Safari Papier Mâché

I don't usually pick up tchotchke's except when traveling to far away places I couldn't help but buy these two papier mâché busts of a zebra and a elephant I discovered while in Home Goods. Having traveled to Africa I have many things I brought back with me that I love and as a result I have a slight African theme to my place.

These particular treasures were not made in Africa however but they instead they were made in Haiti . having also visited Haiti as a youth with my grandmother I figured they too would blend well with my very eclectic decor.

I discovered after buying them that they are called Savannah Busts and can be purchased from Anthropologie for $68 bucks each. Picking them up for less then $50 for the pair then wasn't a bad deal. Sadly I did discover they also sell a Giraffe that I might just have to purchase and add to the collection.

** Update: November 3, 2013. While out and about I came across a black rhino made of papier mâché that I just couldn't resist adding to my collection. I had orignally planned to pick up the Giraffe but I think I am pleased with the three I now have and don't plan on adding anymore.

Car Show Caricature

This past Sunday I went with my family to see the Worcester International Auto Show. It wasn’t a big show and there were no exotic sports cars but there was some fun to be had. Lexus of Northborough had hired a caricature artist to draw people.

While I think it was originally for parents to occupy their kids we all took a turn in the seat since the crowds were small. Below are a few examples of Dan, my mom and I. Everyone but my dad participated because he thought all the drawing looked the similar. I have to admit that I look nothing like the drawing made of me but it was still fun and amusing to have it done.