Monthly Archives: September 2011

Everyday Trash Everyday Art

Posted on September 4, 2011 by piecedgoods

The star of Open Sea exhibit in the Monterey Bay Aquarium is the great white shark at the moment, but there’s an area with an artistic bent where there are displays and explanations of artwork that are both beautiful and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Thoughts, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Alison McDonald, conservation, Kelp forest, Leafy Sea Dragon, Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium, PET, Plastic, Plastic Bottles | 2 Comments

Tessuti Zoo

Posted on September 3, 2011 by piecedgoods

Whimsical and fun doesn’t even start to describe this place. Tessuti Zoo is a store in Pacific Grove that has me grinning every time I go. Emily Owens designs, makes, and merchandises here. Don’t go if you want to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Thoughts, Sewing, Travel | Tagged Emily Owen, fish, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Tessuti Zoo | 2 Comments

Monterey

Posted on September 2, 2011 by piecedgoods

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has been a family refuge as long we can remember. We’ve been turning sea stars over and poking their bellies since our kids were infants. We’ve watched the kelp tank talk enough times that we could … Continue reading →