Bayla Naps with Flip Flops

Henry's Bird

Grandma gave Henry a tray of driftwood and a glue gun and then left him alone. He later emerged with this sculpture.

A Book of Interest

"Color Creates Light: Studies with Hans Hofmann"

by Tina Dickey

In Honor of World Cup

From the NY Times: Jessica Hilltout, a Belgian-born photographer, drove across Africa for seven months last year to capture the continent's love of soccer in advance of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Her photographs are currently on display in galleries in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Brussels.


Here are a few of her images, but view the full slideshow here.

portable plants: bacsacs

Designed by French company "Bacsac", 

these are supposed to be durable, lightweight planters 

for people living with small balconies 

or roof-top gardens.

Supposed to drain and breathe well also.

Might be helpful transferring plants inside 

when it's chilly?

(or to grow a garden on your car)

oil in the Alabama waves

so beautiful. so terrible.

click on the image to view full resolution.

giant spider crab molting

really creepy. really cool?

Originals: American Women Artists

Graffomat - graffiti vending machine

birds and boats by Ann Wood

Sweet little handmades by Ann Wood.

See more here.