An enchanted life has many moments when the heart is overwhelmed with beauty and the imagination is electrified by some haunting quality in the world or by a spirit or voice speaking from deep within a thing, a place, or a person. Enchantment may be a state of rapture and ecstasy in which the soul comes to the foreground, and the literal concerns of survival and daily preoccupation at least momentarily fade into the background. -H.L. MenkenTumblr (3.0; @thisenchantedlife)http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8vm1ybB9Y1qgg6vco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Gorge!</p>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/40165156303http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/40165156303Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:51:17 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdvgotXxMa1qh4zx1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://calinative.tumblr.com/post/38509849869/dreamhampton1-ingrid-lafleur-art-historian">calinative</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://dreamhampton1.tumblr.com/post/36263114330/ingrid-lafleur-art-historian-curator-guide">dreamhampton1</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Ingrid LaFleur </p> <p>art historian, curator, guide.</p> </blockquote> </blockquote>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/38531313770http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/38531313770Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:54:14 -0500<a href="http://frugaltraveler.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/09/10-travel-web-sites-worth-bookmarking/?smid=tu-share">10 Travel Web Sites Worth Bookmarking</a>: <p>Whether you’re looking for flights or food, hotels or hosts, these sites could help you with your next trip.</p>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/33350687647http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/33350687647Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:21:11 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9cyi2FQx31qid6zno1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://solituderecifetoile.tumblr.com/post/30234786875/jill-freedman-philadelphia-1968">solituderecifetoile</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Jill Freedman</strong><br/>Philadelphia<br/>1968</p> </blockquote>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/31047145970http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/31047145970Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:18:05 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9slt0yXxl1qh0yodo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/30855992079http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/30855992079Tue, 04 Sep 2012 01:43:39 -0400<a href="http://cironline.org/reports/man-who-armed-black-panthers-was-fbi-informant-records-show-3753#.UDMnsm8pOfM.tumblr">Man who armed Black Panthers was FBI informant, records show</a>: <p>waoow</p>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/29883962078http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/29883962078Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:16:31 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wwo7Y7Fs1qe2dgxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wwo7Y7Fs1qe2dgxo2_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wwo7Y7Fs1qe2dgxo3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wwo7Y7Fs1qe2dgxo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wwo7Y7Fs1qe2dgxo4_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wwo7Y7Fs1qe2dgxo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wwo7Y7Fs1qe2dgxo7_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wwo7Y7Fs1qe2dgxo8_r3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wwo7Y7Fs1qe2dgxo9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8wwo7Y7Fs1qe2dgxo10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://andrewclifton.tumblr.com/post/29633154421/antonio-inas-african-dreams-in-the-alabama">andrewclifton</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Antonio & Inas: African Dreams in the Alabama Bayou</p> <p><a href="http://www.thelovedeluxe.com"><a href="http://www.thelovedeluxe.com">www.thelovedeluxe.com</a></a></p> </blockquote> <p>This is magnificent! I adore the celebration!</p>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/29673123966http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/29673123966Sat, 18 Aug 2012 01:02:17 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4t46ntX1B1qgtqgzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://vintageblackglamour.tumblr.com/post/24024542332/billy-eckstine-and-lena-horne-captured-by-the">vintageblackglamour</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://vintageblackglamour.tumblr.com/tagged/billy_eckstine">Billy Eckstine</a> and <a href="http://vintageblackglamour.tumblr.com/tagged/lena_horne">Lena Horne</a> captured by the iconic photographer <a href="http://vintageblackglamour.tumblr.com/tagged/Charles-Teenie-Harris">Charles “Teenie” Harris</a> at the Loendi Club in Pittsburgh, October 1944. Photo: Carnegie Museum of Art.</span></p> </blockquote>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/29537371529http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/29537371529Thu, 16 Aug 2012 02:08:53 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5qlppyVdk1rtlf40o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26811722260http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26811722260Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:24:37 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5k6fmWXqv1r353bno2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Awol Erizku<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5k6fmWXqv1r353bno1_500.jpg"/><br/> Awol Erizku<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5k6fmWXqv1r353bno3_500.jpg"/><br/> Awol Erizku<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5k6fmWXqv1r353bno6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Awol Erizku<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5k6fmWXqv1r353bno7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> Awol Erizku<br/><br/> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.artphotocollector.com/post/25029447392/pop-culture-has-a-lot-of-influence-on-my-work-i">artphotocollector</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><em><span>“Pop-culture has a lot of influence on my work. I like to re-contextualize art historical pieces with a twist of pop.”</span> <a href="http://awolerizku.tumblr.com/" title="Awol Erizku">Awol Erizku </a></em></p> <p>The young, Bronx-raised photographer Awol Erizku’s work is gaining considerable attention.  A 2010 graduate of Cooper Union, he has managed, early in his career, the elusive feat of a solo show that opens tomorrow night at <a href="http://hastedkraeutler.com/" title="Hasted Kraeutler">Hasted Kraeutler</a> here in New York. </p> <p>At a time when I see many young artists struggling to keep it going, someone like Awol Erizku demonstrates what is still possible.  Of course, going to a prestigious school and having a mentor like <a href="http://www.davidlachapelle.com/" title="David LaChapelle">David LaChapelle</a> wouldn’t hurt anyone’s career, but Awol Erizku didn’t grow up advantaged. His portrait work reflects his community while inserting this community—through photography—into a greater art historic context, one where African American (and other people of color) are never well represented.</p> <p>These photographs merit attention.  They are beautiful and they captivate. In this short <a href="http://hypebeast.com/2012/03/palladium-streets-in-focus-awol-erizku-nyc/" title="Awol Erizku">video</a> Erizku’s passion and commitment to producing great work (and paying respect to his roots) look to be the real deal.  