I first saw this bit of graffiti a while back and finally remembered to go back with a camera this weekend. Gave me a good laugh…

I just finished making a sketchbook:

It will soon be for sale at CoffeeCat for $9. If there’s interest, I’ll make some more.

This is definitely the start of a new collection…travel memorabilia from the 1960s. I found three items at the Village Store in Clear Lake today and spent a whopping 75 cents on the whole lot. Take a look:

A plastic tray featuring the Tower of the Americas at the 1968 Hemisfair in San Antonio.

Tiny plate from the 1964-65 World’s Fair in NYC.

A retro or retro-looking plate featuring “fabulous Las Vegas.”

Our rabbit, Sumi, seems to think he’s a cat.

My mum and I went thrifting yesterday and found this fantastic set of art/design books at Goodwill for 75 cents apiece. They were published in 1967. Definitely the coolest thing I’ve found in a while.

Cougar #1: I love that Everybody Loves Raymond show. That’s the real world.

Cougar #2 & 3: (enthusiastically) Yeah!

I’m not going anywhere yet.

I recently joined a still life Flickr group and have been inspired to photograph the little details in everyday life. I guess it’s that whole needing to find simplicity lately. I’ve got some tests tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed it turns out okay. I’ve been doing my best not to fret too much…after all, it’s not under any of my control. Just have to see what happens.

I made a Father’s Day card for my dad this year. More fun with vintage First Aid illustrations. Take a peek: