painting with computers: digital art

In our college days, computers were just coming into their own as essential art tools. The most in-depth classes we had were Intro to Mac and Web Design. Now there's a stunning range of techniques available for illustrators and animators, and we're teaching ourselves from scratch. Here are some of our favourite resources!

The Oatley Academy

kitsch bliss

Ever since we spied our first little mermaid in the window display of a Lladro shop wonder | wander | women have proudly flown our freak flag for kitsch.

Snuff bottles, snow globes, glass paper weights, marbles and tiny porcelain figures are among our wonder | wander | world favorites.

our week's inspiration

Inspired Speeches

Watch President Obama's farewell speech here.

Then there was the stellar speech of greatly beloved Meryl Streep at the Golden Globes 2017.

Unbelievable shining examples of the grandeur of being human in their sheer authenticity and drive.

YOGA | East & West

With the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6, the holidays have officially come to a close for those of us who keep to a western calendar.

For those of us who incorporate eastern practices into our lives, we still have the big bang of Chinese New Year to look forward to this January 28.

After all the holiday feasting it was great to get started once again on some yoga here at wonder | wander | world.

Happy 2017 to us all!

wonder | wander | women and wonder | wander | world happily bid goodbye to 2016 and eagerly welcome 2017.

2016 was a tough and challenging year that has tested many of us.

One of the best things about it is all the great stories that have come out as a result.

What better way to celebrate the year end than with a good read from the best books for 2016.

remember the true meaning & purpose of Christmas

We all have been exchanging holiday gifts for centuries.

Eleanor Robson Belmont

Few remember that only after the ritual became legal in 1680 following a ban by the Pilgrims, who considered it a crass anathema, was it made possible.

By the 19th century Christmas gifts were a firmly entrenched tradition.

Members of The Society for the Prevention

of Useless Giving were known as Spugs

But by 1911, when a few dozen women in New York City formed what would later be called The Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving, it had reached an early fever pitch.

Read the full article here. Women Rally Against 'Useless' Christmas Giving

Read this and other incredible stories at Atlas Obscura: a definitive guide to the world's hidden wonders. 

the art of movement

This week we are inspired by the stunning images of The Art of Movement, the new coffee table book by photographers Ken Browar and Deborah Ory aka NYC Dance Project.

Image courtesy of NYC Dance Project