Today’s Election-Free Zone: Paris’s Independent Shopfronts and their Owners

At The Guardian, I love these gorgeous photos of the Parisian owners of indie shops standing in their own doorways. A chocolaterie, a patisserie, a pharmacie that makes me think of the TARDIS (sorry), a shop of homemade marionettes and toys, even a shop for pesticides and rodent traps (Destruction des Animaux Nuisibles). Photos taken… Read more »

Today’s Election-Free Zone: Links to Beautiful Umbrellas

Let’s start big: The magical unicorn umbrella promises to allow you to “Summon unicorns whilst staying dry.” Disclaimer: “Unicorn sightings may vary depending on the strength of your imagination and the drugs you’ve consumed.” Whatever. Look at the handle. It obviously summons unicorns. Available at firebox.com. Next up: This clear dome umbrella has an adorable… Read more »