THIS IS A RUG not a plate. Designed by Marcel Wanders for Moooi

The Hype Machine is an experiment that keeps track of songs and discussion posted on the best blogs about music. A great resource for up and coming musicians. Aesthetics isn't always visual...

another of my favs from this week's slideshow is this couch. houndstoothy patterns seem to be really trendy and this couch is just the right combination of frumpy and fun.

tord even got picked up by the times.

Bone necklace by Ron Dotson. Creepy? I like it.

Steve Leggat's portfolio includes this hilarious Rabbit Yin Yang wallpaper that i can't stop laughing at.

While I don't know much about the company behind it the interface of agencynet's website is as amazing as it is unsettling.

Check out Written on the City. It's a graffiti project with submissions from all over the world.

Who doesn't want to send a fish through the mail? From design duo Sub-Studio - this is the Banded Rudderfish card from the upcoming FISH series.

Design*Sponge's Nov Shop is up! Loving these Sesame Letterpress Coasters ~ and so affordable for the holidays at only 13$ for the 8 pack. And they say *CHEERS*

WEE NINJA STICKERS! Also, while heavily involved in the social shopping world, i still get a bit giddy when i hear how much ThisNext has transformed Wee Ninja demand.

Fake Edo era woodcuts advertizing Honda helmets

R.I.P. Plastic Pink Flamingo 1957-2006

amazing sculptures by a really talented artist, of other artists. this one of Tim Biskup is my favorite!

MocoLoco did a great interview with Tord Boontje! Excited to see what in-store/catalog/commercial design he's done with Target

This simple, brief case inspired design comes complete with old school handle for portability and small feet for stability.

buff diss on the streets of melbourne.

Emily emailed in about her Power Aware Cord post on Inhabitat ~ not sure if i'd want MORE tech glowing in my room as i try to sleep ~ but interesting image.

transforming transformer costume..sweeet

By Mi-Mi Moscow 'Siberian postman' 2005 ring, from the "Frog Can Fly" Series.

Phillip Toledano: Photographer with a light hearted view of his surroundings. Also responsible for the photos of the Baby Suit #382. [Editor's Note - from a series of portraits of GAMERS!]

Coffee & Cigarettes ~ on a ring. At Elsewares. What more can i say? Oh, it is by D-licious, of the beercan bracelet and ring fame.

DMV stickers for 2007 are a nice kelly/emerald green. Yeah, it's the little things that make me happy. so what. Can't wait to replace that ugly red sticker that doesn't match my car.

Been using the simple, uniquely size rubber band for years. It's the ultimate in simple!

Interesting Polar Lamps at Norwegian Northern Lighting

The SURF-LOUNGER is made like an original surfboard (shaping) - material and design gives you an authentic on-board-feeling with a relaxing seating position and gentle rocking...

On corporate blogging gone right - Free People joins in

The Note Table combines the two functions of table and notepad. Clever and witty idea for the home and office.

Lazy Oaf make rather lovely tees and sweats for chaps and chapettes. I want one of everything.

*streetart by silis*

i do love my recycled furniture. this 'bucket seat' is part mop,bucket and chair.

honestly, all calendars do is help us count. so...why do we waste money and paper? the caledone perpetual calendar never has to be replaced.

New Collection of graphic tees at Amka, 6 news models coming soon. [Editor's Note: i love the photography of this collection]

New customized skate board by Monovisua for Amka

carbon fiber rings, how cool. lots of cool and unusual rings and jewelry on this site. my new fave site for lurking [Editor's Note: also seen as #378]

stainless steel and concrete. I am falling in love with all things concrete.......concrete blond has outrageous concrete "wall paper" and now this awesome ring!

Remember Jellio's Turbo? (no? go search for that at .com) ~ well to go with that they did a hot rod version, Drive-In - a homage to the drag race Grease era.

Love this feature at Wooster ~ The Star does a fashion layout infront of the artists work - then the artist creates a matching stencil after.

Coolhunter features a the great design project of Tom Allnutt ~ swipe your credit card, get your magazine - MUCH faster than getting in line at the airport

Getting Real - the brilliance behind 37 Signals in manifesto form ~ at first glance, seems like a good read and very .org ~ will update when i finish it

I Love Lenko - super cute Aussie line of bags, shirts, dresses, jackets and toys. Cute and happy - i love the "bad dates" shirt series. It's getting to be summer there so their winter stuff is on sale!

Oooh. Hot Tip over at Josh Spear - apparently "rumor has it that tonight GM's Vice President of Global Design, Ed Welburn will join Jay Leno to unveil their extremely confidential car design collaboration."

Fantastic porcelain made to look like textured fabrics. So luxurious.

Blythe shoes at Irregular Choice.

Don't like your ring in silver? Change it to wood, acetate or gold...

Punctuation mark rings, by Chao & Eero.