Ladybug Scatter Pin

According to (the seemingly ever-present designer) Thomas Mann, this ladybug (ladybird) should bring good luck. I could certainly use some of that, which is why I wore him today. Having been fogged in at the airport for 3 hours on Monday, I got to work late only to have my flu return with a vengeance. I could hardly turn round and fly home, so I stuck it out as best I could, greatly aided by Alka-Seltzer (that stuff's a miracle, I tell you). I don't know whether the Ladybug worked, but nothing bad has happened, at least at the time of writing.

Being only 7/8", the Ladybug is small but perfectly formed. There's some interesting detail in his silver legs, head and antennae, but his red acrylic body is appropriately simple (and a nice choice of material). The brass studs set in black acrylic remind you of the spots, rather than being too literal about them, which was a smart design choice, I think. All in all, another great Mann creation.

Did you expect me to pick something ghoulish for Halloween? It crossed my mind, but I grew up with the Irish version thanks to my late Mother, which emphasized fear as much as fun. Some things shouldn't be messed with, no matter how much money gets made (cue Satanic and maniacal baritone laughter)...