Montreal now enjoys North America's first large-scale bicycle sharing system. The bikes are computer-chip based, solar-powered and WiFi-enabled, with LED headlights and taillights!

Montreal now enjoys North America's first large-scale bicycle sharing system. The bikes are computer-chip based, solar-powered and WiFi-enabled, with LED headlights and taillights!

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#21739
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Meet onizou - the idea nomads! Two designers traveling the world with mind-blowing creative events on the way.

Meet onizou - the idea nomads! Two designers traveling the world with mind-blowing creative events on the way.

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#21733
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Tom Dixon + Dwell + Veuve Clicquot Party ~ with insanely nice views on a gorgeous day ~ fun lighting to check out ~ flowing bubbly ~ and quite the metallic tote with the perfect pocket for magazine showing off... and a crazy self portrait of me...

FEATUREDTom Dixon + Dwell + Veuve Clicquot Party ~ with insanely nice views on a gorgeous day ~ fun lighting to check out ~ flowing bubbly ~ and quite the metallic tote with the perfect pocket for magazine showing off... and a crazy self portrait of me...

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#21725
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larger-than-life size murals featuring Brazil's Os Gemeos’ signature characters to social commentary in

larger-than-life size murals featuring Brazil's Os Gemeos’ signature characters to social commentary in

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#21691
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Ace Hotel NYC ~ just soft opened yesterday ~ i just arrived way too early this morning ~ and here's a first look into the really awesome room! More to come after a nap... the room is blowing my mind though!

FEATUREDAce Hotel NYC ~ just soft opened yesterday ~ i just arrived way too early this morning ~ and here's a first look into the really awesome room! More to come after a nap... the room is blowing my mind though!

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#21667
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We love the juxtaposition of the finely crafted Ruby helmet with the rough grungy Martin Margiela handwriting covering it.

We love the juxtaposition of the finely crafted Ruby helmet with the rough grungy Martin Margiela handwriting covering it.

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#21615
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Traveling around in a helicopter, hanging out the doorway, armed with a Nikon D3, Jason Hawkes takes magical overhead pictures of views that you would never witness unless you were a bird…

Traveling around in a helicopter, hanging out the doorway, armed with a Nikon D3, Jason Hawkes takes magical overhead pictures of views that you would never witness unless you were a bird…

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#21594
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The new Sanctum Soho hotel in London features clever "Crash Pads" designed by Lesley Purcell.

The new Sanctum Soho hotel in London features clever "Crash Pads" designed by Lesley Purcell.

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#21559
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Big Picture! The latest is focused on human made landscapes from ABOVE. their photos demonstrate the accidental beauty found in our everyday systems and engineering.

Big Picture! The latest is focused on human made landscapes from ABOVE. their photos demonstrate the accidental beauty found in our everyday systems and engineering.

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#21446
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Adidas created a free downloadable guide to Berlin’s street art.

Adidas created a free downloadable guide to Berlin’s street art.

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#21441
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An inverted periscope is part of the wonderful square renewal of the Célestins Square in Lyon, that includes also vivid greenery, a pool fountain, wood flooring, and an underground parking.

The view through the periscope is puzzling…

…and we could not help but go seven floors downstairs to see a moving sculpture in action.
Place designed by: Michel Desvignes
Parking designed by: Jean-Michel Wilemotte with Michel Targe, architects - Daniel Buren, artist
Year: 1995
Visited: April 2009
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An inverted periscope is part of the wonderful square renewal of the Célestins Square in Lyon, that includes also vivid greenery, a pool fountain, wood flooring, and an underground parking.

The view through the periscope is puzzling…

…and we could not help but go seven floors downstairs to see a moving sculpture in action.
Place designed by: Michel Desvignes
Parking designed by: Jean-Michel Wilemotte with Michel Targe, architects - Daniel Buren, artist
Year: 1995
Visited: April 2009
[edit this entry]
Uncategorized

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#21436
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HOTEL CONSOLACION - A beautiful new hotel just opened in a very small town not far from Barcelona.

HOTEL CONSOLACION - A beautiful new hotel just opened in a very small town not far from Barcelona.

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#21382
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Isn't fishing about relaxing with a cold beer and some good conversation? For these extreme fishermen in South Asia fishing is a whole new skill. Check out some more pics...

Isn't fishing about relaxing with a cold beer and some good conversation? For these extreme fishermen in South Asia fishing is a whole new skill. Check out some more pics...

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#21234
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Tokyo Design Festa Gallery - A unique gallery with 29 individual spaces for artists to showcase their work - and free for the public!

Tokyo Design Festa Gallery - A unique gallery with 29 individual spaces for artists to showcase their work - and free for the public!

