Design

A new houseplant or two, to add a little nature to one's space.(photo by kristofer johnsson)

Today I'm admiring the beautiful collage art of Julia Geiser, which mixes vintage images to both comic and disturbing effect. Wonderful. See more of her work here.

A fly swatter exceptional enough to be passed down as an heirloom? That’s what Danish design studio Essey had in mind, apparently, when they created Fly Fly, a fly-shaped swatter that, in addition to being a visual pun, is also hand crafted in Finland from sustainably harvested Finnish birch wood and fine leather. “Fly Fly is a fly swat that will surely stand the test of time to be handed down from generation to generation.” Photo: Essey

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click image to enlarge Last year at my birdbath. I have to look in the garage to see if I can find these two inserts for the faux bois birdbath that doesn't hold water very well. Maybe I'll get birds then even though Tabitha is in the front yard all day long. This robin is hilarious, isn't he? I love his wet head all punked up.

2012 Drafts

I saw this minimal letterpress print by Ladyfiners Letterpress at the National Stationery Show. Must get one for the studio.

click image to enlarge I hope you aren't getting tired of seeing my new wood-chipped creation. This shows how close to the road I am. But when I'm sitting in that swivel chair between the two column it's as private as can be. By being close to the road, I have full use of my property. I have a huge grove of spruce trees to the right that protects my cottage otherwise. I have new neighbors diagonally across the street and they are very nice. The inside of my cottage is a disaster. I've never been able to take care of the inside and the outside at the same time. But eventually everything gets done. See you tomorrow.

Shark week, Every week

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