A compendium of cool kitchen gadgets such as a vacuum canister marinade machine and the Thermomix.

CA Boom V opens today at the Santa Monica Airport, this 3 day event focuses upon interior design, modern and prefab architecture and gives tours on local homes as well. [Editor's Note: on my way now]

Oh Questionable Content, how you never cease to amuse me... totally wanting Hanner's shirt in this comic... perhaps in another color...

Ice Penguins in Sao Paulo! 50graus has placed these in a public square to alert people to global warming

Beertender ~ a collaboration between Krups and Heineken to keep your mini keg ready for 30 days of perfect draught beer at your fingertips.

Wow, What an Octopus tee graphic!

Abstract-Ïto | The first jewelry line designed by Ora-Ïto for Christofle 2008.

With TV's getting so thin, i love Axel Bjurstrom's idea of putting them on an easel! 1/3 concepts developed for Panasonic, shown at the Stockholm Furniture Fair.

How awesome are these Moka lamps from Lamponi's Lamps ~ best use of the espresso makers, second to making espresso.

Oh, Murakami. He's stolen his own billboard off of Melrose and had it sent back to japan, b/c he loved the street art from Auger/Revok once he saw it on the internet.

Finalists from The New Yorker's contest to redesign the magazines "presiding dandy", Eustace Tilley.

Stand Alone and Smile by Tommi Mustuai, a beautiful art book filled with amazing organic drawings.

Ab5trax is a boutique commercial/music video studio out of LA. Initially drew my interest because of their video for Shiny Toy Guns' Le Disko. Web site shows off their past work through great montages.

Epullay Montessori School, located next to the Andes in Santiago de Chile. By Saez Joannon Arquitectos.

canadian artist gordon halloran creates large scale abstract installations using ice as his medium. his largest installation to date will be coming to chicago's millennium park in february!

Found it! The awesome HANDMADE intro sequence to Juno i was telling you about in #7894 by Shadowplay.

Although the portable digital DJing device isn't out till feb, you can get the beta version of their software now! Pacemaker ~ you may have to register to get access.

Litroenergy - The new light that can glow for 12 years with no additional energy needed, non toxic, and extremely durable.

Gift Guide Day 11 is all about Child's Play ~ some simple toys from robotic dinos and wifi bunnies to finger crayons and pirate sailboats.

Finally ~ unboxing of Pleo ~ my latest house guest for the next few weeks... now you can see the packaging the ended up with, his encounter with the roboraptor, and more to come for sure...

MAP is a new Miami-based culture magazine that fuses progressive design and intelligent content to reflect the relevance of Miami as a new frontier for the arts.

Infamous street artist Banksy has a show opening in NYC December 2nd. While he personally has nothing to do with the show, his work is the centerpiece.

That octopus girl is Audrey Kawasaki! and behind her is Amy Sol! and that's luke chueh in the bear... Art Army returns to LA and this time takes on some of our fav artists

Daniel Eric Weiss is a photographer for photography's sake, snapping portraits and landscapes all around Manhattan with a friendly eye and a hometown sensibility.

Ultreo ~ the next generation of toothbrush technology is Ultrasound ~ and here's a full product review... honestly, i'm shocked how much better its work than my sonicare

For the film lovers on your list... salt and pepper shakers made from film canisters - Rita Botelho, 2006

Incredible Tango imagery in Jim Erickson's photography portfolio

the style from the USB logo, like three-pronged fork or weapon. Who knows, perhaps Satan will buy this USB. Absolute USB by Tao Ma.

Plan Toys ~ they have everything from these adorably modern doll house sets to wooden foosball for your 3 year old...

Trick or treat? I am floored by this little matchbook of fortunes from Rosebud Design Studio. I'd take this over candy any day!

Came across this great business card holder idea on Dustbowl. There's also an entertaining travel blog as well.

For Me For You by Insight Outsight. Based on the observation that when couple walk together, one often borrows their partner's back pocket. Very Cute.

Christina Angliker's Peace Buttons and Fishing Knuckles change the way to see the world a tiny bit ~ changing the way you fish... and the "wounds" turned into buttons...

Inspired by this Illy "Push Button House" Cafe ~ check out this post of more than 10 breathtaking designs utilizing shipping containers in the most incredible ways.

Modern Art Master, Barry Mcgee's new exhibition Advanced Mature Work at REDCAT is unbelievably good.

Annie Vought painstakingly cuts the script text out of letters and notes. The result is an incredible tapestry of letters, lines, and shadows created by pinning the work up for display.

On coolest DS Stylus ever ~ i want one of these ninja gaiden swords!

Great shoelace packaging by Overkill for their Zillion line of laces

The ‘Coca-Cola’ Art Gallery is a collection of images that have been designed by leading artists and designers.

The ideal sleeping environment for babies, providing you with the safety your baby requires without sacrificing style. Hushamok

News Knitter is a data visualization project which focuses on knitted garments as an alternative medium to visualize large scale data.

My addiction for tonight is Kitsune Noir ~ also Mauricio Alejo's pictures for Wired's article ‘Turns Out, Money Does Grow on Trees‘

Olicana Rough ~ a new VEER typeface i've fallen for

Examine the possibilities of unfocused light from photographer Brett Buchanan.

vedaPURE has a great logo... and some fun packaging! ~ cute line of products for the whole family (aka perfect gift sets for mom's to be and baby showers)

If your kid (or you) is going to have a traditional wooden toy yacht ~ make it black. With a pirate flag sail.