Happy 2nd Blogday/Blogiversary to Information Aesthetics ~ one of the most inspiring sites on the web ~ highlighting the best mix of information and design daily.

Hunter S. Thompson Has some of his photographical works on show at the M+B Gallery in LA.

Jeronimo Lopez Ramirez aka DrLakra is a tattoo artist with a twist. his tattoos are drawn over illustrations from vintage pulp magazine covers.

Mr. Eiffel's original book promoting his tower has been reprinted beyond the 500 originally printed for his friends. The original is also available in full here: http://gallica.bnf.fr/anthologie/notices/01206.htm

Modern Alchemy candles by D.L.&Co. "Tincture of Winchester", pictured, combines "a fire of wood stock, 19th century lacquer, and smoky gunpowder." Love the etched glass and packaging too.

Google Earth added Panoramio to their new Geographic Web layer, just in time for my trip around the world!

Interesting Companion ambient light/clock from Vessel (who makes the candelas, toro tissue ring, and tempo tags)

Very green ring from jewelry studio cbijoux. via swissmiss.

Secret new print by Jordan Crane - "alone with the world"

f**k tab necklace : 14K gold TAB with a 22" 14K gold fill ball chain - part of the new line of future fossil jewelry

The new Karim meets Dirt Devil KONE was more interesting in person than expected... not sure about any colors other than black and illuminated white though.

Simple Human launched quite a few new products in the last week - including this U frame bi-level dishrack - love how it makes use of vertical space, and you can hang wine glasses

OXO Good Grips Folding Cutting board - my latest culinary indulgence - love the sturdy folding board, the black and white, and the grips on the edges that also serve as non slip feet when cutting.

Morphing alien/architecture for YKK by Delta Inc. hypnotic

From the brother of brother for sister - there is db clay - who makes some incredibly slick looking wallets and card cases out of gaffers tape - Silver paint hand rubbed onto the outer surface of this matte black

Xmas Camo tee - ultimate xmas gift? for the girl who wants to keep the perfect jeans and tshirt look while still hinting at holiday cheer? Loving Brother for Sister's limited holiday line...

Eureka! archimedes letter scale from Droog Design at GreenerGrass Design

the heel press, a student-fueled creative community, has just launched a site redesign to showcase all types of creative pursuits - art, writing, and everything else.

Feels like someone was inspired by the LED Throwie: flashing pushpin memo holders are available at the container store

nau is a new clothing design company based in Portland, OR, that is concentrating on green design for outdoor wear. They have some incredible designs and great philosophy to boot.

HighSnobiety Redesign Launched! Love the look ~ congrats, david!

Some seriously beautiful and intricate beadwork by Natasha Michael.

Vaja Cases new i-volution nano cases are pretty slick, in their holster and clip on styles, a variety of pantones, and i love their custom molded leather... great gift idea

Hilarious salt and pepper shakers by Chris Stiles. In case you're bored with skulls.

The premature baby unit at Edith Cavell hospital sends cards to the other departments as well as to ex-patients. Sent in mid-October. When you open it - "It's a little premature, but Happy Christmas."

To all my misplaced/at-one-time San Diegans - we all need this "Mmmm... Burritos" shirt

my latest addition to the recycle your decks list. a gorgeous bench made from recycled snowboard decks. and check out the legs on this one! =) Vitamin Living's Powder Seat

Absolut Lomography - a living physical/digital gallery waiting for your contributions

There is something so Shade Elaine about this Birds of a Feather Mobile by Helen Ige which is laser cut from walnut veneer

As far as papooses go - Sheepskin Baby Papoose
by Bill Amberg - seems strangely cozy. and well padded for carrying all that weight around...

these Kawaii Not buttons are the perfect addition to any giftwrapping that needs that little extra something.

An interesting shirt for guys with some old world charm. Can't beat free shipping! From Anzevino and Florence

Designed by Harvard Graduate School of Design professor Michael Meredith, Ivy is a coat rack for people who hate coat racks and wall art for people who hate coats.

Musicovery: Interactive WebRadio
Less control over music than Pandora, but grouping music by mood allows a different dimention than Pandora.

Amazing expandable tables by DB Fletcher

Monokuro Boo Dish @ day-lab.com. Simple & cute.

On random notcot experiments - check out my new giant ThisNext badge page - feel free to enter ?tag=____ or ?user=_____ in the url to play with a new way to explore products

New Pepin Press Web Design Index! Supposedly NOTCOT.org is in it! But its not out till Feb 07 according to amazon...

Of all the reasons to envy Brad and Angelina - i think the private tour and PARTY at Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water is high on the list.

Starchitects island paradise in the Turks and Cacios. Slick flash intro and illustrations by dbox.

5.5 designers is a design research office. They are determined to propose consuming alternatives while keeping a functional and funny conception.

Launched in September 2005, the collection "Vynil, an alternative to wallpaper", literally passes into the hands of the end users, who, invited to transform their interiors into an area where they can express themselves, become the creators of their own setting.

Impressive beetle artwork in downtown Rio. *you know how beetles can't get up once upside-down..

this new Voga Quattro wine bottle looks an awful lot like VOSS water. I tried it out of curiosity, and it tastes pretty OK.

MR. LETTER'S PRESS - Quality products since Monday. High-end letterpressed stationery products. [Editor's Note: this one was a bit blatant on the selfpromo, but i was impressed with their pdf]

The Design Disease. long but fascinating article on this very sad affliction

These apartments feature an amazing facade, very eye-catching. VM House/Bjarke Ingels Group BIG