Paisley Foulard

Back again

2009-11-11T09:19:00.002-06:00

The hiatus is over. Paisley has wrested his blog from the hyper-active hands of Salomé, so now she is starting her own own. Prepare for more fun to come.

National Anxiety Month 2

2009-04-19T14:08:00.002-05:00

Now that you're all stirred up. Here are three movies to help put you to sleep. If these don't do it, go to see Arthur Ganson's dream machines in person at the Mebane Gallery, on the first floor of Goldsmith Hall at the University of Texas in Austin. (don't stress but hurry, the show closes on May 6th 2009).

National Anxiety Month 1

2009-04-18T11:50:00.002-05:00

Since April has been designated as National Anxiety Month, here is a little something to keep you up at night.

Playing with Intense Heat

2009-03-05T14:51:00.004-06:00

One can never have too many hand-made ornate cat food bowls. Or sushi platters. Or personalized gifts laying in wait for the Holidays. So don't you dare miss this fun and fascinating workshop given by the devine Ms. K.

Kathleen Ash has been working professionally in glass for over 26 years. Many of her award winning creations have graced the pages of some of Paisley's favorite house porn magazines. Come learn from the Queen of Slumped Glass at her fabulous studio just outside of Austin. You'll learn basic glass fusing techniques, (and some not so basic tricks) and build and fuse several pieces to take home with you. There will also be the opportunity to order additional fusing supplies at wholesale prices.

When: Saturday, March 21st 10am - 4pm and March 22nd 10am - 4pm
Where: Studio K, 407 Arroyo Vista, Manchaca Texas
How: Cost is $250. Materials, tools and a yummy lunch are included.
Go to www.StudioKGlass.com for contact info

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show part 2

2009-02-16T16:49:00.009-06:00

Parents, if there every was a reason to pull your children out of school, this is it. Fly, drive or piggy-back ride them to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show next February, and they are sure to leave with a new-found curiosity about the world around them. Salomé believes a curious child's thirst for information, experiences and skills will lead him or her on a lifelong journey toward becoming a happily engaged and intelligent adult... just like Paisley.

Tucson Gem and Mineral Show part 1

2009-02-07T15:24:00.003-06:00

Starting at the very end of January and running for more than two weeks, the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show attracts thousands of buyers, sellers, artists, nature lovers, art collectors, alternative types, Paisley and Salomé. Dozens of separate shows take over the entire city of Tucson and transform it into a funky international scene.

Cheesy hotels turn into bustling showrooms. Glimpse into any open door; beds are piled high with rubies, meteorites, hand made beads, Hill Tribe Silver and carved jade. Parking lots hold wooly mammoth tusks, fully articulated dinosaur skeletons, ethnographic art and man-sized fossils. Huge white tents on show-grounds are filled with purveyors of specialty tools, fine gemstones, carved bone, leather work, and more.

Hot Fresh Poems

2009-01-31T15:31:00.005-06:00

Paisley & Ms Gessaman, Sunset Valley Farmers Market

Paisley's favorite Saturday morning routine usually involves walking to the Sunset Valley Farmers Market and shopping for delicious organic vegetables, home-made prepared foods, and locally-made objet d'art. Today Salomé treated Paisley to a poem by local "poet for hire" Jena Gessaman.

more words for Paisley Foulard

graceful and stoic
delicately unspoken
finger trace the trips you've taken
existing on vacation
pin striped pants
soft golden cravatte
wine and women want the scent and scope
of the sexiness you exude
you are a solid proper dude
wingtipped leather shoes
I will carry you
to the white stark gallery
to discuss what art really means
hanging
seen
solid wood

The Amazing Hancock Brothers T-Shirt Printing Party

2009-01-22T10:28:00.010-06:00

Charles Amazing Hancock

Charles's

John's

Charles's

John's

In case you weren't invited to one of the Inaugural Balls, don't despair, the social (and arts) related event of the season is happening right here in Austin.

The Print+Addiction T-shirt printing party on January 23rd will feature the art of two of Paisley favorite artists; the The Amazing Hancock Brothers. Ten dollars lets you pull the squeegee on a shirt with as many designs as you like. In the immortal words of Charles Amazing Hancock, "TEN F**KING DOLLARS gets you a limited-edition shirt that YOU truly make one-of-a-kind."

