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NOTCOT GIVEAWAY! (+ Unboxing!) ~ The new jimmyjane Form 6 massager, absolutely stunning design, and you have to see the details, like the embedded buttons and charging case!

FEATUREDNOTCOT GIVEAWAY! (+ Unboxing!) ~ The new jimmyjane Form 6 massager, absolutely stunning design, and you have to see the details, like the embedded buttons and charging case!

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#13437
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Lamborghinis, Bugattis, Aston Martins.... Sunday tag along to the Beverly Hills dealership, couldn't help but photograph some of the gorgeously inspiring details!

FEATUREDLamborghinis, Bugattis, Aston Martins.... Sunday tag along to the Beverly Hills dealership, couldn't help but photograph some of the gorgeously inspiring details!

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#13426
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Video of David Levy's talk at Google about having NO TIME TO THINK!!! Too much efficiency, too much automation, too many things to easily multitask on... great talk, i just watched the whole hour...

VIDEOVideo of David Levy's talk at Google about having NO TIME TO THINK!!! Too much efficiency, too much automation, too many things to easily multitask on... great talk, i just watched the whole hour...

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#13423
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From Mozilla Labs - the evolution of the browser people. Get funky.

VIDEOFrom Mozilla Labs - the evolution of the browser people. Get funky.

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#13378
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Happy Friday! Here's your Liqurious Happy Hour for the week!

FEATUREDHappy Friday! Here's your Liqurious Happy Hour for the week!

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#13376
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Sunglasses make much better rearview mirrors in the work place.... far less obvious that you're watching those behind you (paranoid?) or staring at yourself (narcissistic?)...

FEATUREDSunglasses make much better rearview mirrors in the work place.... far less obvious that you're watching those behind you (paranoid?) or staring at yourself (narcissistic?)...

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#13370
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The NOTCOT Hotline ~ a la Powerpuff Girls ~ It's become my "work" phone when at my desk, makes me more professional acting... See a full Hulger unboxing, and special 20% discount for NOTCOT readers!

FEATUREDThe NOTCOT Hotline ~ a la Powerpuff Girls ~ It's become my "work" phone when at my desk, makes me more professional acting... See a full Hulger unboxing, and special 20% discount for NOTCOT readers!

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#13315
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Gig posters from Andrio Abero of 33RPM.

FEATUREDGig posters from Andrio Abero of 33RPM.

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#13301
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Damn It Feels Good To Be A Banker - the MUSIC VIDEO!!! My friend's book is finally on the market, and they got creative and had some fun with the budget making a hilarious music video!

FEATUREDDamn It Feels Good To Be A Banker - the MUSIC VIDEO!!! My friend's book is finally on the market, and they got creative and had some fun with the budget making a hilarious music video!

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Hands on with the AIAIAI Y-com mic/headphone combos for iphones/curves ~ you will LOVE the packaging... and they are far more fun than the usual headsets for you iphoners!

FEATUREDHands on with the AIAIAI Y-com mic/headphone combos for iphones/curves ~ you will LOVE the packaging... and they are far more fun than the usual headsets for you iphoners!

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#13294
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So, for some reason still unknown to me, i was trying to shop for real things, but kept finding rain boots and posting them to notcouture ~ here's a bunch of things now tagged RAIN!

FEATUREDSo, for some reason still unknown to me, i was trying to shop for real things, but kept finding rain boots and posting them to notcouture ~ here's a bunch of things now tagged RAIN!

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#13293
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Crate and Barrel's Taka Trunk ~ aka Pirate Coffee Table Bar?

FEATUREDCrate and Barrel's Taka Trunk ~ aka Pirate Coffee Table Bar?

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#13286
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Fun black and white video for Birdmonster's The Iditarod

VIDEOFun black and white video for Birdmonster's The Iditarod

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#13282
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Totally smitten with the visually inspiring posters from Change The Thought!

FEATUREDTotally smitten with the visually inspiring posters from Change The Thought!

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#13263
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Illuminated Time Capsule - Skip Hop's new Baby Log ~ helps new parents tell the time/date and see what's going on while tracking feedings, changings, doctors appointments and more!

FEATUREDIlluminated Time Capsule - Skip Hop's new Baby Log ~ helps new parents tell the time/date and see what's going on while tracking feedings, changings, doctors appointments and more!

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On inspiring spaces ~ we take you inside the design studio behind the Rocket World I.W.G toys and the amazing T.A.D. Gear tactical wear that no design should be without... weaponry+toys+nature!

FEATUREDOn inspiring spaces ~ we take you inside the design studio behind the Rocket World I.W.G toys and the amazing T.A.D. Gear tactical wear that no design should be without... weaponry+toys+nature!

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On silly finds ~ the graphics and concept of these japanese stick on inflata-boobs and phallic swan were so bizarre we had to share it and make a little video

FEATUREDOn silly finds ~ the graphics and concept of these japanese stick on inflata-boobs and phallic swan were so bizarre we had to share it and make a little video

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#13204
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The new CA Academy of Sciences will not only have a living roof ~ and penguins ~ but also recycled DENIM insulation!

FEATUREDThe new CA Academy of Sciences will not only have a living roof ~ and penguins ~ but also recycled DENIM insulation!

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#13191
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REVL7's prefab t-shirt bar at Outside Lands blew my mind... then i got inside and saw all of their super comfy organic tees with awesome graphic design!

FEATUREDREVL7's prefab t-shirt bar at Outside Lands blew my mind... then i got inside and saw all of their super comfy organic tees with awesome graphic design!

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#13189
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Rain Jackets refashioned into Reusable Bags ~ by the City Bag Trade ~ see the  NASA one i picked up at Outside Lands! And there are even patterns to make your own... lightweight, with functional POCKETS!

