While I won't be able to muster up enough courage to rock one of Handlespout's
headbands, I know I can handle these
hair pins! Made of silk taffeta and tulle, these pretty-as-can-be flowers are attached to a 2" bobby pin. They come in a set of…
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Added by alice on February 25, 2009 at 5:30pm —
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Is it only me that thinks this building is really sexy? Credit goes to JAJA, an architecture office based in Copenhagen, Denmark, who has revealed this proposal for an office and shop complex in Sandnes, Norway. The project occupies 1139,930 ft² (13000 m²).
The building, named Ormen Lange, snakes through the landscape and lifts itself up to create a new…
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Added by Eugene on February 25, 2009 at 5:00pm —
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23 year old Romanian artist Kovacs Katalin doesn't draw traditionally "pretty" girls. In fact, one look at them and you'll wonder if they were inspired by models during the grunge era of the 90s. They're more gaunt than gorgeous, like a modern day Pippi Longstocking who fell into the wrong crowd and could never find her way back home.
Regardless, Katalin's…
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Added by alice on February 25, 2009 at 4:30pm —
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Wouldn't it be nice if dark streets were illuminated by these beautiful, photosynthetic leaves? That’s the concept behind Jongoh Lee’s "invisible streetlight." The flexible body of the solar-powered light is designed to directly wrap around a tree branch with no support required, seamlessly blending into the surrounding environment. The leaves store the sun’s energy…
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Added by Eugene on February 25, 2009 at 3:30pm —
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In the Art world there is something new every day. Installations of glass or light, or wire and medications thrown on the floor. Some of these are interesting to look at – some certainly cause one to ask “WHY”???? But whenever there is real talent, raw drawing and painting, it just jumps out and SCREAMS at you. There is no way to fake talent, you have it or you don’t.
Seeing hundreds of things pass my desk daily only reinforces that. Quality catches the eye every time. The ability to…
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Added by San Marino Gallery on February 25, 2009 at 1:51pm —
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Next time you're thinking about giving someone flowers, why not completely surprise them with Bloom My Buddy? Bloom My Buddy is a vase made up of three separate parts, each with their own reservoir, and perforated all over so that you can dress it in any way you like. By designers, Niels Van Eijk & Miriam Van der Lubbe, Bloom My Buddy is sure to elicit giggles of…
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Added by alice on February 25, 2009 at 1:30pm —
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Action Figures
In this next episode of "The Secret Life Of"....we take you into the fun world of our favorite loco bunnies, Raving Rabbids. Here you'll get to see what these mischievous little fellas do when they're not tormenting Rayman. From hitting on Blythe dolls to getting the bejesus scared out of them by their fellow action figures, one thing's for…
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Added by alice on February 25, 2009 at 1:00pm —
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Opening Reception, February 27th 6pm-9pm @ Whitecross Gallery: London
This weekend's art+culture pick is for all you MET members in London. From February 28th-April 4th, Whitecross Gallery presents
Domestic Zirkus, a wonderful and intriguing “theatre of the absurd”, created by brothers Tobias and Joseph Feltus, also known as…
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Added by Eugene on February 25, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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As you may have heard, thousands upon thousands of people from around the world have been sending in their video applications to be selected as the person who has (cue deep announcer voice)
THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD! What is the best job you may ask? Why, it's working for the tourism department of Australia's Queensland state…
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Added by alice on February 25, 2009 at 10:12am —
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Russian artist Alena Nikiforova creates some wicked effects in these photos. Instead of setting her beautiful models in a typical bubble bath, it's as if she dropped in some brightly-colored magical powder. The powder takes on a life of it's own in the water and creates a mystical vibe. Very creative Alena - great job!…
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Added by Eugene on February 25, 2009 at 10:00am —
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One Saturday afternoon, I woke up with a crippling hangover that had me in a wheelchair and an IV attached to my arm. I was advised to head over to St. Michael's Alley, as their eggs are purported to contain magical healing powers.
I'm not sure about the healing powers part, but I do know that the St. Michael's omelet has cream cheese buried in it, and mixing that with melted cheese, eggs and…
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Added by Esteban on February 24, 2009 at 11:58pm —
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Camera, "Woah, watch where you're sticking that cable, buddy."
How many of us have looked at some inanimate object and could have sworn we saw a face? Apparently, we're not alone. Flickr groups likes
Anthropomorphism,…
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Added by alice on February 24, 2009 at 11:30pm —
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Belgian photographer Koen Demuynck is my kind of guy. By looking at his work you can tell he's an "out of the box" visionary who must be half genius, half crazy. But on the real, Koen definitely has one of the most creative minds I've come across in design. You've probably seen some of the countless advertisements he's created without even knowing it. Here are some…
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Added by Eugene on February 24, 2009 at 3:00pm —
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I love
Alltop because it's a quick and easy way to see all of my favorite design websites in one place. In fact,
I wrote about that website and the guy who created it,…
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Added by alice on February 24, 2009 at 3:00pm —
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Screaming Dreamers
As our world's population stretches beyond 6.76 billion, it's easy to feel lost. And though we each seek to express our individuality, sometimes a sense of community is all I seek. A place where I know I can be understood.
In this photo set, titled Babel Tales, Danish artist…
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Added by alice on February 24, 2009 at 2:00pm —
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There's so much I love about these photos from fashion photographer Camilla Akrans. The soft ethereal glow, the 70s style fashion with their opulent jewelry and their gorgeous fur coats. The pink and red roses, symbolizing an innocent love and a forbidden lust. It's like these ladies are waiting for their lovers in the rose garden, tormented by their present day…
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Added by alice on February 24, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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My new fav material is perforated metal and
Modulorbeat, an architectural firm from Germany has used it perfectly to create a translucent jewel box! For those who can read German, I would love to know what this building is used for. Thanks.…
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Added by pei on February 24, 2009 at 12:09pm —
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This week we've explored
Cologne's festive Carnival , and the wild and crazy
Carnaval in Brazil. Today, we take a trip to Venice and check out their magnificent costumes at this year's Carnival, whose…
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Added by Eugene on February 24, 2009 at 11:00am —
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In these series of photos, titled In Between, Julia Fullerton-Batten explores the transitory period in a teenage girl’s life between girlhood and womanhood. As many of us know, it's a confusing, chaotic time where we're looking for ourselves, where we don't feel comfortable in our skin, just yet. Julia Fullerton-Batten captures these moments in a beautiful but dark…
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Added by alice on February 24, 2009 at 10:30am —
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If you're looking for a contemporary hotel in central Barcelona may we suggest the Barcelo Raval? This modern design hotel will make you do a double take the moment you walk through their doors. Designers like Jaime Hayon, Marcel Wanders for Mooi, and Vitra have all had their hands on this place, creating a modern world unlike you've ever seen before. Touted as the…
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Added by alice on February 24, 2009 at 10:30am —
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Gorgeous Hair Pins from Handlespout
Modern Architecture - Ormen Lange: Norway
Quality catches the eye everytime
U and Me 4 Eternity
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