Eclectic Imagination

How to Fold an Octahedron

My favourite kind of origami is modular origami. Instead of using a single sheet of paper, you fold a number of different pieces and join them together. This octahedron is one of the simplest examples. It was designed by Lewis Simon.

How to Fold a Traditional Origami Star

This simple star is one of my favourite pieces of traditional origami.

Ten of my Favourite Cover Songs

Cover songs are one of my absolute favourite things. I love the passion people bring to their favourite songs, and the endless ways songs that can be transformed, remade or rediscovered.

Beijing Sunrise

A poem I wrote this week. Originally it was called Brindisi sunrise but poems go where they want, and this one ended up in Beijing.

Choco-Coco-Banana Cup Cakes

This is one of my all time favourite recipies. The combination of chocolate, banana and coconut is just delicious. After a number of tasty experiments, here is my 100% vegan cup cake recipe.