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7
Oct 10

They Draw and Cook

Recipes are so much more fun when illustrated by amazing artists! Theydrawandcook.com features nearly 300 recipes, uniquely rendered in visual form. Yum!


25
Sep 09

Join the SQUID Social Network

The Colossal Squid Exhibition at New Zealand’s Te Papa has an interactive Build a Squid component: you can build (and name!) your own squid from 6 different body parts and a multitude of colors, release it into the ocean, and check in at a later time to see what your squid’s been up to.


13
Aug 09

Momiji – Little Dolls with Secrets

£11.95 each at lovemomiji.com | view Flickr Momiji Dolls group

Momiji dolls are a modern take on Japanese Kokeshi toys. They retain classic characteristics (carved from wood, have large heads and lack any real appendages), however, include an entirely unique the hole on the bottom – each doll comes with little pieces of paper for writing secret messages. Also, these dolls have irresistibly adorable names like Clever Clogs, Silly Billy, and Hurray.

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4
Aug 09

Artist of the Week: Scott Campbell

Steam Powered Cute Dome by Scott Campbell

'Steam Powered Cute Dome' by Scott Campbell

Visit Scott’s Blog | Buy Prints | Double Fine Action Comics

Scott Campbell’s illustrations are a mix of classic watercolor elegance and doodle hand-drawings. Scott uses pop-culture references, old-time simplicity mixed with technological wit, and imaginative cuteness to fill his drawings with irresistible charm. You can buy Scott’s prints here and download his video-game arcade cutouts here. More of Scott’s illustrations after the jump…

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31
Jul 09

‘My Milk Toof’ by Inhae Renee Lee

Toof Cleaning

Toof Cleaning

Inhae Renee Lee, a California artist, does an amazing job choreographing two little teeth, Ickle and Lardee, in their delightful adventures. Subtle humor permeates the light-hearted photo stories that include bath-time, hopelessly vying for  attention, midnight snacks, cheering up a sad plant, being greedy with ice cream, and exploring the outside world. Here are some of my favorites:

Ickle and Lardees Great Adventure (Part II)

Ickle and Lardee's Great Adventure (Part II)

Sweet Treats

Sweet Treats

Nibbling Away

Nibbling Away


30
Jul 09

Adorable Tiny Knits from MochiMochi

Tiny Knit Things from MochiMochi

Tiny Knit Things from MochiMochi

These little knit toys are super cute! Visit mochimochiland.com for free patterns or get bigger (for-purchase) toy patterns from the shop.


17
Jul 09

Stitch Wars

Stitch Wars

Stitch Wars

Visit the Site | Stitch Wars Blog

“A group art exhibition featuring amazing handmade goods inspired by the most fabulous space fantasy ever made! The exhibition is being held at Bear and Bird Boutique+Gallery in South Florida.”

How exciting! This exhibition runs from July 18 to August 29, 2009. Nowhere near Florida? You can still order the super-cute toys online (Starting July 19th).


15
Jul 09

Screen-Cleaning Pug!

Screen-Cleaning Pug

Screen-Cleaning Pug

Look how cute! A pug that licks your screen clean!


12
Jul 09

Cute Store in NYC: Pylones

Pylones Store

Pylones Store

Pylones (pronounced pee-lone) has stores in Paris and five locations in NY filled with brilliantly colorful items. Browsing Pylones is like rediscovering your childhood – your eyes and hands are drawn to all the flashy toys and the staff doesn’t mind you manhandling everything on display. I circled the store twice and definitely found items I would buy if I wasn’t such a cheapskate..

Here are some thingsI had to pull myself away from:

Octopus Tape Dispenser ($9.00)

Octopus Tape Dispenser ($9.00)

Scum Bag ($15.00)

Scum Bag ($15.00)

Bird Magnet ($17.00)

Bird Magnet ($17.00)

Fish Bottle Opener Trout ($10.00)

Fish Bottle Opener Trout ($10.00)

Chicken (Black) Tape Dispenser ($12.50)

Chicken Tape Dispenser ($12.50)

Lego Red 1GB Flash Drive ($30.00)

Lego Red 1GB Flash Drive ($30.00)

Lobster Staple Remover ($7.00)

Lobster Staple Remover ($7.00)

Nemo Whisks ($25.00)

Nemo Whisks ($25.00)


11
Jul 09

Stylish Chickens

Omlet Eglu Cube for Chickens

Omlet Eglu Cube for Chickens

$775 (and up) from Omlet USA | photo by Stevie1970

Chickens make great pets (and breakfast!) – especially when housed in something you’d actually want sitting in your undoubtedly stylish back yard. Omlet provides a variety of outdoor pet-keeping wares alongside an incredibly extensive chicken care and breed guide. Now all I need is a yard!