May 27th, 2008
I’m guessing a good paint job took away the grain smell. I hope, but there are worse smells.
Check out the image of the grain silo house at Offbeat Homes. Yeah, sorry. That’s not the house below!
But while I have your attention…
May’s poll in the sidebar is in sad shape since only four readers took [...]
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May 26th, 2008
I took this photo of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery a few years ago. It’s an odd thing to say maybe, but the cemetery was an inspiring place. I highly recommend a visit if you’ve never been.
Please have a safe and peaceful Memorial Day.
(Image via Peggy Rowland.)
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May 25th, 2008
Yesterday I showed you some awe-inspiring sculptures from Jennifer’s portfolio. Today, it’s time for something a little smoother, something you can wear!
That’s the lovely Stripe Dot Pencil Pendant for sale at Jennifer’s Etsy shop. I’ve never seen that side of pencils before.
And this is the refreshing “Hey blue, excuse me” Pencil Pendant, also for sale [...]
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May 24th, 2008
This weekend, I’m excited to show you fascinating art from Jennifer Maestre.
Aurora
Asteridae
Can you tell that the artist was originally inspired by the form of the sea urchin?
In her artist’s statement, Jennifer says,
“The sections of pencils present aspects of sharp and smooth for two very different textural and aesthetic experiences. Paradox and surprise are integral in [...]
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May 23rd, 2008
Be gone foul wasp!
This week, Noreen designed a crocheted fake wasp nest to trick the wasps and yellow jackets into staying away from her home. Let’s hope it works!
Freaky Friday #66
A great visual journal writing prompt.
Is this a Blog? Or is it a Website??
Are you confused by the distinction bewteen a blog and a website? [...]
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May 23rd, 2008
It may not make music, but it looks groovy.
Retrograndma at Etsy turned an old vinyl record into a handy container. I see this working well for all those little things you need to set down when you come through the door — keys, phones, wallets, etc.
But she didn’t stop with the container. Also, check out [...]
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