BoGo Light - Help Light the World.

I think I have to order one of these solar flashlights.


The BoGo Light is a scientific, eco-friendly breakthrough that is making an impact worldwide. From Cairo to Cape Town, from the Caribbean to the Amazon, it is improving the lives of individuals, families, and entire villages by replacing costly kerosene, candles, and disposable battery flashlights with an affordable, long lasting, solar flashlight.

BoGo means Buy one, Give one. We want our lights to benefit the less fortunate; therefore, with each light purchased in the developed world, a second identical light will be donated to an organization that will distribute it in the developing world with our direct financial support.

BoGo Light - Help Light the World!

(via Inhabitat)

London Underground Signs.

I wantwantwant.



These are extremely rare. They were used by London Underground until about 30 years ago whenever a standard sign was obscured (during maintenance or whatever) and a temporary replacement needed. Like the Routemaster blinds they have lovely, simple graphics and real integrity and history. Beautifully framed and mounted by our local, excellent, framer.

Pedlars :: London Underground Signs

Capt. Harland & Capt. DB Hornblower Diptych

I kinda love this a little bit. 'Specially the description: Lovely portraits of mystery.


Shana Logic :: Captain Harland and Captain DB Hornblower Diptych by Symon Chow

Just to be clear - this is not anti-pug.

It just made me laugh.

Dog Breeders Issue Massive Recall Of '07 Pugs

WASHINGTON, DC—While pug owners are accustomed to chronic dog malfunction, the latest animals are prone to more than the usual overheating, seizures, and joint failure.

The Onion - America's Finest News Source

McSweeney's Quiz: Zen Parable or Just Someone Being Cruel?

The student Tokusan used to go to Master Ryutan in the evenings to talk and to listen. One night, it was very late before he was finished asking questions.

"Why don't you go to bed?" asked Ryutan.

Tokusan bowed, and lifted the screen to go out. "The hall is very dark," he said.

"Here, take this candle," said Ryutan, lighting one.

Tokusan took the candle.

Ryutan leaned forward, and blew it out.

McSweeney's Internet Tendency: Zen Parable or Just Someone Being Cruel?

(via linkbunnies.org)

Quite an alternative to a log cabin.

The Ring House, outside of Tokyo. Stunning.


Takei-Nabeshima-Architects (TNA) architects have designed a striking mini-tower on spec for a planned community in the town of Karuizawa, some 185 miles northwest of the Japanese capital. The Ring House is wrapped in rings of glass and wood and has an uninterrupted 360-degree view of the forest.




The Ring House | Makoto Takei & Chie Nabeshima/TNA

(via we make money not art)

Pileus: The Internet Umbrella

Pileus is an umbrella connected to the Internet to make walking in rainy days fun. Pileus has a large screen on the top surface, a built-in camera, a motion sensor, GPS, and a digital compass, and it provides two main functions; A Social Photo-sharing and A 3D Map Navigation.

The photo function is connected to a major web service "Flickr". A user can take photo with a camera on the umbrella, and pictures are uploaded to Flickr in two minutes with context tags via a wireless Internet connection. Users can also enjoy themselves watching photo-streams downloaded from Flickr ...with simple operation of wrist snapping.
Pileus: The Internet Umbrella

(excellent find by dérive)

What a nice travel surprise this must have been.

A 1999 art installation by Nedko Solakov on the wings of the six Boeings of the Luxemburger air company.




On the Wing

(via VVORK)

Pop-out pendant.

My pal, Molly, was sporting one of these the other night. I couldn't take my eyes off it. Beautiful. Nice find, Ms. Molly.



ELSEWARES // Independent Art & Design

Leafy pillow goodness.

To be honest, I will never spend $70 on a throw pillow. But this one made it awfully tempting.



The Drama Store

A different sort of photo album.

I love the unusual shape of this.

Kate's Paperie

No early bird/bookworm puns.

Decoupaged & crafted entirely by hand using books discarded from libraries.





Kate's Paperie

Moofia mini figures.

I love these little guys.



Moofia | Fugitive Toys | An urban vinyl toy store and community

Morbid curiosity.

These strange hybrid animals are kind of fascinating. However, I'll warn you - if you're squeamish, don't dig too far into the site.





None of the animals used in Sarina’s work were killed for the purpose of using them in her art. All animal components are recycled. She utilizes salvaged roadkill and discarded livestock, as well as the many animals that are donated to her. Donated animals are often casualties of the pet trade, destroyed nuisance animals and pests, or animals that died of natural causes. A very strict 'waste not, want not' policy is adhered to in her studio - virtually every part of the animal is recycled in some manner.

Custom Creature Taxidermy

(via Thrillist.com)

Bearskinrug's "Swap Meat Scrapbook."

I bought me one-a these over at Coudal.com. Yay for Bearskinrug!



from the BEARSKINRUG site:

I've lovingly compiled The Bearskinrug "Swap Meat Scrapbook," a sixty-page, signed and limited-edition book exclusively for sale at the Coudal Partners Swap Meat.

So what's in it? My stars — sooo much!
Like brand-new comic characters
Numerous spreads that took me days to draw!
Plenty of heretofore unseen art!
A heaping helping of Mojo the Sock Monkey!
Favorite bearskinrug selections, in life-size detail!
Utterly shocking truths of life, revealed!





"The Swap Meat Scrapbook"

LOL President.

New to me, and I like it.



LOL President

(via YesButNoButYes)

French and Spanish flashcards.

Cat. Hat.
In French chat, chapeau.
In Spanish he's el gato in a sombrero...



Delight.com | French & Spanish Ring Flash Cards For Kids Of All Ages

Vintage-y breakfast dishes.

Very cute.


Vintage Tony The Tiger Breakfast Dish Set | Delight.com

Concrete house.

I love how turning it on brings it to life.



Play Mountain : Landscape Products Co.,ltd.: for stockists: House to House

Humans manifesto number one.

bunny poster - HUMANS 01 COLLECTION | HUMANS BY MIKE MILLS

(via the excellent hoping for happy accidents)

Reyka Vodka web site.

A very fun web site design. With a humpin' puffin. And a contest to win a trip to Iceland. Ace.




Reyka Vodka

A needed laugh.

No matter how busy you are, take a minute to watch this brief news story. You'll probably laugh, and that's never a bad thing.



Source: LiveLeak.com

(via YesButNoButYes)

Understanding signs.

Information geekery, baby. This was an interesting survey to take, and it's even more interesting to view the results.


Comparative Test of Public Symbols: Test Results at iconglobe

LabPixies - LabPixies TV - Coolest Gadgets on the Web!

This looks intriguing. I'll have to check it out when I have more time.


LabPixies TV, Watch your favorite TV stations right on your homepage! Browse our station selection by country or genre and select your favorite stations. You can also add your own feeds to the list! Simple and fun

LabPixies - Coolest Gadgets on the Web!

Put 'em up.

I kinda love this decorative plate at Refinery29. (Terrible crop job, though. C'mon.)




Refinery29 Shops :: Decorative Plate

Truth in advertising.

Yes, they're real cookies.

Iconoculture :: Trend Observation

Streaming Wilco.

Their new CD drops today, and their web site is streaming the entire CD. I'm not a huge fan of Wilco, but I think it's great that they're allowing people to listen to the whole CD before buying. In fact, I'm listening right now. It's pretty dang good.

W I L C O

Thomas Allen | Pulp Fiction

It's amazing what you can do with an Exacto knife, some old paperbacks and a camera. Very fun.




(I'm glad I ran across these again - I meant to post them months ago when I first saw them and lost the link...)

Joseph Bellows Gallery :: Thomas Allen