Animal Instincts

“Now that we are past New York Fashion Week, let’s talk about a real trend-setter with values deeply rooted in the earth, well-being, and humanity.

Before it was popular, Imelda McCain (seen above) opened her all-handmade toy store, Playing Mantis, in Tribecca in with the goal of providing families and children with toys she felt were worthy of—and that she was already making for—her own son, Lucas (seen below). Not only has she been providing smart, Read more

Gallery Seasons

Animal Instincts

Autumn tales

Pumpkins and Lantern walks

I like when September’s  gone and October just began.

Memories told best by writings of my son.

“I remember the lantern walks and pumpkins lit from within

some big , some small

of ghosts and monsters

with scary faces  and crooked smiles

flickering like fire flies

They  spread across like headless warriors

and autumn leaves like rustic armors

I was a moose, and then a knight

knocking on doors

for a trick, a  treat or a fright.

Written October 2012

by

Lucas

Autumn at Playing Mantis 2014

Gallery Studio Shots

Felted white tiger alpaca hat

Felted animal hat from 100% fiber

Enjoying a nice day with playing mantis toys

Getting ready for fall with butterfly ceiling…