Sunday Sundries: bunnies, Andrew WK, GIFs and the 90s

Discovered some really idyllic houses near the Tate Modern the other day, just crouched behind some yuppie blocks. Hoptons Gardens Almshouses was built in 1752 and houses Southwark residents over 60, on low incomes, here’s a picture of it in 1952. That something like this still exists in such a central part of London is just wonderful.

Been making some travel GIFs again for Buzzfeed this week, this time for guys. Wondering what else I can GIF in my little DIY studio…

A few weeks ago I was invited to a lovely evening to preview Bernstock & Speirs’ new video, a whimsical (yet definitely not twee) creation by Romain Sellier shot in their East London shop, with Thelma making an appearance and playing ukelele.

In case you didn’t know already I am obsessed with advice columns, I think it’s that similar wrapped-up sense of resolution that makes me love detective shows. I can’t believe I hadn’t already discovered Andrew WK’s amazing advice column for Village Voice, this particular one has been doing the rounds on the internet. If you’ve not read it, it’s him telling a 15 year old girl ‘you deserve to be treated well’. Total emoji cry cat face.

Also making the rounds on the internet is Brian Eno’s letter on Gaza. I think it’s fair to say that the world is now focused on what is happening in Israel and Gaza, (see also John Snow’s video on Gazan atrocities) but what’s really interesting about this post is Peter Schwartz’s less response which gives an outline of the history of that area and shows just how complicated the journey to peace will be. (David Byrne)

Re-watched When Harry Met Sally… on Friday after reading Mark Harris’ article on romcoms and the link between that film and Annie Hall. He writes about the way Nora Ephron wrote Sally as a traditionally feminine character, but with a three-dimensionality that is often absent from that genre of film. It was a great watch, I love all the little dialogue vignettes that feel true to life, many of which were lifted from Nora’s own experiences.(Grantland) (via Bethany)

Miss Moss’ trip down 90s fashion memory lane is full of amazing celeb finds – Winona in chunky denim, Gwyneth’s Satin Years – and trends I would actually wear now. (Miss Moss)