The Clever Pup

Photo of Misia by Vuillard, 1897 Misia by Renoir 1904 In 1907 Misia’s marriage to Alfred Edwards was in tatters. Misia was extremely jeal...

Portrait of Misia - Henri-Toulouse Lautrec I had never heard of Misia until G-Pup bought me the book Misia, The Life of Misia Sert, by Ar...

Pierre Bonnard Pierre Bonnard Edouard Vuillard In 1900 Misia was a voluptous 28 years old. The Paris Exposition was on. Misia was abou...

Scene from Hugo , Paramount Pictures   I first posted this story 2 years ago. I've just returned from seeing Martin Scorsese's ...

Scene from Hugo , Paramount Pictures   I first posted this story 2 years ago. I've just returned from seeing Martin Scorsese's ...

I originally posted this on Sept 3, 2009. I see that the book is about to hit the big screen with some big talent. Can't wait. It really...

"I myself still find photographs frightful and don’t like to have any, especially not of people whom I know and love."   Vincent...

This.. ..is this. One hundred and 120 years later.

A few years ago I wrote that I  live in a red brick Victorian row house. It’s 17 feet wide and three storeys tall. It's positioned ...

I've recently found out much more about my skinny house.  Here's a precursor to what I'm about to write.  I originally publishe...

photo by Myfanwe: virtualtourist.com I'm repeating myself yet again, but it's worth it. Here's Dylan Thomas',  A Child...

copyright Hazel Smith Ten days to go and if you haven't already bought your tree, make sure to get  a real one.  I always enjoy a re...