Thursday Late Night Date Night

A few months back, we purchased some movie tickets off of Groupon to Studio Movie Grill - a place that is seemingly a bar, a movie theatre, and a restaurant all wrapped up into one. We remembered this week that our tickets were due to expire soon so we had a spontaneous Thursday "late night date night". And when I say late...our movie started at 10:20 p.m. and we got home after 12 midnight. We

Turn Your Facebook Activity into a Book of Infographics with Social Memories.

Social Memories is a Facebook app (and 2011 Red Dot Design Winner) from Deutsche Post DHL and Cosalux that allows you to create a 28 page glossy bound hardcover book of your Facebook social activity. The super easy application creates your custom book in minutes.You choose the date range from which you want them to pull the statistics. Pick from 3 choices of color schemes and your choice from 5

Forging Some Fun Sterling Silver Baby Gifts. Welcome! by RICHARD and 5.5 Designers

Bienvenue! A collection of whimsical and modern Silverware for Baby by Parisian silversmiths, RICHARD in collaboration with 5.5 Designers.To celebrate its centenary, the RICHARD Goldsmith Workshop invited the collective 5.5 Designers to shake up its codes and tradition and reinterpret its expertise in a collection of unusual baby and birth gifts. With curiosity, passion and humor, RICHARD

Chicken, Chicken...and More Chicken!

Thank you to all of you who saw the blog post about my husband's app and voted for it!! Thank you for taking just a minute out of your day to do that; your support was/is really, really appreciated!! So THANK YOU again!! He is currently in the lead; voting ends in a few weeks so there's still time to vote! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Truffle - A Rock Like Shelter Built With The Help of a Hungry Cow

The Truffle (or Trufa) is a piece of nature built with earth in Spain. A space within a stone that sits on the ground and blends in with the territory. It's camouflaged by emulating the processes of mineral formation in its structure, and integrates with the natural environment.The interior of the Truffle (Trufa):The structure has a fireplace, plumbing and quite a view.The exterior of the Truffle

New Monster Skin Rug, now in Grey, from Longoland.

Joshua Ben Longo, whose wonderful Monster-like creations I profiled here has just come out with a grey version of his fabulous ivory Monster Skin Rug.Now available in either off-white or grey, the industrial wool felt rug has a mouth made of polymer clay.The Monster Skin area rug measures approximately 36" x 50" (91cm x 127cm).Because they are handmade, each rug will vary slightly from piece to

Don't Steal The Jacket. The Film & Posters by Bruce Weber for Fashion Brand Moncler.

"Don't Steal the Jacket," a film by photographer Bruce Weber, is the first episode in a series of promotional films for the fashion house Moncler.Remo Ruffini of Moncler asked iconic photographer Bruce Weber to make a Moncler movie to be shown during the spring/summer 2012 Milan Fashion shows taking place this week.“Don’t Steal the Jacket,” which has one minute and 20 seconds of illustrated

Love These Counter Tops!

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Kitchen Room Furniture

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Interior Painting Preparation for Room

Interior Painting Preparation for Room 2011 : Furniture of the room acts as the greatest hindrance to the painting work. In case, the room is small, it is essential to temporarily relocate the furniture in any other room or in the garden.Interior Painting Preparation for Room Proper covering of the floors is a must. After covering the floor with a number of tarps, fix each of them tightly with

Unique Interior Painting for 2011

Unique Interior Painting for 2011 : Bright colors like yellow, red and orange are considered warm colors. These colors are known to add energy and vibrancy to the room surroundings. When the size of the room is small, opt for light colors. Dark shades are suitable for large rooms only. Interior decoration experts will recommend you to avoid interior painting bedrooms with these colors.Unique

Interior Painting Ideas for 2011

Interior Painting Ideas for Bedrooms 2011 : Someone who wants a tinge of energy in their bedroom, painting the walls in white color and making designs on them in warm colors such as red is a good idea. Making circles of various sizes with red paint on the four corners while keeping the room walls plain white will even out the effect of warm color on your bedroom, at the same time, the warm color

Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

Kitchen Cabinet Ideas 1Kitchen Cabinet Ideas 2Kitchen Cabinet Ideas 3 Kitchen Cabinet Ideas 4 Kitchen Cabinet Ideas 5Kitchen Cabinet Ideas 6Kitchen Cabinet Ideas 7Kitchen Cabinet Ideas 8The kitchen is one of the main focal points of your home and the kitchen cabinets you have are the first thing your guests see. One of the quickest and cheapest ways to update your kitchen is to explore some

Living Room Furniture Pictures

Amazing piece of leather furniture which evokes the rich traditional designs of the past and combining mdern comfort. The Traviata Leather sofa furniture is the perfect fit for your Living room furniture and spells Luxuy in every inch. With high Tech Computer-Generated Frame Construction Techniques for Superior Quality Standards and easy cleaning and maintenance, this living room furniture is a