Keep the DIY flame alive and well. Come and get yours! Art, beer, music and t-shirts.
Friday, January 23, 2009 / 7–10 pm / Industry Print Studio
2503 B East 6th St / Austin, TX 78702

Edgar Allen Poe's Birthday Bash

2009-01-17T17:39:00.005-06:00

Dwight Allen Poe

Jan 19, 2009 marks Edgar Allen Poe's 200th birthday and the city of Baltimore is kicking off a year of festivities to celebrate the dark bard. Go to the Nevermore 2009 website for a list of events which include a tribute by actor John Astin, a five course Poe-themed dinner, a movie showing of The Pit and the Pendulum and a reenactment of a scientific experiment gone awry, (complete with mummy).

Because of a long-standing personal issue with his publicist, Paisley is unable to offer a free ipod wallpaper download of Edgar. However, he is able to offer this painting of his brother Dwight. Little is known about about the younger Poe, except that he died in a freak accident in a lady's hosiery mill and was much more fun at parties. (click on the image above and drag it to your desktop to use as an ipod wallpaper)

Ask the Googly

2009-01-16T16:15:00.007-06:00

The Googly knows all

Dear The Googly,
On January 19th, the National Day of Service, I am doing my part to stop Global Warming. After reading your post of Jan 2, I am quitting my day job to become a pirate. I am finding it difficult however to find the appropriate supplies needed for my new endeavor. Suggestions?
~Mimpi Manis

Dear Mimpi,
One of my favorite Buccaneer Boutiques is the Pirate Supply Store at 826 Valencia in San Francisco. They also have an online store and stock such swarthy staples as designer glass eyes, Scurvy Begone, educational / inspirational posters, and the proverbial bestseller: Mermaid Bait or Repellent.

Established in 2002 by Dave Egger of McSweeney's fame, 826 Valencia is actually a non-profit, that tutors children and teaches them to write. Sales from the store benefit the center which now has many outposts, hopefully coming to a city near you soon. (Be sure to check out the very funny FAQs page)
Yours truly, The Googly
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Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival

2009-01-11T20:35:00.002-06:00

An artist at work

Michelle Manx performs a Pin-up belly dance

The old fashioned way, without a machine

Fresh ink

Paisley and Salomé hurried home to Austin just in time to catch the Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival. The three day event was a surface designer's candy store. Amazing artists from all over the US displayed their talents by displaying photos of past work, selling paintings and other objet d'art, selling and trading flash, and by performing live on humans kind enough to provide dermis tabla rasa.

Here Salomé scores a handpainted vintage purse from Joy of New York Hardcore Tattoos.

Inauguration Nation part 3, Cocktail of Solace

2009-01-08T20:09:00.004-06:00

Click on the image to download and print this label

For those readers who have friends still wallowing in post-election depression, Paisley encourages you to reach out this coming January 20th. Dropping by with a homemade bottle of White Russian Comfort on your way to your inauguration party would be a kind way to mend their poor, misguided, broken hearts.

Here's the recipe: Mix 1 part vodka, 1 part Kahlua and 1 part cream. Follow the directions in the January 5, 2009 post to create your customized bottle. Use a fine Sharpie pen to write a comment of your own in the white balloon.

Inauguration Nation part 2, The Recipe

2009-01-06T22:35:00.005-06:00

Recent scientific studies reveal 9 out of 10 Americans suffer from a severe lack of Vitamin O. Doctor Paisley prescribes the following remedy...

The Ingredients:
1/2 c. fresh squeezed lime juice (about 4 medium limes)
4 tsp. grated lime zest
1/2 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
4 tsp. grated lemon zest
1/4 c. superfine sugar (because he's superfine)
1 pinch salt
Combine all of the above, cover, refrigerate and let steep for 4 - 24 hours, (the longer the better)

The Instructions: Strain the mixture, then add...
1 cup agave tequila
1 cup Triple Sec
Bottle it, and chill it again

The Delivery System:
1. Slice a lime and coat the rim of a lean tall glass
2. Dip the glass into a dish of course salt to coat the rim
3. Fill the glass 1/3 to 1/2 full of crushed or cubed ice
4. Add the Obamarita mix, stir, shake, rattle and roll.

Still moping over the McCain - Palin loss? See the next post.

