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Thursday, January 20, 2011

And now for something completely different !

Before the weather got cold last year we went to this amazing Safari Park at Pine Mountain in Georgia.
We had no idea what to expect, and when we got there we saw that we could either take our car around the park, or ride in a Safari bus. We decided we would take our car as it is a jeep and pretty rugged. Before you go in you can buy some prepared food to feed the animals with, which comes in the form of hard dried nuggets, and also arm yourself with a slobber cloth ! We were really curious about the slobber cloth but once we were in the park all became clear. We drove through the gates and were immediately surrounded by all sorts of buffalo, deer, wild pigs, goats who were all obviously used to getting their food by putting their heads through the car windows :) ! The smaller animals like the deer were great because they were a little a nervous and it was easy to drop them a nugget or two on the floor. But it was quite a shock when a large water buffalo wandered slowly over and pushed her nose through the open car window, slobbering and drooling all down the car door ! Anyway we went all round the park trail once, and then enjoyed it so much we went round again !



Don't worry buddy ... I'll protect you ! 



That was some blowout ... I really must cut down on my portions !!!

Excuse me ... My friend wanted to know if you have any food in there ! 

Can I have a taste first ? 

Honk all you like mate ... I am not moving ! 






Yes  ???

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Make do and Mend 3 !

Here is the third and last part of Make do and Mend : 












Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Make do and Mend 2 !

Here is the second batch of photo's for Make do and Mend : 











Sale Time at Youngblood Gallery 636 N Highland Avenue Atlanta !



Just to let the locals in Georgia know that Youngblood Gallery & Boutique are having their annual clearance sale from Saturday Jan 22nd through Sunday January 31st. Get down there ... you know you want to !

Monday, January 17, 2011

Make do and Mend !

Make do and Mend is a great topic of discussion, ( especially in a downturn in the economy ), it lends itself to crafters who recycle, creators who take a product and make it more proficient and artists who use inspiration from different eras and countries to design playful, intriguing eye catching designs that become MUST HAVES...
Here are some from our recent visit to Anthropologie, and ABC :












More to follow over the week ...

Feelgood Monday !

It's Monday morning and we all need something to uplift us, don't we ?
Here is a band called Death Cab for Cutie, this version of No Sunshine was recorded in the back of a London taxi, and really makes you feel like the sun is out !

Thursday, January 13, 2011

ABC Home New York Tribal !

If you have ever been to New York and never visited the ABC Home Store in New York ...

You really must ! Like Anthropologie, but on a much bigger scale, ABC Home Store is seven floors in lofty surroundings, themed and merchandised to suit the product. It is creative, aspirational, exciting, colourful and yes - expensive. But often one stand alone exquisite piece can make or break a room, an outfit, or a table setting.

We wanted to showcase some of the amazing tribal art and products in ABC to get the creative juices flowing ...