Stir up that empty space. . .

 

 via Designboom

JDS Architects' proposal for the "void" within the Guggenheim.  Super fun.  My one request : please steer clear of road-construction orange.

Unhappy Hipsters

 

"Daddy was making them watch yet another documentary on the impact of Bauhaus on American architecture." 

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"There it hung— a bicycle built for two, an exclamation point to her lonesome heart."


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 "Sunrise, and still no flame. He didn’t even have to look; he knew his guests had gone home."


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"The reindeer had tolerated the cheetah’s posturing — up until today."


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 "At the art opening, he’d been convinced the blank canvas symbolized endless possibilities. Back at home, it was just one more reminder of his own desperation."


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As much as I don't like the term 'hipster',  I'll go with it here.  Unhappy Hipsters is your one stop shop for modern musings, when cheery design blogs and vain design magazines just aren't enough.

Dwell Bedding: I like u.

buy these beauties at Dwell Studio 

There's something to be said for these sets to be holding their own for sometime now.  What that something is?  Eh, who knows.  But what I do know, it that I've seen these around more often then I probably see my own family . . . and yep, not sick of them yet.

Of course I couldn't resist --

via reuters

Any excuse to post images of a chubular rodent.  He predicts the weather AND kisses on the first date (which is obviously why he needs a chaperon).   Six more weeks of winter and (new for 2010) he promises to text.   15,000 people signed up this year to receive the outcome via text, 12,000 stand in 18 degree weather to watch him roll out of his cage live, and 2 dudes in tuxedos escort him around.  What's even better is that everyone just goes along with the fact that "Punxsutawney Phil" never dies and he's never a she (which is not always true).  PETA has proposed to replace him w/ a robotic version.  I pray for the day I get the most ridiculous text I possibly can:  a weather prediction from my nation's robo-hog.

Nice Legs. . .

img via houseandhome 

A little *too* woody, but my oh my would you have a look at those chair, stool, AND table legs.  Va-voom!  I guess showing a little leg and being the home of two architects gets you in the Best Home of 2009 nowadays. Hmmm.

The Woofer

The Woofer is from Dutch design studio Buro Vormkrijgers. 

A smart, young gentleman sent me these two images today.  They made me smile, then giggle, then want them.  I don't think they're creepy and although it may kill me, I'll spare you from the 100+ puns. 

Missed Connections

T:  We Are All Connected print by Jen Renninger,  B:  Visionary print by Shannon Rankin

You: looking for inexpensive print and wanting to support independent artists.  Me: "an on-line store bringing together a community of artitsts" wearing a green e-cardigan on the train last Wednesday.  Did we have a moment?

Prints (and loads of other great stuff) available at Little Paper Planes.  The past couple of years they've seemed to carry a lot of thin-line weight illustration.  A little place I go when I'm looking for something new.  It's been nice to see them grow. 

Jam of the Day

Strictly Game - Harlem Shakes

Only 40?

Fiat Lux from Cate & Nelson

 

 

Momento from Tonerico

Nymph lamp from Site Specific Design

Lamp by Life Goods

"40 of the Most Creative Lamp Designs Ever" via FreshHome.

Silly Soliders. . . everyone knows u can't beat Ponies.

images from Toys on Roids book

Polaroids from Sean Tubridy.   Depicting what looks to be the last of the 500 Affonsos riding off into the sunset.  The sun sets in the west. .. hmm. . . maybe he'll get lost and find himself on an SF doorstep.  :)

Letterpress is for Lovers

Letterpress poster by Sycamore Street Press

Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)...

The votes are in!

And in case my bookmarks folder wasn't already handsomely full. . . I naturally decide to go through all the runner ups just to fatten her up for 2010. (runners up?)  Please note, Fullington, that your blog crush Pink Loves Brown was a finalist.  Huzzah!  Please try not to note that Ikea Hacker trotted away with "Best Home Tech Blog".  I want to like it I really do.  I think it's all the poorly lit photos.  I'm such a jerk.  Ogle the winners here.

VortexT

 

cover from Peter Bjorn ad John's Living Thing

Great color palate and lighting.  Takes hand drawn and animal-theme to a whole new level.  Fits well with the tone of this "new" album released March of last year.  Can I also add that, sweet jesus Writer's Block was a fantastic album?!  I can. 

I Want You! - Peter Bjorn and ...

A Collection a Day. . . keeps the (ok I won't)

images via A Collection a Day, 2010

Artist (and fastastic shop owner) Lisa Congdon is doing something cool for el ano nuevo.  Her new blog A Collection a Day will be an addition to my weekly reads.  Why do I like 365day projects?  I'll have to look into that -- someone get me a magnifying glass.