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Maud Lewis’ Expansive Gaze

Maud Lewis, who by most measures had everything against her — being crippled by severe rheumatoid arthritis, no means of support and losing her parents at an early age — had what was essential: extraordinary resourcefulness and the soul of an artist. Her house tells — and a new film – tell the story.

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Annals of Voyeurism: Skyviewing Shacks, Docks and Apps

The “skyviewing cubes” nestled in a French vineyard that we spotted on YouTube reminded us of the pleasurable practice of checking in with the stars above each night. There are many magical ways to do it both analog and digital.

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Community Starts with One, Saying YES

These three surprising examples of communities reminds us that community starts with one person reaching out, taking action…and then another, and another….

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A Cool Tiny Moderne House Inside a Prewar Apartment

Far in advance of the “tiny space movement”, Wayne Berg designed this innovative room inside of a high-ceilinged prewar apartment.

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