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Styrofoam trays (as well as a finer texture foam you can find at art stores) open up similar possibilities and are more accessible for younger hands or if you prefer not to invest in too many tools. A sharp pencil, pen, and any other materials you can press into the foam to make marks and leave impressions, work great. Thx for the inspiration.

my mom was a nursery school teacher...
she always added hand-lotion to her homemade play dough (how nice that now that we have essential oils to choose from!) It kept the dough nice and pliable, and made both kids and her hands soft!

i like the rug the best. melting tape. hmm.

my miele rocks... and i swear you have to mop less, it does such a good job. my mom bought it for me as an apartment-warming present... that is a GOOD gift! (b/c I don't think i would have sprung for it on my own).

awesome photos... and mr. berg, my grandmother really likes your hair/beard combo. kudos all around. and Samuels... this architect designed that coffee table.

fantastic.

Here is a beautiful camp cot that folds into a narrow rosewood box that looks like a credenza when not in use.

http://www.ashblue.com/product_info.php?products_id=118

and the folks at hable construction make cots every year with printed canvas... http://www.hableconstruction.com/shop/cart.php?target=product&product_id=16476&category_id=305

very R. Mutt..... #25 reminds me of duchamp's re-purposing of a public latrine... suppose it could also suggest a delicious pear too.

good observation Patrick -- you might iike what's coming up today...and i'll keep an eye out for some photography too.

thank you everyone for your thoughts, stories and even worries!
clearly there's no one right answer here. As i've been speaking with people about this question, and listening to you - it seems that two things apply -- giving a piece to someone when they've already expressed/hinted interest in it, is a strong indication of hitting the mark -- unless there is a way to include them in the process of choosing it. Also, being open enough to enjoy giving the gift, as well as accepting an honest reaction and re-gifting/recycling/removing! (be you the artist, Lori, or the mother, Francesca) pretty true with all gifts, be they socks, a sweater or a book. I imagine that all things given with a true heart can eventually find their true recipients!