Inauguration Nation part 1

2009-01-05T11:42:00.005-06:00

Download and print this label

Now that your New Year hangover has finally subsided, its time to start thinking about what to bring to your upcoming neighborhood inauguration festivities. Paisley assumes all of his readers have graduated from the traditional hostess gift of a bag of Tostitos and a jar of leftover salsa, and have now moved on to more thoughtful offerings.

Salomé suggests mixing up a tasty fresh batch of Obamaritas and personalizing it for the occasion. First, wash out one of those glass bottles sitting in the recycle bin, remove the label (a good soaking and a copper scrubby will do the trick nicely), and print out and affix the label above with a glue stick or Xyron sticker machine. (Fill the bottle after the label goes on, or the condensation will prevent it from sticking)

Click on the image above then download the 300ppi image for a nice crisp print. For the recipe, see tomorrow's post.

Proper party etiquette dictates NOT drinking half the bottle before you arrive

Ask The Googly

2009-01-02T23:39:00.009-06:00

The Googly knows all

Dear The Googly,
The issue of Global warming is of great concern to me. As my outdoor tropical plantscape withers of frostbite, the heating bills for my palatial mansion escalate, and my recently acquired collection of hand-embroidered Nepalese hot-pants remains unworn, who (or what), may I blame this on?
~SemiPrecious Jones

Dear Semi,
You are not alone, this winter many of us have suffered the sub-zero horrors of Global Warming. The cause of this inconvenience is not (as some believe) caused by human industrial off-gassing, but is (as evidenced in the chart below) the result of a precipitous drop in the population of pirates. (For more timely research on this and other vital topics, pasta philosophy and numerous objets d'art, visit the Venganza site and its noodly appendage.

Armed with this new knowledge, The Googly hopes you will stop writing your congress people; return to buying large recreational vehicles; and search out any and all available pirates in your neighborhood and procreate with them.
Yours truly, The Googly
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Insect Entrepreneurs

2009-01-01T20:00:00.005-06:00

Shop in Gianyar, Bali

This shop must be owned by a friend of Roberto the Insect Architect, (one of Paisley's favorite books).

Salon Nasty

2008-12-31T05:02:00.007-06:00

Soap packaging at the Bintang supermarket

Scooter is Never Die at the 2008 Dewata Scooter Rally

Although Salomé takes great delight in the accidental muddling of the English language in Balinese signage, she is sure it pales next to her own butchery of Bahasa Indonesia. For more happy accidents, check out this post by Paisley's friend Richard Hancock.

Extreme Fruit

2008-12-29T17:12:00.005-06:00

Durian fruit: both worshiped and reviled

Resembling a Medieval weapon, the durian fruit is renowned in South East Asia. The odor is formidable, "No Durian" signs are often found in public transport stations and hotels. Paisley has found there are two camps, those who love its pungent custard-y taste and those who despise it. (Paisley's in the "love" camp) The fruit can grow up to 12 inches long and can weigh up to 7 pounds, which makes being a durian picker one of the most dangerous jobs Paisley can think of.

A roadside fruit stand on the way back from Bedugul, which is at a higher altitude than Ubud, therefore different fruits are available

Opening a Mangosteen (The Balinese call it "Mangis")

In Paisley's opinion, the Mangosteen is the "Buah Raja", or king of fruit; so delicious its rumored Queen Victoria offered knighthood to anyone who brought her a fresh one. Break one open yourself and inside you'll find a fleshy white cluster of fragrant, sweet, citrus-y fruit.

Until 2007, the fruit was banned from the US because of the Asian Fruit Fly that sometimes lives within its thick skin. Now that irradiation techniques have been approved by the USDA, the fruit is available in the US, but can often fetch prices of up to $45 a pound. (Just one more reason to come to Bali)

"A Celebration of Indonesia Vespa Culture"

2008-12-28T05:12:00.008-06:00

One of the few female Scooterists with her trophy

More fun was had at the Dewata Scooter Club Rally this weekend. Live music, contests, parades, and even the planting of 500 trees took place amidst the usually more reserved town of Ubud. Salomé commented on how pleasant, friendly and respectful all the "Scooterists" were. "They may look edgy, but they're sweet as pie".

Bob Marley Scooter

Good headlight placement

Yes the eyes do blink

The Yellow Submarine scooter

A new friend with Hermelijn and Sharon, newly converted Sek-oo-tair-eests

A little night music

2008-12-28T03:33:00.004-06:00

Last night Paisley and Salomé took in a show, and saw the greatest living delta blues guitarist in Jakarta, (he says there's one other guy but he's not as good). Check out Adrian Adioetomo's MySpace page for a flavor.

