Lord of Bohemia: Melvyn Bragg

This month’s selection is a very dear figure who really touches my heart. Lord Bragg is a beloved British UK broadcaster,  Novelist and reigning Arts doyen.

He’s had a staggering career and many struggles which is why I’m so fond of him, if anybody takes a moment to uncover his past you can’t helped but be moved by him. From humble roots he began as a trainee for the BBC and went on has very candidly discussed his struggles with depression and was a former President of Mental Health Charity MIND.

If you ever get a chance I would highly recommend you watch the talk between Lord Bragg and Joanna Lumley. I bought this series on DVD as individual full episodes cannot be found online. Get yours here. I watched this a couple years ago when things were pretty horrific for me and it always gave me hope that someone who was struggling the way I was not only found relief in the arts but made a career out of it. Rarely would I say someone as a person is admirable but Lord Bragg truly is. When I decided to write about Melvyn on my site I started to cry like Kim Kardashian ugly tears crying that’s how big of an impact he has on me….

Bragg’s article on The Telegraph: British Culture may be our great new industry

“Snobbery still exists, but it is comical or pathetic and no longer has a cutting edge.”

“How would you really describe yourself? I suggest it might be through the type of music you like, the sport you follow, the radio station you listen to, the authors you read, the ballet or the opera or theatre you go to, the soaps or the galleries – or a mix of all. The old snakeskin of class falls away when we look at what we really do, or are given half the chance to be as we really want to be.”


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Instagram accounts I love!

The Penguin Press @penguinpress

For chic views of beautiful book covers in scenic destination and discovering your next literary reads.

Instagram media by thepenguinpress - "You must not ever stop being whimsical. And you must not, ever, give anyone else the responsibility for your life." -Mary Oliver, Upstream

Lex/Mr. Gumbatron @mrgumbatron

The ultimate in men’s fashion and sophistication.

Instagram media by mrgumbatron - Keeping warm this winter. Coffee for handwarmers. #casual #ootd  Jumper: @vanishingelephant Shirt: @vanishingelephant Chinos: @vanishingelephant Shoes: @nike  Briefcase: @Stuartandlau from @mancaveldn Sunglasses: @oblyksunglasses . 📷: @joanna.lili    Instagram media by mrgumbatron - I have my coffee dark on fridays

Instagram media by mrgumbatron - When you can't wear suits. Bring your best smart casual look . Ok lets give this a go. .  #Ootd . Shirt: @saibunoakuma Tie: @canali1934 Belt: @sabastyle Trousers: @countryroad  Sneakers: @commonprojects  Briefcase: @stuartandlau from @mancaveldn   Instagram media by mrgumbatron - Mr. Gumbatron is proud to be a brand ambassador of @lavazzaaus the official coffee partner of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) 2016. @vamff . More info (link in bio) #lavazzaaus . #dresslikeagumbatron

Joanna @joannaulfsdotter

A greyish aesthetic of art, flowers, architecture and travel.

Instagram media by joannaulfsdotter - Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ♧

Her photography is for purchase here.

Ezgi Polat @ezgipolat

The most beautiful paring of cats found on instagram. Plus images of interiors, models and neatly placed dinner and tableware.

Instagram media by ezgipolat - reading lesson with Neel @neelandcliff 💙                   Instagram media by ezgipolat - Earlier today with my dear Cliff. He is still so smart and reads a lot 🙈 I'm going to be in Zurich on Sunday with some spare time, so if anyone wants to enjoy the day with me just hit me up!

Blessed is She @blessedisshe_

Pretty, chic and inspirational quotes for Catholic women.

Instagram media by blessedisshe__ - The kingdom of God is within you. Reanimate your faith often when you study, work, or eat; when you retire to rest, or rise in the morning. Make some loving aspirations to God, such as: "O Infinite Goodness!" or other prayer, and let your soul be penetrated by these pious sentiments as by a precious balm. This great God is nearer to you, so to speak, than you are to yourself. // St Paul of the Cross __ #projectblessed #BISsisterhood __ photo by @corynneolivia

Instagram media by blessedisshe__ - For most of us, healing doesn't happen in an instant. Just like our physical bodies need time to recover from illness or injury, our spiritual and emotional wounds also take time. If healing did happen with the snap of our fingers, perhaps our hearts wouldn't be prompted to return to the Father when we need to most. Rather than despairing over our wounds, let us turn our faces to Him, and trust that healing is happening even when we can't see it. __ Read today's #BISdailydevotion written by Karen Schultz on the site. __ photo by @averieclaire


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