Sep 19, 20224 min read
Agony! with Professor Elemental
The Dilettante presents the whimsical, witty and wise Professor Elemental as our resident Agony Uncle. Here is some of his sage advice to re
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Introducing St Sloth's Day: A new holiday to perk up January
With January a disappointing month of short days and nothing of note happening, we thought we'd invent a new holiday to perk things up.
Oct 26, 20205 min read
83 creative ideas for winter lockdown
The idea of spending winter in lockdown can easily provoke a bad case of doom, gloom and boredom. This year has been like no other, and...
Oct 18, 20203 min read
This is what we're doing now: winter survival tips 2020 part 2
As we settle into a second lockdown with the long winter looming ahead, looking after our mental health is more important than ever.
Oct 10, 20205 min read
This is what we're doing now: Winter survival tips 2020
With a second lockdown looming, The Dilettante provides some tips on how to make this winter a more satisfying, cosy and jovial experience.
Jan 8, 20203 min read
Hand-Me-Down Traditions (and why you should make up your own)
We all revel in the festive season to different degrees, but the exceedingly glitzy traditions of Christmas are generally inescapable.
Oct 19, 20191 min read
The Bother Me None Club
Presenting the little known, long standing tradition of The Bother-Me-None Club.
Oct 17, 20197 min read
How To Live Well Poorly: 29 Ideas To Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
In the past decade we have truly begun to realise the environmental impact of our consumerist lifestyle, and people are increasingly looking
Aug 7, 20196 min read
How To Have Good Ideas: Advice and Tricks to Spark Inspiration
Understanding your own creativity and learning what makes others creative are great ways to spark inspiration. If you're feeling unmotivated
Jun 4, 20192 min read
Create Your Own Mind Palace: A Mnemonic Device For The Terribly Forgetful
If you find heredity, age or a questionable lifestyle has left you wanting in the memory department, take a tip from the Ancient Greeks