How fun are these? 
ImagineNations
(Thanks for the tip, Claire!)
January 29, 2011
January 28, 2011
Kumagai House.
This house in Japan takes my breath away. 
The structure is composed of two structures: a three-level tower and a single-story base. The base section is buried 28 inches into the ground — deep enough that the dining table becomes level with the outside garden. The rooftop of the base section, which raises an individual slightly above street level, becomes an additional space within itself.
The tower, although physically separate, accommodates the base section with a broad visual of the surrounding neighborhood and scenery. Standing eight meters tall, the tower provides its residents with a stunning view of the mountainous regions within the area. – Design Milk
More details and photos at DESIGN MILK – Skim Milk: Kumagai House in Japan by Hiroshi Kuno Associates
(Photography by Anna Nagai / Hiroshi Kuno + Associates)
January 27, 2011
KARVT bamboo iPhone cover.
I just got one of these, and I'm completely amazed by how many people notice and compliment me on it. Score. 
KARVT | ONLINE STORE iPhone 4 Bamboo - Carmel iPhone 4
David Spriggs.
I would love to see his work. 
Acrylic on multiple sheets of transparent film housed within a display case, lit by spot lights in a darkened room.
DAVID SPRIGGS
(via Public School)
January 26, 2011
"Where Did I Come From?"
Such a fun "School House Rock" kind of illustration for this 70s children's book. It made me laugh. 
Where Did I Come From?
written by Peter Mayle
Illustrated by Arthur Robins
Designed by Paul Walter
Lyle Stuart, 1973
Books My Kid Loves:"Where Did I Come From"
(via this isn't happiness)
Thank You cards | Joy by mel lim
Very sweet cards. (Click image to embiggen and view detail.)
12 cards, 12 matching envelopes, 12 jujus, 12 mini envelopes packaged in clear box. Jujus can be used as mini greeting cards or gift tags. Boxed set comes with 2 designs (6 per design).
joy by mel lim :: Thank You Boxed Cards
January 25, 2011
Happy Burns Night.
For my Scottish readers (and Robert Burns fans) – enjoy your Burns Supper. 
Burns Night, effectively a second national day, is celebrated on 25 January with Burns suppers around the world, and is still more widely observed than the official national day, St. Andrew's Day. The first Burns supper in The Mother Club in Greenock was held on what they thought was his birthday on 29 January 1802, but in 1803 they discovered from the Ayr parish records that the correct date was 25 January 1759.[30] The format of Burns suppers has not changed since. The basic format starts with a general welcome and announcements, followed with the Selkirk Grace. After the grace, comes the piping and cutting of the haggis, where Burns' famous Address To a Haggis is read and the haggis is cut open. The event usually allows for people to start eating just after the haggis is presented. This is when the reading called the "immortal memory", an overview of Burns' life and work, is given; the event usually concludes with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.
Burns supper - Wikipedia
Robert Burns - Wikipedia
1960s Olympia Typewriter.
She's a beauty. 
A vintage typewriter, made by Olympia, fit for the desk of Miss Moneypenny. It is a sturdy piece of writing equipment in a dandy red and white palette. In superb condition and full working order. Delivered with a ribbon so that you can start typing right away!
Present&Correct - Olympia Typewriter
January 21, 2011
Hand Prosthetics In Film poster.
Clever and nicely executed. 
Fro Design Co Store: Hand Prosthetics
Loads of other amazing stuff as well, including this Doctor Who-themed poster.
January 20, 2011
Pocket Card Light.
Very tempting for $7. 
Sure you could carry around a little flash light on your key chain, or keep one in your car, but how about just sliding a perfectly good light source right into your wallet? The Pocket Card LED Light is the same size as credit card and requires no batteries or wires. The interior piece has an LED light bulb, when you need to illuminate, you just flip it up and the light turns on.
Pocket Card Light | Incredible Things
January 18, 2011
Star Trek Enterprise bottle opener.
It made me laugh. 
ThinkGeek :: Star Trek Enterprise Bottle Opener
BeatUpCreations.
I've posted about this shop before, but I've got to give a personal shout out to Ms. Angela over at BeatUpCreations. 
I've ordered from her Etsy shop twice now. The first time was to buy pressies for my hosts on my recent trip to England. This time, I placed a custom order for this plate. (I gave the others away and couldn't stand it - I finally had to have my own.)
Angela, you're a recycling rockstar.
Unloved Thrown Out and Abandoned Creations by by BeatUpCreations
January 17, 2011
SMILING VALENTINE by Susan Kare.
The woman behind the classic Mac icons has a special Valentine print out. 
(I think she should create a set of limited edition Valentines. She's missing out on a boatload of cash from Mac geeks who can't afford the larger prints.)
SMILING VALENTINE | Susan Kare Prints
Bedtime Story Pillowcase Set by David Shrigley
I heart David Shrigley. 
A Bedtime Story
One day I was walking in the woods when I heard the terrible roar of a monster. It filled me with fear and I ran back to the village to alert the community. At first some members of the community did not believe me (as my reputation is that of an idiot) but then night fell and the roar of the monster was audible to all in the village, louder than before. It was dlear to all of us that the roar was that of a monster that was fantastically large, one that could come and eat us all if it chose (so awesome was its roar) thus it would be futile to battle with such a mighty beast. We resolved to make a sacrifice to the gods in order to appease them and bid the monster leave us. We placed all our harvest on the altar but lo! The gods were not appeased and the monster's roar grew louder. Then we placed all our chickens on the altar and sacrificed them but lo! The gods were still not appeased and the monster's roar grew louder still. Then we placed our cattle on the altar and sacrificed them but still the monster stayed. Then we burned our homes and our possessions but still this did not satisfy the gods. Thus there was no choice left but to fight the monster ourselves. We covered ourselves in warpaint, took up our spears and rain, chanting and screaming battle cries, into the woods. We could hear the monster's roar away in front of us at a clearing in the woods. In the middle of the clearing was a huge bush; obviously it was the monster's lair. Our hearts pounding, we ran behind the bus to face the monster. To our astonishment there was no monster but some large loudspeakers and a tape recorder; the source of the roar. We later found out that they had been put there by some scientists from the university of Bristol who were studying our behaviour.
The End
New Museum Store: Bedtime Story Pillowcase Set by David Shrigley
The Woody Bag.
This is fun. 
The wood paneled Jeep Wagoneer is the inspiration for the Fall 2010 printed canvas collection. Using our 22 ounce industrial canvas, we screened wood panels on the exterior of our classic coal bag. The coal bag comes with a limited edition shoulder strap produced in collaboration with souldier guitar straps. The iconic strap pattern is the same used by Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock.
JACK SPADE | SALE | The Woody Bag
January 14, 2011
Numbered Edition Coasters.
Pretty spendy for coasters, but a very simple, lovely design. Napkins and placemats available as well. 
Felt & Wire Shop: Numbered Edition Coasters, set of six from Heather Lins Home
January 11, 2011
January 07, 2011
January 06, 2011
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