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#21160
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Street Art: Recent finds in Harajuku & Shibuya

Street Art: Recent finds in Harajuku & Shibuya

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#21077
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Smooff Lounge Cushy. Ohh I'd like one right now in the office! Great idea, nice and compact for something like moonlight cinema watching, camping etc.

Smooff Lounge Cushy. Ohh I'd like one right now in the office! Great idea, nice and compact for something like moonlight cinema watching, camping etc.

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#21068
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Check out the beautiful Jupiter Hotel in Portland!

Check out the beautiful Jupiter Hotel in Portland!

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#21064
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Annenberg Community Beach House opened in Santa Monica today! First city-run public beach house of it's kind on the cali coast ~ and there were even cirque du soleil girls in giant beach balls in the pool... tons of pics!

FEATUREDAnnenberg Community Beach House opened in Santa Monica today! First city-run public beach house of it's kind on the cali coast ~ and there were even cirque du soleil girls in giant beach balls in the pool... tons of pics!

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#21034
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3 Numbers is a steampunk traveler's multicalculator for the iPhone.

3 Numbers is a steampunk traveler's multicalculator for the iPhone.

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#21022
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Interesting, relaxing, atmospheric video loop of a sunset on Interstate 95 near Bronx.

VIDEOInteresting, relaxing, atmospheric video loop of a sunset on Interstate 95 near Bronx.

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#20995
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Stunning stop motion video to *breathe* as he travels through Morroco ~ from Davide Calafà

VIDEOStunning stop motion video to *breathe* as he travels through Morroco ~ from Davide Calafà

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#20925
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a super soft hooded sweatshirt by staple design. the silk screened symbol  represents A4 which is the standard paper size for schools all over the world

a super soft hooded sweatshirt by staple design. the silk screened symbol represents A4 which is the standard paper size for schools all over the world

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#20858
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A wonderful collection of hotel door hangers from around the world.

A wonderful collection of hotel door hangers from around the world.

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#20776
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New animated spots from Blacklist and AgainstAllOdds for JetBLue. Check it!

New animated spots from Blacklist and AgainstAllOdds for JetBLue. Check it!

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#20703
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Maia in The Seychelles is a slice of heaven.  Just looking at the photos makes you rethink the concept of vacation.

Maia in The Seychelles is a slice of heaven. Just looking at the photos makes you rethink the concept of vacation.

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#20685
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Graffiti in Daikanyama area of Tokyo

Graffiti in Daikanyama area of Tokyo

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#20615
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A travel report on an adventure through the Chilean side of Patagonia. Hotel designed by Germán del Sol

A travel report on an adventure through the Chilean side of Patagonia. Hotel designed by Germán del Sol

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#20565
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2010 Prius prototype ~ i want a solar roof! And the gorgeous digital displays and full electric mode! Here are some closeups exploring the upcoming Prius details on our way to the Scion show opening tonight!

FEATURED2010 Prius prototype ~ i want a solar roof! And the gorgeous digital displays and full electric mode! Here are some closeups exploring the upcoming Prius details on our way to the Scion show opening tonight!

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#20533
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A great virtual tour of Santa Barbara's beaches, history, and natural beauty.  Beautifully designed.

A great virtual tour of Santa Barbara's beaches, history, and natural beauty. Beautifully designed.

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#20484
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Upwell created a really fun, simple, practical solution for the mobile sketch artist.  I can never find my pen when i need it, and this design works for almost every pen i use!

Upwell created a really fun, simple, practical solution for the mobile sketch artist. I can never find my pen when i need it, and this design works for almost every pen i use!

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#20466
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A retrospective exhibition of Aeroflot posters ranging from 1910-2007

A retrospective exhibition of Aeroflot posters ranging from 1910-2007

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#20430
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Monocle's second shop opens in LA ~ right at the Brentwood Country Mart! (the first popped up in London, but never went away! NY and Tokyo next!) ~ take a look at the adorable launch party and space!

FEATUREDMonocle's second shop opens in LA ~ right at the Brentwood Country Mart! (the first popped up in London, but never went away! NY and Tokyo next!) ~ take a look at the adorable launch party and space!

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#20402
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Is this your luggage? A site for anyone who has ever lost a bag. It's a collection of lost luggage laid out and photographed for voyeuristic pleasure. Watch out for the dirty pants.

Is this your luggage? A site for anyone who has ever lost a bag. It's a collection of lost luggage laid out and photographed for voyeuristic pleasure. Watch out for the dirty pants.

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#20376
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Freshly back from Singapore ~ back to the real world now... here are some fun looks at the gorgeous views flying from Singapore to LA!

FEATUREDFreshly back from Singapore ~ back to the real world now... here are some fun looks at the gorgeous views flying from Singapore to LA!

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#20333
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"Brain Box" is a motorcycle crash helmet that looks like a brain, to protect your brain!