Adrian Adioetomo at Warung Opera

Pimp your ride, Bali-style

2008-12-26T04:14:00.006-06:00

The Dewata Scooter Club Rally is being held this up-coming weekend, (Dec. 27 and 28, 2008) in Ubud Bali. Interesting scooters are already arriving and Paisley is looking forward to the festivities.

Merry Christmas

2008-12-23T19:39:00.005-06:00

During his recent trip to Bangkok Thailand, Paisley made some new friends at Cabbages and Condoms, part restaurant part health awareness program. Founded by former Thai senator Mechai Viravaidya who believes "birth control should be as cheap as vegetables", it's now run by Thailand's Population and Community Development Association.

Santa and Sidekicks, Cabbages and Condoms Restaurant, Bangkok Thailand

Salomé and Paisley wish you all a Merry Christmas!

Little gifts of no intrinsic value Vol.4

2008-12-21T19:37:00.008-06:00

Chroma, free desktop wallpaper (detail)

Why not start the new year with a new desktop wallpaper? "Chroma" was inspired by a bubbling pot of melted chocolate sauce and is part of the Source One wallcovering Exclusive2 Collection. (Visit this page for the actual recipe)

Click on the pixel dimensions closest to your screen resolution, then click the "download" button in the new window. If you have a Mac, drag the image into your "Pictures" folder, then go to Preferences> Desktop & Screen Saver> Pictures Folder and choose the image. (Paisley is unsure how PC users accomplish this, but it must not be too difficult). Here are the links:
Chroma desktop wallpaper 1024x768
Chroma desktop wallpaper1280x1024
Chroma desktop wallpaper1440x900
Chroma desktop wallpaper1920x1200

A trip to the Ikat Village

2008-12-21T07:43:00.007-06:00

Paisly loves pattern and in Bali, patterned textiles are everywhere. People wear them, statues wear them and even buildings wear them, (on special occasions).

The most traditional Balinese textile is the Endek, or weft Ikat. While the warp is one color the weft thread goes through a complicated process of pre-stringing, binding and hand dying to create a multicolored fabric. The characteristic "fuzzy" edge of the final weaving is the result of the slightest stretch or misalignment of the thread during the weaving process. Each linear foot of Endek ikat is the result of many skilled hands and many hours of work.

The undyed weft is prestrung and small sections are bound with plastic ribbon which acts as a resist.

After the weft is hand painted with dyes in small sections, it is washed, dried and bundled.

The binding is carefully removed, the threads must not be cut. Splicing the thread back together would shift the design.

Great care must be used to assure the weft doesn't wander creating too "blurry" a motif.

At this shop a ceremonial kamben (or sarong, 40" wide x 2.3 yards long) costs only about 22,000 rupiah or $20 US dollars.

Balinese temple dress

2008-12-19T04:21:00.001-06:00

Everyone who enters a temple in Bali must be attired correctly, even foreigners. Here we have a handsome group all dressed up for the three day Odalon temple anniversary ceremony. The purpose of the ceremonial dress, (or adat dress), is to focus the chakras, or energies of the body toward a higher purpose. Both men and women wear a cloth called a kamben, (as opposed to a sarong, a more casual option). Women wrap it tightly around their hips and tied on the left, men fold it into drapes and tie it in the center.

Various layers of different textiles are also worn according to the ceremony and are often symbolic in nature. For instance different parts of the male headdress, the udeng, symbolize the Ulu Candra (a Balinese letter), the gods Siwa and Brahma, the male lingga AND the female yoni. Phew.

Ask The Googly

2008-12-18T19:08:00.001-06:00

The Googly knows all

Dear The Googly,
For the second year in a row, we are not sending out Holiday cards. Instead we have started a blog. Is this a good replacement?
~Salomé Bambang

Dear Salomé,
Anyone who spends at least 20 minutes a day, tinkering with html, gadgets, widgets, midgets (and whatever the heck these blog programmers invent next), will forever be held in the highest regard by friends, family and the public at large. Broadcasting the minutia of your daily lives is a calling answered by only the most self obsessed of net pioneers, and you should be commended for your contributions to the digital gestalt, the memory banks of a vast array of web servers, and the coffers of Amazon.com. (By the way, where is your Amazon link?)
Yours truly, The Googly
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The Man Behind the Legend

2008-12-15T19:43:00.005-06:00

Saint Nikolaus, the original Santa Claus

A variety of stories and legends exist regarding Saint Nicholas, (or Nikolaus, spellings vary). He is the patron saint of sailors, having saved a fellow sailor from drowning.

