XBOX 360 spring updates - controller gets an add on that looks very sidekick ~ background downloads, etc ~ fascinating to watch the merging of tv/console/pc/communication device...

When your fav classic chairs go sk8 ~ Modern Series by Tony Larson for Girl

Wii Sharp Shooter ~ nice design incorporating wiimote and nunchuck for shooting games!

Beautifully mysterious Mozartkugel ~ 92mm in light beech or dark oak, waxed; with 18-note chime. Plays "Voi che sapete" from "Marriage of Figaro". Designed by Adam und Harborth, Berlin.

Urban illustrator, Justin Bua, takes a second with Format Mag to discuss his first book, The Beat of Urban Art.

Alice-in-Wonderlandesque Plant Cup big enough for a kitty

Nothing says love like a big hunk of English Oak - Jake Phipps' Love Seat.

Lots of fun all in pictures from this year's 10th Design Indaba (February 2007) at the CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa. This particular example by Heath Nash.

Loyalkaspar did some updating recently with a new reel, and a few new pieces of work. The combination to real imagery mixed with illustration !

On impressive egg paint jobs... xbox egg? And as kotaku says, you need the wii and ps3 ones "But, to make it true to life you'll have to hide the Wii egg where no one can find it and leave the PS3 egg out in the open where no will want to find it."

HAPPY EASTER ~ may your easter bunny show up as a ninja bunny like this crazy head gear swissmiss found

Another brilliant ad spot from Tokyoplastic for yaris

Also from Fulguro ~ i love this incarnation of "cardboard speakers" as physical branding for the LABEL SUISSE 2006 SWISS MUSICS FESTIVAL - great pictures of the displays

By designer Fulguro ~ a playful new idea on how to literally nail some chocolate into your roll. (pain in your pane?)

Some pretty inspiring work from the folks at Buro North in Australia

Get your fix of illustration and art on startdrawing.org the asian drawing portal. I'm adding this one to my inspiration bookmarks.

Erica Wakerly's House wallpaper, just one of her very cool wallpapers and fabrics. Check them out-her illustrations too!

Dutch artist Harma Heikens sculptures are both adorable and highly disturbing.

Divided into 2 parts, the want/need glass has a hole above the need line to help you stop 'waste". Each glass is signed and numbered! by Alesina Design

Dreams of Flying - from photographer Jan von Holleben

The Art of Wii sweepstakes - How I wish I was Canadian...

I'm Not a Pessimist, I'm Doomed - work of Benjamin S Jones.

i really love my new axe from Fiskars.. I need more wood!

A simple and stylish Deck-House located in chilean country side.

The BASIC wall rack strikes the form of a coat rack to allow you hanging clothes properly to the wall. Funcionality and simplicity at once.

PingMag talks to Simon Waterfall about 'Social Suicide' - His innovative line of men's suits designed in collaboration with Matt Grey (aka Tig) [editor's note: i'd want my guy in the shark]

The Great Turtle Race starts in 9 days. Follow 11 gps equiped leatherback turtles as they make their way to the galapagos

Inspiring Tees from Brazil. Camiseteria sells tees submitted and approved by its own users. This one is my favourite!

J Ruiter designs some pretty sleek stuff. Can you believe that's a boat??

Moonlight Mushrooms ~ not only do they deliver a cup of water to your plants each day, but they are made of handblown glass with phosphorescent chips melted into them ~ so they glow at night...

Sub Urban Riot clothing ~ Extinct is the best shirt ~ silhouettes of dinosaurs in the shape of a skull and cross bones... see my other favorites, their gorgeous site, and adorable dresses.

"Farms. Not Pharms." Get clean the natural way and celebrate 4mula's 3rd birthday!

The pyramid bio-fireplace uses almost the same burner system as the ecosmart fireplace I own and love. Seen at CABOOM last weekend.

Wow. Showers change my life daily, and are the best place to get inspired... Hansgrohe announces the new Raindance Rainfall shower head.

Out of nostalgia (my first cell phone back in high school) ~ motorola is bringing back the StarTac! gizmodo has vids....

Easter eggs? with feet? For holding things? From Signals - sold by the dozen

There's something strangely appealing (ok, it makes me laugh) about this chandelier silhouette shower curtain by Catherine David Designs

Known for her amazing jewelry, Solange Azagury-Partridge also created Stoned, a perfume that incorporates real diamond dust! "This is the most fun one can have being stoned without breaking the law"

i got a mysterious email from Moriceau Mrzyk with a subject line saying "we love notcot!" and no body, just 4 images... of some incredible installations...

For easter the Lindt Bunnies and the Lindt Bunny Smart Car have been making the rounds in SF, Chicago, NY, Boston.

The Pixelator aims to turn those ugly, blinding video billboard ads into art. It's an unauthorized on-going video art performance collaboration with the NYC MTA, Clear Channel, and selected artists.

Los Angeles street art photos printed onto marble coasters. From Bueller Designs.

Beautyful darkness flaoting by gently. Flash movie on abnormalbehaviorchild

Fun steel tree piece for hanging... would be a great shape to make those old tree car fresheners in... by Atelier LZC

The Butterfly is a beautifully designed, classy looking concept phone. The details and specs are truly stunning. Amazingly, it was designed by a 15 year old kid, too.

If you're a fan of FOX's 24 like I am, then you'll love this Bauer Power T-Shirt ($20) from Nerdy Shirts. I'm sure Chloe owns one given her undying admiration of Jack, but she won't be the only one sporting this. I'm picking one up to be the envy of other CTU wannabe agents!