"Brain Box" is a motorcycle crash helmet that looks like a brain, to protect your brain!

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#20304
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Setenil de las Bodegas is a small Spanish town which features houses dug into a mountain with the cliff itself being the roof. Amazing.

Setenil de las Bodegas is a small Spanish town which features houses dug into a mountain with the cliff itself being the roof. Amazing.

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#20295
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The Presidio Motel in Santa Barbara is the best bed in town. Each room decorated by a local artist, with free loaner bikes for guests to go cruise the beach and taco stands, and all starting for $69/night!

The Presidio Motel in Santa Barbara is the best bed in town. Each room decorated by a local artist, with free loaner bikes for guests to go cruise the beach and taco stands, and all starting for $69/night!

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#20225
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Who says there are no mountains up here in Finland? It just needs a little creativity...

Who says there are no mountains up here in Finland? It just needs a little creativity...

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#20193
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The World in a Box by Muji. Lots of beautiful 're' products... recycle, reuse, reduce.

The World in a Box by Muji. Lots of beautiful 're' products... recycle, reuse, reduce.

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#20181
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This design for Swiss International's new A330 airplanes allows for passengers to invite a friend to join them at their personal table for two.

This design for Swiss International's new A330 airplanes allows for passengers to invite a friend to join them at their personal table for two.

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#20159
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Stunning photography by Clark Little.

Stunning photography by Clark Little.

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#20129
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Levis x Fader x Ace Hotel at SXSW. Ace Hotel was invited to set up a lounge at the Fader Fort last week.

Levis x Fader x Ace Hotel at SXSW. Ace Hotel was invited to set up a lounge at the Fader Fort last week.

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#20114
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The Dongzhong (literally meaning "in cave") primary school, at a Miao village in Ziyun county, southwest China's Guizhou province, is built in a huge natural cave

The Dongzhong (literally meaning "in cave") primary school, at a Miao village in Ziyun county, southwest China's Guizhou province, is built in a huge natural cave

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#20086
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MIT's SENSEable City Lab monitors tourists via Flickr, creating visual representations of their presence, showing their travels and interests.

MIT's SENSEable City Lab monitors tourists via Flickr, creating visual representations of their presence, showing their travels and interests.

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#20066
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Mmm Porsche Design Edition 3! The Cayenne ~ as gorgeous as the others, i love the extra design details worked in to each of these models.

FEATUREDMmm Porsche Design Edition 3! The Cayenne ~ as gorgeous as the others, i love the extra design details worked in to each of these models.

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#20032
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Surfer Kassia Meador made a photo essay about her trip to Morocco, where surfing is illegal for women (but she did it anyway)

Surfer Kassia Meador made a photo essay about her trip to Morocco, where surfing is illegal for women (but she did it anyway)

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#20009
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A few vintage advertisements showing examples of illustration and lettering styles from 1960 found in a National Geographic magazine.

A few vintage advertisements showing examples of illustration and lettering styles from 1960 found in a National Geographic magazine.

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#19971
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The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs - flickr set of images from a stay during their soft opening.

The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs - flickr set of images from a stay during their soft opening.

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#19901
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For anyone who has been under a rock for the past 24 hours, Google StreetView is up for London and some other UK cities. Finally.

For anyone who has been under a rock for the past 24 hours, Google StreetView is up for London and some other UK cities. Finally.

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#19875
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Just got back from the President Obama Town Hall meeting in Los Angeles ~ here's a series of pics to share the experience with you!

FEATUREDJust got back from the President Obama Town Hall meeting in Los Angeles ~ here's a series of pics to share the experience with you!

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#19854
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Think Ireland is all about green?  Check out the G Hotel in Galway with interiors by hat designer Philip Treacy.

Think Ireland is all about green? Check out the G Hotel in Galway with interiors by hat designer Philip Treacy.

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#19769
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For 36 weeks, this sketchbook travel more than 60000 milles. Each week one of 4 artists (2 in Brooklyn, 2 in Belfast) completed a spread.

For 36 weeks, this sketchbook travel more than 60000 milles. Each week one of 4 artists (2 in Brooklyn, 2 in Belfast) completed a spread.

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#19706
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Sports Illustrated models Melissa Haro, Jessica Hart and Damaris Lewis get the ride of their lives in las Vegas.

VIDEOSports Illustrated models Melissa Haro, Jessica Hart and Damaris Lewis get the ride of their lives in las Vegas.

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#19617
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Popped into The Varnish last night ~ the new speakeasy-esque lounge through the door in the back of the booths at LA institution Cole's!

FEATUREDPopped into The Varnish last night ~ the new speakeasy-esque lounge through the door in the back of the booths at LA institution Cole's!