Kitchen Design Ideas

kitchen it doesn’t mean you can’t make any modification to make them look good. The size could be one of your advantageous to make them interesting, these are the tips to make your kitchen design become special.Small kitchen design ideas to Choose : With a spacious kitchen, we can go for whatever arrangements or which ever brand and size of appliances for our kitchen – being in small kitchen for

Bungalow house with simple bungalow bedroom ideas

home design - Bungalow house with simple bungalow bedroom ideas 1Bungalow house with only a single bedroom bungalow is ideal for people who live alone or people who simply want to take up less space of.If your craftsman bungalow home design plan to ensure that you have in mind that most of the bungalows have A and half stories. At the bottom, you might think parents bedroom bungalow instead. The

Minimalist Small Living Room Interior Design Trends

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Small Prefab House Design – Minimalist Home & Living Space by Hive Modular

Small Prefab House Design - Minimalist Home & Living Space by Hive Modular - 1Small Prefab House Design - Minimalist Home & Living Space by Hive Modular - 2Small Prefab House Design - Minimalist Home & Living Space by Hive Modular - 3Small Prefab House Design - Minimalist Home & Living Space by Hive Modular - 4A beautiful design called B-Line by Hive Modular homes house presents a simple approach

Ethnos Eames Chairs, Ornate Versions of the LCW in Bronze and Aluminum

Designer Paolo Giordano of Italy created limited editions of these stunning ornate cast bronze and aluminum versions of the mid-century modern classic LCW chairs as an homage to Ray & Charles Eames. The chairs have identical silhouettes to the original wood chairs but are intricately engraved bronze and aluminum versions.Close-up look:"The application of ethnic Indian decoration to modern design

Job App Created By My Husband! Please VOTE!!

I've mentioned before that my husband is a Senior Software Developer for the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America, as well as the nation’s leading Health Care IT company. He extends his profession outside of his workplace, independently developing app's for web and mobile spaces, including Windows (Web/Desktop), Windows Phone 7, HP WebOS, Apple, and Android. Most recently, he

Minimalist White Kitchen Decoration

At modern Era, many people wanted a gorgeous in them home room, especially women, who wanted give a priority to the beauty. This idea come from Italian manufacture “arredamentidiotti” which Minimalist Kitchen Decoration and dominated with white color, a square table in a minimalist style placed in the middle of the kitchen that serves to beautify the room and facilitate activities during his stay

Modern Colorful Bathroom Vanities Interior Design Ideas by Novello

Do you want to remodeling your bathroom become more stylish and impressive? if you are in this situation, i think only one way resolve your problem, the way is to try Novello Companies product, Colorful Bathroom Vanities that has been designs in Modern style and have impressive Interior Design Ideas for guaranteed your modern life style. the Bathroom Vanities was made from different material such

10 Elegant Baby Nursery Design Ideas with Various Themes

Yesterday I have post how to decoration Baby nursery but today I will suggest Elegant Baby Nursery Design Ideas with Various Themes from big E – Commercial Site in the world, Amazon. This baby nursery Available in 12 themes and has been designs in elegant style that can seen in beautiful wall decorating such as to give poster, painting, and photo. This baby’s nursery also can be used for baby

Unique Bathroom Concepts Inspired by the Classical Style

Unique Vanities IltempodelUnique Bathroom Concepts Inspired by the Classical Style, like in the ones featured here, they use the concepts of asymmetry and exaggeration to create unique pieces that are still clearly rooted in or inspired by the classical style. Go to Iltempodel to see their complete range of awesome bathroom furniture. Iltempodel’s vanities are fundamentally classic yet can

Kitchen Design Minimalist & Elegant by Segno and Sinuosa

Kitchen Design MinimalistIf you desire of more cheerful Kitchen Design? you may be attracted to Sinuosa collection from Effeti. Lovely white counterpart blends together with adorable yellow which takes a great part of this kitchen color. The Effeti offers you two new collections of modern kitchen design and they are designed by Giancarlo Vegni. The first collection is Segno which is designed in

Like Moths To A Flame. Butterfly Lamps by Ingo Maurer with Insects by Graham Owen.

At the 2011 Euroluce show, Ingo Maurer, known for his wild lighting designs, unveiled two fabulous hanging lamps. One for mass-production, the other in a limited production. The Johnny B. Butterfly and the J.B. Schmetterling (Schmetterling is German for butterfly) lamps feature realistic butterflies, moths, and dragonflies that created by California artist Graham Owen.above: Ingo Maurer in his

Saturday Fun at The Fair!

