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A Net of Bubbles

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If you’re from Michigan, you probably know about the fairy doors. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, a series of what is known as ‘fairy doors,’ began popping up around the area in 2005, built into buildings, shops and restaurants, they quickly acquired a cult following.

And, check it out- maybe the photoshopping on this one show’s its going to be made ADA compliant.

In the library. 

Father and children’s book author, Jonathan B. Wright, is behind the installation of  the whimsical tiny portals. He is kind of like the Banksy of fairy doors.

It all began in 1993 when Jonathan was renovating his home and decided to install some fairy doors for his daughters (one in the fireplace and two in the kitchen)

A bank put in a mini ATM.

Aren’t they magical and fun to look for?

You never know where you’ll find one.

Even the Google office in Ann Arbor has one.

If you look inside this one, you’ll see a replica of their store. 

People leave change around them- must be for luck or a wish. This is so cute.

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Pearl Ships Sculptures by Ann Carrington

Entitled  “Galleons and Feathers,” Ann Carrington‘s passion for collecting vintage knick knacks and old pearl necklaces from junk shops aided her creation of her majestic galleons. After watching a documentary about a Chinese pearl jewelry, Carrington decided to construct her project in the Spring of 2014, once she acquired enough pearls. 

To begin the sculpture, she weaved bracelets, bangles brooches, tiaras, and other ornate jewelry pieces on a metal structure to accentuate the shape of the ships, which sit on an opulent and glamorous sea of pearls. Called White Cloud City and Wing Wo Wave, the ships are named after two pearl factories in China.

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