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The Easiest Coconut Layer Cake You'll Ever Make!

Having a few friends around for ice tea and some snacks? Or need to whip up something quick for the kids? Try this idea for a really pretty and scrumptious Coconut Layer Cake. Take Vanilla Cake Mix (I used Betty Crocker) and mix according to directions. Add a couple splashes of coconut f… Continue

Added by Carrie Leber on August 24, 2009 at 11:00am — 6 Comments

Luca is the Perfect Mid Century Modern Rocker

Loving this super sharp Luca Glider created by Monte Design. Crisp piping sets off a solid colored backgrou… Continue

Added by Carrie Leber on August 4, 2009 at 1:48pm — No Comments

Eco PR ~ Save Your Logo Conservation Program

I saw this on If It's Hip It's Here and had to re-post it because I thought it was so clever and relevant - the details are pretty cut and dry so I'll just paraphrase from Laura Sweet's post (since it's for a public good and all). Laura writes: "The principle of Save Your Logo is simp… Continue

Added by Carrie Leber on June 23, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Is this dog really lifting weights?

I saw this photo today and it naturally caught my eye - what is this dog up to? Turns out its part of a guerrilla marketing campaign created by Saatchi & Saatchi in australia to promote the Iams Stronger Dog campaign.… Continue

Added by Carrie Leber on May 28, 2009 at 2:51pm — No Comments

ICFF Report: RazorTooth Design

Ever since images of Karl Lagerfeld's paper flowers at the Spring Chanel Show in Paris trickled out, products that have the image of cascading white flowers always grab my attention. And these clever room dividers from Brooklyn based RazorTooth Designs certainly fit the bill. Created in thr… Continue

Added by Carrie Leber on May 18, 2009 at 3:13pm — 2 Comments

Gisele as Muse ~ Solve Sundsbo photography

With the concept of the Model as Muse exhibit at the Met in NYC in mind, I was really excited when I came across these shots of Gisele Bündchen by Norwegian photographer Solve Sundsbo. Remarkable!

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Added by Carrie Leber on May 5, 2009 at 11:07am — 1 Comment

Chandeliers from Under the Sea

Floating jellyfish, sea urchins, and underwater castles of light - these are all part of the Swarovski Crystal Palace Collection of couture lighting and art. Each conceived and created by a notable design house, the pieces are really inspiring, breathtaking, remarkable.

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Added by Carrie Leber on April 28, 2009 at 2:57pm — 3 Comments

Trend | Guerrilla Knitting (aka Yarn Bombing) Goes Global

Knit one, purl two, now do it fast before the cops come. That must be what goes through the minds of those partaking in the current fad, Yarn Bombing (aka Knit Bombing or Guerrilla Knitting). Often the evidence will be a simple knit cuff cast around a stair rail such as the one below,… Continue

Added by Carrie Leber on April 23, 2009 at 5:07pm — No Comments

Stella McCartney's Lucky Spot at Belsay Castle

It seems there's no end to Stella McCartney's creativity. An animal lover, Stella has often used the silhouette of a horse in her textiles and fashion design. Now she's reprised Lucky Spot, a gorgeous crystal "chandelier" installation at Belsay Castle in… Continue

Added by Carrie Leber on April 18, 2009 at 8:32am — No Comments

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