bliss in the form of a q-tip

yarn-bombs not bombs

from the lady (Jessie Hemmons) that "yarn-bombed" these bike racks from good to SUPERCALIFRAGALISTIC outside of Reading Terminal Market which I mentioned several moons ago...

and just when you thought a tree couldn't get any more huggable...

yarn-bombed!

philly loves you too, fair yarn bomber.

check out this rad blog that covers yarn-bombing around the world!!!!
why can't people just have arms races like this?

peace, peace, peace! ...and yarn bombings!

chocolate peanut butter...

if I could only choose one 16 oz. container of something to take with me on a desert island, i would choose Peanut Butter & Co's "Dark Chocolate Dreams" chocolate peanut butter.

it's really quite extraordinary. try some. on a banana or a sandwich or just a spoon.

cuddle magic

jon and i went to a philadelphia fringe fest event at the philadelphia magic gardens on a whim. the event was a special performance by philly/brooklyn-based band "Cuddle Magic" which incorporated their "acoustic avant-pop music" with the beautiful space of the Magic Gardens. it was spiffy.

enjoy this taste of Cuddle Magic:

resume rock

they paved paradise...

and put up a parking garage paradise. in south beach!

i got to see this beautiful structure that sits at the end of Lincoln Road last week. designed by Herzog & De Meuron, the garage is the anchor for restaurants and boutiques, and feels as beautiful to explore as it appears.

who knew?

no more "pshh" at spf

sometimes you have to learn the hard way.

spf, welcome aboard.

in case someone forgot their toothbrush...

my friend amanda has parents that are sweeter than honey.

it's no surprise she is sweeter than honey.

they hosted a crab feast for amanda's friends with delicious food, drink and warm bedding for all.

that was sweet, but this here...this little gesture left on the kitchen counter late evening was the icing on the cake--and the perfect example of just how thoughtful the wallaces are:

(note reads: good night all! in case someone forgot their toothbrush)

love (this) bug

this magical creature appeared outside of our doorway and hung out for several days--completely motionless the entire time.

how can something evolve to be so beautiful? where is he on the food chain? who eats you, bug?