Featured Blog Posts – November 2009 Archive (183)

Simon Birch paints like everything else he does in life - with passion. The faces on his subjects are intense, yet non-specific in their expression, leaving viewers to their own subjective interpretation.



Born in Brighton, England, Simon left the UK to spend time traveling through Australia before relocating to Hong Kong in the…

It seems like just yesterday that personal computers were introduced into the home and much effort was put into trying to blend them into living spaces. Lately though, I feel the divide between technology and our personal lives are being blurred. Take Simone Micheli’s Shift Chair for…

In an ever-cluttered world, photographer Ryan Robinson simplifies it down for us with these interesting pictures. Whether he's just using simple props or bringing one thing in focus, he elicits an emotion in us we didn't expect to feel - sadness, despair, or a sudden loss of control. More than anything, however, he makes us think about what our focus is or is not.…

Gorilla Suite



Las Vegas design firm Chemical Spaces was recently commissioned to remodel several one-of-a-kind pool suites intended to accommodate VIP guests at Hard Rock Las Vegas. The suites were designed to cater to Hard Rock’s hip, young, and music-loving guests. Each suite features its own unique theme, and all of the suites walk out to the…

National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen must have an incredibly high threshold for freezing temperatures. His award-winning photographs of Arctic and Antarctic wildlife tell powerful stories about the intricate web of life supported by sea ice, and the ongoing threat of climate change to these fragile ecosystems.



"Paul shares incredible experiences: an…

As the director at the German electronics manufacturer Braun for over 30 years, Dieter Rams is known in the modern design world as a legend. Coining the term, "Less, but better," Rams is known for his simple designs that take the superfluous out and leave only the necessary in. It's even believed that Rams has been very influential on Jonathan Ive, the head designer at Apple or a…

Woman holding a balance by Johannes Vermeer, 1664



Perhaps the greatest compliment an artist can give another is to remake it in his or her own unique way. These photo reenactments take old, classic paintings and turn them into modern works of art. Maise Maud Broadhead is an artist who did just that. Aside from one picture (The Heir, shown below) her photo re-interpretations…

Divorce is not traditionally a reason to party, but these hilarious cakes provide a fun and humorous way to celebrate new beginnings. London-based baker Fay Millar started creating and selling the fun confections to meet the growing trend for break-up parties. She says that inquiries about her cakes come mainly from ex-wives who want to celebrate the divorce with their…

Miranda Kerr



The Victoria's Secret Fashion show, which took place last Thursday, is like the Superbowl of beautiful women. The elaborate show was hosted by Victoria Secret's model Heidi Klum, who gave birth to her fourth child just six weeks prior. She went down the runway in a corset and feathery skirt to wild applause. One onlooker said: "She looked…