I look forward to seeing the portraits first-hand and to pondering what’s next for this young artist. —<em><a href="http://www.nevaresfineart.com" title="Nevares Fine Art">Lane Nevares</a></em></p> </blockquote>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26730176695http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26730176695Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:51:37 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m68tnuQKg21rsi59vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26730139039http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26730139039Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:50:57 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6pr2d7qMm1rastspo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>so romantical</p>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26687355056http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26687355056Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:52:29 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5rcqdIcxi1qdnwc7o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5rcqdIcxi1qdnwc7o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5rcqdIcxi1qdnwc7o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5rcqdIcxi1qdnwc7o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5rcqdIcxi1qdnwc7o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5rcqdIcxi1qdnwc7o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>wannnttt</p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://fuckyeahawesomehouses.tumblr.com/post/26650813065/sycamore-house">fuckyeahawesomehouses</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Sycamore House</p> </blockquote>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26687260615http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26687260615Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:49:22 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5xvrx6WZJ1ry8136o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5xvrx6WZJ1ry8136o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://gingerkit.tumblr.com/post/26187415304/rubato-snow-white-and-ravenna-serious">gingerkit</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://rubato.tumblr.com/post/26181995643/snow-white-and-ravenna">rubato</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>snow white and ravenna *__*</p> </blockquote> <p>serious makeup game</p> </blockquote>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26687151299http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26687151299Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:45:50 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5kik2J2P01r2f82co1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685909124http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685909124Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:08:10 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6nipfP12d1qze11co1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685867013http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685867013Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:06:58 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6jbmdGn3z1qlq9poo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685841330http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685841330Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:06:14 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6qyybDaS11qzw1qyo1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://mrdiv.tumblr.com/post/26634486527/cycloid">mrdiv</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>cycloid</p> </blockquote>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685675647http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685675647Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:01:39 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6qdbuHwdr1qcto9ro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://katcakes.tumblr.com/post/26619903027">katcakes</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Chocolate-filled Cinnamon Doughnuts</strong></p> <p>I’m back to baking, which means one thing- I’m not sick anymore! No more sniffles! It feels good to finally get back to baking and making desserts and eating chocolate. I have missed chocolate so much. The sweetness just hurts the throat when you’re sick. Anyway, seeing as I missed chocolate so much, I decided to see how well it would pair with doughnuts. </p> <p>Initially I wanted to make the doughnut itself chocolate by simply adding cocoa powder to the dough. Considering though what the finished product might look like after I’ve cooked them, I decided not to. Instead, I filled the inside of the doughnuts with pieces of milk chocolate and watched the centre melt as I bit into the warm cinnamon and sugar coated ball of fluffy dough. Want more gooey chocolate? Make a hot chocolate sauce and just go crazy with the drizzling. </p> <p>These doughnuts are best eaten the day they’re made, so eat them while they’re hot. Serve it with hot chocolate during this winter break, and you’ve got a great afternoon tea to serve that everyone will enjoy!   </p> <p><strong>Chocolate-filled Cinnamon Doughnuts</strong></p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <ul><li>300g plain flour, sifted</li> <li>1 x 7g sachet instant dry yeast</li> <li>65g light brown sugar</li> <li>175ml warmed milk</li> <li>1 egg, lightly beaten</li> <li>30g melted butter</li> <li>24 small pieces milk chocolate</li> <li>200g caster sugar</li> <li>1/2 tsp ground cinnamon</li> </ul><p><strong>Method</strong></p> <ol><li>In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast and brown sugar. Stir together, then make a well in the centre. Add milk, the egg and melted butter in the centre of the well. Stir dough until mixture comes together.<br/><br/></li> <li>Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth. If dough is a bit sticky, add a bit more flour. Roll dough into a large ball and place into a lightly-greased bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for an hour or until the dough has risen and doubled in size.<br/><br/></li> <li>Using your fists, punch dough down. Turn dough onto lightly-floured surface. Using your hands, divide dough into 24 even pieces. Lightly flatten each piece, place a piece of chocolate in the centre, then roll dough into a ball until chocolate is completely covered. Repeat process with remaining dough and continue until no dough is left. Loosely cover doughnuts with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for 30 minutes or until almost doubled in size. Meanwhile, combine caster sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.<br/><br/></li> <li>Half-fill a large, deep saucepan with oil over medium-low heat and heat oil until hot (keeping the oil on a low heat helps the oil to heat up slowly and prevent doughnuts from burning on the outside and remaining raw and uncooked on the inside). Using a slotted spoon, lower doughnuts, 2 or more at a time (depending on size of doughnuts) into the oil. Deep-fry doughnuts for 3 to 4 minutes, turning over on each side, or until golden. Strain doughnuts onto a paper towel then toss in cinnamon sugar. Serve warm.</li> </ol><p><em>ENJOY! :D</em></p> </blockquote>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685459584http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685459584Sat, 07 Jul 2012 02:56:01 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6roe41zPO1qfpcnio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://gastrogirl.tumblr.com/post/26669324184/vegan-strawberry-split-sundae">gastrogirl</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-kitchen/2012/07/04/strawberry-split-ice-cream-sundae/">vegan strawberry split sundae.</a></p> </blockquote>http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685288197http://thisenchantedlife.tumblr.com/post/26685288197Sat, 07 Jul 2012 02:51:31 -0400