Milan Salone 2010! It's so on! But i can't believe its been so long since i've last been there... ideas? suggestions? must see events? places? help?

Smythson Zipped Currency Case ~ Smart idea when you need to juggle too many currencies on the same trip

Lovely leather luggage tags from Smythson ~ favorite detail is that they come marked Home and Destination ~ perfect for swapping so in case they get lost they find their way to the right location!

Fog + planes + soccer ~ on driving by random inspiration that demanded we pull over, the way the fog settled on the small airport and soccer field was simply other worldly...

After an almost two thousand year hiatus, one of Pompeii's famous fast food shops - known as a thermopolium - is to re-open. Kuriositas has the story.

Pictures from a recent trip to Sayulita, Mexico by photographer Lou Mora. [Editor's Note: Love the feel, and the adorable dog he brought home!]

Yamashiro ~ the japanese mansion turned restaurant up in the hills in LA ~ goes night farmer's market!

8bit NYC - Zelda 1986 meet google maps.

I love this map of London from Herb Lester Associates. The map charts the most pleasant and civilized places, around London, for a secret liaison, a sneaky skive or an out-of-the-office very-important business meeting.

Victor Churchill Butcher in Sydney isn't your standard butcher shop. Fascinating approach captured by The Cool Hunter.

GoToob ~ a NOTCOT must have for any travel packing... especially the medium size with the suction cup... they are great design, and indispensable to my suitcase living!

Inside Oakley Headquarters! Did you know Oakley started in the 70's and was named after a dog? The building feels very steampunk military base meets action sports mecca...

JakPak is a clever all-in-one jacket, sleeping bag and tent. It looks like a normal weather proof jacket but it unfolds to become a one man shelter.

Interesting tumblr photography site from WR7. East London to the Alps.

Ooooh ~ new from RuMe ~ ALL: a foldable super tote! Lightweight, zippy pockets, waterbottle/umbrella holders and more, perfect for the car, gym, travel?

If you're headed to SXSW check out the Kimber Modern hotel in Austin - it's retro-meets-palm-springs.

Pictures of Germany's super cool 'hanging railway'

Passengers lucky enough to be flying from Gatwick on Virgin’s ‘Upper Class’ service have an all new clubhouse from which to while away the pre-flight hours in considerable luxury.....

The Maldives government just signed an agreement yesterday with architect Koen Olthius and the Dutch Docklands to develop several new star-shaped floating islands!

Stefano Mattia takes us on a photo journey through Rome, Beijing, Paris, London, and Padova - all of them as seen through store windows.

Designed for beer geeks by beer geeks, 33 Beers is a beer journal that provides an easy way to record tasting notes in a small, convenient notebook format.

A one color NYC subway map by triboro design. 300 limited edition prints are available.

Orbit Baby releases the new G2 stroller. 3D rotation! and even easier to travel with.

Poliart, designed by Luca Nichetto is a collection of quirky coffee tables to promote the culture, traditions and geography of four European cities: Paris, Barcelona, Venice and Istanbul.

L'Arc Paris is a new high design restaurant, bar and nightclub named after the historic Parisian monument right across the street, the Arc de Triomph.

Industrial designer Emanuele Pizzolorusso's malleable Crumpled City Map on Tyvek.

The Plastiki is a 60-foot environmentally friendly catamaran floating on approximately 12,000 reclaimed whole plastic bottles which have been highly pressurized.

World’s largest solar-powered boat unveiled in Germany

Undercoverism backpacks are made up of a mixture of leather, polyurethane, and nylon material.

Italian designer Chiara Goose has created surprisingly high quality luggage out of an unlikely material: Cardboard.

In 1958, Nat Mendelsohn purchased 320 square km of desert to turning into "California City," a paradise to rival LA. Mendelsohn’s vision fell flat, and California City is left as a “mirage of suburbia in the middle of nowhere.”

DARTZ SUV – the most Ultra-luxury and expensive Russian SUV. One can have it for $1.5M

Almost 2000 flour sacks from all over the world at the Flour Art Museum in Ahrensburg, Germany.

The Mercedes-Benz Museum designed by UN Studio, is an architectural and automotive world of wonder. Location: Stuttgart, Germany. Mercedes has just released almost 100 pictures of their displays and exhibitions.

Working out while looking down the stunning NY views... running while staring at the teeny tiny statue of liberty in the distance... check out the stunning gym at the Standard NY

The new store at the Standard New York is filled with NOTCOT favorites! and even has a giant message ALL FOR YOU ~ made of ring pops!

On unexpected hotel surprises ~ did you know that the Soho Grand Hotel will provide you with a black goldfish in room companion/pet?

Silly design details that grabbed me... the little airplane salt & pepper shaker from Virgin America!

app.itize.us is a painstakingly curated presentation of the best produced and designed iPhone applications that are available.

A deliciously fun guide about how to swear in French - and also how not to do it properly!

Skoota can be the ideal commute to get around the congested by-lanes of any overcrowded city.

Little prints inspired by vintage flashcards, each featuring a little riddle about a place.

WAFT is a luxury book about cars in culture and culture in cars. It is about extraordinary car people, but above all about being on the road. It is written by Bart Lenaerts. Pictures are by Lies De Mol.

Design company Seymourpowell has unveiled a new transport concept, the Aircruise - a giant, vertical airship powered by natural energy and designed to carry travellers in style and luxury.