FEATUREDRain Jackets refashioned into Reusable Bags ~ by the City Bag Trade ~ see the NASA one i picked up at Outside Lands! And there are even patterns to make your own... lightweight, with functional POCKETS!

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#13172
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Liqurious Happy Hour ~ a little late this week, but hey! its the weekend! Anyhow, check out some of the fun drinks people had this week

FEATUREDLiqurious Happy Hour ~ a little late this week, but hey! its the weekend! Anyhow, check out some of the fun drinks people had this week

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#13169
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Super Soaker Bottle Shot reviewed! You can attach it to any bottle up to 2L, and it shoots an impressively powered stream! Now you know what to do with all those old water bottles you're not supposed to have.

FEATUREDSuper Soaker Bottle Shot reviewed! You can attach it to any bottle up to 2L, and it shoots an impressively powered stream! Now you know what to do with all those old water bottles you're not supposed to have.

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#13142
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Maestro Dobel Diamond Tequila sent over not only a bottle, but also an incredible aroma set filled with 50 gorgeous tiny little numbered vials ~ check out the pics!

FEATUREDMaestro Dobel Diamond Tequila sent over not only a bottle, but also an incredible aroma set filled with 50 gorgeous tiny little numbered vials ~ check out the pics!

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#13026
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Adorable unentionable cards ~ high color glossy cards with grumbly monsters saying what you might wish you could... "please do not procreate" or "thanks for being no help whatsoever" and more!

FEATUREDAdorable unentionable cards ~ high color glossy cards with grumbly monsters saying what you might wish you could... "please do not procreate" or "thanks for being no help whatsoever" and more!

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#12997
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Enzo Mari's Animali and Pesci Puzzles from 1974 are incredible woody pieces of design history that would look incredible on any coffee table - see both up close!

FEATUREDEnzo Mari's Animali and Pesci Puzzles from 1974 are incredible woody pieces of design history that would look incredible on any coffee table - see both up close!

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#12992
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Natalie Portman's Shaved Head - Sophisticated Side Ponytail.  This music video is horribly awesome.  The song just plain fun.

VIDEONatalie Portman's Shaved Head - Sophisticated Side Ponytail. This music video is horribly awesome. The song just plain fun.

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Just confirmed, we're going to be at Outside Lands all three days, who else is coming?

FEATUREDJust confirmed, we're going to be at Outside Lands all three days, who else is coming?

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#12959
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Amazing bone china SETCAST collection by architects, voonwong&bensonsaw, my favorite are these Molecule Dishes - see the packaging (and they are so affordable) perfect for gifting!

FEATUREDAmazing bone china SETCAST collection by architects, voonwong&bensonsaw, my favorite are these Molecule Dishes - see the packaging (and they are so affordable) perfect for gifting!

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#12943
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Blanca Apodaca's latest album Butterfly Core is here! And i love the behind the scenes pics of her painting the album cover... interesting mix of hippie-gangsta-trippiness

FEATUREDBlanca Apodaca's latest album Butterfly Core is here! And i love the behind the scenes pics of her painting the album cover... interesting mix of hippie-gangsta-trippiness

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#12942
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Happy Weekend ~ to kick it off, here's a liqurious best of for the week! Libatious inspirations to help you get creative!

FEATUREDHappy Weekend ~ to kick it off, here's a liqurious best of for the week! Libatious inspirations to help you get creative!

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#12941
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A NOTCOT look at the madness that was I Am 8 Bit 4 last night ~ absolute chaos, fun music, and a lot of great gamer inspired artworks... oh and one guy even shot pics with his PSP!

FEATUREDA NOTCOT look at the madness that was I Am 8 Bit 4 last night ~ absolute chaos, fun music, and a lot of great gamer inspired artworks... oh and one guy even shot pics with his PSP!

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#12921
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Sorry for the delay in posts this morning ~ just got back from a Lucky Magazine photoshoot at A+R! Here are some behind the scenes shots...

FEATUREDSorry for the delay in posts this morning ~ just got back from a Lucky Magazine photoshoot at A+R! Here are some behind the scenes shots...

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#12879
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Did you ever wonder what DID Home Improvements "Wilson" really look like? Check out this tribute to the late Earl Hindman aka "Wilson" with an video from the shows Final episode along with comentary about Earl Hindman (1942 - 2003)

VIDEODid you ever wonder what DID Home Improvements "Wilson" really look like? Check out this tribute to the late Earl Hindman aka "Wilson" with an video from the shows Final episode along with comentary about Earl Hindman (1942 - 2003)

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#12867
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Breathtakingly beautiful new ad by AB5TRAX for teh Toyota Prius, "Think Isaac Asimov meets George Jetson" ~ the car in a briefcase is here!

FEATUREDBreathtakingly beautiful new ad by AB5TRAX for teh Toyota Prius, "Think Isaac Asimov meets George Jetson" ~ the car in a briefcase is here!

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#12823
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Jaime Hayon for Champagne Piper-Heidsieck - an incredible champagne bath/lamp piece that may be my new favorite piece by Jaime yet... wow.

FEATUREDJaime Hayon for Champagne Piper-Heidsieck - an incredible champagne bath/lamp piece that may be my new favorite piece by Jaime yet... wow.

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#12802
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Japanese company WASARA makes an incredible set of disposable paper tableware. College parties will never be the same.

FEATUREDJapanese company WASARA makes an incredible set of disposable paper tableware. College parties will never be the same.

