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The Power of Red Lipstick

There is something very high fashion, glamour and stylish about red lipstick. Whether you want to look like a femme fatale, a fashionista, a classic beauty, a pin-up girl or a goddess, just dab some red on your lips and voila! You’ll be immediately transformed. From the past and into the future, whether you are just starting out...

LIFESTYLE

March 16, 2016

Edible Wild Mushrooms of the Czech Republic

It’s true. Most Czechs suffer from mycophagy. Don’t worry… it’s the eating of mushrooms, particularly wild mushrooms. ;) Hunting for mushrooms and mushroom picking could be compared to a national sport in the Czech Republic because the moment you leave the city, you’ll see people heading into the woods to hunt for mushrooms. Each time...

LIFESTYLE

March 13, 2016

The Retro Prams of Prague

When I was born, my mother wheeled me around in style with a high pram with springs for comfort and style. This was (and still is) called a kočárek or kočár, a coach (or buggy). These retro prams are the ultimate! I just love them. I imagine that if I could remember that far back, that I would say that...

LIFESTYLE

March 13, 2016

Czech Cherry Bublanina

On a lovely morning like this it is easy to get inspired to make a special breakfast before anyone even wakes up… Czech Cherry Bublanina. Bublanina literally translates to “bubbles up” or “bubbly” but the dictionary would define it as a soufflé – but don’t let that name fool you into expecting that it will...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

March 10, 2016

Eat With Locals, Prague

When traveling to Prague there are hundreds, if not thousands, of places to sit down for a nice meal. So how do you find the best tasting and most authentic? Eat With Locals is a website which supplies you with the best restaurants, cafes, and bars in and around the Czech Republic’s capital city, Prague. Known...

Food, LIFESTYLE

March 10, 2016

Tarzan Retired – The Work of Miroslav Tichy

Maybe you have heard of Miroslav Tichý (1926 – 2011), the eccentric and unsuspecting man with the homemade cardboard, plywood and tin cameras. Call him a Czech version of a Vivian Maier if you will – only his photo taking was never really a secret other than the odd looking cameras he used really worked. He...

LIFESTYLE

March 9, 2016

Essentials for Entertaining

This collection of minimalistic entertaining essentials by Czech designer Martin Jakobsen are an excellent addition to any party or social gathering. From vases and pitchers to chairs and tables, Martin Jakobsen’s designs are an attractive addition to any home. If you are looking for an interesting bohemian design to add character to your home or liven up your parties,...

LIFESTYLE

March 6, 2016

Mid-Century Czech Chair Designs

I have a chair fetish. Seriously. That is why I just had to post Mid-Century Czech Chair Designs. I became hooked when my boyfriend Michael introduced me to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his Art Nouveau chairs. Then I moved on to van der Rohe, Wright, Rietveld, Corbusier, Stickley, Breuer, Austral, Eames and Piretti. So many designers who changed the shape of the chair....

LIFESTYLE

March 2, 2016

The Ghosts of Czech Border Fortifications

In the interwar period, Czechoslovakia expanded its powerful network of fortifications along the border with Germany. Today we look at the ghosts of Czech border fortifications captured by Czech photographer Roman Kubeček. Work on the fortifications began in 1935 because of fears of a German invasion at the border (number 1545 kilometers). The huge project aimed to...

LIFESTYLE

March 1, 2016

Mushrooms with Scrambled Eggs

Mushrooms with scrambled eggs is a Czech favorite. There, it is known as Houbová smaženice s vejci. It’s been around as long as the forests have and I imagine it’s been a main course for many peasants who were lucky enough to have a chicken and to live close to the forest border… It’s not the...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

February 28, 2016

Shirley Temple, Czechs and Oscar Night

It’s Oscar night! Let’s dish about the Juvenile Oscars, Shirley Temple, Leonardo with old Hollywood, and how this all ties to our Czech roots. As movie lovers we can’t wait for the fun to begin. I used to watch every year because I saw every movie nominated – but the last 10 or so years,...

LIFESTYLE

February 15, 2016

Prague Locations Then and Now

Our images of Prague locations then and now highlights the beautiful city of Prague which has withstood much time. Many parts have grown and changed and much of it has remained the same. Today I am sharing some old black and white historical photographs with current ones to show how some things change while others remain the...

LIFESTYLE

February 14, 2016

Czech Cauliflower Patties

You can think of them as Czech Latkes. Seriously. Except omit the potatoes and substitute cauliflower instead. Then serve them with just about anything and they will add a deliciousness you’ve never imagined. Of course, you can eat them plain too. In Czech language, cauliflower is květák, and these delicious cauliflower patties are known as květákove...

Food, LIFESTYLE, Recipes

February 11, 2016

Last Minute Gifts For Her

For The Girls It’s almost Valentine’s Day and the stores are filled with busy men and women searching for last minute gifts through aisles for clothes, accessories, and cards for their significant other. In case you were a little late on your Valentine’s Day shopping here are a couple ideas of what to get your lady....

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

February 10, 2016

Marilyn Monroe in Black

Milton Greene pulled out his camera in 1956 and photographed what came to be known as the Black Sitting. Photographed in his studio in New York, this has to be my personal favorite of Marilyn photographs. Marilyn Monroe in black has to be the special photographic series people recognize as the ULTIMATE Monroe-Greene achievement. What I love...

LIFESTYLE

February 9, 2016

Last Minute Gifts For Him

For The Boys It’s almost Valentine’s Day and the stores are filled with busy men and women searching through isles for clothes, accessories, and cards for their significant other. In case you were a little late on your Valentine’s Day shopping here are a couple ideas of what to get your lady. GQ Men By Jim Nelson This...

LIFESTYLE, Shopping

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