The bird bag

Birds in Tree Bird Watcher Natural Large Tote by CountryGarden
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You don't have to be a birdwatcher to appreciate this tote bag with the pretty, intricate ink drawing of birds on a tree. I like the subdued, sepia color and the fine details of this design.
I found it in Country Garden,  a store dedicated to nature and country cottage gardens, with a wide variety of serene watercolors and drawings. What does serenity have to do with Surreality Watch, you might ask. Well, we all have to catch our breath every once in a while, don't we? And Cathie Richardson's work is like an open window: it lets the fresh air in!

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Mechanical nature

Robo Tree (Dark Tee) by artberry
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Here's a really stylish and original shirt, depicting a tree that somehow consists of  machine parts. A sweet design that blends the natural with the robotic. I like the idea and the execution, found in Artberry. The artist is Nicolette Amanda Berry from Cardiff, Wales.

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Mug trees

2trees by durella
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This surreal mug reminds me of Terry Gilliam's animations -and if this is not a great praise, I don't know what is! Smiling hills and two tiny trees make for a really unusual receptacle for your hot beverages.
I discovered this one in the Durella store, alongside more black and white designs.They are all intricate, interesting and crazy, coming from a very promising artist. If only there were more of them...

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