In Friday's post I mentioned that we didn't have anything planned over the weekend but it turned out that Saturday was Ilah's day of fun! We spontaneously decided to go to The North Georgia Fair! I didn't even know there was one until that morning when I looked up something fun for us to do as a family that day : ) We got there around 12:00 noon...Ilah, who usually never wants to hold our hand

minimalist home design

This would vary, of course, depending on your taste and how extreme of a minimalist you want to be. I am a minimalist, but not to any extreme. But here are some characteristics of a minimalist home: Minimal furniture. A minimalist room would only contain a few essential pieces of furniture. A living room, for example, might only have a couch, another chair or love seat, a coffee table, a

A Look At The Art From Christie's Auction That Raised Nearly $14 Million For Haiti.

A record-breaking charity art auction was held Thursday, September 22nd at the David Zwirner Gallery and organized with actor Ben Stiller's Stiller foundation. The Christie's fundraising auction featured works by such well-known contemporary artists as Jeff Koons, Jasper Johns, Ed Ruscha, James Rosenquist, Cindy Sherman, Elizabeth Peyton and Chuck Close to raise money for relief efforts in

A Classic California Ranch Home by Cliff May Goes On The Market for $1.75 million

Art collectors and lovers of classic California architecture and midcentury modern furniture will appreciate this extensive look at architect Cliff May's Alisal Ranch, a classic ranch style home, which just went on the market with an asking price of $1,750,000. Filled with Eames classics and Nelson lamps, these 34 images of the home's interior and exterior will get any art and architecture fan

Squishy Cushy Holder for Your iPad. Introducing the TyPillow.

The TyPillow is a throw pillow especially designed to snuggly hold your Apple iPad2 and conform to the shape of your lap, head or surface.The microsuede 17" square cushion designed by Accessory Workshop has a special micro bead filling that adjusts for a contoured fit.The pillow is priced at $34.95 and ships worldwide in approximately 3-5 days.Buy the TyPillow here

The Ravenscroft Desk by Leonhard Pfeifer

above: The Ravenscroft Desk at the Museum of Modern Art, EstoniaCharacterized by functionality, essential form and purity of materials, the Ravenscroft desk was designed to look striking from any angle so it could sit in the middle of a room instead of pushed up against a wall.Conceived by London furniture designer Leonhard Pfeifer, the desk has a wide worktop that finishes in angled nooks,

Kids Bedroom Decor Variety of Colors

Kids Bedroom Previous<<. Children need colorful designs and fun in their bedroom. As a children’s bedroom space is usually small, full-color designs can provide a very clever solution to profit from the smallest room in a practical way. There is also use for the shelf in most designs, wall shelves are not only modern and good looking but also very practical and saves a lot of space. Here is a

Archie Boy’s Bedroom

Boys Bedroom Previous <<.The bedroom is amazing with fresh shades of the sea, featuring striking details of the star. With a handsome sturdy bed and lots of storage space for all the pirate costume, this is sure to be a star for the kids in bed anywhere. Place a sturdy and neat, simple lines and tapered legs stylish, and feature striking star on both the headboard and footboard. Fully bed base to

Fusion Boy’s Bedroom Minimalist Design

One design that is easy to make your child’s bedroom was spacious with a small fee that can make your child comfortable and simple. Desain look cool for kids and teens. With a minimalist color and space-saving design that makes your child comfortable in a room with solid furniture that can definitely survive many years. Click images below (Fusion Boy’s Bedroom Minimalist Design photo Large size):

18k White Gold Diamond Glove By Daphne Guinness and Jeweller Shaun Leane.

You may have seen a few images of this custom creation being touted as the "World's Most Expensive Glove" but it is so much more than that.above: Jewelery designer Shaun Leane and his sketch of the diamond and 18k white gold gloveThe artisanal creation, a collaboration between legendary style icon Daphne Guinness and fine jeweller Shaun Leane took over four years to be realized. Named Contra

Studio Apartment Interior Designs

Studio Apartment Interior DesignsStudio Apartment Interior DesignsThe entire point of custom closet design is to create an organisational system that works specifically for you. This is where many people go wrong; they aren’t aware of exactly what goes into creating the perfect design and often end up disappointed with the final result. Here are the five components of the perfect storage

Design For Small Apartments

Design For Small ApartmentsDesign For Small ApartmentsLiving in a city, while great, can be a bit of a problem if you want your own garden. Unless you’re living in a house with ample yard space, you only have a wee room for growing your greens. But things have changed over the past years when urban garden designs make their way to small apartments and high-rises in the city.An urban garden design

Apartment Bedroom Designs

Apartment Bedroom DesignsApartment Bedroom DesignsModern bedroom ideas are many and nowadays with every one trying to make their bedrooms special they ar very much in vogue. After all moving on with the times is a demand made upon us at all times and therefore if instead of Egyptian of roman themes in our bedrooms we try and put something more contemporary, something modern then there is no harm

Modern Tech Meets Traditional Japanese Gold-Leafing in these USB Flash Drives.

