s really something in Britain where they love the boys with their toys. This new, exciting, hip and updated Sherlock is all about texting with his mobile fast and furiously while chasing villains on foot through the back lanes and alleys that lead off Baker Street very near to 221b, the home and haven he invites Watson to share.