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#12786
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Shepard Fairey's studio ~ we were lucky enough to visit his studio during Simple Pleasures ~ and you wouldn't believe how incredibly inspiring the space is... wall to wall inspiration and quite the library

FEATUREDShepard Fairey's studio ~ we were lucky enough to visit his studio during Simple Pleasures ~ and you wouldn't believe how incredibly inspiring the space is... wall to wall inspiration and quite the library

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#12782
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Visual sneak peek inside the world of Obey Giant, Studio Number One, and the Subliminal Projects Gallery

FEATUREDVisual sneak peek inside the world of Obey Giant, Studio Number One, and the Subliminal Projects Gallery

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#12780
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Just what we all need in summer ~ playfully refreshing Missoni prints ~ Missoni Columbia Halter Bikini and the Missoni Corinto Silk Kaftan.

FEATUREDJust what we all need in summer ~ playfully refreshing Missoni prints ~ Missoni Columbia Halter Bikini and the Missoni Corinto Silk Kaftan.

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#12777
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Plust's new Baddy ~ badass glow "guard dwarfs" for the garden... Design by Joe Velluto and A.Fabbian.

FEATUREDPlust's new Baddy ~ badass glow "guard dwarfs" for the garden... Design by Joe Velluto and A.Fabbian.

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#12752
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StrangeCo's Friends With You Wish Come True toys ~ blind boxed, they cant be knocked down... and they make a wonderful chime noise that you can see in my video! Also, i love this red mystery colorway!

FEATUREDStrangeCo's Friends With You Wish Come True toys ~ blind boxed, they cant be knocked down... and they make a wonderful chime noise that you can see in my video! Also, i love this red mystery colorway!

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#12738
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Shepard Fairey (Obey)'s Studio Number One had a great event today.... Simple Pleasures 01, here's a post to catch up anyone that didn't make it!

FEATUREDShepard Fairey (Obey)'s Studio Number One had a great event today.... Simple Pleasures 01, here's a post to catch up anyone that didn't make it!

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#12720
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A video of ferrofluid in motion.Simply fascinating and tranquil as well.

VIDEOA video of ferrofluid in motion.Simply fascinating and tranquil as well.

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#12668
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Oxo Candela Flare lights ~ these little rechargable candle replacements are incredible ~ perfect for parties on the patio on late summer nights... see a full unboxing and review!

FEATUREDOxo Candela Flare lights ~ these little rechargable candle replacements are incredible ~ perfect for parties on the patio on late summer nights... see a full unboxing and review!

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#12667
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Lab81's -Minus&+Plus ~ adorable positive and wickedly negative toys!

FEATUREDLab81's -Minus&+Plus ~ adorable positive and wickedly negative toys!

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#12604
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A mobile bar from architect and furniture designer Isay Weinfeld.

FEATUREDA mobile bar from architect and furniture designer Isay Weinfeld.

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#12600
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Incredible packaging on what i can only imagine to be delicious scotches... Douglas Laing's Single Cask Malts and Premium Blended Scotch Whiskies.

FEATUREDIncredible packaging on what i can only imagine to be delicious scotches... Douglas Laing's Single Cask Malts and Premium Blended Scotch Whiskies.

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#12565
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Teething Bling ~ by Smart Mom Jewelry... yes, some nice simple pieces that your baby can teeth on! No more sacrificing your necklaces to teeth marks

FEATUREDTeething Bling ~ by Smart Mom Jewelry... yes, some nice simple pieces that your baby can teeth on! No more sacrificing your necklaces to teeth marks

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#12544
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Ooh the J Crew and Globe-Trotter collaboration, Centenary Collection, now in Ivory!

FEATUREDOoh the J Crew and Globe-Trotter collaboration, Centenary Collection, now in Ivory!

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#12538
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Sneak Peek! The new Dapper Collection from Hard Graft (previously know as Working Class Heroes), brings back my favorite leather pocket on this series of Laptop, iPhone, and Kindle sleeves.

FEATUREDSneak Peek! The new Dapper Collection from Hard Graft (previously know as Working Class Heroes), brings back my favorite leather pocket on this series of Laptop, iPhone, and Kindle sleeves.

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#12518
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Canadian Magazine, The Block. features the 1949 Eames Pacific Palisades House .... in CHOCOLATE! Complete with Thomas Haas' Chocolate Shortbread Recipe

FEATUREDCanadian Magazine, The Block. features the 1949 Eames Pacific Palisades House .... in CHOCOLATE! Complete with Thomas Haas' Chocolate Shortbread Recipe

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#12488
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It's friday afternoon... and a very slow one! So it's now Liqurious Happy Hour at NOTCOT.com

FEATUREDIt's friday afternoon... and a very slow one! So it's now Liqurious Happy Hour at NOTCOT.com

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#12452
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Leatherman celebrates their 25th with a special luxury Leatherman Argentum Collection ~ 7 pieces with handmade handles ranging from $240 all the way to $40,000. Yes, a 40k leatherman. wow.

FEATUREDLeatherman celebrates their 25th with a special luxury Leatherman Argentum Collection ~ 7 pieces with handmade handles ranging from $240 all the way to $40,000. Yes, a 40k leatherman. wow.

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#12441
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Check out the NEW video about Print Liberation's NEW book now dropping into stores everywhere!

Print Liberation: THE DROP : directed by Dave Dunn

VIDEOCheck out the NEW video about Print Liberation's NEW book now dropping into stores everywhere!

Print Liberation: THE DROP : directed by Dave Dunn

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#12425
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Freshly launched ~ the new Sidekick ~ here's a thorough unboxing with close ups.... even 200x microscopic closeups of the new keyboard i'm loving!

FEATUREDFreshly launched ~ the new Sidekick ~ here's a thorough unboxing with close ups.... even 200x microscopic closeups of the new keyboard i'm loving!

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#12401
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The Game Libratory ~ we got an exclusive sneak peek at this new library meets laboratory of all things Gaming from past to present that is quickly growing at CRCA at UCSD...