With most new fangled technology gadgets being made of silicon, titanium or polypropylene, it's a refreshing change to come across something useful that harkens back to tradition.Famous Japanese kinpaku manufacturer Hakuichi, who is known for their gold-leafing of several types of products and edibles, enters the computer peripheral world with these portable USB drives decorated with high-quality

Our Friday

Our morning began with kisses and hugs from Daddy before he headed out for work. These days Ilah has started to pull him down to sit with her, or reach up for him to pick her up, to delay him from leaving. And daddy always takes an extra few minutes to be with his baby girl. She's wrapped around his finger I tell ya ; ) When daddy headed out, it was onto breakfast, then play time, then onto

3 Pictures Minimalist Home Design Software

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It's About Time. Nike's Back to the Future Shoe, Campaign and Charitable Auction.

To raise funds for Michael J. Fox's Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Nike designed 1500 pairs of Nike MAG shoes based on the kicks worn by Fox's character Marty McFly in the original movie, "Back To The Future" to be auctioned off on ebay and at select Niketown stores.The project consists of the shoe auction, a short film, poster designs, ceramic models of the shoe, souvenir pins and

Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Fries {Recipe}

Mr. Wonderful LOVES sweet potatoes. I don't. Never have. But Yukon Gold, Russet, Fingerling, and all the others...I'll eat those kind of potatoes any day ; ) But just because I don't like sweet potatoes doesn't mean they are eliminated from being a side dish during meal time in our home. Most of the time I make them mashed, but this week I made sweet potato fries...The hubby LOVED them. And when

Book The Balancing Barn For Your Next Vacay. Here's All The Info and A Look Inside.

If you're looking for an unusual place to stay during your next vacation, you ought to consider the Balancing Barn, a piece of unique architecture outfitted with modern interiors and luxurious amenities that sleeps up to 8 people.The Balancing Barn, designed by MVRDV, is situated on a beautiful site by a small lake in the English countryside near Thorington in Suffolk. The Barn responds through

Living Room Makeover {Reveal}

A few weeks ago I blogged about a little make-over that our dining area got. This time it's onto showcasing our living room mini-makeover. Back in July, I mentioned that we purchased some new couches and then I went on to talk about what accessories I would pair with our new pieces. Looking back at the before pictures, our living room looked quite drab. {BEFORE}...{AFTER}{BEFORE}...{AFTER}To see

Decorated Cookies For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

It's been a busy few days! And the next several weeks don't show a lighter load. My calendar doesn't have me coming up for air until around the last week in October. With the exception of a dentist visit and a car maintenance appointment, everything else is fun-filled! Tomorrow night my mom and I will be going to our church's quarterly women's event. Our last Every Woman gathering was amazing. I

Mary Ellen Croteau Creates a Self Portrait with Thousands of Plastic Bottle Caps.

above: detail from CLOSE, a self-portrait of Mary Ellen Croteau made with plastic bottle capsThere seem to be an endless number of talented artists creating portraits using assemblages of unexpected items; licorice, junk, toys, pills, pencils, diamonds, pushpins and more. I have already featured nine different artists who create portraits from such items unusual work on this blog and now I'm

RÖKK Out With The Lonely Island. Andy Samberg & Friends Promote Swedish Vodka.

The Lonely Island is that hilarious musical trio consisting of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer. The emmy-winning songwriters and performers have been making videos together since 2000 and have appeared on The Emmys and in many SNL digital shorts.Known to bring slap-stick comedy and pizzazz to any performance, the guys have embarked on their first role as Creative Directors behind

Burlesque, Brooklyn, Roller Derby and Realism. The Paintings of Curt Hoppe.

above: Dottie's Birthday, oil on linen,64" x 56"With a keen eye for composition, a deft hand for realism, and an inherent knack for finding interesting subject matter, painter Curt Hoppe immortalizes his surroundings, people and objects in an impressive and aesthetically captivating style with acrylic and oil paints on canvas and linen.Hot Copy:The Hustler, Money Shot:Sunbather:Born and raised in

Lingerie Model Rhian Sugden Touches Herself To Raise Cancer Awareness.

One of the UK's hottest lingerie models, Rhian Sugden suggestively begins to touch herself in this provocative video, getting viewers all hot and bothered, only to reveal that she's sporting a set of prosthetic testis. She's promoting the act of self-examination to help bring about the awareness of testicular cancer for the MCAC (Male Cancer Awareness Campaign). The pro bono piece of work was

Corpo Celeste. Limited Edition Luxury Carbon Fiber Bathtub, the N°1, by Corcel.

above: Studioastic.com of Austria was hired to create this product visualization featuring Corcel's N°1Corpo Celeste – a heavenly bodyThe first product to be introduced by Salzburg's innovation and design company, Corcel, is a luxury tub made of carbon fiber. From a material for purely functional applications, to one used in the luxury design of baths, carbon has found its way from space travel

Bring the Outdoors In. The Cristal Box, a Modern Pergola from Gandia Blasco.

above: Cristal Box 1Looking for a modern sanctuary?Gandia Blasco, makers of high end outdoor funishings have just introduced the Cristal Box, an outdoor pergola system made of anodized or thermo-lacquered white or taupe aluminum frames. Available in four different sizes/configurations, the inside flooring is wood made of plant and plastic fibres which requires little or no maintenance. The

Director Michael Bay's Santa Barbara House goes on the market for $6.8 million.

