Tag Archives: want-want-want

Desexualising dolls

This Australian lady has been buying those hypersexualised Bratz dolls and modifying them with makeup remover – ironically – to show what they look like when they wake up in the morning. Fantastic idea and fun craft. She Takes Off A Doll’s Face With Nail Polish Remover. When You See The Result You’ll Want One! […]

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Rue Halévy, vue d’un sixième étage

Gustave Caillebotte’s paintings are always eyecatching. I particularly love this one. File:Gustave Caillebotte – Rue Halévy, vue d’un sixième étage.jpg – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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Selfstarter

Like a Salon des Réfusés for Kickstarter, Selfstarter has provided the web tools needed to run your own crowdfunding campaign.  Useful for those of us in Canada who still have no Kickstarter access. Selfstarter.

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Shintaro Ohata Sculptures

I mistook the closeup images here for paintings, and thought them nice but twee.  Seeing the sculpture as separate somehow elevates them to emotionally-moving art. Shintaro Ohata combines sculpture and canvas in his art – Imgur.

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Breakfast Pizza

Pizza for breakfast takes on a whole new angle. How have I never thought of this before? Harissa-Pancetta Breakfast Pizza Recipe – CHOW.

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Walter the Crow

This family in Ottawa was adopted by a crow. I had a pet crow for an hour on a park bench in Paris, and it was entertaining as all get out. They are smart and have a wicked sense of humour. Walter the crow becomes part of Ottawa family – Ottawa – CBC News.

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Copper Etching

A how-to for copper etching. I get nervous about the chemicals but I love the final product. http://deborahreadcom.blogspot.ca/2011/12/step-by-step-making-copper-etched.html

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Recipe: Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce

Yes, please. today’s recipe: Baked Eggs in Chunky Tomato Sauce – Everyday Food Blog – MarthaStewart.com.

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The Real Empires of Evil

Christoph Niemann is one of my favourite artists.  Look below and you’ll see why.  (Spilled Martinique = my fave.) The Real Empires of Evil Art Prints by Christoph Niemann – Shop Canvas and Framed Wall Art Prints at Imagekind.com.

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Abstract City

Christoph Niemann’s Abstract City columns have been bound into a book.  I don’t often buy new books anymore, but I may have to save my pennies for this one.  His art is witty, beautiful and fabulous. The Bustle and Beauty of New York City, Rendered by a Master Designer – Steven Heller – Entertainment – […]

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