Edwyn Collins is for the birds

The ever-cool Edwyn Collins, who suffered a massive stroke a couple years ago, has been writing and performing music again. On top of getting back on the music, during rehabilitation he was making use of his left hand. Thus, he's been sketching birds of Britain! Utterly awesome. He's got an exhibition in London, so if you're around there be sure to go out and support the show! At Smithfield Gallery until November 15th.

Now, let's revisit the first reason he's cool...

Polly George Birds

Previously focusing on butterflies, Polly George now has her ceramic series with birds. The cakestand is just too perfect. (via ohjoy!)

Mockingbird Lager

I don't know how I feel about this on beer, but the design by itself is lovely! Feels like a mystery novel cover to me actually. The bottlecaps are great as well. Design by Samantha Wiley. (via dieline)

Lifegoods Birdhouse

product design from Switzerland

Nicholas Haggard

awesome photography by NYC-based Nicholas Haggard. No birds in his photos...but I still love them!

Andrea Canalito

from her Twinkle Twinkle Baby MFA thesis show earlier this year

Happy Friday!

love this sketchbook entry from Marieke Berghuis. Herons are truly awesome!

working on some wreaths for a show at store opening in a cpl weeks so I've been pretty busy all week (besides being sick). So happy I quit my job so that i can work on things like this, though I have to watch my spending til the next one! I did make room Wednesday though for night out of tapas, a screening of my favorite Truffaut film( Shoot the Piano Player) and a drink at one of my favorite bars.

Guardian Wildlife Photos of the Year

Bee -Eater in Namibia. love this guy! check out the rest of the amazing photos from the Guardian's contest. makes one want to buy a better camera.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

What a week (and still not over!)

plus I played with Kittens at an adoption...and quit my no-good job at last! More posts of "substance" once I catch my breath.