Issue 26 | Atlas of Musings

Atlas of Musings
May 4
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Curating intrigue, wonder, and the will to live

On this day in 1904, Rolls met Royce for lunch. One had the cash, the other had the grit, and together they birthed automobile royalty. Stay meddling in style, scallywags.

vibe check

from the crypt

Devotion to our furry companions spans every border and era. See how history has paid tribute to faithful friends who continue to rule our hearts from beyond the grave.

→ Smile through the tears.

some cool art

Sunga Park’s watercolors turn architecture into fluid, dreamlike portraits. I love the less is more feel that lets your imagination fill in the blanks.

→ Cities, but make them a little melty.

linguistic oddity

Mind your P’s and Q’s: Rumoured to originate from pub tabs (pints vs quarts) or print shops sorting lookalike letters. Now it’s a soft nudge to not be a menace.

→ Etiquette, with a side of ale.

a writing prompt

Write a letter from the last firefly of summer, explaining why it lingers.

→ Feeling brave? Tag us on IG if you post it.

dream house alert

Somewhere between retreat and art piece, this groovy mid-century gem has whimsy to spare. Did I mention she was published in Architectural Digest?

→ The stained glass is doing the heavy lifting.

a corner of the world

This ancient UK forest has inspired artists for centuries, with myth and moss dripping from every twisted branch. It’s giving eerie fairytale, and the forest is definitely keeping secrets.

→ Wistman’s Wood | England.

from my lens

The reflection this late summer evening felt like a portal to another world. Like if you touched it gently enough, the water might ripple once and then let you slip right through.

Location: Perth, Ontario