I spotted this a couple of weeks ago and had the chance (and time) to photograph it the other evening as I was passing by. The images above show my approach walking up York Way as the picture developed and below is the completed and shimmering tree, reflected in the canal. The narrowboat is so very […]
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Eros snowball for Christmas
Walking through Piccadilly Circus the other evening I was surprised to see Eros inside a huge plastic cover. He’ll be protected against vandalism over Christmas by his conversion into a snow ball. We can’t shake him but the effect will be the same with internal fans blowing snowflakes. Great idea from the council which beats […]
Ramshead wrought iron railing
Here is something I spotted that made me smile while walking down the street the other day. A whiff of Aleister Crowley?
An ethical approach to controlling the pigeon population in Paris?
Following consultation with animal protection groups, this dovecot is part of a programme to control the local pigeon population. Food and water are provided, the pigeons nest there and their eggs are subsequently sterilised. Sick or injured birds are taken to a sanctuary for treatment. The structure reminds me of the small buildings sometimes built by architects and has a certain […]
Bureau of Trade with online shopping for boys
Another good idea, again aimed at men. The Bureau of Trade team, based in the US, search Craiglist and Ebay choosing a theme which they present and email each day to registered users. Aimed at a very specific market it comes up with items from cars to handkerchiefs and I enjoy their suitable/unsuitable comments as much as the items they select. […]
Plastic Fantastic – DIY upcycling from Supercyclers
Sometimes a thing comes in that just catches my eye: such a one is Plastic Fantastic ( Liane Rossler & Sarah King) with charming little containers made from thin plastic bags. featured on the Supercyclers’ website. They are a collective of designers producing collections with sustainability at their core. Please click here to see more. You can, in theory, make […]