FEATUREDThe Game Libratory ~ we got an exclusive sneak peek at this new library meets laboratory of all things Gaming from past to present that is quickly growing at CRCA at UCSD...

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#12397
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Finally ~ Absolut Los Angeles - it's an Acai, Acerola, Pomegranate, and Blueberry mix of flavors to represent our city...

FEATUREDFinally ~ Absolut Los Angeles - it's an Acai, Acerola, Pomegranate, and Blueberry mix of flavors to represent our city...

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#12388
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Gimps, ball-gagged dads and mums with strap-ons all feature in Rubber 55's latest viral. In a send up to MTV Cribs... set in suburbia, it demonstrates what can go on where you would least suspect it...

VIDEOGimps, ball-gagged dads and mums with strap-ons all feature in Rubber 55's latest viral. In a send up to MTV Cribs... set in suburbia, it demonstrates what can go on where you would least suspect it...

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#12385
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Martini & Rossi bring back their 50's/60's ads by Warhol ~ and launch a playful set of Martini Factory Drinks! The vintage ads are really fun to check out!

FEATUREDMartini & Rossi bring back their 50's/60's ads by Warhol ~ and launch a playful set of Martini Factory Drinks! The vintage ads are really fun to check out!

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#12379
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Outstanding ... the new NISSAN's commercial - filmed in São Paulo created by the agency LEW LARA/TBWA and produced by Movi&art.

VIDEOOutstanding ... the new NISSAN's commercial - filmed in São Paulo created by the agency LEW LARA/TBWA and produced by Movi&art.

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#12355
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Dog Poo Bags ~ a perfect example of great packaging, branding, graphic, and experience design coming together... and how adorable is their puppy?

FEATUREDDog Poo Bags ~ a perfect example of great packaging, branding, graphic, and experience design coming together... and how adorable is their puppy?

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#12341
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Morphogenesis Chaise  is the attempt to learn from naturally evolving systems and turn the gained knowledge into an intelligent and contemporary design for a chaise lounge. See the video.

VIDEOMorphogenesis Chaise is the attempt to learn from naturally evolving systems and turn the gained knowledge into an intelligent and contemporary design for a chaise lounge. See the video.

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#12331
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Polite In Public's new hardware was impressive and fascinating to watch at the G4/StrangeCo Wonder Women of America Party at Comic-con ~ a magic box that takes pics and applies incredible filters instantly.

FEATUREDPolite In Public's new hardware was impressive and fascinating to watch at the G4/StrangeCo Wonder Women of America Party at Comic-con ~ a magic box that takes pics and applies incredible filters instantly.

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#12308
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Reporting live from San Diego Comic-con 2008! Ok, well not quite, but i did run through to see the toys and online comic guys - so here's a roundup of designs that grabbed me!

FEATUREDReporting live from San Diego Comic-con 2008! Ok, well not quite, but i did run through to see the toys and online comic guys - so here's a roundup of designs that grabbed me!

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#12235
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Prairie Vodka really sent the prairie with this product sample. In an intricately laser engraved wood box filled with corn and straw - cradling this deliciously smooth bottle of vodka...

FEATUREDPrairie Vodka really sent the prairie with this product sample. In an intricately laser engraved wood box filled with corn and straw - cradling this deliciously smooth bottle of vodka...

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#12172
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Latest packaging discovery ~ Pratima Ayurvedic Skincare ~ see the line and display ~ also the texture and process of the products are fascinating as well.

FEATUREDLatest packaging discovery ~ Pratima Ayurvedic Skincare ~ see the line and display ~ also the texture and process of the products are fascinating as well.

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#12166
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Did you know Oxo bought Candela? The awesome candle alternatives that are portable, cordless, and charge up on their base? Love the new designs!!!

FEATUREDDid you know Oxo bought Candela? The awesome candle alternatives that are portable, cordless, and charge up on their base? Love the new designs!!!

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#12132
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EX-SE-08, Shieh Chieh Huang - Crazy floaty recycled robots made of plastic bags, computer fans, and more that were suspended under the pier at GLOW ~ see the video of some of these bizarre creatures!

FEATUREDEX-SE-08, Shieh Chieh Huang - Crazy floaty recycled robots made of plastic bags, computer fans, and more that were suspended under the pier at GLOW ~ see the video of some of these bizarre creatures!

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#12118
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GIANT screen of water, night sky as backdrop, rear projection visualizations - and microphones to scream into to directly alter them. See my vid and pics of Primal Source by Usman Haques from GLOW!

FEATUREDGIANT screen of water, night sky as backdrop, rear projection visualizations - and microphones to scream into to directly alter them. See my vid and pics of Primal Source by Usman Haques from GLOW!

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#12116
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I just spent 7pm to 7am at GLOW - where the city of Santa Monica let loose and threw a hell of a party mixing beach, techno/eco art, food, music, park, pier, and more... here's an overview of the last 12 hours!

FEATUREDI just spent 7pm to 7am at GLOW - where the city of Santa Monica let loose and threw a hell of a party mixing beach, techno/eco art, food, music, park, pier, and more... here's an overview of the last 12 hours!

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#12113
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"What if there were no STOP signs...,
and a major corporation was charged with inventing one?". A parody, maybe, but so true! Any designer has suffered this at some point in their career...

VIDEO"What if there were no STOP signs...,
and a major corporation was charged with inventing one?". A parody, maybe, but so true! Any designer has suffered this at some point in their career...

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#12080
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Sculptural minimalist CONTOUR Ceramic Massage Stones from the design-centric, Jimmyjane, that believes life is better with a sexy twist.

FEATUREDSculptural minimalist CONTOUR Ceramic Massage Stones from the design-centric, Jimmyjane, that believes life is better with a sexy twist.

