I went into a neat shop today as I explored Seattle called The Anne Bonny.  There were some great works of art in there (some fantastic drawings/paintings by an artist named Travis Louie) and lots of used brick-a-brack.  But, then I went upstairs and was delighted to discover the workshop of Coco Howard, where she makes (or is it bakes?) super cute plush animals, monsters, and other creatures.  Coco was there with her assistant, working away at their craft, and she was very nice to take the time to explain her current project (among others) to make a new plush animal/monster/creature every day for a year.

What fun!

There was even this poor guy, who apparently had a nasty spill and arm fracture while skateboarding:

Coco also had some great tattoos… who doesn’t in Seattle?

I want to go back and buy some when I get my first paycheck… they’re so cute!  Even the giant, white, phallus-shaped one in the corner!  Coco told me there were 4 of them, but 3 had been purchased already. I guess here they are at the opening: