Billy Holiday the voice of heaven.

I watched a documentary on Billie Holiday last night, one of my all time favorite singers. She struggled greatly as a black artist in a time of racism and then died from a heroine addiction in her mid 40s. Such a beautiful voice for such a difficult life. I love the flowers in her hair, great style.

Summertime - Billie Holiday & ...

Need a special space to drink your tea? Why yes, thank you Terunobu Fujimori.

Sometimes I do find myself making a special cup and wanting to sit and drink it in the sunshine. It symbolizes an official break, a moment to just think. But, I could think MUCH better from a tree house. I know I could.

Read Much?

This book structure by Matej Kren, a Slovakian artist, was installed in the Modern Art Center in Lisbon. I like.

Does spam mail irritate you too? Let's send them a letter:

Dear Spam mail senders,

I do not have a penis. Never have had one. Therefore, I do not wish to enlarge mine, nor do I need viagra for a longer lasting erection to please my Russian bride. It is wonderful that you spend so much time thinking about your dongs and how to use them, I on the other hand have work to do.

Have a great day,

me

Who created these? Nacho Libre or Nacho Carbonell

This is concrete.

You guessed it the designer is Nacho Carbonell, who works with his team of interns from a studio in the Netherlands. Visit his website now, just click here.

I would like to start every meal this way. Give thanks, then sing, then eat.

Button your style & let it flow free.

Buttons, one of my favorite surfers to watch, is known for charismatic surfing, unpredictability, creativity & flamboyance in the water.

This yellow door draws my attention the same way as the surf style of B. There is an element of colorful surprise, a totally unexpected moment of shock here. They really pulled that off? Wow!Designers & surfers who break rules, connect to the child within & take risks are the best. Being wild & free can be risky but when it comes together . . . it is legendary.

Sun is shining, weather is sweet, makes you wanna move your dancing feet.

"Feet" by Andy Davis available at www.mynameisandy.com

From broken stitch blog

BRAVAIS ARMCHAIR

A collaborative project between furniture designer Liam Hopkins and artist Richard Sweeney at Lazerian studio, Manchester. The designers constrained themselves to the use of corrugated cardboard sourced locally from John Hargreaves’ factory in Stalybridge, which produces paper from recycled pulp using machinery originally installed in 1910.

Richard Sweeny website: click here. You will be amazed at the art he creates with watercolor paper.

Girlfriend in a Coma, the Smiths

Girlfriend In A Coma - The Smi...

I don't have much of a say around the house when it comes to music, Andy is the controller of all media, don't even try to fight it. I know, I know, it isn't fair. However, one must realize that Andy has introduced me to all the best things in life: a cherub son, gorgeous art, my true self, the Rich Pavel fish (surfboard) and last but not least, the very best music. Therefore, the time came many years ago for me to shut up and listen (VERY RARE OCCURENCE no other male has accomplished this ). I had to hear to the Smiths for a month straight, well I tolerated it for a month straight and then argument arose on Neptune Avenue in Leucadia, "THIS BAND IS DEPRESSING" I BLURTED OUT. "ENOUGH." Andy's hand blocked the power switch. Then this song came on, I played it over and over until I could sing along.

But why was I bouncing about singing about a girl in a coma, how twisted right? It was like being in Yoga class chanting that "Om shala shala" prayer. You know you like it, it feels good, it sounds good, but what the hell am I saying?

Turns out the yoga prayer was all positive & the girlfriend in a coma song lends its name to the 1998 novel "Girlfriend in a Coma" by Douglas Coupland. No less twisted but now I know the origination of the lyrics at least.

The song created a scuffle between Morrisey who insisted on recording the song & Johnny Marr who did not want to do so. Soon after, Marr left the band. Leave it up to me to love THAT song. Even after I agree to be educated, the nerd in me will not die.

Make your own living succulent art

Go to Sunset Magazine to read the full article on succulent art projects: click here.

Happy Easter

What did Jesus look like? Watch tonight as historians try to find out. History Channel 8/7central

Why are we obsessed with making Jesus out to be so handsome? What if he wasn't?

"The Shroud of Turin, a 14-foot cloth in which many believe Jesus Christ was buried,(above) may be the most studied artifact in history—and the most controversial. For centuries, scientists and historians have pored over this bloodstained piece of linen that bears the faint outline of a crucified man, hoping to uncover what the image represents and how it was created." -The History Channel Website click here to go there.

Faye Dunaway in Bonnie & Clyde

I used to watch this movie every time I visited my grandparents in Louisiana. As a little girl I was fascinated with the beauty and style of Bonnie. 20 years later, I still want her entire wardrobe. That is what I call timeless style.

Wellness campaigns of the 30's & 40's.

United States Navy, sponsor, 1942

WPA Federal Art Project, sponsorTown of Hempstead, New York, W.H. Runcie M.D. Health Officer, 1937

United States Navy, sponsor, 1945

U.S. Department, sponsor, Vernon Grant, artist, 1944

WPA Federal Art Project, sponsor, Robert Lachenmann, artist, 1937

WPA Federal Art Project, sponsorTown of Hempstead, New York, W.H. Runcie M.D. Health Officer, 1937

U.S. Public Health Service, sponsor, 1940s

I found these in a Newsweek article entitled "Care Tactics." Newsweek argue that these posters "might seem as outlandish as, well, life without the internet"stating that the only way to reach people now is through online chat rooms or support groups. No, sir, not true. If saw these posted around town, they would stop me in my tracks.

Learn about the WPA here, the brainchild of Roosevelt, let's bring art funding back.

Link to the full Newsweek article here.