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My Next Project: An Improved Inspiration Board

I have this bulletin board where I put up random things - art I like, what I hope the next version of the met will look like, some important lists. I'm ready to clean this bad boy up and get it organized.



Oprah's gurus call it a "vision… Continue

Added by alice on August 11, 2008 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

An Inconvenient Truth for the U.S. Economy: I.O.U.S.A, The Movie Debuts in 10 Cities Aug 22nd

Wake up, America! We're on the brink of a financial meltdown. I.O.U.S.A. boldly examines the rapidly growing national debt and its consequences for the United States and its citizens. Burdened with an ever-expanding government and military, increased international competition, overextended entitlement programs, and debts to foreign countries that are becoming impossible to honor, America must mend its… Continue

Added by alice on August 11, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Butterflies are Evil: Beautiful Digital Art by Akida

Some of the best artwork is found accidentally. This work is done by Akida, a student at the Fine Art University of Greece.

RAT KING: Her Majesty The Squeak!

RAT KING:… Continue

Added by alice on August 11, 2008 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

Robert Downey Jr + Jack Black + Ben Stiller = Tropic Thunder, The Movie Debuting Wed Aug 13th

Rotten Tomatoes Review



3 great comedians coming together for one sure to be funny movie.

CNN… Continue

Added by alice on August 11, 2008 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Pop and Urban Art Show For a Good Cause: Project 57 in Escondido, Now-Sept 6

Camilla d'Erico, "A Fish in a Bowl"

If you're looking for a cool art exhibit and you're in the San Diego area...



What: "Project 57" will feature works of figurative pop and urban surrealism from 110 artists representing five countries. "These paintings are often inspired by our culture, comics, Japanese Anime, surrealism, pop art and hot… Continue

Added by alice on August 10, 2008 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

Has Banksy's Identity Been Revealed? Does it Matter?

Banksy Painting on the Palestinian Side of the West Bank Dividing Wall

Eugene first wrote about this elusive graffit artist, Banksy, a few months ago in an Urban Spotlight.



As a follow-up, many believe Banksy's identity has now been… Continue

Added by alice on August 10, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Fun Coffee Mug and Other Great Finds at Shopmodi

A fun coffee mug to help kick start your morning. $12.50 at Shopmodi.



Who said size doesn't matter?…

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Added by alice on August 10, 2008 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Like the Ultimate Science and Technology Museum: Wired's NextFest 9/27-10/12 Chicago

Wired NextFest will give people a glimpse into the gallery of the future with 30-40 curated exhibits on sustainable design, next gen healthcare, interactive art and games, humanoid robotics and more! The event is free and open to the public at South Promenade, Millennium… Continue

Added by alice on August 10, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

The Cure, Full Album Drops Oct 13th



Can't we all remember the days when KROQ played awesome alternative music - Depeche Mode, Erasure, and The Cure? The Cure's back and has been releasing a single every 13th day from May till their full album drops Oct 13th. For a nice little taste check out “The Only One” in this video and the first track on the music player!



In case you were wondering - this is their 13th album,… Continue

Added by alice on August 10, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Bravo's Top Design Returns Sept 3rd! (Will Air Every Wed at 10p)

Just a quick reminder that Top Design is coming back to Bravo on Sept 3rd! Like Project Runway but for interior designers, Top Design has a brand new host, India Hicks, and 13 new contestants ready to battle it out for the $100K cash prize and a spread in one of… Continue

Added by alice on August 10, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

Going Against the Grain: Red Rock Casino...Not So Much

Most of the time I agree with the average rating of the Yelpers but this time...something was amiss. 4 1/2 stars? Maybe it's bc we didn't stay there but I think after having come to Vegas about a gajillion times in my life, I can give a decent review of a place just based on first impression.



About 20 minutes away from the strip,… Continue

Added by alice on August 9, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Hidden Mexican Treasure: La Isla Restaurant in Las Vegas

Eyes closed on purpose, that's me acting hungry. (Alice = bad actress)

Cathy told us about this great little find, La Isla, from our… Continue

Added by alice on August 9, 2008 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

A Nice Way to Show Some City Pride: Ork Posters

Ork Posters. A graphic designer from Chicago, Jenny Beorkrem started making these when she started looking for a a poster that wouldn't cramp her style. She started with Chicago and then kept on going from there.



By ditching the 'vintage, illustrated' look of traditional maps, Ork… Continue

Added by alice on August 8, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

I CANNOT WAIT! A Sneak Peek of the Olympic Opening Ceremony Airing Tonight!

Correction from last post - the 4 hour (not 2 1/2 hr) spectacle begins tonight!

Reuters has great pictures from it!



Interesting fact:

"The Games carry a $43 billion price tag, dwarfing the $15 billion splashed out by Athens in 2004, and run… Continue

Added by alice on August 8, 2008 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

On the Way to the Inland Empire? Stop By This Often Empty Anthropologie!

On my way back and forth from Temecula to LA, I always think about stopping at Dos Lagos, a little known shopping area right off the 15 freeway in Corona. The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos was built in 2006 but has pretty much remained like a ghost town. As part of a larger master… Continue

Added by alice on August 7, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

How BMW Always Does it Right: Pure Graffiti Wall for the 1-Series

BMW asked a simple question to Facebookers - "What Drives You?"

Thousands of Facebookers answered....See who won.



Entries:

Best Overall:

Most Realistic

Best Paint Job…

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Added by alice on August 6, 2008 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

'Cause We Can Always Appreciate a Well Dressed (and Hot) Man or Woman: The Sartorialist

A fun blog by what Time Magazine calls one of the Top 100 Design Influencers...The Sartorialist.

Purple mocs, why not?



This guy's silver cuff and sandals are cool but the growth on his face may need some attending to.…

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Added by alice on August 6, 2008 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments

A Step Up From Pottery Barn: Grace Home Furnishings, Brentwood CA

My sister took me to Grace Home Furnishings about a year ago when she was looking to decorate her place.

The color scheme, the textures, the materials and the design are all so beautiful! One day, when I get the time and money to invest in our house, I would love… Continue

Added by alice on August 6, 2008 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

X-Men Series Will Be Set in San Francisco! Hits Comic Stands Sept 3rd.

The 48 yr old series moves from Westchester, NY to my favorite city....San Francisco!



X-Editor Nick Lowe:

"I would describe ["Manifest Destiny"] as the biggest status quo shift in X-Men history," he declares.

"We aren't joking about the seismic shift in the X-Men," Lowe continues. "It is real. Not only is it the first time that the X-Men have… Continue

Added by alice on August 6, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Hilarious! It's a Wonderful Internet.

Not sure if anyone has seen this...it's a little old but so great.

It's a Wonderful Internet

Added by alice on August 6, 2008 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

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