Paul Smith and Japanese bike saddle maker Kashimax team up to support the Bicycle Film Fest, with this unique saddle in classic Paul Smith multistripe leather.

Rusty Ralston's photo essay honoring the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Lots of decaying textures and vibrant colors... very striking.

Breathtaking ~ a close up look at the Mercedes AMG Driving Academy: Laguna Seca ~ practically on the water in Monterey ~ how can anyone resist driving these beauties on the track ~ and see the carbon fiber drive shaft up close too!

Illustrator Mark Ward's work for Adidas 523 Campaign to Celebrate 60th year of the 3 Bar Branding. The five fingers of this line consist of 5 iconic shoes - Superstar, Nizza, Forum, Samba and Stan Smith.

Quand Jim monte Paris: Guestbed from Matali Crasset

Tumi presents their exclusive editions of A Hedonist's Guide to eight international cities including Paris, London, New York, Milan, Dubai, Buenos Aires, Berlin and Tokyo.

My favorite 'Make Fire' button (it starts the many amazing communal fireplaces) ~ yurts (you must see the geometric gel domes!) ~ bear behind the bar ~ 'THINK' ibm signage and more at the Ace Hotel Palm Springs

Karim Rashid has completed the interior design for the Oaza Zdravlja pharmacy in Belgrade, Serbia. The architectural forms and weight of this space reference the beautiful intricacies of the human body and healing process.

TUGO ~ the drinks carrier that hangs precariously between your carryon wheely handles ~ been playing with it, and it is perfect when you need both hands at the airport, etc!

Excellent new work by photographer Timothy Saccenti for Nike China. Shots of Michael Lau, Edison Chen, Chen Tao, Juju and Blackie. All shot on location in Shanghai.

When Street Art Attacks! Imaginative paintings by artist/animator Gualicho - whose painted hands hold and lift the world!

Integratron! Sound baths, alien conspiracies, crazy architecture, stunning sunsets... all out in the desert. How could i resist?

His first posted work of November, Ryo Tomo is prepping a series of new paintings dealing with themes of abandonment and settling for upcoming show in 2010.

This handle is a Swedish invention named Digigrip , a handle that weighs the luggage for you itself , all you need do is press a button and lift the bag!

Ace Hotel Palm Springs ~ a peek at the stunning Room 214. So cozy, so spacious, and so many incredible design details (just as one would expect from the Ace!)

PRISM MindTheGap opening party ~ quite the LA event last night, the art was stunning, as were the rooftop views overlooking the city... See the works of Phil Frost and Barry McGee!

Following in the footsteps of Shibuya Crossing, London’s Oxford Circus Crossing opened earlier this month. This is something that all major cities should do.

Hosang Park's project entitled A Square is a series of atmospheric photos telling a relaxing story about the world’s parks and other areas of recreation.

On top of the Shilthorn in the Bernese Alps, you'll find a mountaintop pavilion named Piz Gloria, complete with rotating restaurant and 33 miles of slopes. If it looks like you've seen it in a Bond movie, there's a reason...

Mulberry accessories for Apple...WOW!

A little series of photographs on Paris' shop signs.

Last week, artist Karen O'Leary's NYC Map Cuts (#25841) were all the rage. Now she's back with another intriguing project: Paris In Pen and Paper. Check out an exclusive interview with her as well!

Presence in Absence designed by Colm Keller, hopes to open a dialogue about how we will value our digital artifacts in the future - our digital heirlooms.

The Grand Hotel Stockholm ~ can you believe it was dark out when i took this? Fun look at some design details of this historic hotel ~ and more fascinating looks at chandeliers from below!

Absolut Icebar Stockholm ~ First look at the latest design - "Factory" - officially opening today! (They change the design and menu twice a year) ~ even peeks from behind the bar!

Absolut's 30th Anniversary of the Art Collection celebration took place in an ominous mysterious black box that popped up next to the Lydmar Hotel ~ the lighting was stunning! Also see it being taken apart...

Absolut Art Collection ~ a few pieces took over a suite at the Lydmar Hotel in Stockholm, and while the pieces are fun, the way they are installed and interacting with the room are fascinating! (quick vid too!)

Mental Togetherness by Truls Melin - awesome pipe dream of a sculpture outside of Magasin 3 in Stockholm

Howletts Wild Animal Park prove that animals can enjoy Halloween too

My bathroom at the Lydmar Hotel in Stockholm ~ the lighting is just fantastic, and the slate and design details... and the room key looks like a car key, and they are all on different keychains!

Chandelier Mandalas from the bottom up as found in the Lydmar Hotel, Stockholm ~ quite the modern contrast to the ornate chandeliers of Versailles?

Chandeliers!!! Chandelier Mandalas? When shot from directly below? Lying on the ground in big empty rooms in Versailles after dark before a dinner fit for the Sun King himself while sipping '76 Dom Perignon?

On the beautiful matte black packaging of Dom Perignon press materials (versatile cards for all their info instead of booklets) ~ and a peek into the luscious Hotel de Crillon, Paris (one of the oldest luxury hotels in the world?)

crazy moss clumps, baby spiders, MASSIVE spiders, snail sex, mantis, silk worms, etc.... more pics of my view of Oxford

Designer Clémentine Tantet takes Paris's name "City of Lights" and redesigns it's Underground map with the aesthetics of a map of the stars.

Map of New York City that's literally cut into paper. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx fit together like panes of a window, revealing the city's intricacies only when placed against a colorful backdrop. Paris also available.

Adorable creatures discovered at The Goldfish Bowl in Oxford ~ including some adorable baby turtles and a ray giving me quite the stink eye...

A beautiful bedside alarm clock—with streaming radio—for the iPhone. Designed by the world-famous Ammunition Group for DreamSurface.

Discover Marseille with this collection of 3D replications of iconic buildings and everyday items from the city by designer David Lasnier.

The new fleet of 35 cabs in Mexico's colonial city of Puebla are driven exclusively by women and don't stop for men. Each pink taxi comes with a beauty kit, a GPS system and an alarm button.

Suck UK Reusable Shopping Character Bag ~ no it's not just another reusable bag that you can shove into a pouch... depending how you pull pieces out of the pouch you can invent your own creatures!

The homepage and blog of lowbrow, Cairo-based street artist, Ryo Tomo. New art and inspirado added on the daily.

Current TV presents Embedded, a six part special grants backstage access putting the viewer behind-the-scenes with their favorite musicians. First up is Mos Def - rapper & actor. The video is great!

Whotells and Muji team up to offer well designed short stay apartments in Barcelona.

The world's most famous female street artist, Swoon, talks about creating giant art rafts down the Mississippi River and the like.

Sleek and intimate interiors by Shanghai-based interior designers Neri + Hu for the contemporary Asian restaurant, Bei in Beijing.