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#12063
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Amazing drawings and built work by architects Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis.

FEATUREDAmazing drawings and built work by architects Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis.

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#12053
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Adidas gives All Black fans a new way to get close to the team to show their support... using nanotechnology, add your name to be engraved on the thread of the new jerseys with adiThread!

FEATUREDAdidas gives All Black fans a new way to get close to the team to show their support... using nanotechnology, add your name to be engraved on the thread of the new jerseys with adiThread!

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#12034
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Feed Your Kids the Arts. Another part of a PSA campaign from the Ad Council, Americans For The Arts and Leo Burnett Chicago.

VIDEOFeed Your Kids the Arts. Another part of a PSA campaign from the Ad Council, Americans For The Arts and Leo Burnett Chicago.

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#11988
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How do Bee-Boys and Bee-Girls celebrate when they've found a stash of sweet nectar? They take it to the dance floor. Video for Haagen Das' HelpTheHoneyBees.com

VIDEOHow do Bee-Boys and Bee-Girls celebrate when they've found a stash of sweet nectar? They take it to the dance floor. Video for Haagen Das' HelpTheHoneyBees.com

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#11980
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Awesomest laptop sleeve, ever? Incase + Arkitip + KRINK! Limited Edition sleeve, check out the full unboxing, pics of the details, and video about the collaboration evolution.

FEATUREDAwesomest laptop sleeve, ever? Incase + Arkitip + KRINK! Limited Edition sleeve, check out the full unboxing, pics of the details, and video about the collaboration evolution.

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#11978
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A time lapse video and corresponding article of a man trapped in an elevator for 41 hours.

VIDEOA time lapse video and corresponding article of a man trapped in an elevator for 41 hours.

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#11969
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Third in the Ultimate Accessories Post series ~ Eton FR 1000 ~ a full unboxing of this Self-Powered Hand-Crank AM/FM/NOAA Weather/2-Way GMRS Radio with Flashlight, Siren and Cell Phone Charger!

FEATUREDThird in the Ultimate Accessories Post series ~ Eton FR 1000 ~ a full unboxing of this Self-Powered Hand-Crank AM/FM/NOAA Weather/2-Way GMRS Radio with Flashlight, Siren and Cell Phone Charger!

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#11961
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Feed Your Kids the Arts. Part of a new PSA campaign from the Ad Council, Americans For The Arts and Leo Burnett Chicago.

VIDEOFeed Your Kids the Arts. Part of a new PSA campaign from the Ad Council, Americans For The Arts and Leo Burnett Chicago.

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#11958
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Molecular Mixology ~ Art + Science + Drinks = Liquids taking the forms of liquid filled spheres, cotton candy, gels, dusts, sorbets, foams, infusions and more. See the collection of links at Liqurious!

FEATUREDMolecular Mixology ~ Art + Science + Drinks = Liquids taking the forms of liquid filled spheres, cotton candy, gels, dusts, sorbets, foams, infusions and more. See the collection of links at Liqurious!

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#11932
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NOTCOT Giveaway! Check out the new Zune Arts graphic novel "the Lost Ones" ~ and leave us a comment for a chance to win a limited edition copy.

FEATUREDNOTCOT Giveaway! Check out the new Zune Arts graphic novel "the Lost Ones" ~ and leave us a comment for a chance to win a limited edition copy.

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#11907
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Gorgeous, limited edition, leather wallets from Makr.

FEATUREDGorgeous, limited edition, leather wallets from Makr.

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#11905
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Awesome fall launches announced from Belkin ~ here are my favorite three: FlyWire (finally mount your tv with no cables), Break Free (magnetic for all our guitarists), and new Laptop Cooling Stand

FEATUREDAwesome fall launches announced from Belkin ~ here are my favorite three: FlyWire (finally mount your tv with no cables), Break Free (magnetic for all our guitarists), and new Laptop Cooling Stand

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#11896
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Indigo Farm Pop Up Store at Fred Segal Man launch ~ a collaboration with Adrian Nyman, the space is a beautiful mix of denim and wood from floor to ceiling, and awesome wood packaging for the denim!

FEATUREDIndigo Farm Pop Up Store at Fred Segal Man launch ~ a collaboration with Adrian Nyman, the space is a beautiful mix of denim and wood from floor to ceiling, and awesome wood packaging for the denim!

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#11870
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Batmobile goes up against a Toyota F1

VIDEOBatmobile goes up against a Toyota F1

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#11843
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Stop animation of a scene from Pulp Fiction with Tomatoes. Good fun.

VIDEOStop animation of a scene from Pulp Fiction with Tomatoes. Good fun.

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#11842
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Diesel Sweeties Sneak Peek! Acrylic Robot Prototypes in the making for sdcc! And the best Tetris+Dating comic... and you have to see screenshots of this sweet Zune ad i found on the site too...

FEATUREDDiesel Sweeties Sneak Peek! Acrylic Robot Prototypes in the making for sdcc! And the best Tetris+Dating comic... and you have to see screenshots of this sweet Zune ad i found on the site too...

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#11830
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Cointreau Pearls! These have strawberry infused and can be served alongside margaritas, or floating in champagne... they are also made with gold flake infusions! See more pics and videos!

FEATUREDCointreau Pearls! These have strawberry infused and can be served alongside margaritas, or floating in champagne... they are also made with gold flake infusions! See more pics and videos!

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#11824
problem!
Amazing drawings from illustrator Adam Haynes.

FEATUREDAmazing drawings from illustrator Adam Haynes.

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#11821
problem!
A video of the newest 3G iPhone accessory from Apple, iHammer  (actually it's a  parody video made by designer, David Ngo)

VIDEOA video of the newest 3G iPhone accessory from Apple, iHammer (actually it's a parody video made by designer, David Ngo)

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#11797
problem!
Absolutely fascinating images and video of nudibranches by David Doubilet for National Geographic... where he shot them like supermodels, bringing the studio to THEM!

