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Alice's Blog – May 2009 Archive (105)

Prince Charles - Help Save the Rainforest



I'm digging the fact that Prince Charles is launching a new online campaign to help save the rainforests. Featuring Hollywood celebs like Robin Williams, Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, as well as his two dashing sons, the video isn't groundbreaking but it is sweet and… Continue

Added by alice on May 20, 2009 at 1:00pm — 3 Comments

All You Need is Love, Love...Love is All You Need. (15 Photos)

Credit: Kelly Moore Photography

What's the common thread throughout this post? The easy answer is that each couple shares a kiss. But more than that, the photographer has captured a beautiful moment between two people that can only be described as magical. Its like the world disappeared around them and the… Continue

Added by alice on May 20, 2009 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments

Rebranding America - Paper Magazine (12 Total)

Alex Bogusky, Co-Chairmen of Crispin and Porter Advertising

Paper magazine asked 15 top "visual communicators" to show us ideas on how to rebrand America. They ended up getting submissions from ad agency big wigs like Crispin's Alex Bogusky and Saatchi's Kevin Roberts and famous artists like Ron English and Shepard Fairey.



Below is the letter… Continue

Added by alice on May 20, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

The Modern Day Magic Marker

This is one of those concept products that you hope gets produced and then taken to market. The Color Picker by Jinsun Park is a pen that can scan colors from anything around and then instantly gives you the color you wanted.



How does it… Continue

Added by alice on May 20, 2009 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

Change the World

I love short, sweet inspirational videos like this.



{Via Gwen… Continue

Added by alice on May 19, 2009 at 6:28pm — 1 Comment

3 Famous Movie Moments Caught On iChat - Brock Davis

What would happen if famous movie moments were conducted through iChat? You'd have these awesome IMs filled with funny emoticons and modern day abbreviations by Brock Davis.



Brock Davis is the creative director over at the agency Carmichael Lynch. You may have seen his work in advertisements for Porsche, Subaru, Target, Northwest Airlines or for a bunch of… Continue

Added by alice on May 19, 2009 at 4:30pm — 4 Comments

"Sorry I'm Late", A Short Film Made In Stop Motion

You can tell that they had a ton of fun making this short film, Sorry I'm Late. Check it out here.



See some behind-the-scenes photos… Continue

Added by alice on May 19, 2009 at 2:13pm — 1 Comment

Movie on the Radar: Nine, A Provocative Musical



An interesting storyline, an all-star cast...and it's a musical? This I gotta see.



Nine follows the life of world famous film director (Daniel Day-Lewis) as he reaches a creative and personal crisis of epic proportion, while balancing the numerous women in his life including his wife, his mistress, his film star muse, his confidant and costume designer, an American fashion journalist, the whore from his youth and his mother.



The film is directed by… Continue

Added by alice on May 19, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

@HyattConcierge Launches: The First Global, 24/7 Concierge Service on Twitter

Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian's just announced HyattConceirge, the very first global 24/7 concierge service by a hotel.

Through HyattConcierge, Hyatt's skilled guest service professionals will respond to guests’ questions, needs and concerns, any time, any place, through Twitter - before, during and after their stay.



As Hoplamazian states,… Continue

Added by alice on May 19, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Why Apple's Jonathan Ive Tops Fast Company's ‘100 Most Creative People in Business’ List

Just who is Jonathan Ive and why does he top Fast Company's new list of 100 Most Creative People in Business? If you are currently checking out this post on your iPhone or just came back from the gym after hearing some bumpin' music streaming through your white iPod headphones,… Continue

Added by alice on May 19, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Blik: Hope and Laughter From Words on Walls

All around my house there are blank white walls staring back at me, asking me when they'll get their colorful coat of paint. It's been over six years and though the wailing has turned to murmurs, I still can't help but think about it, day after day.



And so...when I saw that you could actually put up text on your walls I was overjoyed. Blik will take your… Continue

Added by alice on May 19, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

XIV: Here Comes the Hippest Happy Hour in Hollywood

If you haven't checked out Michael Mina's beautiful restaurant, XIV in West Hollywood, now is the time. The Philippe Starck-designed restaurant is now offering happy hour with cocktails, appetizers and even valet parking for a reasonable $6. Appetizers include Kobe beef slider burgers, lobster corn dogs and truffle oil popcorn.



The event, called 6iv on… Continue

Added by alice on May 19, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Two Water Slides That Completely Rock My World

If you want to win the Best Parent of the Decade award, get your kids one of these water slides. The first is a 16' high gigantic water play slide that costs a whoppin $9,000. Imagine taking this with you to the lake! Oh, the fantastic memories!…

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Added by alice on May 18, 2009 at 2:50pm — 2 Comments

Sweet, Sensual Looks - Julia Pogodina (6 Photos)

I just love it when the lighting, the colors and the hair and makeup all come together beautifully. Julia Pogodina is a fashion photographer who moved from Moscow to New York in 2005 to pursue her dream. After seven years of being a corporate lawyer she quit her office job and became a freelance fashion photographer. Way to pursue your dream!



For this… Continue

Added by alice on May 18, 2009 at 12:15pm — No Comments

The Secret Life of Wooden Toys! (15 Total)

Storybook Heroes

"The secret life of.." series is back! In this set, Aldo Cavini Benedetti takes us into the secret life of wooden toys. What happens when we trek off to school or work? Wooden toys come alive and get into a mountain of trouble!

Daredevil Skating

In a Jam

Fencing… Continue

Added by alice on May 18, 2009 at 11:25am — No Comments

Yup, This Looks Like Monday.

Have a fantastic week, y'all. Via

Added by alice on May 18, 2009 at 10:38am — No Comments

Coldplay's Free Live Album

Coldplay just released a free live album as a thanks to their fans. I've uploaded all nine songs on our music player so you can listen to it and figure out if you want to download it. To see them live at the Staples Center in LA was one of my favorite memories. The album sure takes me back to that time...I love hearing the crowd roaring in the background...they are a… Continue

Added by alice on May 18, 2009 at 10:22am — 1 Comment

A Frog's Last Attempt at Survival

Is it just me or does this frog have hidden skills? Afraid that his precious legs are going to be tonight's dinner, this brave and talented frog shows us just how handy he is in the kitchen! Lucky you. Your life is spared!



@Pacifist Flickr… Continue

Added by alice on May 18, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Tattoo House - Simple, Strong and Beautiful

Designed by Andrew Maynard Architects, the Tattoo House is an extension to a three-bedroom home in Fitzroy North, a suburb in Melbourne, Australia, created to accommodate a growing family. Inspired by a tight budget, the Tattoo House is a simple and strong two-story box design brimming over with functional design – a kitchen bench that doubles as part of the stairway… Continue

Added by alice on May 18, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

The Storybook Rug

I love this sweet idea! Ok, so maybe I have baby on the brain but wouldn't this be perfect in a little girl's room? I'm calling this the Storybook rug but it's really called the Pop Up Book rug designed by the Bob Foundation and sold on a… Continue

Added by alice on May 17, 2009 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments

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