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#19500
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Tunertricks blog is at it again - detailing the installation of an Apple TV into a Volkswagen GTI complete with Apple Remote in the shift knob!

Tunertricks blog is at it again - detailing the installation of an Apple TV into a Volkswagen GTI complete with Apple Remote in the shift knob!

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#19496
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A hotel gift shop in the form of a vending machine - selling high-end luxury items and design & cultural symbols instead of the expected t-shirts, toothbrushes and souvenirs.

A hotel gift shop in the form of a vending machine - selling high-end luxury items and design & cultural symbols instead of the expected t-shirts, toothbrushes and souvenirs.

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#19482
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Imagine a densely populated city with not a scrap of outdoor advertising. This is a reality in São Paulo. Michael Canturi has looked into the creative ways the city has adapted to its changing environment.

Imagine a densely populated city with not a scrap of outdoor advertising. This is a reality in São Paulo. Michael Canturi has looked into the creative ways the city has adapted to its changing environment.

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#19480
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I stumbled upon this park in front of the Federal Building in NYC. Eye-catching and beautifully designed by Martha Schwartz Partners.

I stumbled upon this park in front of the Federal Building in NYC. Eye-catching and beautifully designed by Martha Schwartz Partners.

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#19428
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The much anticipated Ace Hotel in NY is about to open. An interview was conducted on the man that started it all, Alex Calderwood.

The much anticipated Ace Hotel in NY is about to open. An interview was conducted on the man that started it all, Alex Calderwood.

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#19390
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The Avi Spa at Avillion Port Dickson, is probably the only floating spa in Malaysia, built above water, located at the very furthest of the resort on the Straits of Malacca.

The Avi Spa at Avillion Port Dickson, is probably the only floating spa in Malaysia, built above water, located at the very furthest of the resort on the Straits of Malacca.

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#19384
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Have a creative coffee break with creatives in their office in Tampere, Finland!  Join the creative network of agencyhopping.com and show off your agency or your creative-self to other agency hoppers from all over the world.

Have a creative coffee break with creatives in their office in Tampere, Finland! Join the creative network of agencyhopping.com and show off your agency or your creative-self to other agency hoppers from all over the world.

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#19372
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BOLOGNA-based Lambourghini recently donated a new Gallardo LP560-4 to the Italian State Police, replete with fancy car decals and police lights.

BOLOGNA-based Lambourghini recently donated a new Gallardo LP560-4 to the Italian State Police, replete with fancy car decals and police lights.

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#19327
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Panoramic  photos  from the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. [Editor's Note: WOW. Stunning!]

Panoramic photos from the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. [Editor's Note: WOW. Stunning!]

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#19266
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Outside the entrance of Iceland's famously beautiful Blue Lagoon; just one of the sights from the 'Land of Ice and Fire'.

Outside the entrance of Iceland's famously beautiful Blue Lagoon; just one of the sights from the 'Land of Ice and Fire'.

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#19233
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Wifi on Southwest Flights?!?! Partnership with Yahoo!

Wifi on Southwest Flights?!?! Partnership with Yahoo!

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#19214
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True Love - an Italian guy travels around USA to get tattooed by the best American artists. This is the photogallery of his first tattoo, a tiger, by Brian Bruno.
Stay tuned...video coming soon!

True Love - an Italian guy travels around USA to get tattooed by the best American artists. This is the photogallery of his first tattoo, a tiger, by Brian Bruno.
Stay tuned...video coming soon!

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#19118
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Landscape architect Anouk Vogel and architect Johan Selbing have won a competition to design new lighting and furniture for the Vondelpark in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Landscape architect Anouk Vogel and architect Johan Selbing have won a competition to design new lighting and furniture for the Vondelpark in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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#19041
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SoundTransit allows you to "book" an audio sensory flight to and from different cities around the world. After booking, you can download the "soundscapes" and use them however and wherever you'd like.

SoundTransit allows you to "book" an audio sensory flight to and from different cities around the world. After booking, you can download the "soundscapes" and use them however and wherever you'd like.

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#18891
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The Toy & Action Figure Museum ~ Wired's slideshow is great and they title it "Giant Midwest Mecca of Nerditude in Oklahoma"

The Toy & Action Figure Museum ~ Wired's slideshow is great and they title it "Giant Midwest Mecca of Nerditude in Oklahoma"

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#18860
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Love this slideshow of design details from hotels... incredible picks from men.style.com

Love this slideshow of design details from hotels... incredible picks from men.style.com

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#18842
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new in the mail: Super cute Booklets from the Dept. of Cultural Engineering with the Technical Specifications for Ace Hotel Properties ~ and the new NYC hotel looks awesome! Details like the smeg fridges and record players!

