Some Of The World's Most Unique Design Stores
Via Cool Hunter
Thursday, September 13, 2007
False Advertisement
This flower dealer in LA has displayed a colorful sign advertising the business. The interesting thing is that the sign attempts to advertise a dozen roses for $4, but if you look closely, you can see a small '1/2 ' next to the word 'dozen'. And what about the small '99' next to the $4. What a rip off!
Via Boing Boing
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Just A Note
Due to some technical problems, I wasn’t able to post anything yesterday, but thank God tonight I’m back on track.
I also wanted to say that I am very happy to have people who I don't know frequently and personally reading this blog. And to those readers: welcome, thanks, feel free to comment, and I hope you enjoy the site. And if you want to let me know who you are, feel free to do so, that’ll make me very happy… and equally as happy if you wish to remain anonymous.
Thank you.
Lamps Made Of Recycled Lightbulbs
The lamp designers at Bulbs Unlimited, create wonderful lamp by combining recycled bulbs. Here's the website if you would like to view their inventory or just simply shopping.
1910: How Life Would Be Like In The Year 2000
The Bibliothèque nationale de France has an exhibition of illustrations created by Villemard back in 1910. The collection describes visually, and based on Villemard's imagination, what life would be like in the year 2000. It's part of a larger exhibition titled Utopia: The Quest for the Ideal Society in the Western World. Here's the link if you would like to view the entire collection.
The Barber
At School
Aeronautics
Electric Skates
Working In Construction Electronically
Visit To The OperaMonday, September 10, 2007
A Night To Recover
So yes, I'm alive… though barely. I am getting slammed at work these days, so no time or energy to post, or do anything other than work, for that matter. It's gonna take me a night to recover from this work day.
Nope. I don’t know what you’re going to do with yourselves either… You’re going to have to find something else to do, because there will be no post tonight.
Like I’ve said before, this site is updated almost everyday and I need a well deserved little break. Till then, adieu.
Government Abstinence Commercial
Ok, so I am watching the tele tonight and a government commercial about talking to your kids about sex comes on (click here to see the ad). That’s perfectly fine with me: talking to kids about sex at an early age is a very wise decision. But then, the "motto" of the commercial comes on and says:
"Tell your kids you want them to wait until they’re married to have sex. And talk with them early and often so they have a better chance of success.”Uh, excuse me?! So, basically, if you do have sex before you get married, you will experience ‘less’ success?
I do believe is fair to say, though, that those who have sex before marriage are putting themselves at more risk for various things than those who abstain… it's as simple as that.
But here’s the question: why wait until marriage to find out your potential partner is not compatible with you sexually? I can't imagine how a couple who chooses not to have sex could date, fall in love, and get married without having an idea of each other's sexual appetite.
Abstinence is mainly based in morality: you either believe that premarital sex is wrong, or you don't. But don’t get me wrong…I am all for teaching the kids about sex. It's part of being a parent. But children should make the decision for themselves. I don't think the government should be wasting money on an abstinence campaign. Instead, utilize the funds for a better sex education. It's always better to give kids the facts and hope they go out and make good decisions, since the more educated kids are, the more likely they are to make better decisions about sex.
Anyone else care to share your opinion on this?
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Best House In Paris
Maison de Verre is probably one of the best examples of a modern house of the 20th-century. The house, located in France and designed by Pierre Chareau, has always been a mystery place due to the house’s inaccessibility. The only access is from the inside courtyard, and for decades, it was seen only by a small group of people and by patients of a gynecologist whose offices took up the first floor.
The Maison de Verre has been described as ‘an elaborate piece of furniture’ or a glowing translucent box instead of an actual house. In the late 1920’s, Dr. Dalsace and his wife bought the site, which was an existing 18th Century hotel, but the owner of the top floor was not willing to sell her property. The construction was finalized in 1932.
Robert Rubin, an American collector, purchased the house from Dr. Dalsace’s family back in 2006 at an undisclosed price. Then he carefully renovated the house with the help of architectural historians and graduate students.
“The house has been compared to a Surrealist artwork, a theater stage. That effect is animated by the play of light. During the day the facade has a strange milky glow; at night floodlights illuminate the wall from the outdoors, so that it glows like a lantern, bathing the salon in amber light. A single-story dining room and a smaller salon are set just off this central space, so that you are always conscious of its dramatic scale.” - New York TimesThe New York Times has a slideshow of pictures, which you can access by clicking here.
Emiliana Torrini
I love the sweet voice of Icelandic/Italian singer, Emiliana Torrini. Her music style is a mix of trip-hop beats and electronica rhythms, like a fusion of Björk (maybe not as experimental) and Mazzy Star. Her voice is like an angel’s cool whisper joined by gentle acoustic guitars sounding warmly intimate… almost effortless. This effortless sound is actually not easy to accomplish. It takes a lot of work for a producer to capture the acoustic setting, increasing occasionally with a quiet piano or light percussion, while allowing Torrini's voice to ramble through her childlike melodies.