FEATUREDAbsolutely fascinating images and video of nudibranches by David Doubilet for National Geographic... where he shot them like supermodels, bringing the studio to THEM!

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#11794
problem!
We keep talking about starting events/dinners/get togethers in LA... so i've started the NOTCOT in LA group on Facebook for any like-minded folks interested in sharing local events, etc.

FEATUREDWe keep talking about starting events/dinners/get togethers in LA... so i've started the NOTCOT in LA group on Facebook for any like-minded folks interested in sharing local events, etc.

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#11760
problem!
Liqurious ~ have you heard about the latest project from NOTCOT? I'm still working out the details, but wanted to give you a sneak peek!

FEATUREDLiqurious ~ have you heard about the latest project from NOTCOT? I'm still working out the details, but wanted to give you a sneak peek!

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#11754
problem!
Next up in the Ultimate Accessories ~ the new Jawbone ~ full unboxing, and closeups of all the details....

FEATUREDNext up in the Ultimate Accessories ~ the new Jawbone ~ full unboxing, and closeups of all the details....

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#11752
problem!
The Hypercolor "trend" seems to be gaining momentum, i wonder if it will outlast the few minutes of fame it had in the 80s... the Anzevino and Florence Colour Change Collection is pretty fun!

FEATUREDThe Hypercolor "trend" seems to be gaining momentum, i wonder if it will outlast the few minutes of fame it had in the 80s... the Anzevino and Florence Colour Change Collection is pretty fun!

nice!
#11739
problem!
NotCouture Roundup ~ 15 picks themed around the summertime blues, and the awesomest $4,000 silver crab bracelet for kicks...

FEATUREDNotCouture Roundup ~ 15 picks themed around the summertime blues, and the awesomest $4,000 silver crab bracelet for kicks...

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#11730
problem!
Happy 4th of July ~ here's a peek into my day off enjoying the fireworks in Laguna Beach ~ (guitar lovers must take a peek at the door handles picture!)

FEATUREDHappy 4th of July ~ here's a peek into my day off enjoying the fireworks in Laguna Beach ~ (guitar lovers must take a peek at the door handles picture!)

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#11715
problem!
Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo (IWG) ~ the super armed adorable creatures will be launching as tiny blind boxed zipper pulls and parachuters at sdcc! See all the pics!

FEATUREDInsurgents Wilderness Gruppo (IWG) ~ the super armed adorable creatures will be launching as tiny blind boxed zipper pulls and parachuters at sdcc! See all the pics!

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#11684
problem!
Sneak Peek at Edwin Ushiro's first solo show "While Tides Guide You Back Home" ~ some beautiful pieces in here! And really a perfect summer's day captured.

FEATUREDSneak Peek at Edwin Ushiro's first solo show "While Tides Guide You Back Home" ~ some beautiful pieces in here! And really a perfect summer's day captured.

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#11683
problem!
Prairie Vodka ~ has such a beautiful site ~ not to mention it's an organic/kosher vodka! I am in love with the branding and the Prairie in the City imagery with the wolves and bison.

FEATUREDPrairie Vodka ~ has such a beautiful site ~ not to mention it's an organic/kosher vodka! I am in love with the branding and the Prairie in the City imagery with the wolves and bison.

nice!
#11672
problem!
Dutch Wood cutting boards by Lotte van Lattum that reference the regions they were harvested from.

FEATUREDDutch Wood cutting boards by Lotte van Lattum that reference the regions they were harvested from.

nice!
#11671
problem!
New ad campaign from Australia  for travel company ZUJI from Happy Soldiers.

VIDEONew ad campaign from Australia for travel company ZUJI from Happy Soldiers.

nice!
#11631
problem!
American Apparel Thermochromatic Sheer Jersey T-Shirt!!! I somehow missed out on this 80's/90's trend as a kid, but now they are back... white when hot, colored when cold...

FEATUREDAmerican Apparel Thermochromatic Sheer Jersey T-Shirt!!! I somehow missed out on this 80's/90's trend as a kid, but now they are back... white when hot, colored when cold...

nice!
#11628
problem!
Kim Jenkin's has the most adorable set of hand-foiled popsicle sticks to label your plants!

FEATUREDKim Jenkin's has the most adorable set of hand-foiled popsicle sticks to label your plants!

nice!
#11616
problem!
NOTCOT Exclusive! Here's the unveiling of the first in the 3rd series of Star Wars Mimobots to drop from mimoco!

FEATUREDNOTCOT Exclusive! Here's the unveiling of the first in the 3rd series of Star Wars Mimobots to drop from mimoco!

nice!
#11612
problem!
Tumi joins the Polycarbonate trend ~ and has the T-Tech Collection ~ lovely details, nice curves and it even has a foot break!

FEATUREDTumi joins the Polycarbonate trend ~ and has the T-Tech Collection ~ lovely details, nice curves and it even has a foot break!

nice!
#11610
problem!
"Ultimate Accessories" ~ a new series of posts i'm doing ~ first up is my hands on review of the new Allsteel Acuity Chair! Check out some of the beautiful details and the video with the designers...

FEATURED"Ultimate Accessories" ~ a new series of posts i'm doing ~ first up is my hands on review of the new Allsteel Acuity Chair! Check out some of the beautiful details and the video with the designers...

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#11603
problem!
A close up look at the great packaging of the new Futurama "feature length epic" #2: The Beast with a Billion Backs... great retro sci-fi graphics!

FEATUREDA close up look at the great packaging of the new Futurama "feature length epic" #2: The Beast with a Billion Backs... great retro sci-fi graphics!