FEATUREDnew in the mail: Super cute Booklets from the Dept. of Cultural Engineering with the Technical Specifications for Ace Hotel Properties ~ and the new NYC hotel looks awesome! Details like the smeg fridges and record players!

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#18833
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Art Rotterdam's intimate, convivial 10th edition drew good crowds and lots of collectors with recession-friendly prices. Here are some of the works.

Art Rotterdam's intimate, convivial 10th edition drew good crowds and lots of collectors with recession-friendly prices. Here are some of the works.

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#18792
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Urban Research in Seattle: stickers, street art & tags.

Urban Research in Seattle: stickers, street art & tags.

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#18784
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Los Angeles Natural History Museum stays open late on First Fridays ~ and offers patrons a dose of discussion, live music/djs, food/wine, and a chance to explore after hours! Amazing lighting, surreal experience... The Bird and The Bees rocked!

FEATUREDLos Angeles Natural History Museum stays open late on First Fridays ~ and offers patrons a dose of discussion, live music/djs, food/wine, and a chance to explore after hours! Amazing lighting, surreal experience... The Bird and The Bees rocked!

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#18754
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Human Emotion Project documented visually by international artists using film or video. Selected international artists for the first physical screening in Melbourne, Australia and launch of HEP – Human Emotion Project.

Human Emotion Project documented visually by international artists using film or video. Selected international artists for the first physical screening in Melbourne, Australia and launch of HEP – Human Emotion Project.

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#18746
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We sent Anita to NYC to experience the world of the new hibiscus flavored Gran Centenario Rosangel ~ what she discovered was  the Thompson LES, a bartender immersion at Clover Club, gorgeous chandeliers, and Vanessa Trouble...

FEATUREDWe sent Anita to NYC to experience the world of the new hibiscus flavored Gran Centenario Rosangel ~ what she discovered was the Thompson LES, a bartender immersion at Clover Club, gorgeous chandeliers, and Vanessa Trouble...

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#18730
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Would you eat this if it showed up on your plate? A restaurant specializing in live octopus as well as other Seoul eats.

Would you eat this if it showed up on your plate? A restaurant specializing in live octopus as well as other Seoul eats.

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#18717
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Some cool photographs that just surfaced of 74 year old Sophia Loren and Daniel Day Lewis in Rome. The two are filming the upcoming film Nine, a sequel to Fellini's 1963 classic "8 1/2" about a director facing writer's block.

Some cool photographs that just surfaced of 74 year old Sophia Loren and Daniel Day Lewis in Rome. The two are filming the upcoming film Nine, a sequel to Fellini's 1963 classic "8 1/2" about a director facing writer's block.

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#18670
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Ice hotel at Alpha Resort-Tomamu, Hokkaido, Japan.

Ice hotel at Alpha Resort-Tomamu, Hokkaido, Japan.

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#18666
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The Propeller Island City Lodge in Berlin was designed by Lars Stroschen. The hotel has 45 unique rooms, including The Coffin Room, which is perfect for vampires and night owls alike.

The Propeller Island City Lodge in Berlin was designed by Lars Stroschen. The hotel has 45 unique rooms, including The Coffin Room, which is perfect for vampires and night owls alike.

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#18648
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MoMA is up to something at the Atlantic Ave subway station in Brooklyn.

MoMA is up to something at the Atlantic Ave subway station in Brooklyn.

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#18611
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Inside the walls of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo where hundreds of thousands of Japanese gather twice a year to see the emperor in person.

Inside the walls of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo where hundreds of thousands of Japanese gather twice a year to see the emperor in person.

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#18570
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NYC: touch-sensitive interactive tables and interactive kiosks with virtual maps from Google Earth are being placed in the city.

NYC: touch-sensitive interactive tables and interactive kiosks with virtual maps from Google Earth are being placed in the city.

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#18343
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Vael Project - From the minds that brought you the now defunct Medium Design Group comes a small company producing ultra high end shoes and bags with the jet setter in mind.

Vael Project - From the minds that brought you the now defunct Medium Design Group comes a small company producing ultra high end shoes and bags with the jet setter in mind.

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#18313
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SteamLine Luggage ~ a series of collections bringing back the steamer trunk trend.

SteamLine Luggage ~ a series of collections bringing back the steamer trunk trend.

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#18285
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NOTCOT's view of the 56th United States Inauguration of President Barack Obama ~ granted we're one of the tiny millions of ants in the image, we were there! By the Washington Monument with a clear view of the Capitol!

FEATUREDNOTCOT's view of the 56th United States Inauguration of President Barack Obama ~ granted we're one of the tiny millions of ants in the image, we were there! By the Washington Monument with a clear view of the Capitol!

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#18277
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Fabric maps! Rand McNally has made printed their maps on fabric. I would like to get one from each city to use as napkins.