The music is beautiful, simple, intimate, and sometimes Bossa Nova sounding… the kind of music that stays in your subconscious like a lullaby.
Emiliana Torrini's 'Gollum Song' is part of The Lord Of The Rings' soundtrack.
Emiliana Torrini - 'To Be Free'
The 50 Worst Cars Of All Times
Last month, Time Magazine created a list called The 50 Worst Cars of All Time. And nope... the Pinto was not on the list, believe it or not.. Chick here to view the entire list.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Thursday, September 6, 2007
World's Ugliest Cars
Hagerty Insurance, a specialist in collector cars, created a recent survey selecting the worst designed cars of all time. Click here for a slideshow.
Via BusinessWeek
iPhone Prices Reduced
Wow! It seems that soon I could be getting an iPhone for $399. Prices will drop about $200 in the next few weeks.
Thanks Steve Jobs!
Via CNN Money
How To Be A Successful Blogger
An interesting interview with famous Boing Boing blogger Cory Doctorow:
Via Boing Boing
Via Thomas Crampton
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
A Flock Of Cranes...
According to Dubai's Gulfnews.com..."24% of the world’s construction cranes are currently being used in Dubai"
Unbelievable...
'Relativity' In Lego
I remember drawing, back in my freshman year of Architecture School, a copy of this wonderful lithograph by the Dutch graphic artist, M. C. Escher in carbon pencil.
This interesting art piece is called 'Relativity': one of Escher’s most popular works which has been used in a variety of ways, as it can be appreciated both artistically and scientifically. It depicts a paradoxical world in which the normal laws of gravity do not apply.
Andrew Lipson and Daniel Shiu rendered Escher's litograph in Lego. Must have taken a looot of time to construct... and let's not even talk about getting the picture at exactly the right angle.
Transparent Toaster
Finally someone actually came up with a new, innovative design concept outside of the traditional toaster look, giving the machine a facelift. This transparent toaster utilizes heating glass to allow you to clearly see precisely how burnt your bread is becoming. Designed by the Inventables Concept Studio.
Via Engadget
Being Single
Mom: “So… how’s the love department?”
Me: “Eh. It’s alright, Mom… Why?”
Mom: “Just asking. So do you have a boyfriend?”
Me: “No, mom. Just casually dating...”
Mom: “Sweetheart, for how long are you gonna stay single! If you stay ‘that way’ for too long, you’ll end up loosing your teeth and become a cat lady…”
Me: “Ugh! Would you like some coffee?”
Mom almost makes it sound like being single is some sort of disease…
Monday, September 3, 2007
Slogans For The Social Deviant In All Of Us
The other day I found through Boing Boing the best ecards I’ve ever seen! The website its called someecards.com, and the content is based exclusively on parodies of the sentiments found in the traditional Hallmark greeting card… perfect little slogans for the social deviant in all of us. I would like to send this one to Anny:
[I'm just kidding, Anny... I promise I will call you for your birthday, but you know I'm bad at remembering birth dates.]
This one is dedicated to a couple of men out there that I know:
And finally, this one to my friend co-workers who I hang out with:
When you’re tired of sending the same lame ecards, give someecards.com a try.
Domeau & Peres
Domeau & Peres is a young design duo who got together in the mid 90's to produce fantastic furniture design (mainly seating), whether it be meant for inside a home, a car or a plane. They practically created a trademark by experimenting with fabrics and materials of different textures.
They recently opened a showroom in La Garenne-Colombes, France. Visit their website at Domeau & Peres.
Dismantled Sofa Child's Play designed by Matali Crasset for Domeau & Peres
Via Pan Dan
The Body As Sculpture
This fantastic art piece is the work of Antony Gormley, a famous English sculptor who takes the human body as its subject. Gormley has a degree in archaeology, anthropology and history of art, putting into practice his knowledge onto his art.
He uses his own body or "the closest experience of matter that I will ever have and the only part of the material world that I live inside" in many works as the basis for metal casts, considering it artistically not as a thing but a place.
His work has toured America, Europe, and Asia. ‘Block Works being his most recent collection. He’s one of the most celebrated artists of contemporary British sculpture.
Visit Antony Gormley’s website for more info and photos of his work.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
What In The World Is This?
Ok, check this flash video commercial and think of what this little thingy might be...
Is it a robotic egg? Is it an artifact dropped by a flying saucer? Is it the next children Christmas toy sensation?
Nope, this is Sony’s newest (and oddest) product called Rolly: a sort of robotic mp3 player thingy that responds to the music it transmits and moves around. It transmits light through multi-colored rings and has funny little speakers or ears that pop out and spin around.
Sony is secretly launching this product sometime in September, so I wasn’t able to gather more information about this new device. I did find though a blog that delivers a bit more information, which you can check right here.
I don’t know about you, but I prefer my electronics to come in a sleek design without ‘dancing’ in my pant pocket.
Via Engadget
Wall Clock Collection
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