been finding a few of these hopi kachina dolls in the blogosphere recently - the authentic vintage ones go for many $1000's on Ebay,  it's crazy, even if the top white one does have something...

We were just sent this not-so-recent link from a friend -  it's so worth watching the whole thing! ( while we did get a little seasick due to the hand-held-camera wobbles this pied piper dancing...

definite girl crush on photographer Lee Miller, pictured above,  she worked with Man Ray in 1920's-30's Paris... happy birthday man ray!

we're big fans of Notebook Magazine and were really happy to see our walnut Owl on this month's  'things we love'  page! thank you to talented stylist Marie Nichols , who has a lovely blog...

how beautiful are whales? gorgeous! ...and that beautiful little boy! Last week we listened to Philip Hoare on Radio National talk about his fantastic book 'Leviathon or, The Whale' - among many enchanting whale watching...

in amongst the bright silkscreens and superstars we have a soft spot for this side of andy warhol... his kiss movie is beautiful ...as are his 50's illustrations He would have turned 82 today RIP...