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#11576
problem!
Getting ready for 4th of July this weekend ~ here's a roundup of bbq/beach/pool party attire from NotCouture!

FEATUREDGetting ready for 4th of July this weekend ~ here's a roundup of bbq/beach/pool party attire from NotCouture!

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#11566
problem!
Whaleless ~ fun new show opening in london July 11th, showcasing pieces from a selection of international artists with a portion of sales going to Greenpeace to keep us from going Whaleless!

FEATUREDWhaleless ~ fun new show opening in london July 11th, showcasing pieces from a selection of international artists with a portion of sales going to Greenpeace to keep us from going Whaleless!

nice!
#11565
problem!
Wall-E's Eve ~ is a descendant of the iPod and the Automator... she too is a brainchild of Apple designer, Jonathan Ives.

FEATUREDWall-E's Eve ~ is a descendant of the iPod and the Automator... she too is a brainchild of Apple designer, Jonathan Ives.

nice!
#11562
problem!
Got a little Spore happy trying out various creatures with challenges like "make it cute" - "make it with as few vertebrae as possible" - etc. Here are some pics and vids...

FEATUREDGot a little Spore happy trying out various creatures with challenges like "make it cute" - "make it with as few vertebrae as possible" - etc. Here are some pics and vids...

nice!
#11560
problem!
Electric Artists celebrates their 10th anniversary, and sends us this awesome quote/inspiration book ~ bound simply with a rubberband which is surprisingly effective!

FEATUREDElectric Artists celebrates their 10th anniversary, and sends us this awesome quote/inspiration book ~ bound simply with a rubberband which is surprisingly effective!

nice!
#11536
problem!
Transforming accessories by Bernadette Deddens.

FEATUREDTransforming accessories by Bernadette Deddens.

nice!
#11529
problem!
Improve Everywhere's Charlie Todd teams up with Taco Bell to freeze a store's grand opening ~ i can't believe people poke at their food and cut them in line! (ok, well i guess i can)

FEATUREDImprove Everywhere's Charlie Todd teams up with Taco Bell to freeze a store's grand opening ~ i can't believe people poke at their food and cut them in line! (ok, well i guess i can)

nice!
#11507
problem!
Lynn Lanterns from Williams Sonoma Home are a gorgeous use of porcelain and candles, i wonder what the lighting actually looks like at night!

FEATUREDLynn Lanterns from Williams Sonoma Home are a gorgeous use of porcelain and candles, i wonder what the lighting actually looks like at night!

nice!
#11506
problem!
Designer SuperHeroes + Toys = ZAHA! Empress of Architecture. KARIM! King of Plastic. JAIME! Chief of Ceramic. Awesome project by Olivia Lee.

FEATUREDDesigner SuperHeroes + Toys = ZAHA! Empress of Architecture. KARIM! King of Plastic. JAIME! Chief of Ceramic. Awesome project by Olivia Lee.

nice!
#11501
problem!
Great packaging on the Nike Karma Golf Balls!

FEATUREDGreat packaging on the Nike Karma Golf Balls!

nice!
#11468
problem!
Luxury Teepees! With WIFI! Organic composting outhouses! and Solar-Powered DVD players?!?! also queen beds, spa, fireplaces, etc... in the Yukon!

FEATUREDLuxury Teepees! With WIFI! Organic composting outhouses! and Solar-Powered DVD players?!?! also queen beds, spa, fireplaces, etc... in the Yukon!

nice!
#11460
problem!
Meet the SNIPER! from Team Fortress 2 ~ i love the animation, and this particular aussie sniper, such a great video.

FEATUREDMeet the SNIPER! from Team Fortress 2 ~ i love the animation, and this particular aussie sniper, such a great video.

nice!
#11448
problem!
Jeans + Helium + Duct Tape... the latest in the genius Levi's viral vids ~  and i've also linked Guys Backflipping in Jeans, and the Monkey doing Hollywood to catch you up.

FEATUREDJeans + Helium + Duct Tape... the latest in the genius Levi's viral vids ~ and i've also linked Guys Backflipping in Jeans, and the Monkey doing Hollywood to catch you up.

nice!
#11433
problem!
The Ojon Tawaka "BALL" ~ is basically like a baseball sized dark chocolate ball that you roll all over your body as a body exfoliating treatment ~ see how they package this - as well as how they make it!

FEATUREDThe Ojon Tawaka "BALL" ~ is basically like a baseball sized dark chocolate ball that you roll all over your body as a body exfoliating treatment ~ see how they package this - as well as how they make it!

nice!
#11418
problem!
Sometimes what we all need to get some perspective is.... a drive up the coast, and a birthday party at the tip of Point Dume?

FEATUREDSometimes what we all need to get some perspective is.... a drive up the coast, and a birthday party at the tip of Point Dume?

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#11414
problem!
Its a scorcher of a day throughout Cali today ~ so we've rounded up some perfect options to look great while beating the heat for guys and girls ~ feel free to contribute more ideas!

FEATUREDIts a scorcher of a day throughout Cali today ~ so we've rounded up some perfect options to look great while beating the heat for guys and girls ~ feel free to contribute more ideas!

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#11405
problem!
The weekend is here. A great video of a lot of beer tricks. Impressive...Coor's Light goes viral with their "Perfect Pour" from their wide mouth cans

VIDEOThe weekend is here. A great video of a lot of beer tricks. Impressive...Coor's Light goes viral with their "Perfect Pour" from their wide mouth cans

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#11400
problem!
Incase gives us a sneak peek at their new Summer themed ipod touch slider cases ~ amazingly thin yet durable plastic, with my favorite soft-touch rubberized coating! Amazing packaging experience as always...

