This week's links. Enjoy.
Nord House
Take a tour of a house that looks like pure Scandinavian modern but is actually about an hour's drive south of Melbourne. That's a shot of the dining area just above.
The Happy List—30 Cultural Gems To Brighten Dark Times
News getting you down? The New Review has put together a list of cultural mood-enhancers from film, music, books, TV, online, podcasts and more. Lots of great, cheering ideas.
No One Who Cooks, Cooks Alone
Wonderful celebration of food writing and cookbooks in the Irish Times by Laoise Casey—read it and feel both uplifted and hungry.
W.S. Merwin: On Reading What You Want, Reading It Slowly, and the Beauty of Trees
The great American poet W.S. Merwin talks to Paul Holdengraber about the pleasure of literary discovery, the joys of paying attention and more.
The Art of the New Yorker Spot Illustration
Lovely little piece in the New Yorker about illustrator Richard McGuire's new book of his New Yorker spot illustrations.
Quick Flatbreads With Avocado and Feta
Genius fast recipe by Jamie Oliver that also allows for endless improvisation depending on what's in the fridge. Perfect for weeknight suppers.
(styling and photography by doswell and mclean)