In early September, the spectacular Santa Barbara residence of 45 year old director Michael Bay (of the Transformers franchise, the Island, The Rock, Armaggedon, Pearl Harbor, Bad Boys and countless commercials) went on the market for 6.8 million.Built in 1993, the 4 bedroom 4.5 bath residence is 5400 sq.ft. on approx. 1.3 secluded acres with expansive ocean and island views.Designed by

If You Don't Look Like Steve McQueen At Least You Can Dress Like Him.

Steve McQueen was the embodiment of rugged sexiness. The fact that he was as masculine offstage as on, makes his appeal timeless. So it's no wonder that clothing company Barbour has introduced a Steve McQueen Collection consisting of good-looking outerwear, rough-hewn workshirts, knits and tees. Created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the International Motorcycle jacket, the iconic British

Five Fabulous Finds For Friday from Fish Bowls to Flash Drives to Fire Lamps.

From flash drives to fishbowls, here are five new items on the market that are guaranteed to bring some cheer into your life.The Fishscape fish bowl:By Aruliden for Gaia and Gino.Made of hand-blown glass and manufactured by Gaia & Gino in Turkey.$140buy it here at Conranor here at Unica HomeAvanti Kids Chair:A beautiful walnut wood chair from Data Modern Furniture made to children's proportions

7 Layer Bars {w/Recipe}

Last night, Dele and I went to a leadership meeting for church - this time, it was conducted in the home of one of our friends. We all gathered in, talked, ate, laughed, and then the Senior Pastor of the large church that we are a branch of, took the floor and spent some time sharing from his heart. It was a nice night! A few days before, I was asked if I could bring a dessert. I was tossing up a

House Industries Designs Hand-Printed Eames Tables For Herman Miller Asia-Pacific

The very hip type foundry House Industries has teamed up with Herman Miller to produce a limited edition series of 80 Eames wire-base tables.The Eames wire based low tables (LTR) include letters, numbers and ornaments from their Eames Century Modern font collection.Each tabletop is hand-printed by House’s own David Dodde in their Grand Rapids, Michigan factory, returned to Herman Miller for

Shopping For Seasonal Clothes Ahead of Time

It's no secret that I love good deals. Especially when it comes to Ilah's clothes, which she outgrows in what seems like just a few months time. Although there are lots of darling outfits in the stores, and in online shops, I hardly ever pay full price for something. Instead of spending a few thousand dollars for my child's seasonal wardrobe, I only spend a few hundred. I learned my lesson when I

Funky Find Of The Week: Venini Tits Lights

Illuminated boobs? That's right, just the thing for your bare walls. Hand blown Venini glass Tits lights designed by studio job are actual functioning wall sconces with a milkwhite/pink finish.dimensions: 10.3" x prof. 12" x 10.4"hprice: $1,540.00Purchase the Venini Tits Lights by Studio Job here.If you prefer an illuminated body part that's not quite so R-Rated, check out the eyeball lamps also

Modern London Suburban Studio with Sedum Roof and Heated Paddling Pool by Ashton Porter.

North London architecture firm Ashton Porter added this fabulous modern studio with rooftop garden, heated paddling pool, full kitchen and more to a suburban home.The studio is located in a typical Victorian suburban garden. Its main facade which faces the garden floats above a glass panel and forms a screen to separate the work space of the studio from the domestic garden.The typical green

Prouvé RAW. G-Star Reinterprets 17 Classic Pieces by Jean Prouvé for Vitra.

Prouvé RAW presents a collection of Jean Prouvé furniture classics – newly interpreted by denim specialist G-Star and Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra in collaboration with the Prouvé family. The collection of seventeen design classics embrace the essence of Jean Prouvé’s work, while at the same time adding contemporary colours, textiles and details.Born out of a mutual passion for this French

An Art Exhibit 100 Feet Below Sea Level. Life Below The Surface by Andreas Franke.

100 feet Below Sea level - The ExhibitionOne Year after Andreas Franke's visit to the Vandenberg his images of the wreck were filled with charming stories and now they are exhibited on the most relevant place possible, where the project began.Since August 4th 2011 divers can benefit from a very special experience and find a package of 12 images placed on the hulk of the artificial reef General

Prius Goes Plural and Creates A People Person To Introduce The New Models.