FEATUREDIncase gives us a sneak peek at their new Summer themed ipod touch slider cases ~ amazingly thin yet durable plastic, with my favorite soft-touch rubberized coating! Amazing packaging experience as always...

nice!
#11364
problem!
The classic Italian Yacht maker, Riva, is the latest design collaborator with Veuve Clicquot ~ not only do i have a peek at the new products, but the sketches of vintage boat designs are so sweet!

FEATUREDThe classic Italian Yacht maker, Riva, is the latest design collaborator with Veuve Clicquot ~ not only do i have a peek at the new products, but the sketches of vintage boat designs are so sweet!

nice!
#11363
problem!
looks like a candle bulb, but it's not a bulb, it's a candle, which looks like...you know...

FEATUREDlooks like a candle bulb, but it's not a bulb, it's a candle, which looks like...you know...

nice!
#11352
problem!
K Chocolatier's K HIBALLS ~ are filled with Blue Label or Ketel One ~ dark chocolate and crispy sugary layer with quite the burst of liquor - OMG. A variation of the choc recipe once exclusive to Emperor Franz Josef...

FEATUREDK Chocolatier's K HIBALLS ~ are filled with Blue Label or Ketel One ~ dark chocolate and crispy sugary layer with quite the burst of liquor - OMG. A variation of the choc recipe once exclusive to Emperor Franz Josef...

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#11342
problem!
"MAINTAIN THE SHINY PARTS" !!! funny technical sheet that i found with my new plasma tv... so silly i had to share it.

FEATURED"MAINTAIN THE SHINY PARTS" !!! funny technical sheet that i found with my new plasma tv... so silly i had to share it.

nice!
#11339
problem!
Video created with all typographic characters, set to the instrumental sounds of Ratatat. Great message.

VIDEOVideo created with all typographic characters, set to the instrumental sounds of Ratatat. Great message.

nice!
#11330
problem!
Surfmonk ~ eco-friendly bamboo terry robes, coverups, and towels (with adorable straps)... a super cozy line that's calling out to my inner beach bum.

FEATUREDSurfmonk ~ eco-friendly bamboo terry robes, coverups, and towels (with adorable straps)... a super cozy line that's calling out to my inner beach bum.

nice!
#11326
problem!
Gorgeous Israeli stamps depicting environmental concerns from 1975 ~ here is Air Pollution one... check out Water and Noise Pollution as well...

FEATUREDGorgeous Israeli stamps depicting environmental concerns from 1975 ~ here is Air Pollution one... check out Water and Noise Pollution as well...

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#11320
problem!
See the little bouncing raccoon balloon on the bottom right corner? We're one of the stops in the upcoming "World's First Internet Balloon Race"! Read more about how it works...

FEATUREDSee the little bouncing raccoon balloon on the bottom right corner? We're one of the stops in the upcoming "World's First Internet Balloon Race"! Read more about how it works...

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#11319
problem!
It all starts with a lamp made of bread, and a candle made of butter... Dine on Design ~ see how this 8 course designer feast unfolds!

FEATUREDIt all starts with a lamp made of bread, and a candle made of butter... Dine on Design ~ see how this 8 course designer feast unfolds!

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#11310
problem!
Cul is Cool ~ check out this expanded polypropylene stool from Ramon Ubeda and Otto Canalda for ABR ~ as well as many other playful pics i have from the Conran Shop's ROJO Exhibit.

FEATUREDCul is Cool ~ check out this expanded polypropylene stool from Ramon Ubeda and Otto Canalda for ABR ~ as well as many other playful pics i have from the Conran Shop's ROJO Exhibit.

nice!
#11304
problem!
Luis Eslava's Face to Face ~ for the Conran Shop ROJO Exhibition he showcased lamps and space dividers made simply from strips of velcro! Beautiful and ingenious use of velcro!

FEATUREDLuis Eslava's Face to Face ~ for the Conran Shop ROJO Exhibition he showcased lamps and space dividers made simply from strips of velcro! Beautiful and ingenious use of velcro!

nice!
#11303
problem!
The Upholstered Chair from Keeseh Studio.

FEATUREDThe Upholstered Chair from Keeseh Studio.

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#11293
problem!
Emil Kozak's Barok'n'roll Wallpaper ~ for Wall Collection is AMAZING ~ i could stare at the details for hours... from afar it certainly resembles a pattern, but up close it has so much to explore...

FEATUREDEmil Kozak's Barok'n'roll Wallpaper ~ for Wall Collection is AMAZING ~ i could stare at the details for hours... from afar it certainly resembles a pattern, but up close it has so much to explore...

nice!
#11290
problem!
Mix one part Emil Kozak, one part Kelly Slater, and one part Al Merrick at Channel Islands ~ and you end up with some reallllllly slick surfboards!

FEATUREDMix one part Emil Kozak, one part Kelly Slater, and one part Al Merrick at Channel Islands ~ and you end up with some reallllllly slick surfboards!

nice!
#11288
problem!
Carlos Ramos' first solo show! The dexters lab art director does some incredible animals in his "Natural History Museum Part I" show for Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City

FEATUREDCarlos Ramos' first solo show! The dexters lab art director does some incredible animals in his "Natural History Museum Part I" show for Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City

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#11280
problem!
My next dinner party will be geographically educational ~ how fun would it be to use these city maps placemats that come in a tablet of 50?

FEATUREDMy next dinner party will be geographically educational ~ how fun would it be to use these city maps placemats that come in a tablet of 50?

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#11249
problem!
Gorgeous! Moët Rosé Indulgence Coffret ~ holds your Moët Rosé in a glossy black box that is under lock and key!

FEATUREDGorgeous! Moët Rosé Indulgence Coffret ~ holds your Moët Rosé in a glossy black box that is under lock and key!

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#11247
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