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Monkey Love, Photos by Robin Schwartz (11 Total)

Take one look at our genetic neighbors and you might just mistake them for one of us. Though monkeys are currently making news for their unpredictable behavior, you'll only see their domestic side from these photos by Robin Schwartz. Whether their cuddling with your dog or… Continue

Added by alice on February 18, 2009 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Brilliant Colors of India (10 photos)

Collected here are ten photos that really capture the brilliant colors and magical essence that is India. I've always been blown away by the vibrant colors that burst out of photos from there. Just by looking at the way Indians dress, you can tell that they have a deep, rich culture.



The traditional Indian draped garment that women wear, called a… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 18, 2009 at 7:30am — 3 Comments

Su Blackwell's Creepy Book World (15 Eerie Scenes)

Have you ever seen that creepy movie where the characters in a book come to life? Sue Blackwell must have been the inspiration for that film. Using a scalpel, Sue cuts and glues the pages of books to create these eerie miniature scenes.

"Paper has been used for communication since its invention; either between humans or in an attempt to communicate with the spirit world. I employ this delicate, accessible medium and use irreversible, destructive processes to reflect on…

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Added by Eugene on February 18, 2009 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

Lodestone Theater Benefit Party... Because it's Sunday and You Need to Get Your Drink On Earlier.



9th Annual Oscar Party Fundraiser

To benefit Lodestone Theatre and Visual Communications

Sunday, February 22, 2009

J Lounge, 1119 South Olive Street, Downtown L.A.



Doors & Red Carpet Festivities at 4PM. Oscar telecast at 5PM.



Dress code: downtown cocktail chic



Complimentary champagne 4-6PM!



Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres:

* Mini goat cheese and spinach quiche with hollandaise… Continue

Added by Will on February 17, 2009 at 10:39pm — 2 Comments

Kollaboration, The Ultimate Talent Event, This Saturday!

This Saturday night, come out to the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to watch some of the best Asian American talent at Kollaboration 9.



This year you'll see everyone from Korean singing superstar Boa (pictured above) to the hilarious… Continue

Added by alice on February 17, 2009 at 6:00pm — 4 Comments

Old News Is Still Relevant News



I'm sure you've all heard about cargotecture by now - I'm bananas over it, loving the endless possibilities provided by it. Seriously, it's like one of the few things that gets me excited anymore. Hehe, "Hi. I'm E and I have a shipping container fetish."





As much time as I spend delving into… Continue

Added by E on February 17, 2009 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

New Opening Sequence for "The Simpsons" HD. Woohoo!



After 19 years and more than 430 episodes, "The Simpsons" has moved into high definition, marking the change with an update of its iconic opening titles, which have not changed since the show's second season in 1990.

My thumb is up. And I think fans will agree. The new title is pretty much the old titles, Jerry Bruckheimer style. Epic!

The first HD episode, "Take my wife,… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on February 17, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Get a Grip! - Wall Art

Oh no, they're everywhere! This creative wall art is by Elly Nelly from New York. Placed around your house it can either:



A. Freak the crap out of you

B. Make you smile

C. Wonder how they got out.



If you answered C, I ask that you seek immediate medical attention. :)

17 climbers measure around 4… Continue

Added by alice on February 17, 2009 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

A Flickr love story



He's in America, she's in England. They take pictures of each other and photoshop one another together as one image. All in all, some great work.



not sure why the first post disappeared! =X…



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Added by jenni on February 17, 2009 at 12:25pm — 5 Comments

Nice little French appetizer: Prunes and Bacon



For those of you who like to experiment new cuisines and surpise friends at dinners, here is a easy appetizer to prepare:

Roll a prune in a bacon slice. Poke a tooth pick through it to keep it rolled.

Put the whole thing in the oven at 400°F. Wait till the bacon gets brown, get out of the oven.

Serve warm with red wine.

Enjoy and Bon Appetit… Continue

Added by FrenchyDave on February 17, 2009 at 12:16pm — 1 Comment

Pic of the Day - Hellllllooooo World!

Added by Eugene on February 17, 2009 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Artist James Hoisel's Funhouse

Tattoos Come to Life!

James Hoisel is an artist from São Paulo, Brazil who has a great sense of humor. He uses a variety of different mediums to create fantastic caricatures that range from the famous to the obscure. Most of his work is created just by using Photoshop, where he spends countless hours perfecting every last detail.



You can see… Continue

Added by alice on February 17, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Investigating Environmental and Social Issues Around the World (11 photos)

Happy in her own world, Abhijit Nandi

It's really intriguing to view global environmental and social issues through a lens. These photos are part of CIWEM’s Environmental Photographer of the Year 2008 Exhibition. The images are meant to enhance our understanding of the causes, consequences and solutions of climate change.



Over 1,400… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 17, 2009 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

Vintage Modern Lighting

There's that warm feeling you get when you see a light fixture like this. I can imagine this hanging in my dining room, an elegant cluster of 19 seemingly simple sockets with clear globe bulbs shining like little pieces of art. The ring moves up and down to create a gorgeous bouquet of lights.



Design: David Abad. Spain. Uses 19 X 25W incandescent G40 bulbs (included).…



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Added by alice on February 17, 2009 at 10:46am — No Comments

Vintage Modern Lighting

There's that warm feeling you get when you see a light fixture like this. I can imagine this hanging in my dining room, an elegant cluster of 19 seemingly simple sockets with clear globe bulbs shining like little pieces of art. The ring moves up and down to create a gorgeous bouquet of lights.



Design: David Abad. Spain. Uses 19 X 25W incandescent G40 bulbs… Continue

Added by alice on February 17, 2009 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

Modern Magazine Basket

A sweet little find on Etsy! With magazines stacking up all over me, I'm desperate to find a basket that can hold my collectible Dominos. I'm eying this one from the seller, meganauman, but I don't know if I can stomach the $180 price tag. Alas, a girl can dream! I'll find you… Continue

Added by alice on February 17, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

I love Alicia Silverstone

This blog has been a long time coming. I said months ago that I would do a post about her- because really who doesn't love the Aerosmith chick?



Alicia Silverstone (pronounced /əˈliːsiə ˈsɪlvɚstoʊn/; born October 4, 1976) is an American film and stage actress and former fashion model. She first came to widespread attention in music videos for Aerosmith, and is best known for her roles in Hollywood films such as Clueless (1995) and her… Continue

Added by Kara on February 17, 2009 at 10:24am — No Comments

Conceptual Art T-Shirts (13 Favorites)



Am I dreaming? One look at these t-shirts and you'll feel like you've stepped into a dream. A world where everything from trees to the weather are man-made, where books come alive and where evildoers pay for their sinister ways.



Fullbleed was started back in the summer of 2004 as a sideproject while Rob Dobi was doing freelance design work for bands and… Continue

Added by alice on February 17, 2009 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

Nastia Liukin's Beautiful Elegance: Max Azria Spring 2009 (10 photos)

Some of you may remember my post last month previewing Nastia Liukin's amazing photo shoot for Maz Azria's Spring 2009 collection. To my delight, I'm pleased to announce that the photos have finally been released!



Conveying the freedom and inspiration of Max Azria's Spring… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 17, 2009 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Picture of the Day - Love Is...

Thanks to Coastal for sharing this with us..

Added by Eugene on February 16, 2009 at 3:15pm — 2 Comments

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