The original Toyota Prius, now in its third generation, is being joined by three new models; the Prius v coming in fall 2011, the Prius Plug-in and the Prius c Concept- both coming in spring 2012.To introduce viewers to the growing Prius Family from Toyota, Saatchi LA devised an unusual effect for a television commerical, creating one metaphorical person by assembling 18 different human bodies -

Ilah's 2nd Birthday Party Dress

I've been on the look out for an adorable cupcake dress for Ilah's 2nd Birthday party. I haven't found anything in the stores {that I liked}, and much of what I was finding online was what I considered to be rather expensive for a dress that maybe Ilah would only wear once. I bookmarked a few "potentials" but I kept coming back to this one:So I bought it on Monday : ) I think it's SUPER cute and

Rihanna For Emporio Armani's New Fall Underwear and Lingerie Ad Campaign.

Each year fashion brand Emporio Armani chooses a new celeb to be scantily clad in their black and white ad campaign for underwear and lingerie. Shot by Steven Klein, this year's sexy siren is Rihanna, replacing last year's Megan Fox and David and Victoria Beckham.Taken in a black Lincoln Continental in New York, Rihanna's photos by Steven Klein (shown below) were just unveiled to the

UPDATED: Volvo Concept You Revealed. Scandinavian Luxury with Smart Pad Technology in a Sleek Sedan.

Concept You from Volvo Cars: Luxurious Scandinavian design with intuitive smart pad technologyLast week Volvo teased the public with this video:Volvo now takes the next bold step in the evolution of the company’s next luxury car. The Concept You, revealed today at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, blends contemporary Scandinavian design and exquisite craftsmanship, with intuitive smart pad

A Little Dining Room Transformation

Another one of my favorite stores to shop at is Kirkland's. I don't get too many things from there but I'm always drawn in when I smell their potpourri packets! They are always in my home in the fall. Anyways, I have been wanting a console table in my dining area for quite a while. Since it wasn't a necessity, but rather a want, it wasn't a top priority. I popped in to Kirkland's about a month

Kmart Hips Up Their Image and Asks You to Show Us What You Got In A New Campaign.

Seems that Kmart has finally killed off that terrible talking blue lightbulb- or at least I hope so. Their big new fashion marketing effort created in conjunction with Minnesota based Peterson Milla Hooks, "Money Can't Buy Style," is complete with new logo, a new attitude, new music and a new blog.Debuting in the fall of 2011, the new campaign is aimed at empowering customers to embrace their

UPDATED: A Look At the 9/11 Memorial, Museum and Monument Designs at Ground Zero.

above: aerial view rendering of the 9/11 Memorialabove: one of the two 9/11 Memorial bronze name-etched reflecting pools in the foreground and the 9/11 Museum Pavilion entry in the backgroundToday, on the 10th anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers' twin towers and the Pentagon, there will be several memorials taking place as we honor the victims with moments of

Goodnight Keith Moon. A Bedtime Story For The Twisted.

Goodnight Keith Moon is a parody of the ubiquitous parent staple, illustrated children's book "Goodnight Moon" , written by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd and first published in 1947.The adult riff on the classic bedtime story places late and legendary The Who drummer Keith Moon, who was known for his self-destructive behavior, in the title role. The new book, written and

Retail interior design Advice

Experienced Retail Interior Designers take advantage of certain formulas which are recognised as being effective tools in the successful marketing and selling of goods. They are able to use their 'tricks of the trade' to produce effective Design capable of significantly boosting a company's sales and profit.Any business owner who has employed the services of a good Retail Interior Designer will

Star Wars Wallpaper! Imperial Forces Wall Covering by Brian Flynn of Super 7

Toy, art, design and culture company Super7 has announced the inaugural release of their collaboration with Lucasfilm for the new Imperial Forces Wallpaper.The Star Wars wallpaper features textured portraits of our favorite Star Wars characters; Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and other members of the Empire. This hand-screened, flocked, designer wallpaper is an artistic and sci-fi way to decorate your

Transform a Room Into a Hideout with Hand-Painted Wooden Camo Blinds.

Functional and fun for your Man Cave, a kid's room or office, Army Blinds of the UK hand-paints wooden venetian blinds in your choice of three camouflage patterns - or bespoke colourways - using Dulux Trade paints. The blinds are available in a variety of sizes.Beige/cream/brown (Caramel Blush 6/Caramel Blush 2/Bitter Chocolate 2):Dark Pink/light pink/very light pink (Flamingo Fun 1/Flamingo Fun

Lady Gaga Au Naturel by Inez & Vindooh for her You & I video and Harper's Bazaar

We are so used to seeing Lady Gaga in outrageous outfits, accessories and make-up, or as her alter ego Jo Calderone, that her look gracing the cover of the October issue of Harper's Bazaar is a refreshing change.Images from the editorial:Dutch photography and directorial duo Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin shot her on the set of her You and I video (shown below). In both the video and the

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Helios floor lamp

We're Ready for Halloween!

