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I'm Certain God Won't Put Him In A Corner: RIP Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze, 1952-2009

Patrick Swayze gallantly fought pancreatic cancer, and lasted longer than most who are diagnosed with such, but he finally lost the battle at the far too young age of 57. Diagnosed in January of 2008, after a long and brave fight, he passed away Monday evening with his devoted wife, Lisa Neimi, at his side.

Villa de Reve Collection from Philippe Tournaire
Inspired by the first known architectural rings discovered during the Merovingian age (500 to 752 AD), French jeweler Philippe Tournaire has created a collection of mini architectural bejeweled and gold wearable masterpieces in the form of rings and cufflinks.

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Love origami? Love Animals? Have fidgity kids? Or just really bored yourself? Then try folding these rasterized peramodels from Japan.

Raspera, which requires a payment via paypal for membership, provides you with downloadable and printable pdfs of over 100 photo realistic paper crafts in the form of animals and birds.

They have varying degrees of difficulty and all types of species. And each stands up on it's own:

Raspera members fee is $30.00 USD.or here (Application by letter). Then, they send you the password via e-mail, which will not only work for all current Rasperas, but also any future Rasperas.

Monster & Animal Hands By Designer Hector Serrano

Designer Hector Serrano's Monster and Animal Hands are temporary tattoos for children that turn their hands into adorable little monsters or animals. Sold as set of 8 monsters or 8 animals, they are safe and simple to apply (just use with water). Instructions included. Box size 130 x 110 x 18mm.

The artwork is really beautiful.

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