Feng shui compass (luopan)
Per Wikipedia: The luopan or geomantic compass is a Chinese magnetic compass, also known as a Feng Shui compass. It is used by a Feng Shui practitioner to determine… Read More »Feng shui compass (luopan)
Stripey Bath
They had a vision and they made it happen. Bonus points for the stripey ceramics. Photo by Estate Sale Company LA.
Is an Oreo a Sandwich?
Yes, certainly it’s a sandwich cookie, but is it a sandwich? It’s like those arguments about whether a hotdog (in bun) is a sandwich. Anyway,… Read More »Is an Oreo a Sandwich?
Can’t see the Moose for the trees
There must be a rational explanation for this. Photo by Grasons.
Castle Films – Clyde Beatty’s Animal Thrills
Castle Films was a leader in selling ‘home movies’ direct to consumers for home projection on 8 mm and 16 mm film. I know them… Read More »Castle Films – Clyde Beatty’s Animal Thrills
Surfing California Bear
Photo by Gold Standard.
Trader Vic’s Grenadine
Looks like 1940s grenadine labels were a little racier than the 1950s labels. Photo by Tristan, who saw a werewolf drinking a piña colada at… Read More »Trader Vic’s Grenadine
Badass Badtz Maru Bass
Forget the Hello Kitty Fender Strat. We all know Badtz Maru is where it’s at. A penguin with an attitude. Of course he’s a bass… Read More »Badass Badtz Maru Bass
Wear like a pig’s nose
This may be one of those genius advertising slogans. No one is quite sure what it means, but it puzzles you enough to keep thinking… Read More »Wear like a pig’s nose
Magnificent DC-3 model
A lot of pilots and other aviation fans have these model planes on curved bases. Usually, the planes are quite detailed, but not much over… Read More »Magnificent DC-3 model