New year’s resolutions, with their need for self improvement – let’s resolve to do away with them. Just how dreadful are we that we must we be corrected, honed, disciplined? And is self disapproval the right frame of mind in which to embark on a brand new year? How about reflecting instead on the little victories and minor accomplishments of the past year? We survived didn’t we? We must be
Wishing you a peaceful and happy Christmas! Jane and Michelle XX
Keith Laing and Anne Crawford didn’t start out with the idea of a cafe – Keith just wanted a walled garden and had done since working in a garden nursery years ago. Living in a mobile home during building work five years ago, Keith fulfilled his ambition by shipping in 1,200 square metres of yellow sandstone, 680 square metres of block and 60 tonnes of builders sand to build the wall.
Fife Diet, Scotland’s leading local growing and eating movement, have lots of interesting information on their site about cutting down the food miles this Christmas. You’ll find alternative Christmas recipes, a handy local producers map, tips for saving on power usage and ideas for making the most of your festive leftovers. You can also download their charmingly illustrated seasonal growing calendar which shows you what to eat and when. It
This great piece by Wendy Molyneux writing in McSweeney’s, captures to perfection the emotions stirred by unsought child rearing advice… “Oh, hello, person I have never met before! I am so glad you ran up to me on this street where I am walking with my baby. You did not scare me at all with your very loud voice and the way you grabbed my arm! In fact, I am
The brilliant photoshoppers at Worth1000 have been skilfully morphing Hollywood’s hottest male stars into these hilarious, slightly weary looking, lady versions of themselves. Be careful though, you’ll laugh but you may find a long held crush is killed stone dead…
Do your bit to keep music live and get to know the watering holes of Dunfermline at Dunfermline Live this weekend. The ever growing festival of live music features over 50 artists from a range of genres performing in over 20 venues around the Fife town. Bars, clubs, pubs, cafes, hairdressers, shops – even McDonalds – will pulse with the sound of music being played in the raw by the
Come and be part of a work of public art this Sunday in Dunfermline. One of Scotland’s most successful contemporary artists Toby Paterson will be a leading a ‘subjective walking tour’ in the town as part of an exciting new artwork. The tour, created in association with Collective Architecture, features Paterson’s own selection of buildings and landmarks on a route that links Dunfermline’s two magnificent parks – the Public Park
Brad Pitt loved them. These deeply felt miniature dogs by Scottish artist Domenica More Gordon went on sale again yesterday. The eagerly-awaited sale runs until 12 December and judging by the number of enquiries Avocado Sweet has received since first featuring them they’ll sell out quick. Ranging from £145 to £550 the price reflects the time, skill and patience to create these small sculptures. Below are two dogs from Domenica’s
We are delighted to bring you an exclusive interview with Toby Paterson, one of Scotland’s most successful contemporary artists. Here he discusses the impact of place in public art. Artworks appear courtesy of the artist and The Modern Institute. AS: Public art – is there any point? TP: In terms of the built environment, art is the prism through which everyday experience can be elevated beyond the utilitarian and the mundane.