Lifestyle Tschotskes - a list by tatorandtots

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Things I don't need but crave or have and love to a disturbing degree. You only get one helping of life-garnish it well... A hodgepodge of random treasures.

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I like to shop. My therapist has a fancier word for it.

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edgy Leggy wall sticker by dVider

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Don't even ask me how I know this. I don't even want to know the answer to that. But years ago, Farrah did a Playboy centerfold shoot in which the art director unfurled a massive canvas, poured several cans of paint into trays and had her go at it using her derriere in lieu of a brush. The result, if nothing else, was memorable, given that I recall it a decade later.

Last year, I offered up the idea of posteriors for posterity to a graphic designer friend of mine as a party idea for a shindig he was having at his house. He know has a rather unique guest book covering the walls of his kitchen.

So my first thought when seeing this? Hand me a can of paint.

Updated Sep 3, 2008

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The Fairies: Photographic Evidence of the Existence of Another World

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With daughters who are fairy addicts, there are few books on the subject that aren't in our library. My girls are pretty hardcore enthusiasts, actively maintaining "fairy houses" both here and at our cottage in Ireland for their tiny friends.

So we've moved beyond cutesy little cartoon fairies into a realm that encompasses a lot of the mythological and historical basis of 'the fairy faith.' It is an environment that includes both the beauty AND the darker side of fairies and this magnificent book touches on both.

Author and photographer Suza Scalora has created a provocative book that is worthy of both a place in your child's library and even on your own coffee table. The images are simply stunning.

The premise? A female photographer takes up the mysterious quest of a scholar whose research centered around how to find and coax fairies in different parts of the world into being photographed (a sneak peek- not all are "nice" fairies and each has its own lures).

It is not a long book, the opposite in fact. But more than any other book on fairies, it is very effective in making a believer of the reader.

For more info, Suza's work is discussed on myth.com.

Updated Dec 9, 2007

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You Say 'tomato' I say 'shut the hell up' Card

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JunkMail Greetings ::: {say something}

Oh how I love this site. You just have to flip through the various greetings. You will laugh out loud.

"I admire your low standards."
"Good luck with that."
"And to think your mother said you'd never amount to anything."
"It's not me. It's you."

Just to name a few....

Updated Jun 11, 2008

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VivaTerra - Flowered Enamel Picnicware

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I recently started to collect enamelware and tin plates and cups. I love how light they are- great for tossing in a picnic basket or backpack- and they come in so many great, bright, bold patterns. This set is a recent addition and looks great on our patio table.

Enamelware is also a great choice for entertaining- an upgrade from paper and plastic plates that pays for itself. How? Well think of it this way- other than the obvious fact it's re-usable, it also goes a long way towards covering your decor needs. These on a solid $3 plastic tablecloth (try black- people don't expect it on a patio table but it looks gorgeous and sets off colorful items wonderfully) and voila! Cross focal point off your decorating "to do" list for your summer party.

Updated Jul 1, 2008

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One Million Masterpiece: World's Largest Art Project

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I joined this last year and love visiting the site to see all the new additions. Great concept, nice execution, wonderful purpose- for charity. It's the world's largest art project. You join, get your own little niche to decorate and then it's added to the big picture.


From the site:

The One Million Masterpiece is a global arts project. As a community we are creating a piece of artwork that will provide a unique snapshot of modern society through the eyes of one million people scattered across the world. To do this we are asking artists and non-artists alike to complete one small square of a giant digital canvas. The project is supported by the largest online arts communities, is an official world record holder and aims to raise $5 million for charitable causes.

Updated Jan 3, 2008

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Fabulous Fixtures on artCeram

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Unique and contemporary bathroom fixtures like artsy fartsy (pun there people) toilets and bidets and striking- get ready for it- urinals.

Updated May 17, 2008

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Stuck in Customs

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Stuck in Customs is actually a person. Trey Ratcliffe. Entrepreneur by day, extraordinary HDR photographer by... day? Night? It's pretty hard to know when he fits it all in if you read his bio.

Whether shooting motorcycles, the Churches of Italy (make SURE to check out his Duomo shots) or Disneyland, he will captivate you and compel you to look at your life, your pictures and your world a different way. I knew nothing of HDR until I happened upon one of his shots on flickr many months ago. I was immediately spellbound.

One of my favorite photographers.

Updated Jan 2, 2008

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"Put on a little lipstick. You'll be fine." Plaque

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I have this hanging on a wall at home and frequently give it as a gift when a friend needs a pick-me-up. Cute, funny, what more do you want?

Updated May 12, 2008

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JPG Magazine: The Quarterly of Brave New Photography

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What a find this was a few weeks ago! This online magazine dubs itself a place for "imaging without attitude" and specializes in provocative photo essays. One of the pictures I uploaded above, "I'm Not Here to Save You" is from an essay entitled "Thoughts you Won't Admit To."
http://www.jpgmag.com/stories/355

Really quite good.

Updated Jan 2, 2008

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