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Category Archives: Day Dreams
Sea Gooseberries
As I mentioned in my last post, the Frozen Planet special last Sunday was full of awe inspiring creatures. in addition to the Sea Slugs, the Sea Gooseberries really grabbed my attention and imagination: I really enjoy seeing and learning … Continue reading
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Tagged ocean, sea creatures, sea gooseberries
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Dear Sea Slugs, I can’t get you out of my head.
I watched Frozen Planet on Sunday and was mesmerized by every creature on it. I’m always extra excited about the ocean creatures, specifically strange deep sea oddities. There was only an all too brief (in my opinion) spot on sea … Continue reading
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Tagged nudibranch, sea creatures, sea slug
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Dreams of Dresses
While internet shopping for christmas gifts for friends and loved ones, I managed to get sucked into the dress department at modcloth. Danger. Here are a few outfits I dreamed up for my favorite dresses: Dress for dinner party by … Continue reading
Under water Excavation for Cleopatra
I was reading the National Geographic article on Cleopatra over lunch and am finding myself feeling a little obsessed. I was (naturally) really enchanted by the descriptions of the underwater excavations of Alexandria. I really love the attitude and demeanor … Continue reading
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Tagged cleopatra, excavation, national geographic, sea
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The Stuff of Nightmares
I had a dream about a week ago that has not ceased to haunt me. It seemed significant and related to my life at the moment, so I’ve been trying to work out some of the elements through drawing and … Continue reading
The Whale introduces Bathyspheres
The current book I’m reading is called The Whale, and I’m really enjoying it. I’ve been learning so many new things and researching a variety of oceanic topics, so I thought I’d share some of it. I’m going out on … Continue reading
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Tagged bathysphere, exploration, ocean, sea
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Day Dreams of Rock Collections
Cori Kindred makes dreamy little rock collections with type writer labels. The collections are nestled in the lids of vintage boxes and the specimens are not only gorgeous, but are artfully grouped as well. I love that the labels are … Continue reading
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Tagged collections, inspiration, minerals, rocks
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Day Dreams of Nautical Tattoos
Quite by accident, I found myself clicking through images of some lovely tattoos this evening. I especially love these nautical inspired ones: I love this last one, it reminds me of scrimshaw. (images found here)
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Tagged nautical, ocean, tattoo
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Day Dreams of Prisms
I started playing around with some geometric ideas for a new collection of jewelry. I was initially inspired by the growth and formation of crystals, which has spun off into prisms and geometry (to name a few). Since I’ve started … Continue reading
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Tagged art, handmade, inspiration, prisms
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Tea for Two?
I’ve been dreaming lately of a delightfully creepy tea party featuring this marvelous set by Undergrowth Designs: I find these unsettling and humorous all at the same time. And, I love the painted shoes.
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Tagged ceramics, creepy and grotesque, design
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