I know, I know...we're not even through September yet and I'm talking about October and Halloween. But I'm super excited this year as Ilah is older and she can have a little fun getting dressed up and toting her Halloween treat bag around ; )Towards the beginning of the year, my mother-in-law bought Ilah a Halloween outfit on clearance at Dillards after Halloween was over. It's not a "costume"

The Largest Stop Motion Animation Set Ever Shot On A Nokia Camera Phone - Gulp.

'Gulp' a one and a half minute long short film created by Sumo Science at Aardman for Nokia, depicts a fisherman going about his daily catch. The advertisement breaks the world record for the 'largest stop-motion animation set', with the largest scene stretching over 11,000 square feet.Shot on location at Pendine Beach in South Wales, every frame of this stop-motion animation was shot using a

A potpourri of French pretty...

From our effortlessly stylish friends across the pond...I have that rocking chair!  Just not that much lightI never would have thought to put a wicker chair in with that stainless steel table - but it looks good hereWhat do you think of the french style?via Marie Claire Maison

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I smell some sick ass color combos comin at ya like POWgreen and gray make my dayneon pink and chocolate brown all up in this townPurple and red aall up in my headGray and pink don't stinkI need this wallpaper somethin awfulturquoise with a side of teal green, thats a sweet trim sceneLavender, red & white....damn that color combo is just rightOK I am done....your welcome!!!DONT FORGET TO ENTER MY

Courreges Dresses Up The Latest Limited Edition Evian Bottle.

Evian introduces their annual limited edition bottle design.Following special editions by LaCroix (2008), Baccarat and Jean-Paul Gaultier (2009), Paul Smith (2010), Issey Miyake (2011), French fashion brand Courrèges, has designed the latest annual limited edition bottle for Evian water.Courrèges, approaching the eve of its 50-year anniversary, is known for pioneering key trends though the

Help! I need to pick out a color for curtains in my new living room!

So, I moved into my apartment about a month ago - and there is still SO MUCH work to do. Coming up on the list is to make new curtain panels for the patio doors in my living room. My inclination is to go with white and airy - because that is probably my favorite look. However, I also feel like maybe I should explore some other possibilities. Since I know many of you are super creative and

Room (moment) of the week

I'm slightly obsessed with "design details", it's one reason I keep a sketch book by my bed. I never know when a creative idea will strike. I'm sharing this tidbit because I love every detail included. It's a bit of an off beat moment. I also like that everything doesn't match. This corner in a little girl's room somehow feels like it has evolved over time. The light pink chinoiserie wall mural

Some leads are there but too early to say which group is behind blast: PM.

Manmohan Singh taking to reporters on board Air India One. The PM said there are some leads to terror attack outside Delhi HC but "it is too early to say which group is behind the incident."ON BOARD AIR INDIA ONE: Prime MinisterManmohan Singh said there are some leads to the terror attack outside Delhi high court but "it is too early to say which group is behind the incident. "We have some leads

Our Labor Day and Ilah's Fun-filled Tuesday!

I could have sworn it was just September 1st....and now it's the 7th. These weeks/months are FLYING by. Fall is starting to break through the heat here in Atlanta. Last week it was in the mid 90's and this week it has been in the high 60's. Talk about an instant shift. But I'm not complaining! Come on fall!I thought I would backtrack and do a post highlighting what we did for Labor Day. My hubby

Glow

...Have you ever seen this website?I really wish I was important enough for these "glow folks" to come into my house and take photos of my stylish life with my beautiful child...I am sure these "glow folks" think that potty training a 2 year old whilst still wearing maternity pants 3 sizes to big, working 16 hours days, and having China Wok on speed dial is glow-worthy...?You know, rollin outta

Brilliant Ad for Nighttime Bus Service Shows The Ugly Side of Partying.

Ever wonder how you appear to other people when you're drunk? It's not pretty as this inventive and interactive spot for Movia, a Danish nighttime bus service shows you.A girl sipping a cocktail is feeling pretty fierce:Mouseover her and she's not quite as glamorous:The Byturen spot from the Copenhagen ad agency Bocca is a compelling interactive video which uses a special effect to emphasize how

Metro Arkitekter

Malmo Central Station

iMaschine iOS App

iMaschine looks to be a robust creation tool for Maschine users on the go. The app includes 16 pads, threshold-based pad sampling, note repeat, auto-loop length feature, professional on-board mixer with six studio effects and an audio recording function. iMaschine will run on iOS 4.3 or higher, iPod touch 3G or higher, iPhone 3GS or higher and the iPad 1 or 2. Features include: * 16 pads for

