Infographic-y goodness for your wall. Cool and practival. 
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July 05, 2009
July 04, 2009
Happy Independence Day.
Not to be cheesy, but, this year, I'm particularly grateful for the good things we have -- like free and peaceful elections. (A study in post-Election day coverage contrasts below.)
Enjoy your holiday!
Independence Day (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
July 03, 2009
June 30, 2009
Silhouette Masterpiece Theatre Shoppe.
Yay! SMT now has a store.
the bazaarium — Silhouette Masterpiece Theatre
Nesting bookcase.
The more I look at them, the more I like them.
Dror Benshetrit has a new line of affordably-priced home furnishings at Target. We’re particularly impressed by this nesting bookcase, which adapts well to the demands of different spaces. A set of four open shelves is only $90, and the sets can be placed in groups to create larger shelving units or used as simple end tables.
Nesting bookcase from Dror for Target | Unclutterer
June 29, 2009
The Apple Lisa, 1983.
Apple Lisa, with a 5 Mhz processor and 1MB of RAM for blistering speed. Only $9,995.
Newton Poetry — Apple.com, circa 1983
June 26, 2009
The Skylark LTD laptop bag.
Now THIS is a great laptop bag. Want.
The Skylark LTD. is RedCampers first laptop bag featuring a vertical fit, padded insert, magnetic closure, multiple pockets, adjustable strap, recycled airline seat belt clips, 1970’s vintage car upholstery and real authentic vacation slides from someones “don’t cross that line or you die” road trip.
Fits 15" and smaller laptops.
The Skylark LTD. [Skylark LTD.] - $222.00 : REDCAMPER, Retro hip cultural souvenirs
(via smile like you mean it)
June 22, 2009
Type-y nostalgia.
A few days ago, my pal Matt and I were chatting about the good ol' days of handmade band flyers. Band posters have become an amazing art form, but there's something just impossibly charming about a crazyass homemade poster/flyer like this. I love it.
Thanks, Matt (and Stan)!
Stephane Halleux's bots.
Wow. These are so cool, they're actually making me a little giddy.
The site does not do these justice. I wish he'd get rid of the Flash and just make the images bigger.
Stephane Halleux - Sculpteur
(via boingboing)
June 21, 2009
June 20, 2009
Diamantini & Domeniconi Striped Cuckoo Clock.
I would like one of these. So birdy and stripey and happy.
Designed in Italy from the famous clock manufacturers Diamantini and Domeniconi this is their latest design Cuckoo Clock. The Cuckoo Clock is hand made using coloured resin in fabulous stripes. It reminds me of the Paul Smith stripe design.
Diamantini & Domeniconi Striped Cuckoo Clocks
June 19, 2009
Shirts from the Movies.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I happen to think you can't go wrong with shirts featured in Spinal Tap and Stripes.
Movie T-Shirt Menu - T-Shirts from Movies - founditemclothing.com
June 17, 2009
DIY Bird Mobile.
tutus and turtles: DIY Bird Mobile
(Sorry - I lost my source on this one! Boo. I hate to not give credit to my sources.)
Pablo Lobo.
Grain Edit always keeps me up to date on the best stuff - e.g., this guy. Love it.
grain edit :: Pablo Lobo: Design & Illustration
June 14, 2009
June 13, 2009
Charlie's Soap.
This is a weird one, I know, but bear with me.
I hate stainless steel sinks. Yet, I'm stuck with mine. If you're in the same boat, you should try this stuff. It's amazing. It's also great for cleaning your stovetop. 
Our All-Purpose Cleaner can be used safely & effectively on a variety of surfaces. Non-toxic and completely biodegradable,Gets under grease and grime, gently releasing them without harsh abrasives.
Safe, Non toxic, Biodegradable Soap - Charlie's Soap
p.s. I liked the laundry soap, too, until some asshat in my old apartment building stole it.
the dwellary.
Ladles and jellyspoons, please check out the online journal of my favorite Milwaukee artist, dwellephant, aka Milan Zori. 
I love his stuff. I own one of his too-cool masonite paintings which I'd be happy to show you if I hadn't forgotten my camera cord at work. Doh. Will upload later.
the dwellary
Posey ring.
I really love this. 
Handmade Jewelry on Etsy - Custom made Posey Ring - by KathrynRiechert
(via the Etsy Finds newsletter - if you haven't signed up, you really should. Just sayin'.)
June 12, 2009
A little something different for your walls?
Methinks these uncut currency sheets will do the trick.
Gay? These $2 bills will make an awesome statement. :)
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Store
Cheese Paper.
Has anyone used this stuff. I feel like I should, if only to demonstrate that I love and care about cheese and want it to be with me always. 
Finally, cheese storage is made simple! Formaticum sells cheese paper specifically designed to keep cheese fresh and delicious. Our two-ply cheese paper simulates the cheese cave environment.
Formaticum :: Cheese Paper
June 10, 2009
Vintagraph's Patent Design prints.
I love these illustrations from actual patent applications. Check it out - Great blog. Awesome prints at really good prices. 
Vintagraph: Patent Design
June 08, 2009
Sonogram Photo Cufflinks
This would be an amazing Father's Day gift. How fab are these?!
The Sonogram Photo Cufflinks feature your very own bun in the oven. Send us your own sonogram photos and become a cufflink designer instantly. Up to 2 different images can be used. This is truly unique gift and amazingly personal. There is no better way to surprise a first time Dad or to show off that you are a proud to-be parent.
Sonogram Photo Cufflinks
(via Photojojo's 2009 Father's Day Gift Guide.)
June 04, 2009
Squishybots.
