A few of us went to the opening of the Decode: Digital Design Sensations exhibition at the V&A last night. The exhibition features 'the latest developments in digital and interactive design, from small screen based graphics to large-scale installations'. It was a superb intro into digital art and very playful.

Tony Davidson was entranced by an eye that follows your gaze and only blinks when you blink. In typical Tony style, he instigated a staring competition. He lost.

Another interesting piece was a 'mirror' that forms a self portrait by scanning your face. The portrait is printed on a light reactive surface that slowly fades away over time.

Today is the day 4 of our street advent calendar project.

I wondered to myself today, “When was the last time I lifted a tyre up with my bare hands in a junk yard?” Mmm, I never have because they’re MASSIVELY HEAVY. Yep.  Today’s mission was made more interesting as we had to tip-toe around the yard to avoid  the many delightful deposits left by local street dogs …. Anyhow, the tire wreath turned out  to better than we expected considering we never made a wreath in our lives. Phew! In fact, Mrs Whiteley thought it was convincing enough to be a real gigantic wreath.  DAY 4 done. Dusted.

Don’t forget to open the 4th door at www.wkadventcalendar.com