May 25, 2010

Ty Mattson LOST posters.

I know - the whole creating vintage posters of pop references is getting a little played out. The problem is - they're ALWAYS COOL. I have yet to see a set of faux vintage posters that hasn't been smart in terms of its graphics and iconography. So - that said - I have to post these. They're fantastic.





Ty Mattson Art | LOST Ty Mattson Merchandise

(via poppytalk)

May 24, 2010

Sale: Mesh Magazine Rack

$9.95 at Crate & Barrel. Good deal.


Crate and Barrel - Mesh Magazine Rack shopping in Crate and Barrel Sale

Diabolical Hot Dog.


"Diabolical Hot Dog" - T-shirt by Britton Walters

(Thanks, Sancho!)

May 20, 2010

Meet the sloths.

I love sloths.

Meet the sloths from Amphibian Avenger on Vimeo.


Meet the sloths on Vimeo

(via the always-delightful Little Paper Planes FB feed.)

Sharon Montrose's Baby Animals on 20x200 today.

Nuff said.




20x200 : Artists : Sharon Montrose

Hollow Book Moleskine Safe.

Hipster/nerdy subterfuge. I love it.



etsy: hollow book moleskine safe by pommesfrites

(via etsy finds)

Need To Want Less series.




Recovering Razyholic (Erin Hanson) on Etsy

(via swissmiss who posted Erin's fun/gorgeous Reminders series.)

May 19, 2010

These Golden Books are not for children.

A few days late to the game on this one. But I love them.


These Golden Books Are Not For Children :: Kotaku

(Thanks, Anne & Timmy!)

Grammar rule.

The antecedent for "she" in "that's what she said" is generally understood to be "your mom."

Your Mom T-Shirt from Zazzle.com
(from the guys who write the brilliant FakeAPStylebook)

The Pantone Hotel.

Yes, please.


Pantone Hotel in Brussels Centre – Belgium

Clean Monster.

This Threadless for Blik wall graphic made me smile.


Clean Monster by Threadless for Blik Surface Graphics

May 18, 2010

CAKEWICH baking pan.

This Heliotrope store has SO many fun things.


Fred's silicone Cakewich baking pan is shaped like 2 big hunks of white bread — just bake and slice to make double-decker sandwich cakes with yummy fillings. Everyone loves a good sandwich, now you can have one for dessert too! Cakewich is molded in super-strong, dishwasher-safe, oven-safe pure silicone.

Heliotriope :: CAKEWICH by Fred

Paper Boat Bowl by Sagaform


This unique and stylish set suggests a paper origami boat. Set includes white stoneware serving bowl and a set of teak "oar" servers. Perfect for salads, seafood, and pastas. 14.5 x 8.6 x 5.1 inches.

Paper Boat Bowl by Sagaform

This makes me happy.


And I really DO want this guy to be my canadian boyfriend.

i am your canadian boyfriend

May 17, 2010

Mid Century Nine Drawer Dresser.

For $580 this is an INCREDIBLE deal. If I lived in the LA area, I'd be out the door right now.


Beautiful mid-century modern dresser! Heywood Wakefield style blond dresser with amazing veneered drawers. The smaller drawers on the side have two veneers in alternating directions on each drawer while the larger, middle ones have three.

Middle set of drawers stick out further than the side ones, except for the middle drawer, which sits the same as the side ones. Really cool design looks great from every angle.

Measures 58" wide x 19" deep x 34" high and is in excellent vintage condition.

Local pick up and delivery available in the Los Angeles area. For a shipping quote, please send me your zip code.


Mid Century Nine Drawer Dresser by HausProud on Etsy

It's Naked Lesbian Day.

I had no idea. And it made me laugh.


The Official Shari Elf Gallery Page

U900 – a fab Japanese ukelele duo.

The fact that they're crocheted makes it even better.



(via my buddy, oneplusinfinity)

Low-fi lenticular.

This is SO cool.





Eine Frage der Perspektive | Spreeblick

(via Photojojo)

May 14, 2010

Kate Spade Bali Bound Sweepstakes

enter for a chance to win a 5-day exotic escape to Bali – includes a Tablet Hotel (drool) and a massage. [sigh]


Kate Spade Bali Bound Sweepstakes

May 13, 2010

Where cursors come from.


Nathan W Pyle | PUBLIC SCHOOL

Colourful language.


Nathan W Pyle | PUBLIC SCHOOL

May 12, 2010

The Pat Toliver Fashion Collection.

I don't know what I like most - the layout, copy or clothes. Thankfully, I needn't choose. (click images for full, mindbending detail)




Pat Toliver Collection

(Thanks, Gretchen!)

Vintage suitcase chairs.

These are just INSANELY cool. Want.



Recreate – Interior Design & Extra Ordinary Recycled Furniture, by Katie Thompson

(via thefgame / Little Bigs & Blogs

Win a Modern Office.

Oh, man. I would LOVE this setup.


2Modern presents the Modern Office Sweepstakes! 2Modern & MASH Studios are giving away thousands of dollars worth of merchandise and a one hour color consultation from renowned colorist and TV Host, Danielle Hirsch. All you have to do is sign up for one of our monthly newsletters for a chance to win. Entrants get an instant 10% off coupon code! *Contest starts April 26th and ends May 25th, 2010. Winners announced on Facebook, Twitter and the 2Modern Blog on May 26th, 2010. Winners must be in the continental US. Please read contest rules.

Modern Furniture Contest Rules

The Best Photobombs By Goats.

I love everything about this. The title. The pictures. The fact that it's tagged "goat photobombs." All of it.






The Best Photobombs By Goats

p.s. The related piece, 22 Photobombs By Horses , may be even better...

May 11, 2010

Our library is cool.


Milwaukee Public Library installs green roof

(thanks, Anne!)

I love Jim's Pancakes.




My name is Jim and I like to make pancakes for my Daughter, Allison. She seems to like them, but, being 3, I don’t think she really cares too much.

My dad used to make me really fun shaped pancakes like “The Moon,” “Lightbulb,” and “Balloon” so I guess I can credit his genius.

Hope you enjoy the pancakes.

–Jim


Jim's Pancakes

UK election Photoshop fun.

The original (NHS = National Health Service):



Clearly not originals:





MyDavidCameron.com | Airbrush for change

Wish swissmiss a Happy 5th Blog Birthday.

C'mon. Send her a mugshot. (I did.)


Take a photo of yourself holding up a sign saying where you're from, your url, twitter name or any birthday message for swissmiss that you wouldn't mind displayed on a huge giant screen. The photos in this group will be rotating on the screen during her blog birthday event.

Join in the fun – Flickr: swissmiss = 5 Pool


p.s. The pic I'm holding up is Tina & I canoeing/conquering nature forever ago in my hometown, Horicon, WI. Blue Heron Landing is a fantastic, cheap place to rent canoes there, so I'm giving 'em a little bloggity love.

Moka Express silkscreen print

I love this print. And really I love artists who make their art fit in Ikea frames. It's very practical and thoughtful.




Hand screen printed with a water based ink in bright red on 300g top quality white paper. Size of the paper is 20 inches x 30 inches (50cm x 70cm). The size of the design is approx. 40cm x 30cm.

The paper is quite a standard size and will fit into Ikea’s RIBA frames perfectly. Shipped in a protective sleeve and mailer tube.

Note: Print only, frame not provided.


Felt & Wire Shop: Moka Express silkscreen print - bright red