Christophe Huet is an incredibly talented photograph retoucher. His website allows you to not only view his portfolio, but see the 'making-of' on several of his images.

Each scented candle lasts twenty minutes and before dying it gives its flame to the one that follows. Arranging the candles according to their scent, we can decide, as in a ritual, when our time starts, sovrappensiero_ design for blind people

Swarovski Crystal Palace unveils a groundbreaking new collection by internationally acclaimed designers during the Salone Internazionale Del Mobile 2008, Milan

"I Love The World" is an awesome new spot for Discovery Channel from director James Rouse and agency 72andSunny.

less is more -- elegant lightweight clay tableware from jurgen lehl.

THE END IS NEAR! Armed with money and some textual folding skills... Dan Tague uses bills to make politically provocative prints. There are more discussing oil, liars, american idol, god and more...

Danzka is my new favorite vodka! It goes down smooth and comes in a cool thermos-like bottle!

Retro Sabotage, "The Highwaymen Of Memory Lane," hack apart classic video games every Thursday to create quirky bits of interactive art. Try Pac-Man as consumerist propaganda, or Space Invaders where the invaders always win.

The Element house by Sami Rintala in Bisan Urban Natural Park, Anyang Resort, South Korea. The house is not to live in but for passers-by who wish to halt, rest and make their own understanding and use of a simple space made of matter and light.

Paul Smith designed a high-fashion ping-pong table, perfect for any fashionista's playful living room.

The newest contributor to The Desktop Wallpaper Project is the master of self-portraits and multi-colred gems, UPSO.

Andrew Bell (#2106, #5828) has a new show on display at Gallery1988 LA. I missed last weeks opening reception (wrong coast!) but it will be on display until March 27th

Pranna Timer Review ~ for timing your moments of truly tech-free zen... this timer runs on incense, singing bowl, and gravity... check out my quick video!

Tadpoles tickle me! A j4mie project with Processing has been implementing a flocking algorithm based on Craig Reynolds’ “Boids” using the Traer Physics Library.

Honibe - Honey You Can Hold ~ like the sugarcube equivalent for honey!

How to make an Edible Martini (video) ~ a gin/vermouth infused flash pickled cucumber... a scientific/culinary alternative to jello shots for your next party?

Eye Tracking using only the Playstation Eye Camera - very cool video

Animated Documentary-Mockumentary about Evil in western civilization from Ancient Greece to present day. Student project was animated frame by frame in flash and composited and textured in AfterEffects.

The latest Obama inspired print by artist The Mac. Check out the image and the artist in action.

I'm loving this sweet & saucy Valentine's Day mixtape compiled by Exopolis. The voiceover really makes my day, but the songs are pretty badass, too. [Editor's Note - yay for the Soko and Juno songs. Super Awesome.]

the very awesome illustrations of alex naughton

The beautiful green-roofed Hof Country Residence is located in the Skakafjördur Fjord of Iceland, less than 100km from the Arctic Circle. Designed by Studio Granda Architects. Just look at that countryside!

Volkswagen Tiguan commercial that redefines modular design... and is a very cool evolution of the cityscape right before your eyes.

Finally got hands on with a Zune ~ here is some insight on fun tiny design details from the unboxing, premium headphones, and is that an ipod nano in the warning label?

10 Corso Como is opening in Seoul! Looks like a 10 corso como merging with an apple store?

Gatica House by Felipe Assadi and Francisca Pulido. A contemporary modern house in chilean countryside.

Pasta tool in stainless steel for measuring and serving pasta and grating cheese. We like to call it Pasta & Parmesan. Designed by Transformer for Sagaform Spring 2008. In stores and internet from February/March.

For the typographile, a chat with the designer of the google logo.

Sean Marc Lee's "Neon Noir" makes LA look like a hard-boiled wonderland.

At CES the sun set at Belkin ~ where you were transported into this pre-fab, dwell feeling space with grastroturf courtyard, hard wood floored kitchen, living room, etc... explore it in pictures!

Wow! Check out the latest print entitled "Bill Murray" from designer Jeff Boyes. I have this hanging on my wall right now and was so hyped I had to share it. I think there are still a few left on his site for sale!

Here's an interesting look at apple stock prices before and after apple keynotes for the last 10 years... Apple Keynote Index Fund

A collection of photographs from IDEAS magazine (from Barcelona 1936). The collection highlights the vintage typography and lettering throughout two issues.

Logo Lounge has a great roundup of Logo Trends of 2007 ~ like dna, crests, flora, eco, bursts, bands, shrinking dots...

The light-emitting plastic that make up the airLUCE lamps gives the lamps a interesting shape and almost eerie glow.

Another series of gifts for new parents ~ the Twilight Turtle and the Sleep Sheep ~ the turtle is has different colors and projects constellations ~ and the sheep make whale, heartbeat, rain, surf sounds...

This set of mega structures are placed in a very arid housing eviroment. They act as trees that can control the surrounding climate trough natural ventilation, also providing shade and a rich public space.

The very Brady-esque Human Calendar

Karl Lagerfeld has teamed up with French baker's Lenotre to release a holiday log cake.

Pixel bodrum* by okyzan.

*Bodrum is a beautiful holiday place known with its "small and white" houses in Turkei.

Christina Natsuko Paulos is a traditional animator by day, but paints whimsical characters with eyes that look just like my online signature. (oO)

Super cute solar car with great packaging *charge through* case... fun stocking stuffer idea!

A fan combined with a walking stick. The handle slides down, reveals the fan and turns it on. two legs enable the stick to stand upright.

For a low cost gift that's all about your packaging skills... no-bake baking gifts... like cookies in a jar! just add eggs and butter.

Somewhere City ~ new toy collection launching ~ and you can MIX & MATCH the pieces! To make some pretty crazy cute creatures... also plush versions coming soon!

Quirky and funny...you should own a dozen.... Felt Pebbles - Handmade in Johannesburg, South Africa,