Maison et Confort

Not that this blog is going to turn into an endless series of posts mocking catalogue tat, but I found this one lying around, inexplicably abandoned in a bookshop the other day, so I had to pick it up. Pictures can be clicked to view large on flickr.
Erik and sgazzetti - you’ll both be receiving a [...]

SkyMall

During our recent flight to New York, having exhausted all other entertainment possibilities, I took to browsing the SkyMall catalogue which was to be found in our seat-back pockets. Imagine my surprise to find such a cornucopia of delights, a small selection of which can be seen below.
I don’t feel the need to comment on [...]

guffaw

Two bits of nonsense:

xkcd is always brilliant, but this one made me squirt milk out of my nose. Which is weird, because I wasn’t even drinking milk at the time…

I know I said recently that I’m not interested in buying any more Star Wars merchandise, but today I find myself dreaming of a Jabba beanbag and [...]

Halfway to seventy

My wife bought me food porn for my birthday.
Ask and you shall receive.

Decisions, decisions

I realise how difficult it must be for you, dear reader, at this time of year – what to give the man who has everything for his impending (one month’s time) birthday? What gift could fully express your gratitude and admiration? Allow me to make a few modest proposals: 

Wind Leaves, or Turbulent Orb
Kaiseki (lunch or dinner)
Fox [...]

Mud balls

I have nothing to say about this other than “ohmygodthat’ssocool!”. 

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas

Fine art photography at bargain prices. 

Want one

Strandbeest.

But where would I put it?  

Shiny shiny

While on holiday in Devon I discovered the paintings of this local artist. Can I justify splashing out on a limited edition giclée print?
Please?

C3POak

Just wanted to share - how cool are these? My birthday is November 15th, by the way.Found here.