In another story, he takes pity on a man with three daughters who was too poor to afford proper dowries, (almost certainly condemning them to a life of prostitution). When each girl came of age, he secretly left a small pouch of money, (being too modest to help the man publicly). The third daughter's dowry was dropped down the chimney, in order to remain anonymous, (word got out that the father was laying in wait to discover his benefactor). Legend has it that the daughter had washed her stockings and had hung them by the fire to dry, and that's where the money landed.

The feast of Saint Nicholas is held on December 6th a day medieval nuns used to anonymously deposit baskets of food and clothing on the doors of poor families. In many countries Saint Nicholas' Eve remains the primary occasion for gift giving, remaining separate from the typical American Christmas celebration. (click on the image above and drag it to your desktop to use it as an ipod wallpaper).

Last minute gifts

2008-12-14T21:28:00.004-06:00

Nothing says Merry Christmas like an insulated lunch bag made of Indonesian litter.

80,000 tons of flexible plastic packaging are manufactured each year in Indonesia and proper recycling is practically nonexistent. The XSProject is working with Trash pickers and craftspeople in Jakarta, paying them a fair price and producing very well made, funky, (and CLEAN) items.

Paisley buys his in Bali, but you can visit the excellent XSProject website and online store to see the entire line of bags, wallets and other carry-alls. According to the site, all orders are processed within 24hours, (Paisley suspects US orders are shipped from the US), so there's still time enough to make it under the tree. (Paisley accepts no advertising, favors, candy, etc. for any endorsements)

Bali News Flash: Visiting Fashionista Hurls Herself off Four Inch Platform

2008-12-13T21:54:00.001-06:00

Tragedy on Hanoman Street

On her first day in Bali, Salomé Bambang enjoyed a delicious lunch of tofu crusted tofu patties (with a side of tofu salad) at Kafe on Jalan Hanoman. Having pulled out her little notebook to compose her "things to do in Bali 2008" list and just written, "take yoga classes", she wandered to the back of the restaurant to pick up a class schedule. In a move that was describe by local witness Wayan Suparman as "kurang indah sedikit" (slightly less than elegant) she flung herself off the step to land at the feet of several startled wait-people.

"This confirms my suspicions," stated concerned husband Paisley Foulard, "...that yoga is a vicious contact sport and should be avoided at all costs". "Salomé should stick to more sedate hobbies, like Nascar racing and Buzkashi."

What's for lunch?

2008-12-12T00:26:00.002-06:00

Fresh catch in the Ubud Market, Bali

For centuries Bali's rice fields have provided nourishment in a variety of forms. Children have long caught dragonflies with bamboo poles with sticky tips and roasted them for snacks. Frogs and eels have also provided much needed protein. Paisley can vouch that a sambal made with eels is a very tasty treat indeed. In fact, Paisley believes that a meal in Bali without sambal, is like a meal in Austin without salsa.

Mad for Mod

2008-12-11T03:41:00.003-06:00

Mod Green Pod world headquarters, Austin TX

Paisley has a crush on the lovely Ms. Mims. Her upholstery weight 100% certified organic fabrics are printed here in the US, use non-toxic pigments and comply with stringent Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) for NO off-gassing into Paisley's pristine home. In keeping with her green philosophy, her wallpapers use water-based inks on cellulose paper.

But most importantly, her Mod Green Pod designs defy the earthy-crunchy, yoga-mat-toting, tofu-munching aesthetic. (not that there's anything wrong with that). Visit the Mod Green Pod online store to see for yourself.

Nasi, Balinese rice

2008-12-10T05:16:00.000-06:00

View of a rice field, or Padi, near Ubud, Bali

Rice cultivation can be traced back 2000 years in Bali. It is so important that there are at least five different words for it in the Balinese language and the length of the traditional Balinese rice growing season, 220 days, is also the length of the Balinese year. This traditional rice has been largely replaced by a high yield variety capable of 2 to 3 harvests per (western calendar) year. This "miracle rice" has led to a rice monoculture, making the supply more vulnerable to pests and disease, (therefore more dependent on pesticides).

