The sky is darker now when the alarm goes off. There’s a bit of nip in the bedroom air. Snug has a different meaning. Blankets resist movement with the help of supernatural forces and an all too easy to hypnotise … Continue reading
Despite passing this art installation on Grafton Street countless times, I never really saw it in it’s form – the giant coffee bean. The work, entitled ‘Patefaction’, is approximately 24ft high and is made of four silver fibre glass units … Continue reading
Dear Penneys, I noticed with passing interest the sign on your shop window in Dublin, Ireland. It proudly proclaimed that you had won the “Best budget retailer on the High Street” award. It was voted for by GMTV viewers. I … Continue reading
When I grow up I want to build a bookshop just like this one. It’s the Livraria Lello in Portugal. Opened in 1906, Livraria Lello is one of the most beautiful bookstores in Porto and the world. It is the … Continue reading
Usually they collapse in the public toilets. First sign of any trouble is when legs are spotted sticking out under the door of the cubicle. The only way for paramedics to get in to assist is for the security team … Continue reading
