Go Speed Racer! Mercedes announced that the final chapter of the SLR generation will debut at next month's Detroit auto show. The SLR Stirling Moss is the second in the line to commemorate the legendary racer following the 2007 release of the SLR 722 Edition honoring Moss’s 1955 Mille Miglia race win.
Paul Tudor Jones , the man, the hedge fund magnet, and one of the most wealthy people in the world - worth $3.3 billion in 2007 according to Forbes. No word on how much right this second ... Arguably one of the most competitive dads in his Belle Haven neightborhood in Greenwich, Conn., the ostentatious Santa lover has a light show every year. Drivers in the know can park in front of his manse and tune their… Continue
No, this is not a vignette from Ugly Betty. But indeed Eva Longoria in a real film released not long before the Desperate Housewife years. This film has all the right ingredients. Picture this ..
An innocent girl .. in the wrong place .. at the wrong time .. blamed for a crime she didn't commit. Desperate to hide her identity .. she starts a new life .. in Miami's hottest nightclub. Oh and did I mention she is a flaming lesbiano?
I'm always interested in learning about how people go from virtual obscurity to unbelievable success or fame. Notorious, which comes out in January 16, 2009, will show us how Christopher Wallace transformed himself from a Brooklyn street hustler to become the greatest rapper of all time. Angela Basset takes on the role of Biggie's mom and there's other actors playing everyone from Tupac, P. Diddy, Lil Kim, Faith Evans and Suge Knight.
What better way to imagine real gladiators fighting than experiencing the event yourself. (That or just watch Russel Crowe in Gladiator...jk.) Almost 2,000 years after gladiators fought and died in the Coliseum, millions of visitors will next year be able to witness reenactments the “the sights, sounds and smells” of Ancient Rome. Smells?
Why buy a slightly psycho Elmo when you can permanently disturb that young mind with a much more psycho plush say .. kid being chomped on by alligator? Or a hug-able rabbit-carrot murder suicide?
Sadly, these stuffed wonder pieces made by Knitting for Psychos are not for sale. Otherwise I'd be stocking up for my future baby's nursery or buying up the lot for Christmas gifts for all of you .. kidding! It's not… Continue
I love the creativity and thought behind these underwater sculptures. Instead of trying to create unchanging and lasting works, Jason de Caires encourages the organic growth of coral and other organisms across his creations. The texture, chemical composition and design actively encourage the settlement of embryonic corals. Areas of shelter and void space provide a… Continue
The Zenvo ST1 is unlike any supercar on the market today. Built by the Danish car company, Zenvo, the car comes equipped to do battle with the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche. Take a look at these staggering stats:
Engine: 7.0 Liter turbocharged, supercharged V8
Output: 1,104 Horsepower
0-60 times: 3 seconds
Top Speed: electronically limited to a mere 233 mph
Total cars planned to be produced: 15
Before it's too late, I would love to share with you my top 10 Christmas card picks! You know I'm head over heels for anything that combines vintage and modern so here we go...
Its been a long and wild ride this year for sure. There’s been plenty to get down about and not a lot of positive from the ones in charge. So your friends at Sevnthsin partnered with our good friends at Brew to bring a little light to your holiday season.
If all you crave is scrumptious desserts and endless glasses of champagne this spot may be for you. Pop Champagne soft opens in Pasadena this week with Yelpers already weighing in.
On design:
"Each quadrant has a different (and NOT complimentary) design to it, and can't settle on a 60's retro pop bubble mirrors, 80's modern gold, art nouveau,… Continue
Added by alice on December 18, 2008 at 9:30pm —
No Comments
There's something strikingly simple but beautiful about this desk calendar. For the one friend at work who's all about design, this would make the perfect gift.
Six designers, three Asian restaurants, twelve crumpled fortunes, twenty-four crossed fingers and one letterpress.
The first annual redblackbrown calendar was printed using a vandercook proof press on teton tiara warm white cardstock (a lovely, textured ivory paper). Each… Continue
Added by alice on December 18, 2008 at 2:00pm —
1 Comment