21" tall and pretty fab. I wouldn't mind some of these. 
squishable.com: they're giant round fuzzy stuffed animals. hug them.
Matte Stephens prints.
Love, love this guy's work.
matteart on Etsy - Brainiac the art of Matte Stephens
(via moderncat. If you like cats and design, moderncat is the place to hang. GREAT blog.)
May 31, 2009
Home sweet home.
I'm happy beyond the telling that Oskar, Eva and I are now living in one place and, as soon as the Advil kick in, I'm onto unpacking. Happy day!
May 26, 2009
May 22, 2009
Tim Gunn, Marvel action hero?
Oh, hell - I need to pick this up. I heard about it earlier, but they never mentioned TIM GUNN.
The runway divas include Millicent Collins (a k a Millie the Model), Patsy Walker, also known as the superheroine Hellcat, and Mary Jane, the model-turned actress who is the sometimes wife of Peter Parker, the Amazing Spider-Man.
[...] But what would the angels be without someone to guide them? Enter Tim Gunn of “Project Runway.” In the debut issue’s second story, Mr. Gunn becomes an action figure — jumping into Iron Man’s suit of armor to save a fashion exhibition from evildoers.
Front Row - Models Make Action Figures - NYTimes.com
May 21, 2009
May 19, 2009
Paper Art by Simon Schubert.
The more I stare at these, the more intriguing they are.
Paper Art by Simon Schubert | Toxel.com
(via uniquedaily.com)
How awesome is Ray Fenwick's hand-drawn library?
SO awesome. Like, 11-on-a-1-to-10-scale awesome. Click around it and check it out.
Library I - Ray Fenwick
May 18, 2009
Lincoln Park Black Torchiere.
Okay. You guys are gonna think I've lost my mind (a tochiere lamp on my blog?!) but hear me out.
I bought one of these at Lowes this weekend because I needed more light to paint. (No overhead light in the room.) This lamp is GREAT. It gives off the same bright, warm, dimmable light as a halogen lamp but the bulb is only 55 WATTS AND the lamp costs around 40 bucks. 
Replace your halogen torchiere with this compact fluorescent torchiere. Halogen torchieres typically consume 300 watts of electricity, the lamps get as hot as 800 degrees Fahrenheit, and if used 4 hours each day at $0.08/kWh the annual operating cost will be $43.00. This compact fluorescent torchiere uses 63 watts of electricity, the lamp runs at about 120 degrees Fahrenheit, and if used for 4 hours per day the annual operating cost will be $7.36.
This Good Earth Torchiere comes in a black finish with a solid bowl, directing all of the light upward. The dimmable 55 watt 2-D compact fluorescent bulb will provide a light level roughly equivalent to a 250 watt halogen torchiere. The bulb is rated to last for 10,000 hours. The torchiere itself stands at 72 inches high, and weighs 16 pounds.
(I'm thinking about making it slightly more aesthetically pleasing with vinyl decals. Though I must say, it's pretty unobtrusive as it is.)
Good Earth Lincoln Park Black Torchiere [G6543-BK-I]
May 15, 2009
It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!
Made from Eco-Felt (100% recycled Plastic bottles!) Each Pillow measures 16" Tall by 15" wide (41cm x 29cm). Machine wash cold with like colors then tumble dry on low.
Handmade Housewares on Etsy - Made for Each Other Pillow Set- Customizable by diffractionfiber - $60/set
Bonus: Awesome soundtrack for this item.
Gridus barbecue grid
“I’d like to have that D19–F6 sausage please.”
Again, Art.Lebedev makes me happy. Only a prototype, but, if it ever goes into production, I know a few Account folks who could use one of these.
Art.Lebedev :: Gridus barbecue grid
(Another fab tip from swissmiss.)
May 14, 2009
Double-Sided Fractions Signs.
I would LOVE an entire wall of these signs. 
Vintage double-sided metal price fraction signs. We love the odd use of fractions and bold white-on-black graphics. These slightly smaller-scale signs are in moderately worn vintage condition and measure 6" x 8".
Three Potato Four - Signage - Double-Sided Fractions (small)
May 13, 2009
Fancy guinea pigs from Newcastle.
Totally worth watching just to see a guinea pig with a side part.
Watch the BBC video here.
May 12, 2009
Animal bookends.
Kristel, you're right. These are fab.
Simple but mirthful in style. Nice size and weight that can be used to hold up most heavy items to act as a bookend, CD/DVD stand, or even as a door stopper. And with its cute look, it can be placed anywhere you like - on the desk, beside the bed, in the livingroom, office..etc. Each piece is handmade.
MollaSpace :: Zuny Animal Bookend
May 11, 2009
You Are My Sunshine Deckchair
Sweet. (Only available in the UK, though. Bummer.)
You Are My Sunshine Deckchair
Tutti frutti.
It's kind of hard not to fall in love with this goofy, colorful poster. But I could never have it in my house for fear of triggering a song loop in my brain.
Keep Calm Gallery — Products
May 07, 2009
The World of 100 : Toby Ng Design.
Thoughtful and though-provoking infographics posters from the tremendously-talented Toby Ng.
This is a self-initiated project based on the scenario – If the world were a village of 100 people. There are a few different versions of this text in circulation about the world’s statistics. I found the data very striking and neatly summarises the world that we live in. So I used information graphics to re-tell the story in another creative way. I designed a set of 20 posters, which contain most of the information. I used simple vector graphics that related to a statistic in order to present the information in the simplest and most accessible way.
The World of 100 : Toby Ng Design
May 06, 2009
L'idiot Savant tee.
I wish it was a print. I'd buy it.
L'IDIOT SAVANT TEE / Rare Device / good stuff for you and your home / San Francisco
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