Fabric maps! Rand McNally has made printed their maps on fabric. I would like to get one from each city to use as napkins.

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#18274
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The world's largest hanging basket created to launch new boutique hotel Hotel Indigo in London Paddington

VIDEOThe world's largest hanging basket created to launch new boutique hotel Hotel Indigo in London Paddington

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#18269
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Swiss brand QWSTION presents the Black Collection. Bags for the modern traveler.

Swiss brand QWSTION presents the Black Collection. Bags for the modern traveler.

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#18255
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We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration ~ WOW, that was some crowd ~ here's a look at the crowds, obama on the jumbotrons, and the creepy/amazing ICx Tactical Platforms the Park Police used...

FEATUREDWe Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration ~ WOW, that was some crowd ~ here's a look at the crowds, obama on the jumbotrons, and the creepy/amazing ICx Tactical Platforms the Park Police used...

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#18205
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The Capitol has seats all set up ~ MSNBC is shining massive lights down the National Mall ~ the US Mint has "It's Real Change" trucks driving around... here's a look at some of the randomness around DC today

FEATUREDThe Capitol has seats all set up ~ MSNBC is shining massive lights down the National Mall ~ the US Mint has "It's Real Change" trucks driving around... here's a look at some of the randomness around DC today

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#18199
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First look at Manifest Hope: DC ~ the art is pretty incredible ~ in this post you can see an overview of the art, the space, and the madness ~ here's shepard fairey touching up the piece on stage before opening!

FEATUREDFirst look at Manifest Hope: DC ~ the art is pretty incredible ~ in this post you can see an overview of the art, the space, and the madness ~ here's shepard fairey touching up the piece on stage before opening!

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#18187
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My Dot Drops ~ Customizable luggage by Jump and Artoyz.

My Dot Drops ~ Customizable luggage by Jump and Artoyz.

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#18170
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Here's a first look at the booth constructed in front of the White House where Obama and his family will be watching the parade once they complete the route...

FEATUREDHere's a first look at the booth constructed in front of the White House where Obama and his family will be watching the parade once they complete the route...

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#18155
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State logos

State logos

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#18153
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The designers of the new France tourism logo totally tried to slip in a nudy petudy version.

The designers of the new France tourism logo totally tried to slip in a nudy petudy version.

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#18088
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Ducati, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, has branched into the food and dining industry. This past December, the company opened its first Ducati Caffé, in Rome.

Ducati, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, has branched into the food and dining industry. This past December, the company opened its first Ducati Caffé, in Rome.

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#18039
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A photovoltaic plant implemented on a metaphysical huge canopy in Barcelona Forum 2004.

A photovoltaic plant implemented on a metaphysical huge canopy in Barcelona Forum 2004.

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#18027
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The Griffin ~ on more options of off-strip vegas with gorgeous neon signage (yes there's one in los feliz too, but this one has the cooler neon!)

FEATUREDThe Griffin ~ on more options of off-strip vegas with gorgeous neon signage (yes there's one in los feliz too, but this one has the cooler neon!)

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#18019
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camels appear in the california desert

camels appear in the california desert

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#17983
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Frankie's Tiki Room in Las Vegas ~ an incredible tiki bar with lots of lore and history behind it ~ and filled with gorgeous tiki artworks, sculptures, and exclusive tiki mugs made by some of our favorite artists!

FEATUREDFrankie's Tiki Room in Las Vegas ~ an incredible tiki bar with lots of lore and history behind it ~ and filled with gorgeous tiki artworks, sculptures, and exclusive tiki mugs made by some of our favorite artists!

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#17915
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Unica Home ~ the massive online design store has a 12,000 sq ft showroom/store/warehouse in Las Vegas, and we finally made it over! It's incredible! See the 30+ pics of the space!

FEATUREDUnica Home ~ the massive online design store has a 12,000 sq ft showroom/store/warehouse in Las Vegas, and we finally made it over! It's incredible! See the 30+ pics of the space!

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#17907
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Still-Life Polaroids by Andy Warhol. Taken by Warhol between 1977 and 1983, the exhibition captures variety of subjects, among them, ballet shoes, eggs, knives, guns, perfume bottles.

Still-Life Polaroids by Andy Warhol. Taken by Warhol between 1977 and 1983, the exhibition captures variety of subjects, among them, ballet shoes, eggs, knives, guns, perfume bottles.

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Yayoi Kusama's 'Pumpkin'

Yayoi Kusama's 'Pumpkin'

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#17790
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Video Game Vending Machines Spotted!

Video Game Vending Machines Spotted!

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#17777
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Welcoming in 2009 ~ here's a look at how three of us kick started our 2009 with a crazy wander through Topanga's state park ~ check out the amazing sunset, some bizarre finds, and silly night shots!

