Tag Archives: talisman

Rocket Man

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Art for Housewives

Several years ago, I posted about Vigilant Things and the use of everyday objects, by the Yoruba of Nigeria, to create talismans. These talismans are known as aale and they are meant to warn someone with bad intentions to stay … Continue reading →

Posted in Plants & Gardening | Tagged aale objects, Batman, Container gardening, La Sussurrata, rucola, talisman, Vertical garden, Vigilant Things, Yoruba culture | 2 Comments

Marina van Koesveld, magical thinker

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Art for Housewives

We were having coffee at the Meltemi looking towards the sea when I saw a woman with long dark hair bending down to pick up objects from the beach. Even without seeing her face, I knew it was Marina. Because … Continue reading →

Posted in Paros, People, Women and Paros | Tagged Amulets, Frida Kahlo, Jung and Tarot, Marina van Koesveld, messag, message in a bottle, Paros, sea jewelry, talisman, Tarot | 13 Comments

Broken beauty.

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Art for Housewives

above: broom straw and chili to keep the thieves away Via my stats, I came across a post entitled “Is There an Aesthetics of Broken Things?” written by Tom Leddy, author of The Extraordinary in the Ordinary: The Aesthetics of Everyday Life . … Continue reading →