Canadian Artist, Joshua Jensen-Nagle

{Canadian House and Home profiled 28 year-old Toronto photo-based artist Joshua Jensen-Nagle in its November 2009 issue. Joshua is immensely talented and has perfected a process by which his photographs are given a painterly effect. The following images were taken in Europe in 2008- }







{... "gnat-like clouds of brightly coloured dots in a tongue-in-cheek homage to the Dot Paintings of art-star Damien Hirst" are creatively added to his beach scene photographs ... 2007-2008}



(Source, Joshua Jensen-Nagle. Quoted text by Betty Ann Jordan.)

Daily Horoscope: Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces

{Daily horoscope for Thursday, October 15, 2009}


(Capricorn, December 22 to January 19: You want to be extra practical today, yet things keep happening to prove that nothing is clear. You may be annoyed at someone who gets you all stirred up, then doesn't have the courtesy to follow through with a mature discussion. Even if you do begin talking about love, the key players appear to be at cross-purposes with each other. Don't worry too much about this interaction, for the energies will shift over the days ahead.)

(Aquarius, January 20 to February 18: You are taking yourself more seriously now, yet you know this phase won't last long. Even so, you could find the time to get into it with an intimate partner when he or she decides that your long-term plans are illogical. Be careful, for you could easily become obsessed with a current idea. Listen to the advice with an open mind and heart.)

(Pisces, February 19 to March 20: Your attraction to intimacy today can be complicated by unexpressed anger or your belief that someone is trying to coerce you into agreeing with them. Fortunately, you're too clever and slippery now to be dominated by anyone's show of force and you quickly escape the clutches of emotional possession. But it's going to take a few more days of being in limbo. Once you put some time behind you, you'll be fine. Horoscope via Twittascope.com. Photograph source, gorgeous and delicious recipes from the ever-inspiring Cannelle et Vanille.)

Decor Lust

{love the eclectic-style room below... especially the coffee table with its mix of metal and rustic wood, the brown diamond patterned rug and the gray blue tufted ottoman in the background. Thanks to Suzie from Decor Pad for pointing out all the details!}


(Source, Decor Pad.)

{and more incredible interiors...}






(all images from Decor Pad.)

Daily Horoscope: Libra, Scorpio & Sagittarius

{Daily horoscope for Wednesday, October 14, 2009.}


(Libra, September 23 to October 22: Pluto goads Saturn in your sign, prompting you to kick in the door to the executive suite and trample anything that gets in your way. Ambition is a good thing, but know it will take time and patience to realize your goals. Fortunately, you can court the right sort of people (including a special guy) who gently support your vision.)

(Scorpio, October 23 to November 21: LIKE THE UNIVERSE, November dawns with a big bang. Take a hint from fellow Scorpio Georgia O'Keeffe, who believed that to create one's own world in any of the arts takes courage. Put theory into practice amid the chaos, as this is your optimum month to promote yourself. Mostly, it's time to paint a new picture of your life, especially in relationships. Use bold strokes and go for what you want. Fortunately, your resourcefulness has you coming up roses.)

(Sagittarius, November 22 to December 21: Friends + money = disaster. If you’re unfamiliar with this equation, take a refresher course. The solution: say no, however difficult it may be. But do say yes to that friend when they tell you that dream is worth chasing. It’s time to formulate new action plans. One should involve upping your energy levels because you’re going to get very busy very soon. Horoscope via Flare.com. Photograph source, Skye Stracke by Markus Pritzi via Fashion Gone Rogue. Tomorrow October 15th's horoscope: Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces.)

Inspiration: Editorial

(Source, Dintia Dicker by Photographer Eric Martin for Metro.POP magazine via Fashion Gone Rogue.)

Inspiration: Amsterdam

(The lovely Pia went biking this weekend... beautiful shots of Amsterdam await you ... Source, Pia Jane Bijerk.)

Daily Horoscope: Cancer, Leo & Virgo

{Daily horoscope for Tuesday, October 13, 2009}


(Cancer, June 24 to July 22: This would be the perfect evening to have the whole crew over. You know there's something -- and maybe someone -- you'd love to show off. So why not do it this way? You're an expert at whipping together what you call 'simple treats' that would blow any TV show chef away. But that part isn't mandatory, of course. Your place is so cozy and your company so coveted that a pizza on that wonderful couch would be just as good.)

(Leo, July 23 to August 23: It's very important that you pay attention to one key fact now: You can quite literally have anything you want. That's the easy part. What might be tough is the part that involves you dealing with it once you have it. Sound vaguely like that old warning about being careful what you wish for -- because you might get it? Well, it should. That's exactly the line you're walking. Tread gently, and look both ways before you cross.)

(Virgo, August 24 to September 22: If this secret thing goes on much longer, it's going to make you crazy. You want to tell a certain someone about a certain issue, but you're not sure that you should -- and uncertainty isn't your usual state of affairs. In fact, if anyone is ordinarily quite sure about their next move, it's you. This, however, is an extreme circumstance, and you know it. You're also painfully aware of what can happen with one false move. Don't worry. You won't make it. Horoscope via Marie.com. Photograph source, Ru_glamour. More, here.)