FEATUREDWelcoming in 2009 ~ here's a look at how three of us kick started our 2009 with a crazy wander through Topanga's state park ~ check out the amazing sunset, some bizarre finds, and silly night shots!

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Salt to Sill ~ Sweden’s first floating hotel !!!

Salt to Sill ~ Sweden’s first floating hotel !!!

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#17762
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Chef Jose Andres' new LA restaurant, Bazaar.  THE BEST TAPAS, PERIOD.  Along with gorgeous Philipe Stark interiors, a bakery, an art gallery and a gift shop, Bazaar is awesome!

Chef Jose Andres' new LA restaurant, Bazaar. THE BEST TAPAS, PERIOD. Along with gorgeous Philipe Stark interiors, a bakery, an art gallery and a gift shop, Bazaar is awesome!

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#17751
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Marc Newson tableware for Qantas. The cups are a great example of simple but functional design.

Marc Newson tableware for Qantas. The cups are a great example of simple but functional design.

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#17689
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Beautiful lamp shade made of die-cut felt featured in Hong Kong's new W hotel. [Editor's Note - these look very very Mixko!]

Beautiful lamp shade made of die-cut felt featured in Hong Kong's new W hotel. [Editor's Note - these look very very Mixko!]

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#17592
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A Flickr set of soap labels extending back to the 1950s

A Flickr set of soap labels extending back to the 1950s

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#17566
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Samsonite's 20's inspired carry-on trunk is divine ~ although a little mixed about the lining ~ love the look!

Samsonite's 20's inspired carry-on trunk is divine ~ although a little mixed about the lining ~ love the look!

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#17538
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The Jetlag Alarm Clock, designed by the UK design studio Industrial Facility, was selected by I.D. Magazine as the "Best Travel Product of 2008"

The Jetlag Alarm Clock, designed by the UK design studio Industrial Facility, was selected by I.D. Magazine as the "Best Travel Product of 2008"

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#17536
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Urban Research: Tokyo covered in stickers.

Urban Research: Tokyo covered in stickers.

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#17497
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Zabola - Transylvania's best kept secret! The Red Room at "The Machine House" - Count Mikes Estate

Zabola - Transylvania's best kept secret! The Red Room at "The Machine House" - Count Mikes Estate

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#17465
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The LG DP392-N, a portable picture frame, and dvd player combined. It also plays DivX movies!

The LG DP392-N, a portable picture frame, and dvd player combined. It also plays DivX movies!

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#17434
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Danish brand Mismo has made this great travel canvas bag for all those guys the don't want to carry a man bag.

Danish brand Mismo has made this great travel canvas bag for all those guys the don't want to carry a man bag.

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#17392
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New W hotel in Hong Kong boasts the "highest pool in the city" (on the roof of the 72nd floor!).  The view from the infinity pool is fantastic.

New W hotel in Hong Kong boasts the "highest pool in the city" (on the roof of the 72nd floor!). The view from the infinity pool is fantastic.

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#17351
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The frontdesk at Mama Shelter. The latest low cost hotel endeavor designed by Roland Castro with interiors by Philippe Starck in the 20th arrondisement of Paris.

The frontdesk at Mama Shelter. The latest low cost hotel endeavor designed by Roland Castro with interiors by Philippe Starck in the 20th arrondisement of Paris.

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#17341
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K6 is the brand new rib from Kardis shipyard. New ideas and solutions have been found in this project  . Check it out!

K6 is the brand new rib from Kardis shipyard. New ideas and solutions have been found in this project . Check it out!

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#17295
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"The Vagabond" is one of three new designs from Braithwaite Wallets. It is even designed to hold a moleskin journal! This will be ideal for my S. America trip next year.

"The Vagabond" is one of three new designs from Braithwaite Wallets. It is even designed to hold a moleskin journal! This will be ideal for my S. America trip next year.

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#17251
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NOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #27: Wejetset is giving away quite the jet setting bundle: a Hideo Carryon, Incase Krink Sleeve, Baxter Travel Kit, Field Notes, + STPL Socks ~ over 500$ of travel goods to get you home for the holidays!

FEATUREDNOTCOT Holiday Giveaway #27: Wejetset is giving away quite the jet setting bundle: a Hideo Carryon, Incase Krink Sleeve, Baxter Travel Kit, Field Notes, + STPL Socks ~ over 500$ of travel goods to get you home for the holidays!

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#17187
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Jet Rest ~ might be more comfy than the usual U shaped neck pillows ~ L shaped pillow with more support for your head and neck ~ even can come with a cashmere cover!

Jet Rest ~ might be more comfy than the usual U shaped neck pillows ~ L shaped pillow with more support for your head and neck ~ even can come with a cashmere cover!

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#17151
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London shop fronts -- a neat tumblr blog.

