Manifest Hope: DC part 2.... here are my favorites from the many artworks (another 30 pics or so!) ~ and full gallery coming soon...

First look at Manifest Hope: DC ~ the art is pretty incredible ~ in this post you can see an overview of the art, the space, and the madness ~ here's shepard fairey touching up the piece on stage before opening!

Paula Scher: Great design is serious (not solemn), from album covers, to books, to the Citibank logo, Paula pinpoints the moments when she started really having fun with design. Check out her TED talk video!

Finally, no more tiresome stirring of the natural peanut butter. Nothing is worse than when oil gets everywhere and you're left with a hard mess of peanut on the bottom. I love mine.

The New York Times 'On Location' has a fascinating look into ways movable walls and shelving, more commonly found in libraries and archives, can be used to make one room into many.

The Garbage Pin project includes a silver Pin, plastic bag and garbage. By Ana Cardim, it is your tiny, mobile garbage bin!

Paul Vela's Xela table is not to be missed.....

Photographer Nadav Kander was commissioned by the New York Times Magazine to photograph Obama's People. The resulting 52 photographs are published this Sunday

New Nike viral introducing Kobe Bryant as president, CEO, CFO, CMO and owner of Ankle Insurance Co.
If you don't wear the new Nike Zoom Kobe IV, watch out for your ankles!

The BrightBuilt Barn, located in Rockwood, Maine, is one of the super energy-efficient prefab designs of the year. A highly covetable structure, this barn/studio is not only a net-zero house... it is also seeking LEED Platinum certification

Photographic work of Toronto based photographer Sylvain Dumais.

Andrew Wyeth, painter of Christina's World, amongst others, has passed away at the age of 91. The Times has an article about his life.

Wonderful video featuring every photo taken during a couple's visit to Japan. The frantic editing adds to the feeling of memories passing you by. Simply gorgeous.

high end jewellery store, in a new hot destination : Mistal shop by Kristian Gavoille in Oman.

Original 1961 Playboy article about the masters of design.

Why do uncool products have to be uncool? Innvire whiteboard wipes in classy helvetica + print.

Loose Moose collaborated with Swiss production company Solid & Haller Film to produce 4 commercials for Swiss Sugar. Each commercial has four vignettes, the effect is of an invisible finger drawing...

Duplex by designer Constance Guisset is a really creative idea, a combination of a fish tank and a birdcage. The aquarium is thermoformed so as to create a spacewhere the bird can fly at the same visual level as the fish.

My Dot Drops ~ Customizable luggage by Jump and Artoyz.

Colbert Report Clip: Shepard Fairey talks with Stephen Colbert about how his political Obama works became the official imagery for the President elect in this video.

Washington Post's Philip Kennicott has a great article looking at the Obama portrait by shepard fairey ~ and the subtleties and what it may say about things in the long run...

Oliver Schick's Woodworks table is beautiful!

hedi slimane's look into the beauty and life of yves saint laurent. an absolutely breathtaking collection of memories, treasures, loves and life.

Great chart of charts. Ever wondered how to convey some information? Try this handy dandy poster.

Controversial and hilarious artwork depicting Europe. Art installation commissioned by the Czech Republic: provocative, funny, relevant, creative - everything art should be.

John Beck Steel Fire Cube ~ Beautiful indoor or outdoor fire for these cold times

Modern Design six perch finch feeder.
Removable copper roof. Reinforced redwood.

Love these cool illustrations by Nick Fosta, UK. I'm particularly getting a kick out of that YouTube camera in Obama's pile.

Tiny "Tumbleweed" Houses ~ as small as 65 sq ft!

A new BOMB!'s funny works.

A gorgeous solid wood "voice powered" guitar for kids. Designed by Danridge Geiger of The Make Believe Company

Zipper platter will have you come undone! Interesting pieces by ceramic artist/designer Lilach Lotan, of British Columbia, Canada.

Black&WhiteCo Signature Candles

Here's a first look at the booth constructed in front of the White House where Obama and his family will be watching the parade once they complete the route...

Lego's just announced that it's teamed with Digital Blue to bring out a line of digital cameras, PMPs, and walkie talkies for children.

State logos

ATM Hotel- A five star shelter for a cold Winter
A golden card for the homeless.

"I love you" gesture in ASL/Rocker hand USB sticks!

Help bush pack now that he's leaving the White House!!

Although no longer in stock, I love the aggressive and clean look and eco-friendly execution of these BDSM paddles. Visit to the scrap yard, anyone?

Cute new episode of My Cardboard Life. Cardboard Colin tries out a geeky new look.

The Strange Maps blog collects interesting map concepts, as well as found 'maps' like a puddle the shape of Australia.

A different slant on interior photography. Executive boardroom by time&space

Limited edition. The seraphine cage is forged by artisans using a sparkling metal cutting technique. Inspired by the Versailles gardens of the sun King, it is meant to be a small piece of paradise on earth.