Bonnie Alter
Bonnie Alter is a Canadian living in London. In Toronto she had several different careers--as a city planner, a trade union advisor, and an arts administrator.
Since moving to London she has been enjoying all the pleasures of the city, including becoming an avid country walker, a culture vulture and garden lover. As a result of her endless wanderings she has developed an extensive knowledge of the London bus system.
Latest Stories from Bonnie Alter - Page 11
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Montreal Street Artist Sends His Love Across Town With Hearts
Peter Gibson's heart-shaped cut-outs frame a picture of a very urban and gritty environment.
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Egg Shortages in the UK Due to End of Battery Egg Farms
As of January 1, 2012, there are no more chickens kept in cages -- but the price of eggs has risen precipitiously.
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Old Stuffed Animals are Made into New-ish Ones
Teddy bear alert: Atelier Volvix is looking for old stuffed animals to make into new.
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Queen of England Celebrates 60 Years on the Throne With 60 Mile Walkway
London's Jubilee Walkway for both pedestrians and bikes celebrates 60 years of the Queen's reign.
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Artist's Snow Drawings are Transient but Beautiful
Look fast because soon these snow drawings by Sonja Hinrichsen will be gone...or trampled.
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The Design Award-Winning Mu Plug is Sleek and Collapsible
From being the winner of the 2010 Design Award, the Mu has finally hit the shops.
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Lace Etched Chairs Made with a Secret Process
A secret process is used to make these lacey recycled pieces of furniture.
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London's Stockwell Studios Gardens are Fertile Ground for Plants and Artists
This hidden haven is a garden-in-the-works and artists' inspiration.
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Golden Tree of Life to Adorn London Art Gallery
It's a gold leaf tree of life, set to adorn the front entrance to Whitechapel Art Gallery in London.
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A Visit to the Breathtaking Olympic Aquatics Centre by Zaha Hadid
Finally, a chance to see the controversial Olympic Aquatics Centre: some first hand shots.
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New Hiut Jeans are Getting a Welsh Town Back to Work
If you loved Howie's eco tee-shirts, you will love these jeans even more.
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London Fashion Week: Eccentric British Clothing at the Estethica Show (Photos)
From hand-woven lingerie to Panama straw hats and upcycled clothing, the eclectic fashion event showcased unique items for the fashion-forward.
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A Visit to London's Inspiring Olympic Velodrome
London's Velodrome is an environmental and architectural treat and here are some first-hand, on the ground photos to prove it.
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Hoarding as Art? Artist Exhibits 10,000 Items Collected By His Mom
You thought you were a hoarder? This Chinese artist, exhibiting in London, doesn't think you can top his mom.
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The Simpsons Go Off-Grid, Meet WikiLeaks Founder for 500th Episode
After being kicked out of town, the Simpsons head to the wilderness and encounter Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks along the way.
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8 of the Most Intriguing Nominees for London's Design Museum "Design of the Year" Prize
From a vacuum cleaner the size of a soccer ball to the most fashionable bike helmet ever, this year's selections cover a mish-mash of categories.
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Priority Box Project Spreads Peace One Box at a Time
Artist Franck de Las Mercedes has been sending these motivational boxes of ideas around the world since 2007.
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Graffiti Grannys Yarn Bomb the English Countryside
The Graffiti Grannys (their spelling) aren't young, but they sure are energetic.