All the rage

2008-12-09T02:46:00.002-06:00

DeltaMart, Ubud, Bali

Paisley is pleased to report this year's fashionable commodes are sporting color. Just don't do as the package suggests, Paisley suspects the color gets to the bowl in a more direct fashion.

Little gifts of no intrinsic value Vol.3

2008-12-07T04:08:00.005-06:00

The Countess

The Eavesdropper

Masuko

The Continental

Here are a few images from Paisley's archives. For those fortunate enough to own a Mac or an iphone, you may assign them to friends' entries in your address book or use them as wallpaper. For those using other devices, Paisley has faith you will find some other creative use for them. (Paisley hopes you will contact him with helpful hints so that he may serve you better)

To download the full resolution file, click on the image. When the new window opens, drag the image onto your desktop.

Paisley arrives in Bali

2008-12-05T20:12:00.003-06:00

Villa Kupu Kupu, Ubud, Bali

With minimal fanfare, Paisley Foulard arrived in Bali on December 2nd, 2008, despite the seizure of most of Thailand's airports by anti-government demonstrators.

Now safe and sound in his Ubud compound, Paisley is making plans for new adventures. Armed with a battery of new recipes and cooking techniques gleaned from the Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School, Paisley plans to win new friends. (stay tuned for a tasty khanom recipe, Bali style).

Stranded in paradise

2008-12-01T19:01:00.002-06:00

Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai Thailand

Because of the Suvarnabhumi airport takeover by anti-government protesters, Paisley has found himself on an extended Thai vacation. While visiting the Wat Rong Khun near Chiang Rai, he spotted this rather exuberant No-Smoking sign. Forget what they taught you in art school; More is More.

Little gifts of no intrinsic value, Vol.2

2008-11-28T00:28:00.005-06:00

Delilah

Another goodie from the archives. To download this free iPhone wallpaper, click on the image. When the new window opens, drag the image onto your desktop.

It's Nice to Share

2008-11-23T14:49:00.004-06:00

Wat Doi Saket (temple grounds), Chiang Mai, Thailand

If it were not for his excessive international travel and the attendant abundance of "moral signage", Paisley would most certainly would have wandered off the straight and narrow path long ago.

Art in Public Places

2008-11-21T17:48:00.003-06:00

4901 Strass Gallery, Austin, Texas, November 14, 2008

A new and controversial urban art installation opened this evening at the 4901 Strass Gallery in Austin, Texas. This is the third in a series of installation/performance pieces by renowned local artist, Cowboy the Roving Rottweiler. In a brief statement to the press, Cowboy suggested that his latest work is a political comment on “the planet’s need for greenness and sustainability balanced with his personal need for leftover BBQ and tastier pizza delivery boxes”. The show was quite the “Buzz” tonight. However, if you didn’t catch it, you’ll have to wait for the next one. Some savvy art collector has already scooped this one up.~Jackie Stence

Little gifts of no intrinsic value, Vol.1

2008-11-19T19:36:00.002-06:00

Lady Anne

Queen Aquanette

Little Nip

Frederick

Here are a few images from Paisley's archives. For those fortunate enough to own a Mac or an iphone, you may assign them to friends' entries in your address book or use them as wallpaper. For those using other devices, Paisley has faith you will find some other creative use for them. (Paisley hopes you will contact him with helpful hints so that he may serve you better)

To download the full resolution file, click on the image. When the new window opens, drag the image onto your desktop.

Forbidden Fruit

2008-11-19T17:06:00.000-06:00

Paisley hates to be told what not to do, (just ask Salome´), but he loves the international "Do Not..." signs.
No durian in the elevators! Not only do they smell bad, but they can obviously be used as a lethal weapon.

What does Thailand have against Chiahuahuas?

Poor stressed out tiny elephant.

Swatdee khrap

2008-11-16T14:16:00.000-06:00

Paisley hope the live birds in pretty baskets are not for snacking purposes.

In the frozen food section.

Naughty juice?

Greetings from beautiful Thailand! Not one for snoozing on transatlantic flights, Paisley spent the hours brushing up on his blogging software. And what better way to start a blog than with a few images depicting two of his passions; packaging and food, (or what Paisley assumes is food).