On Wednesdays We Wear Pink:

“Two black page-boys”, Jacques-André Portail, first half of the 18th century.

Remember THIS post? Well, @talleyrandsghost sent this higher quality version of the image and I LOVE it u.u Those pages look better now <3

One of the best parts of doing this work over the course of years is that I keep find bigger, better, and higher resolution photographs of my all-time favorite works. This woman from Zanzibar (ostensibly) holding a pangolin has captured my imagination ever since I first laid eyes on a photo of a reproduction-of-a-reproduction; five days ago Sotheby’s posted this big, clear image. Check out the full painting + details here; they’ve also transcribed the inscription on the back of it. <3

Ever wonder what to get your globe-trotting gal or guy pal (ain't no shame in the game)?

Well, check out my short list of gems that have become vital to my travel checklist. 

5 tried & true ways to make your Eurotrip happen!

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Flowers,1980.

Canggu, Bali

The Marche Aux Puces flea market in Paris is said to be the larges in the world. It iis filled with century-old trinkets looking for a 21st century home. Click to read more. 

Childish Gambino - This is America

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOjWnS4cMY)

Konstantin Makovsky, Portrait of Maria Fyodorovna detail, ca. 1870-1900

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