The Plantains Have Moved

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See Jane Fish.

See Jane Fish., originally uploaded by brooklyn_g_girl.

Octupus To The Rescue

100310_derbySunday_03, originally uploaded by brooklyn_g_girl.

Monday

Today I woke up early then I usually do, thus I saw more sun pouring through this window than I usually do., originally uploaded by Jane Plantain.

Today I woke up early then I usually do, thus I saw more sun pouring through this window than I usually do.

Love On Wheels

I Want To Sleep With Them...

...Or At Least In Their Bed.

Just Eat Me

 

More Info On These Sweet Kicks

Sometime Cheesy Is Good

You're My Good Friend

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Sweet, Sweet Music

Thank You Helen.

If I Should Ever Go Missing, Look For Me Here:

Location: Island of Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Date: unknown
Architect: Octavio Ocampo
Purpose: private house, also available for rent
More info: The Conch Shell Hose is said to be the most outstanding and original house in the island of Isla Mujeres. Surrounded by Caribbean Ocean (180 degrees of ocean views from the windows) it gives you an unique opportunity to experience what it’s like living in a Sea Shell. The conch shell house was built using a fairly traditional foundation, such as concrete, as well as recycled and found materials. The owner of the house Octavio Ocampo is a well known artist, whose brother Eduardo is an architect (he also has a house on that island, but a more traditional).
If you enter the house you would be surrounded by a wonderful shell themed interior. The main room has no corners – it is round. The upstairs bathroom sink is made out of the base of a conch shell, the faucets are made out of coral, the towel racks are made from conch shells and other seashells and items found on the local beach.
Some technical info: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 5500 sq. ft. , 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, near the ocean, swimming pool, air-conditioning, internet access.

More Photographs Here

Coffee To Go

http://www.fashion-conscience.com/recycled-coffee-bag.html

Dakar + Kingston = music to the most high.

Allah maak. Jah rastafari.

You Can Call Me Mrs. Belafonte

DJ Derek Part 2

DJ Derek pt. 2 from Grand Finale on Vimeo.

DJ Derek Part 1

DJ Derek pt. 1 from Grand Finale on Vimeo.
Derek was born & raised in Bristol, & during the late 50's & early 60's fell in love with the music & culture of the West Indian immigrants moving to Britain. He picked up the lingo by hanging around in barber shops & listening, & picked up the groove by buying & selling reggae records around the country.



Now in his late 60's Derek tours the country armed only with a backpack full of killer tunes, his bus pass & an unquenchable thirst for real ale.

Gully Side/Fuck Gaza

I took snapped this image just a few weeks ago. Today I learned the back story .

It's in the bag: “Ghana Must Go”

This is a perfect example if what keeps me up all night with insomnia or "thinking". Objects that become utilitarian out of misfortune, devestation and social/political turmoil which then become high art/design. A bit of the backstory.

No Man Is An Island

"Big Brother"
 Port Antonio, Jamaica

No Man Is An Island

"Sunshine",
Kingston, Jamaica