curious oddities


Beak of the Week
August 26, 2008, 7:02 pm
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Seaside Raven, handcrafted by Kari of Finestra

Her lovely pendants are made using photographs encased in glass. Blue Moon is also enchanting, as areĀ  Clouds, Orion Nebula and Quasar which look like magical amulets but are actually pictures taken with a space telescope. 20 percent of every sale is generously donated to one of the nine charities supported by Kari.



A year in the making: Coilhouse releases its first print issue
August 23, 2008, 10:04 pm
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I have been excitedly anticipating the very first print copy of my favorite web-publication, Coilhouse.

It’s finally here, and it sure is beautiful!

96 pages of awesomeness: retrofuturist fashion, paper dolls, interviews, amazing art and photography, book excerpts and everything else that has made this publication so great… now with extra gloss!

Coilhouse Issue 1will be in stores this Fall, but the “uncensored” early edition is available for purchase on their website now- but hurry, it’s only a print run of 1000.



Beak of the Week
August 3, 2008, 1:34 pm
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A Blackbird Party

By the delightful illustrator Jade Dominique of Sticknymph.

She has the most fabulous old bathroom wallpaper in all the land and hearts vikings. You can see more of her fun cards and prints by visiting the link above.