London shop fronts -- a neat tumblr blog.

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#17138
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Taxi series, shot recently in Tokyo,New York, Shanghai,Hong Kong- all presented 'as shot' with no post production or cropping. Shot on Hasselblad medium format film & digital capture, all handheld.

Taxi series, shot recently in Tokyo,New York, Shanghai,Hong Kong- all presented 'as shot' with no post production or cropping. Shot on Hasselblad medium format film & digital capture, all handheld.

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#17053
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Audi 1939. Beautiful and beautifully scanned sales brochure.

Audi 1939. Beautiful and beautifully scanned sales brochure.

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#16961
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unbelievable shot of the golden gate bridge.

unbelievable shot of the golden gate bridge.

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#16921
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Wool felt laptop sleeves for mini laptops (netbooks). Charcoal or red wool felt, black corduroy lining and black wooden buttons for closure.

Wool felt laptop sleeves for mini laptops (netbooks). Charcoal or red wool felt, black corduroy lining and black wooden buttons for closure.

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#16898
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Vintage travel books from "Around the World Program" by the "American Geographical Society"

Vintage travel books from "Around the World Program" by the "American Geographical Society"

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#16876
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Grab your waders, Venice is flooding! Great series of images from The Big Picture.

Grab your waders, Venice is flooding! Great series of images from The Big Picture.

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#16845
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Wee Birdie is a great guide to London UK.  With snippets about where to shop, secret places, and cool things blogged daily. Lots of nice little boutique design places, crafty things, and cool events.

Wee Birdie is a great guide to London UK. With snippets about where to shop, secret places, and cool things blogged daily. Lots of nice little boutique design places, crafty things, and cool events.

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#16746
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asking how 37 global cities, spanning centuries and 4 urban filters can begin to create new links, layers and similarities? In turn, this process generates a new graphic arena of global urban conditions and overlaps.

asking how 37 global cities, spanning centuries and 4 urban filters can begin to create new links, layers and similarities? In turn, this process generates a new graphic arena of global urban conditions and overlaps.

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#16706
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Cordarounds (yes the peple who make cords that go the other way) ~ has awesome bike to work khakis ~ seams and pocket are reflective!

Cordarounds (yes the peple who make cords that go the other way) ~ has awesome bike to work khakis ~ seams and pocket are reflective!

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#16694
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Timbuk2 has branched out into travel bags now!

Timbuk2 has branched out into travel bags now!

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#16691
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The Creator's Inn in Goethenburg by Elvine ~ "Clothing brand Elvine presents Creators Inn — offering free short-term accommodation for visiting creators."

The Creator's Inn in Goethenburg by Elvine ~ "Clothing brand Elvine presents Creators Inn — offering free short-term accommodation for visiting creators."

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#16447
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Check out the work of Warren Fauvel (Transport designer), Really clean and elegant, really nice attention to detail, Take a look!!

Check out the work of Warren Fauvel (Transport designer), Really clean and elegant, really nice attention to detail, Take a look!!

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#16350
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The Glass Hall of the Tokyo International Forum, by Rafael Viñoly, is a must-see architectonic space.

The Glass Hall of the Tokyo International Forum, by Rafael Viñoly, is a must-see architectonic space.

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#16310
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This 2009 Desk Calendar filled with drawings of imaginary vacations will help you imagine far off places while being strapped to your desk.

This 2009 Desk Calendar filled with drawings of imaginary vacations will help you imagine far off places while being strapped to your desk.

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#16291
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Chunnel.TV - Online magazine/Meta-Blog that I stumbled upon. It's got a pretty nice grid layout with a lot of very interesting articles.

Chunnel.TV - Online magazine/Meta-Blog that I stumbled upon. It's got a pretty nice grid layout with a lot of very interesting articles.

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#16199
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Porsche Museum Is taking Shape and I for one will be there opening day, Amazing building!!

Porsche Museum Is taking Shape and I for one will be there opening day, Amazing building!!

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#16198
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National Geographic opens it's first retail space today! ~ and its a massive museum/store/exploratory space in London ~ see the temperature controlled test chamber, with a giant block of ice and infrared cameras to test your gear!

FEATUREDNational Geographic opens it's first retail space today! ~ and its a massive museum/store/exploratory space in London ~ see the temperature controlled test chamber, with a giant block of ice and infrared cameras to test your gear!

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#16109
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How to fully customize your moleskine to suit your designer needs

How to fully customize your moleskine to suit your designer needs

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#16104
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Great NASA Ames concepts from the early 1970s.  Their future societies were tree-abundant and lush.

Great NASA Ames concepts from the early 1970s. Their future societies were tree-abundant and lush.

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#16096
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beautiful spot for british airways... terminal 5...

beautiful spot for british airways... terminal 5...

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#16052
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