vampire bats are just one of the nyt's featured phlebotomists (yes, thats a blood sucker).

for fellow street art loving londoners, dont forget to check out the street art talks and events at the tate modern!

i spotted the chronotebook on coolhunting. but the planner, which represents time around an analog clock, is just one of the fun muji design award winners.

im having a rough day. kind of like girl. good thing cat and girl are around to cheer me up. cancer of the feelings...no wonder im so reluctantly emo.

what do people think of denver's new art museum?

murakami in brooklyn

A glimpse into part of the hidden reality behind the Pentagon’s classified, or “black,” budget that delivers billions of dollars to stealthy armies of high-tech warriors...

great nytimes article on couch surfing and i just love that image.

these vintage book covers are gorgeous. unfortunately they're not all available as posters at blackwells. =P

i keep forgetting to post these. check out these sweet decks from mekanism. space invaders/rubiks cube decks. =)

iguana wallpaper! to be honest, i think i just like them because they're called "timorous beasties". what a great name.

cool digital building in beijing

skaters and their shoes...style over function?

The Brazilian based Campana brothers were asked to assemble a selection of woven or weaving-related antiques from the Cooper Hewitt's collection. The exhibit opens tomorrow.

Canadian brothers Ben and Hall Smyth have created GrandOpening in new york, a space that will be reinvented and reopened every three months.

the buchhalter 3 (a bookend/table shelf/reading desk) is just one of the awesome designs from BKM and herbert klamminger.

the erosion sink from gore design reminds us of the role water plays in shaping our world. but the practical side of me cries at the sight. imagine cleaning those ridges...

great street art from dan witz.

dude, i miss a lot of stuff out here! stupid work...this "spank the monkey" show looks pretty sweet.

fishloft! amazing! finally, you can see the fish you put in the pond. youve gotta check this one out. [Editor's Note: Now featured on .com!]

a connect-the-dots calendar. i want one desperately.

as a short person, this device makes me very happy.

this is old...but it was so freaky.

dont deny it, this guy is awesomely cute. and if you think this is good, wait till you see the piglet squid!

you know i love words, so when my mom sent me an article on the most frequently used english words, that was awesome, when i found this sweet visualization, i was doubly so!

i love their simplicity, love knots, and the idea of a cardstock...

Those of us not tearing up NYC can live vicariously through notcot. If you havent already checked out the gallery, be sure to check in for the latest action from ICFF.

surf munich! the new hot spot is just outide the haus der kunst museum...

Medieval Modern: Design Strikes a Defensive Posture. great times article on defensive design.

wil freeborn is an incredible artist, who captures the everyday in his sketches. check out his work at ghostschool.co.uk

great article and slideshow on how advertising is EVERYWHERE...even more than before.

uberminimalistic laptop bags. not sure i'm loving the profile shape, but they are sleek.

wow. silja goetz does some pretty amazing print work.

whoa, this site makes me wonder if suffer from epilepsy. but...some pretty sweet posterage at iwant design.

the urban forest project. good cause, great art. and the banners are going to be turned into totes at the end of october!

ive been worrying about wasps recently...and wish they could be these cute bees instead!

old news to most, but awesome nonetheless. check out the yamaha divide.

The RIBA award winning Winter Gardens in Sheffield bridge the Mercure Hotel and Spa and the Millennium Galleries and offer a light, airy respite in South Yorkshire.

Fru and Gu, drool worthy design suggests these are unparalleled delectable desserts. One perk of being stationed out across the pond is the luxury of putting them to the test! See the unboxing/review!

Smoon Bijou. these little gems are like stardust one wears around the neck.

these Hoshiko number mugs are super cute.

gigantor!

i kinda like this shelf...and find the video of it in use dizzyingly fun.

Unlike the traditional zoo this is place where the animals remain by choice, a zoo without cages.

beach bars arent only in berlin! in london via joshspear

i know this is like super old, but its still kinda awesome.