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The Simpsons Sport Couture (Or Designer Dresses... D-oh!)

In this month's Harper's Bazaar (August 2007 issue), The Simpsons model the latest and greatest designer dresses from Versace to Viktor & Rolf.

Harper's Bazaar August 2007 "The Simpsons go to Paris with Linda Evangelista"

If you aren't able to stop by a newsstand and pick up an issue, here are the wonderful spreads from the issue:

"Models": The Simpsons, Linda Evangelista, and various designers, illustrations by Julius Preite

See the amazing real life dresses as compared to these wonderful animated versions right here!

Science & Sons Cool Bonsai Park Planters

Drawing inspiration from the bonsai, these ceramic park planters by Science & Sons were created to elevate the common household plant to the status of full grown tree. The potted plant becomes the backdrop for an urban park scene. Ranging from dog walkers to flashers and muggers, no two scenes are alike ensuring the autonomy of each piece. $150 each.

Wondering when the last time you watered the plants or fed the fish?
Was that yesterday?
Or the day before?
How about those eggs?
.....and that turkey sandwich...did you put it there last week or the week before?

This handy device is a digital day counter that stays on by suction or magnet. Now you'll know how fresh that food is, when you need to water those plants or change that air filter. And it's very convenient when it comes to reminding one to take their meds.

The timer attaches with a magnetic or suction backing and counts up to 99 days. It’s easy to use: Remove the clear plastic tab on the side of the timer to engage the battery inside the unit. Press and hold the button for five seconds to begin counting elapsed days. DaysAgo will always be “on” and a flashing light on the LCD screen will indicate that it is running. Cleans with a damp cloth; do not submerge in water or place in dishwasher. Comes with a battery, which is replaceable. Magnetic and Suction are sold separately; two pieces to a package. Assorted colors. Magnetic or Suction.

Can't believe it took this long to come up with something like this!

Artists Take The Plunge: Part III- More Pool Paintings

....continued from yesterday's post Artist's Take The Plunge Part II, which featured paintings of people swimming, in and around pools.

Now take a look at some of paintings of children in pools:

A few of Michael Blessing's paintings:

and Wendy Willis' work:

Pipa Lehar's "Poolside":

and Fiona Jack's "Learning To Swim":

Clearly, another popular subject are people hanging poolside, as witnessed by these numerous appealing renderings:

Above: DJ Hall's "Above It All"

Above: Terry Rodger's "Burfield's"

Above: Bea Kuhlke's "The Pool"

Above: Scott Bricher's "St.John Pool"

Above: Laura Loe's "At The Pool"

Above: Kay Crain's "Ladies by The Pool"

Above: Robert Floyd's "Poolside"

And At Night:

Above: Patricia Chidlaw's Girl In Pool

Above: Linda Christensen's Reflection

Not to be missed, are these fabulous, further abstracted depictions of people in pools:

By Isca Greenfield Sanders:

Lisa Wright:

And:

Above: Moto Kotsuki's serene "poolside"

I could go on and on.

I have undoubtedly left out hundreds of talented artists who paint pools and people in them. So, forgive me. I just hope you can appreciate the small sampling of talent I found and find their work as inspiring and captivating as I do.

Be sure to read Part I (great paintings of pools without people) and Part II (paintings of people swimming).