From the latest Hermes collection... i've always wanted a muff... but a muff thats a purse that can hold my pearl and gloss? Wow. Nice round up of the variations over at purseblog.

among many good finds in this week's "currents" is Lachlan Blackley's wallpaper catalogue featuring rat wallpaper, which was actually gnawed out by gerbils.

1 watch..and 1.851 diamonds - Nixon's Diamond Rotolog

Le blog de nesk ~ the illustrations on this site have me addicted tonight ~ who doesn't want an adorable monster that takes care of business(men) for you?

Another artsy but very cool light assembled from ping pong balls and can be ordered in a table or floor configuration.

These are some really talented bugs! Makes you second guess calling in the exterminator.

Living on roof tops. Crazy Dutch architects MVRDV have found a way to build new homes without the need of more land in Rotterdam by building on the rooftops of pre-existing buildings

Carlo Giovani does a good job with paper.

Heather @ Dooce.com updated her header design and it is oh so pretty.

What does your phone number spell?

Come In ? Go AWAY? Say both with just one door hanger or doormat ~ latest from SuckUK

Found these on Sci Fi tech - There are handle bars, and then there are handle bars... can't you see two guys fighting antler to antler on these? By Jenny Nordberg, "King of the Road".

MoMA's latest, Comic Abstraction ~ makes you rethink comics... particularly SPEECH BUBBLES!

Super cute logo for Molly & June (yes they make clothing. for your dog.)

When fencing meets fashion ~ its a deadly combination... Love this shoot by Rasmus Mogensen

This big pixel LED alarm clock from PureModern is a little different from the rest. Instead of the typical 7-segment red LED, it's got an oversized blue-grey pixel display.

"molecular or planetary explosion" Designer Stuart Haygarth presents some new pieces, including this chandelier for MAC cosmetics.

Also the main RolitoLand page has some adorable design going on

Rolito Boy Love Nature Green ~ if you're gonna go green... you need a mascot like this. Love the birds too.

Loop Lounger - Gala Wright, 2004 - can you believe this gorgeous lounger folds up? Would be perfect for a day like today out on the balcony while posting...

Topic Map: How Scientific Paradigms Relate - Map of Science

Architectural photographer Corey Weiner's online portfolio.

Its a 'who owns who' image for every car manufacturer. Pretty interesting to see which companies own which.

Compact bike anyone ? Very cool design by Thomas Jowen.

Banksy is basically the greatest street artist ever, in my opinion.

This Robot Web Cam from USBGeek bears more than a passing resemblance to Honda's Asimo robot.

A La Lata Lounger made from 3000 aluminum pulltabs and plastic twist-ties by Colombian designer Carlos Alberto Montana Hoyos

Sexy viral spot for the new audi TT ~ work by Universal Everything for Audi Australia.

Just wanted to be the first to say ~ no blogobot could ever replace the incredible collective inspiration you guys manage to find every day. But sure, i guess we could use one of these NEC Blogobots to help us find MORE.

Robert Faludi, Kate Hartman, Kati London and Rebecca Bray of NYU's ITP program have created 'Botanicalls' to let thirsty plants communicate their needs to humans - by placing phone calls to their owners.

A still taken from the animated short "The Big Brother State", a film about public surveillance and its consequences. [Editor's Note: gorgeous visuals... and thought provoking as well...]

Legos + Surrealist/Pop Art = brilliance... must check out the images from the Art Craziest Nation exhibition.

love will tear us apart. this rug is stunning. i want it. HZL = calle henzel

Love this money bowl that SwissMiss found ~ especially the part where she mentions you could just slide those pesky coins you left there when emptying in your pocket, while chatting on the phone... great way to save.

Norwegian Highway Lookout by Todd Saunders & Tommie Wilhelmsen. What a spot to go"parking"...

Philip Ross's 'Triple Now Power' tree ring piece. His "Juggernaut" plant survival system is a hydroponic- head-shaker.

The first toy art from Brazil. [Editor's Note ~ no way its the first?!?! But Ted Hole is still kind of cool]

Want a Wii? More details at .com ~ but basically ~ we love the wii, have an extra, and have decided to give it away to a reader that fills out the FM Survey. So just leave your email in the comments section at the bottom.

a miniature deserted island in the middle of your dining table. The art of Michael Samuels

Kama Sutra Condoms by Atypyk over at Charles and Marie ~ collect 'em like baseball cards they say... since 10 to a pack and oh so many positions...

Impressive to see this chart of some of the largest food processors in the US ~ how many organic brands they have acquired in the last few years ~ and how many they have launched

Congrats to Josh Spear on his latest endeavor, the Spear Collective ~ a hand picked group of artists that they will represent and match up with great brands...

Got money to burn? 15' high ceilings? then check out Rock & Royal's custom chandeliers!

History of Men with Cramps: The Documentary. "Male Menstrual Cramps have directly or indirectly caused the most important events in history..." [Editor's Note: ThermaCare HeatWraps went all out...]

awesome art from mel kadel [Editor's Note: my fav is Un-Scared]

Say it with flowers aka in-your-face floral wrath. The 'Bouquet of Anger' by Niels van Eijk & Miriam van der Lubbe's and their entire "Bouquets of Emotion" collection.