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Archive for June, 2008
Go See a Plush Show in Missouri
Jun 12th
If you’re in the St. Louis area, I hope you’re checking out Crammed Organisms, the big four-part plush event going on in various venues around the city.
A plushload of artists have work in the shows, including Heidi Kenney and Jenny Harada.
Thanks for the reminder, Melissa!
My Newer Favorite Tee
Jun 11th
My newer favorite tee has a lot in common with my older new favorite tee: they both came from a Graniph spree in Japan, they are both pink (not my favorite color), and they both depict cute animals who could fry you with their bionic eyes.
I’ve also already managed to stain this one, like I did the older one, with some ramen broth or something. Sad!
The Electric Company
Jun 10th
Did you hear that Seseame Workshop is producing new episodes of The Electric Company?
I don’t have any specific memories of the show, which was in reruns on PBS by the time I was around to see it, but it must have made an impression on me, because everything I imagine about childhood in the ’70s seems to be based on the show: cheery diversity, music that was both educational and smart, and swirling animations in yellows and reds.
Here’s a delightful clip with Morgan Freeman that I could watch over and over again. I love its totally analog quality.
The new episodes are supposed to begin airing this fall.
Suitcase Table
Jun 9th
The same day that I scored a delightful rubber cat at the Hell’s Kitchen flea market, John picked up a fun foldable table.
As you can see, the sides of the case become the tabletop, and the seats unfold from the inside to make a picnic-style table. Pretty cool! It would be even cooler if the table weren’t kind of rickety-feeling when you sat on it, and if it wasn’t reealy heavy when folded up.
Prizes, Anyone?
Jun 7th
I’ve already blogged about a couple of the amazing prizes in store for the winner of this year’s Mochimochi Photo Contest here and here. But wait! There’s more.
Japanese craft books, including the new sequel to the popular Sock and Glove:
Fun fabrics, straight from Japan:
Adorable bacteria characters:
An assortment of patches and buttons (the beetles are my personal favorite):
…and more! So check out the full contest details on how to enter. You have until July 31st!
