Featured Blog Posts – January 2010 Archive (199)

Where does Mickey go when he needs some R&R? Starting in 2011, he'll be heading to Hawaii to his newest resort, Aulani. Located on the island of O'ahu, Aulani translates to "the place that speaks for great ones," and "expresses a connection to tradition and deep story-telling." A perfect name for the place where stories are told and where dreams come true! (Cheesy…

Are you one of those people who drools over the thought of a 60-inch plasma tv? Well, then move on. This post is definitely not for you. However, if you're one of those people who long for simpler days, you know, when we had four channels to choose from rather than four billion (yes, I am exaggerating), than you'll be smitten by this new retro TV by LG. The LG…

The National Ecological Institute of South Korea recently released plans for a large-scale nature reserve. Designed by architectural firm SAMOO, the "Ecorium Project" will be a striking environmental center spread out over a 33,000 square meter area of natural environment.



Featuring eco domes, greenhouses, a water reserve, and an education center, the Ecorium…

Secret Agent Cow



What exactly do everyday animals do when we're not looking? Busy with our own lives, we may never know what goes behind-the-scenes. Lucky for us, a few incredible photographers have captured their mysterious lives. From secret agent cows to cigar smoking dogs, these incredible animals may be more human than we think.…

“Cut Out & Fade Out” is the newest project from street artist Miss Bugs. She poses the question of visibility of women in society by creating silhouettes of females that are site specific and blend into the background. Working in a male dominated scene, Miss Bugs brings a feminine touch to street art, which can be seen through her sexuality explicit…

Ghostly Passage



Take a look through Nicolas Bouvier's (aka Sparth) Flickr stream and get ready for some deep soul searching. His dark but beautiful landscapes will transport you into another world. Whether he's taking haunting, metaphor filled photos of bridges or capturing the stunning beauty of fog falling on trees, Sparth creates a mood like no one else.…

Look through Lindley Battle's photos and you'll immediately feel her emotions flow through you. Beautifully poetic, but in a sorrowful way, Lindley bears her heart and soul so that we can experience her pain right along with her. We love how she uses light to spotlight herself in some of these photos, though the true genius lies in her expressions and…

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2010 is the "Year of the Tiger" and begins on February 14, 2010. A sign of courage, the Tiger is a fearless and fiery fighter that is revered by the ancient Chinese. The beast wards off the three main disasters of a household: fire, thieves and ghosts.



Designed by Australian firm LAVA, these gigantic origami tigers were made…

It's the vast amount of different perspectives this building offers that really intrigues me. It's almost like there is an infinite amount of different ways to view the structure.



Portuguese architecture firm Barbosa e Guimaraes Arquitectos aimed to create a sense of movement and irregularity for Vodafone's new headquarters in Porto, Portugal. The cross-section reveals an uneven…