Guerrilla knitting

This is a new trend. Instead of painting graffiti, fiber artists leave knitted art in public places. This one is on Walton Street, in Oxford, England. [photo via]



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Street Art

One of my favorite cities and favorite artists in the world. Mark Bode/Revolto mural in lovely downtown Northampton, MA. [Mark Bode photo]



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In the deep blue sea

I've always been fascinated by seahorses. This photo almost makes me wish I could scuba dive instead of just snorkel. [photo via]



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Water breathing dragon

Google reminded me it was Gaudi's birthday a couple of days ago. He's one of my favorite architects. Love his fanciful style. I was lucky enough to be able to hug his dragon fountain at Park Güell in real life when I visited Barcelona, Spain. It's a magical place. [Jon Atkinson photo]



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The roaring 20s

Love this era, especially the fashion. [Helena Lam graphic]



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A guy, a big truck and a small bicycle

My internet friend and former co-blogger is a long distance truck driver who travels with his bicycle and explores rail trails on his rest stops. He's started a very nice little photo blog. Like this shot a lot. I'm afraid of tunnels unless you can see through to the end. So this is one I would love to visit. Howard Tunnel: Heritage Rail-Trail Park, PA. [Kevin McKague photo, more at link]



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Balancing act

Reminds me of the stone sculptures I used to build along the rivers when I was young.



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Green elephants

Thinking of my sister who loves elephants when I saw this topiary. I think she needs to grow one in her yard... [photo via]



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Rambling Rose

My friend Maeve has a beautiful garden in her backyard. She is particularly fond of roses. This year she rescued four bushes that were going to be thrown away. When I saw the photos before they were planted, I didn't give them a chance but I should never have doubted the garden goddess. Here's one of the rescued roses just a few weeks later.



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Flowers of summer

Every time I drive by a field of sunflowers it reminds me of my trip to Europe. When we drove through Spain there were miles and miles of fields. It was like driving through a fairy tale. [photo via]



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He said, she said and the sun don't care.

Suspect this one used a lot of filters, maybe it's even a photoshop, but I really like the image and the caption. [Photo credit via Saffron606]



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A view from the top

Lady Liberty, photo taken in 1925. I've always wanted to climb to the top of that monument. Closest I've ever come is a distant view from the Staten Island ferry. [via]



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Mellow Yellow

St. John's wort in flower. Don't think I've ever seen one in bloom. I think somehow you use the plant to calm down. I seem to recall it being sold in health food stores as a natural tranquilizer. [via]



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Creativity is greater than negativity. [artist unknown]



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Go ask Alice...

... when she was just small.



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A bonsai hobbit house. I wonder how they made those tiny little bricks. [photo via]



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A bridge to a peaceful place

Last piece of art by Frédéric Pillot that I have in the archives. Really love this series. Feels sort of like the Shire.



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Fly me to the moon

Comet moth, also known as Moon moth from Madagascar. These are real. [photographer unknown]

Home is where the hearth is

I think this is a real place. I'd like to go there some day and see it in real life. Cave homes, Cappadocia, Turkey. [photo via]



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A village by the sea

Another great painting by Frédéric Pillot. It reminds me of a little village on the Mediterranean I once stayed at in Portugal.



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My pet dragon

Awesome photoshop via Joseph Werner. If it was real, I'd want two of these little guys so they wouldn't be lonely.

Oy, a koi

Personal photo from a blogger friend taken at the Long Island State Veterans' Home. Blog title is his as well.



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Simply incredible

Possibly the most awesome thing on the internet ever, at least so far.



It took a total of seven hours of setup and five tries, but at around 11 p.m. Friday, May 31, The Seattle Public Library set the world’s record for the longest book domino chain using a record-breaking total of 2,131 books. The previous record was a 1,000-book domino chain set in 2011. [Via Paul Constant by way of Anne Laurie.]

Fallen flowers

No idea if these are flowers that fell from a tree or if they grow out of the lichen. Via Old Moss Woman.



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Fairies in the forest

I can't find a link to a bio of this artist, Frédéric Pillot. It appears he's a prolific illustrator. Most of the sites are in French so no idea if he's even still alive. Most of his work seems to be in out of print books. But fabulous stuff.



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Another magic garden

Yet another place to visit before I die. Ashikaga flower park in Japan, known for its amazingly beautiful wisteria trees.



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Add Iceland to the bucket list

One more place I'd like to see in person before I die.

Seljalandsfoss is one of the most famous waterfalls of Iceland, and among the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. This picturesque waterfall drops approximately 60 meters. The water cascades down smoothly and beautifully.

A loop trail takes you along the waterfall's backside, where, if you don't mind getting wet from the drizzle and light breeze from the falls, you'll find a small pool - and a great experience! [photo via]



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Monkey business

The wild orchids keep showing up on my internets. These are the cutest ones so far. Monkey orchids (Orchis simia). The species' range is Europe, the Mediterranean, Russia, Asia Minor and Iran. [photo via]



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I'm Gonna Cry

I've known the redheaded lead singer of this group since she was a kid. She's the daughter of my friends Mark and Molly Bode. Practically watched her grow up. Couldn't be more proud of her if she was my own.

Found art

This is such a great idea and a beautiful piece of art. Welded shovel pinecones by Floyd Elzinga.



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Wonders of nature

Orchids are amazing. Never seen this one before. The Flying Duck Orchid (Caleana major) from Australia. [photo via]

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