Joel Robison's Joy of Reading.

Brainpicker finds the BEST stuff. Seriously. This is giant AND funny.

Joel Robison's Whimsical Photographic Abstractions of the Joy of Reading | Brain Pickings

"Be Happy" Tattly.

I've never wanted a tattoo. Never even been tempted. Until now.

Tattly™ Designy Temporary Tattoos — Be Happy

Spodee.

I would totally buy this just for the packaging. I'd even make the hipster wine spritzer they recommend, just becauset the tag is awesome.

Spodee :: Svpply

The BoomCase Store / 180 Power Pusher.

This is a pretty epic upcycle.

The BoomCase Store / 180 Power Pusher ($500-5000) - Svpply

Comic-Con Art: Story Posters by Mark Gonyea

For those of you that don't know me, I'm unabashedly nerdy. I love Doctor Who and Torchwood and Battlestar Galactica and Firefly and Buffy. I have SyFy favorited. I've known the Three Laws of Robotics since I was 10. You get the gist. Soooo, I just got back from my third San Diego Comic-Con, a joyous four-day celebration/circus of sci fi, comics, video games, TV, movies, indie press, art... SO much great stuff, if you're a total dork like me.

ANYway – while roaming the aisles, I saw a booth with these amazing design-y nerdy prints by Mark Gonyea. Less than $10 (!!!), signed by the artist and so, so, so full of win. I picked up the following for my pals at work. There are loads more, and he has an etsy shop. I highly recommend you check him out for the nerd in your life.

p.s. I totally saw Martin Freeman, whom I lovelovelove in Sherlock. He was there because he's got a little film coming out this December.

Mark Gonyea's Story Posters

Evan Robertson's literary giclée prints.

Illustrator and lover of literature Evan Robertson is a modern day Renaissance man. Each of the giclée prints that make up Obvious State, combines a favorite quote and one of Robertson’s stunning original illustrations. Tortured artists, English majors, and bookworms will love this collection of poignant prints.

Obvious State @littlebrownpen now featured on Fab. (registration required)

(via Laughing Squid)

Jesus art.

Because I like to think that Jesus DOES have kittens. And that I DO amuse him.

(This post is dedicated to my friend, Jason, because Jesus loves him especially.)

Shari Elf Gallery (Good and Sturdy Art From Trash)

250,000 Bees Find A Home Atop the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan | Inhabitat New York City

This is just so cool. (Hopefully none of their staff is allergic to bee stings.)

The 20th floor of New York’s Waldorf-Astoria now accommodates some rather unusual residents — around 250,000 bees living on the roof of the prestigious hotel. Transported to their new midtown Manhattan digs by a Lincoln Towncar, the pollinating inhabitants of the six beehives were placed there to support the PlaNYC initiative to plant 1,000,000 new trees over the next decade. The hotel will benefit directly too, with their own in-house supply of sustainable honey!

250,000 Bees Find A Home Atop the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan | Inhabitat New York City

CMYKat Hoodie.

Want. Very much want.

CMYKat Hoody by Alix Peck | Society6

"What Good..." Enamel Steel Sign

Oh, Best Made. You are the best.

In his autobiography Benjamin Franklin outlined a "Precept of Order, requiring that every part of my business should have its allotted time, one page in my little book contain'd the following scheme of employment for the twenty-four hours of a natural day." The first order of business in his precept was to ask himself simply, "What good shall I do this day?" With this concise introspection guiding him a great American luminary got cracking. What good shall you do this day? Whether it's nailed to the wall, leaned up against a bookshelf, or offered as an inspirational gift, we know that this enamel sign — designed with the original Best Made "Indicator" typeface — will lay the foundations to a virtuous day.

Best Made Company — "What Good..." Enamel Steel Sign

R.I.P., Nora Ephron.

What a great lady.

Nora Ephron, successful in movies and journalism, dies at 71; was known for devastating wit

btdubs – I've been told by a reader (thanks, mcnamara!) that the quote image above is by Gina Loukareas in AisFor.org. I can't find the image there, but I'm going to assume no one would lie to me about this. :)   

Tube. An installation by Zilvinas Kempinas.

 What to do with all those old VHS tapes.

VHS Tapes Turned into Haunting Tunnel of the Future | I Watch Stuff (via b3ta.com)

Dick Clark’s bizarre stone house.

Wow. I mean... wow.

According to Mental Floss, he really wanted to live in this location and designing it this way got it through building approvals in a park conservancy area. But that doesn't really explain the interior. Eek.

Dick Clark’s Flintstones-Inspired Home in Malibu | Bored Panda

Beyoncé the Giant Metal Chicken.

I've been seeing a CRAZY amount of Beyoncés lately, so I keep thinking about this post by The Bloggess, Jenny Lawson. It is, quite honestly, pure wonder and genius. I'm re-posting it in the hope that I can spread joy to anyone who hasn't read it yet.

And that’s why you should learn to pick your battles. — TheBloggess.com

NYTimes.com: Revisiting the Era of Automatic Dining

I LOVE Automats. Why won't anyone bring them back?? *sigh*

The Automats featured gleaming machines marketed as newfangled gadgets that dispensed fresh food barely touched by human hands.

Revisiting the Era of Automatic Dining - NYTimes.com

(thanks for the tip, Gretchen!)

Our Garden Birds by Matt Sewell.

Matt Sewell's bird illustrations are completely adorable. I may have to pick up this book when it's back in stock.

Analogue Books — Our Garden Birds by Matt Sewell

Brass Stow-Away Capsule

I'm not an outdoorsy type at all, but everything on Best Made Company's site makes me wish I was. Including this little beauty. Their designs are so beautiful.

Best Made Company — Brass Stow-Away Capsule

Post-Itable | SoupStudio design

Well, this is fun. I like.

Post-Itable | SoupStudio design

Airplane Lavatory Self-Portraits in the Flemish Style

I'd probably be very annoyed if I was on a flight and needed to use the loo, but this made me laugh.

Nina Katchadourian: Airplane Lavatory Self-Portraits in the Flemish Style

Salt Made From Tears.

I love Hoxton Street Monster Supplies.

Salt Made From Tears combines centuries-old craft with the freshest human tears which are gently boiled, released into shallow crystallisation tanks, then harvested by hand and finally rinsed in brine. Experience the full range of these flavours in this exclusive collection.

Salt Made From Tears Range - Hoxton Street Monster Supplies

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