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the other day the light in our house was so pretty, the sun was coming in at just the right angle. Picasso and Emma were really enjoying so i took photo’s. enjoy.
emma
picasso
back of super cool totem pole
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close up
mama 
i mean, come on, how cute is she...
snake head
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in case you were wondering, yes…there will be more! are you tired of them yet?!
Its love your Mother Earth Day…do something extra special today to stay intune with nature, love the earth I figured since its Earth Day I’d like to share some Earth with you! These art globes are part of an exhibition in Southern California, Cool Globes. Its public art with a purpose. 50 very colorful globes are on display, each globe showcasing a simple way to overcome global warming. Here are some of my favorites. Be sure to check out the rest…or even better, see it in person.
“Being green doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive! Simple everyday actions can save energy and money. Teenie Greenie advocates that small changes can make a big difference. Imagine if we all turned off the water when brushing our teeth, shut down our computers at night, used manual can openers, or bought recycled napkins. These simple steps would add up!
Take it from environmental activist Laurie David, “One thing about helping the environment is it’s not about being perfect…I’m not a perfect person, and I don’t tell people to do everything possible. However, I do want them to do something.” Adopt some teenie greenie habits today!”
Bordering all of these amazing sculptural pieces is a wonder in itself. Placed atop the walls adorned with individual works of art are enormous snakes, each snake is double headed and faces another. They surround the whole garden.
wall art w/snake atop
snake heads
more wall art
close up of wall art
even closer...
maze entrance
bench art
far away glance...
AND YET, EVEN STILL MORE TO COME!!
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view 3 (closeup)
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the detail on these pieces is phenomenal. there are numerous sculptures and sides to each totem pole. and every inch of every sculpture is covered in tiny pebbles, rocks, and glass. its simply amazing. even more to come soon!!
Out in the middle of a barren-esq land, east of San Diego, lies an absolute wonderland, Queen Califia’s Magical Circle. This amazing large-scale sculptural environment by Niki de Saint Phalle is one of only four in the world, the only in the US. Work on the piece was begun in 1999 and completed in 2003, one year after Niki’s death. Niki loved the San Diego area and wanted to contribute something back, so she created this magical garden to do just that. The inspiration behind the pieces is the early Californian history, myths, and legends as well as the Native American and Meso-American cultures. Perhaps this is why I’m so drawn to it. Being born and raised in the Southwestern US, I was always surrounded by these influences. Now that I’m on the East Coast, I truly realize the uniqueness of that area, the beauty, the imagination it holds, and the feel of the land.
Queen Califia’s Magical Circle really is wonderfully magical. I could have stayed there for hours. Every time you look at a piece you see something new. The detail is…well, you’ll see for yourself in the pictures that follow. I will be posting the pictures for this in a few posts…as I have a gazillion…and I’m sure, there are still areas I didn’t get. If you ever have the opportunity to see any of her work, go. Experience it. Embrace it. Enjoy.
the entrance to the garden
queen califia
so you understand the sheer size of this thing...
amazing...look at the tiny pieces!!
beautiful
flyin
STAY TUNED FOR MORE…THERE IS MUCH, MUCH MORE
KittyKind is having an adoption van this weekend, come visit the cats, make a donation, ask questions, adopt a furry friend!!
Please help get our dear Mrs. Robinson adopted!! She is KittyKind’s April Cat of the Month. Please pass around to all your family/friends/coworkers, post in your neighborhood, lets get her a home!!
my mother is awesome. she just created these new skirts, check it out!! i really want to wear one myself, some of the material is even used from my pixie costume…but, i dont think my boss would like it very much if i wore one of those to the office. and if i wore it to kittykind, well…itd be in shreds!! anyway, if you are interested in one…please email her on Etsy, cocomfort.etsy.com. go mama!!
