faux coral

Inspired by this post I tried my hand at making my own faux coral and here is the result...

this plastic coral is actually from the Aquarium section at Walmart!

I just spray painted it  and even let a little of the paint chip 

for a more realistic effect

a cool tip to make it look more three dimensional, is to put grey spray primer underneath 

and then spray over that with a lighter colour

and voila!

News on Database of Known Looted Material

Dorothy King has taken on a quite ambitious project-- creating a database of known looted material accessible to the public.
See http://phdiva.blogspot.com/2011/07/database-story-so-far.html

One really wonders why such a project has not been undertaken by source countries like Italy or members of the archaeological community. They certainly have much easier access to such information as well as the resources to make it happen. But, presumably that might ruin the game of "gotcha" these groups and their associated bloggers like to play against collectors and auction houses.

Good luck to Dorothy on this daunting task.

$5 Tray $5 Ring

Two of my newest purchases

Inspired Work Space

I could definitely get used to working here...

all images via The Glamourai

Chic Outdoor Entertaining

I fell in love with this entire setup...

images via style at home

Fresh Flowers

can't help but enjoy this every time I relax on the sofa...

Happy Birthday Canada!