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Featured Blog Posts – April 2009 Archive (273)

Bumpin' Boombox and Mix Tape Wedding Invitations (5 Photos)

Absolutely love this Boombox and Mix Tape themed wedding invitation set designed by Adam Ramerth and printed by Studio On Fire. First, love the retro color… Continue

Added by alice on April 7, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Film the Blanks: Test Your Movie Poster Knowledge (10 Examples)

John Taylor started a site, Film the Blanks, where he abstracts and/or reduces film posters. But that's not the best part!



It's all one big race to the finish. John puts up a new poster Mon-Fri 15:30 GMT. Then, you guess in the comments section. At 16:30 he adds in a clue.



What's the reward? The first five people to post the correct answer… Continue

Added by alice on April 7, 2009 at 11:17am — No Comments

Pic of the Day - Turtle Burger

It's what's for dinner.



Photo credit: flaunted via… Continue

Added by Eugene on April 7, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Modern Architecture - Library of Birmingham: England

Dutch architects Mecanoo Architecten have unveiled their design for the new library in Birmingham, England, due to open in 2013. The new $284 million (£193 million) structure will occupy a prime site on Centenary Square, the city’s largest public square, acting as the flagship for the regeneration of Birmingham, and celebrating the "Global City with a Local Heart". The… Continue

Added by Eugene on April 7, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Modern Design: Ocean Inspired Lighting

I love the creativity and energy behind Scabetti's ocean inspired "Shoal" light. A mass of fine bone china fish carrying delicate sculpted detail, circle a central beam of light, creating a captivating cylindrical form. Each fish is lit not only by reflected light from its neighbors but also from within, with the light passing through the delicate translucent china… Continue

Added by Eugene on April 7, 2009 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

8-BIT Waterslide in REAL LIFE!



Cute little video that'll take you back to the old school video game days. Nice mix of fantasy and reality. :)



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Added by alice on April 6, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

10 Creepy But Cool Street Posters

In this collection of street art we take a closer look at signs and flyers on the street. Most of the time we're too busy to pay attention to these signs around us. Whether they are fake or real, they make us laugh and appreciate the crazy but cool world we live in.…

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Added by alice on April 6, 2009 at 2:10pm — 6 Comments

There are some questions that are such a headache - Tylenol (3 Uh Oh Moments)

Big Brother

Hilarious ad campaign created by Vale Euro RSCG, México for Tylenol. The client asked Vale Euro RSCG, Mexico to made a campaign that shows the power of Tylenol. Euro created three uncomfortable situations we can all relate to.



Client: Johnson… Continue

Added by alice on April 6, 2009 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Breathtaking Moments Caught on Camera - Norikazu Yamamura (10 Total)

Walk in the Park

Every once in awhile, you come across a Flickr set that completely takes your breath away. The photographer captures a beautiful snapshot of a perfect moment, where everything aligns just perfectly. Thanks to Norikazu Yamamura, we get to see the world through his eyes and get to travel to far away places we could only dream of.…

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Added by alice on April 6, 2009 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

The Sound of Music at the Central Station in Antwerp, Belgium



This was done on the morning of March 23 at the Central Station in Antwerp, Belgium. The 200 dancers were promoting the Dutch TV version of “in search of Maria“, a BBC format, staged by the Belgian commercial VTM… Continue

Added by Eugene on April 6, 2009 at 11:26am — 3 Comments

The Challenges Our Planet Faces (3 pics)

A very relevant ad by MTV that showcases the challenges our planet faces.



Credits:

Advertised brand: MTV SWITCH

Advertising Agency (Name, City, Country): Ogilvy, Vienna, Austria

Agency website: http://www.ogilvy.at

Creative Director: Ivo Kobald, Alexander Rudan

Art Director: Christian Bircher

Copywriter: Marco… Continue

Added by Eugene on April 6, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Rockabye Baby: Rocking Lullabies For Babies and Adults

If you're one of those parents (or aunties) that has wanted to pull out all of Elmo's red fur after hearing Elmo's Song for the umpteenth time, then it's time for you to get your hands on a Rockabye Baby album. A company from Silver Lake, CA has turned the Cure, AC/DC, Bjork, U2, Coldplay, Green Day, Bob Marley, the Beach Boys and even the Beatles (Kristin!) into soft, sweet… Continue

Added by alice on April 6, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Painfully Obvious - La Cadrega (Milano, Italy)



Perfectly cooked pasta is only worth celebrating in the States since, in Italy, it's just a part of everyday life. Located a few steps away from the Repubblica subway stop, the dishes at La Cadrega were cooked al dente and were nicely embellished with truffle oil and at 10-15 euros per dish, was a reasonable meal to have while…

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Added by Esteban on April 6, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Jimmy Kimmel: How to Properly Joke About Our First Black President.



I've always thought that Jimmy Kimmel was a class act, and now my respect for him has gone up a… Continue

Added by Will on April 5, 2009 at 12:37pm — 3 Comments

Lucky Spot - The Crystal Horse

Animal lover Stella McCartney has often used the silhouette of a horse in her textiles and fashion design. This time she wanted to go with a little more bling so she created "Lucky Spot", a gorgeous crystal "chandelier" installation at Belsay Castle in the UK.



Stella McCartney was inspired to create Lucky Spot as a response to the beauty of Belsay Castle… Continue

Added by Eugene on April 5, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

America Bookcase

A beautifully designed and patriotic bookcase from Ron Arad.



Specs:

‘Oh, the farmer and the cowman should be friends’, Ron Arad 2009

Corten and mirror-polished stainless steel

5.5m wide, 3.5 m high, 40cm deep

Courtesy Ron Arad Associates and Timothy Taylor Gallery, London

© Ron Arad,… Continue

Added by Eugene on April 5, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Wrapping up the trip, heading to Bangkok, craziness awaits.



Ko Lanta



Sitting here in a rainstorm in Krabi waiting for the bus, rain drops the size of my fingernails. Ko Phi Phi (prodnounced Ko P P) was awesome, if just a tad touristy. 500 Baht from our our door in Phuket to the beach at Ko Phi Phi. Didn't get out to the cove from The Beach, but it was awesome nonetheless with water as warm as a bath. After that headed to Lanta. Ko Lanta was amazing, found a great secluded beach just to chill,… Continue

Added by Going Terminal on April 5, 2009 at 3:25am — 1 Comment

Man Overboard For Populous By Stuart O'Keeffe



Absolutely love this short video created by Stuart O'Keeffe for Populous' song Man Overboard. As you know I have a thing for monsters, add in a groovy song and you've got a music video that's nothing short of awesome.



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Added by alice on April 4, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Plush Jobs Wants To Sleep With You

Is it weird that a 32 year old woman wants this? Ok, I'll tell my friend she's crazy. Plush Jobs is the newest stuffed person for anyone who wants to cuddle up to this modern day maniacal genius. Or perhaps you're pissed off that your Apple stock has tanked? Well, just bust out some needles and have at him.



I like… Continue

Added by alice on April 4, 2009 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Simply Gorgeous - Stanley Allen (4 Photos)

Love the simple beauty of these pictures by Indonesian photographer Stanley Allan.

Thanks to our reader for letting us know that the series was taken by Stanley Allan (www.ppfphoto.com) (www.stanleyallan.blogspot.com). (Not Zinnia… Continue

Added by alice on April 4, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

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