Team Griffin - No H8!

Kathy Griffin and members of her posse recently got photographed for Adam Bouska's NOH8 Campaign - which raises awareness about the h8fulness of California's Prop 8.

First of all, how cute is Maggie with her glass of wine?!? And I had no idea Tom and Tiffany could be so hot - who knew?!?. Good work Team Griffin!

h/t to Towleroad.

The Gates, Central Park, NY 1979-2005

Over the weekend I watched The Gates, Central Park, New York 1979-2005 - an HBO documentary about the art installation known simply as "The Gates". While watching the film I learned that artist Christo (below right) and his wife Jeanne-Claude had to fight with NYC officials for 25 years before they got the OK for the two-week project. Mayors Koch, Dinkins and Giuliani would not let them install the project in Central Park - but Mayor Michael Bloomberg finally gave the green light after he was elected.

After years of battling and planning, the artists - with the help of an army of volunteers - installed 7,503 vinyl "gates" along 23 miles (37 km) of pathways in the park during the winter of 2005. It was paid for completely by the artists.

On February 12, 2005, volunteers and elected officials simultaneously released the saffron-colored nylon fabric which was rolled up in the top of the gates. When the nylon was unfurled, the fabric flapped and swayed in the winter wind for two weeks.

Some people HATED the project - calling it "The Gates of Hell" and comparing it to a automated Car Wash. I was skeptical, but the first time I entered Central Park and walked under the gates (it was nighttime and had started to snow), I was instantly enchanted.

If you get a chance, take a look at The Gates on HBO.

White Meat Monday Hunk of the Day - Mat Lutge

Mat Lutge, 22, is a Personal Trainer from South Africa. He is 6 feet 4 inches tall, and wears a size 12 1/2 shoe ... you do the math.

HGTV's Design Star - Kitchen Challenge Tonight

Don't forget - Design Star airs on HGTV tonight at 10pm (EST). Tonight is the always-dramatic KITCHEN CHALLENGE. I'll try to have a little recap posted sometime tomorrow. Check out my recap of last week's show HERE.

Undies on Sunday

Wayne

Carlos Yabrudy

Fierce Is ...

... hat cocked to the side, a bajillion dollars in the bank, a Hot Papi following you wherever you go (holding your jacket), and an Asian fan in your hand just in case of hot flashes. WORK.

Photo of Madonna and Jesus Luz in Madrid. Source: Burbujas De Deseo

Hand-Crafted Birdbaths For Sale

My extremely crafty Mother - the fabulous Mama Bunny - has done it again. She has created another Birdbath-as-Work-of-Art - this time out of various pieces of crystal glassware. You may recall that I featured another of her masterpieces (made out of colorful teapots) HERE.

When asked to describe her fabulous birdbath, Mama Bunny sez:

"The birdbaths are beautiful with floating candles, indoors or out. You can use one as a fabulous centerpiece or plant stand. They are actually quite sturdy and are built to be bottom heavy so they will not tip over. Used outside, this one really sparkles and shines. Looks like a birdbath got it on with a crystal chandelier!"

Embiggen the picture below to see all the fantastic details. These pictures were taken in Mama Bunny's back yard - in front of her fabulous pond...

Wouldn't YOU love to own this fabulous one-of-a-kind birdbath for yourself?!? Well, you can. Mama Bunny has decided to offer a few of her creations for sale (including this one). The cost is $250 each - plus $100 for packing/shipping (it weighs over 2o pounds and must be specially packed). If you can make it to South-Central Pennsylvania, Mama Bunny will help you load it into your car and you'll save on shipping. And she'll probably invite you in for a drink.

Please email me at daviddust@gmail.com for more information. And be on the lookout for Birdbath #2 next week - it even comes with its own bird!