Medeline Weinrib's inspiring, eclectic home

I've loved Weinrib's rugs and textile patterns before I even really knew much about interior design. They are classic, eclectic, and well-researched. That's why I was super excited to see her Manhattan loft featured in Elle Decor...A lot of Weinrib's creations are seen throughout her home - including many of the drawings and rugsIn Manhattan - even Madeline Weinrib has a tiny kitchen...That

New Sponsor AND A GIVEAWAY

So I have talked about this already but I TURN 30 this month....yes I know I am sure there is tons of eye rolling happening right now If your older than me, you are thinking "oh, your a baby..shut-up {eye-roll}!" or If your younger you are thinking "Wow, that must suck {eye-roll}!"Well whatever your current age may be, I  personally feel very uncomfortable with the whole things so I gonna moan

Channeling Coco

 Images: Pinterest, Atlantic-Pacific

Villa Amanzi, A Modern Cantilevered Villa on Phuket's Coast Available To Rent.

I don't know if you're planning a trip anytime soon, but if you were considering Thailand, this Phuket villa ought to be on your list. This jaw-dropping vacation rental is located on a little-known stretch of coastline in Kamala, with its sheltered coves, dramatic cliffs, tropical forest, picturesque hills and crystal waters. The area is one of Phuket’s best-kept secrets, and home to this

Branchline bike furniture by quarterre

Branchline bike furniture by quarterre

Prepping for Ilah's Cupcake Themed Birthday Party

A few weeks ago I mentioned that I purchased some decor for Ilah's 2nd birthday party but that I didn't feel like pulling all that stuff out, unwrapping what had been carefully wrapped, go through the process of taking a ton of pictures, then re-wrap all of that stuff neatly, and then put it all back in our storage area. I said I would "eventually" get around to it, and post pictures of those

An Illuminating Book From Bentley Meeker; Light X Design: 20 Years Of Lighting

If you didn't think that lighting and staging can completely alter one's experience, you haven't seen the extraordinary work and talents of Bentley Meeker. The lighting designer to the stars transforms events, personal nuptials, dinner parties and more into enchanted, elegant and magical venues.above: from weddings to corporate events, Meeker's designs completely transform a roomLighting is as

Walrus, Octopus & Rhino Chairs by Maximo Riero

The Animal Chair collection by Maximo Riero consists of a diverse range of species; an octopus, a whale, a rhino, a walrus, a lion and even a beetle. Each unique chair is faithful to the animal's image and yet has incorporated traditional tufted seating in its appearance. Thus far Maximo has completed three of his intended collection, the first being an Octopus, followed by a Rhinoceros and a

"Actor" notebook case

"Actor" notebook case

BCDM Architects designed the Holy Family Shrine

BCDM Architects designed the Holy Family Shrine in Gretna, Nebraska.

house in savion' by alex meitlis, savion, israel

house in savion' by alex meitlis, savion, israel

wacom 'inkling'

wacom 'inkling' converts freehand drawings to digital files, including multiple layerswacom 'inkling'

Infographic: The Growth of Social media

Source: The Growth of Social Media: An Infographic

O-O-Office

Did I ever show you my office Before and afters?It's been done for a while I just forgot to show y'all.So first we built the HUGE cork board seen here, then we built a big ole desk using Ikea butcher block counter tops from hereand these from pottery barnhere is my office BEFOREandAFTER:Simple and Stylish..ish ish

Obol

Obol - The Original Crispy Bowl

iNecklace by: Adafruit

The "pulsing" is similar to the "breathing" LED pattern on many laptop and computer systems. The default pattern is reverse engineered from the Apple "breathing" LED on Macs, MacBooks, iMacs, etc. iNecklace by: Adafruit

35 Graphic Design Posters by Vahram Muratyan Compare Paris With New York.

Art Director and Graphic Designer Vahram Muratyan compares Paris to New York with a series of beautifully designed graphic art posters.Playfully pitting the two metropolitan cities against one another visually - fashion, film, food, transportation, drink, art, sports, venues and cultural icons are placed side by side or top to bottom in a minimalist style of illustration accented with retro-style

Whose Ready for Football Season!? {GA Bulldog Cookie Platter}

Truth be told....I could care less. {gasp!} - I know, I know...all you football fans are probably sending virtual rapid fire my way ((I'm ducking)). But it's not just football. In fact, I'm not really gung-ho about sports in general. When I was younger I was, but there's been a BIG shift in my life since the single days and I don't make watching sports a priority. I have great memories being with

Pretty home offices and workspaces

via BHGThese striped curtains add a tailored look to the natural blinds via Apartment TherapyThis office belongs to Jen Ramos of Made By Girlvia Adore HomeLove the chair and the pendants... via Casa Diezvia Elle Decorvia Covet Garden

Room of the week!

I guess I should re-phrase that to "moment" of the week. I love this dressing table and can only dream of having the time to sit and powder my nose and get ready someday. I'm usually lucky to throw an outfit together while watching my little one tear through my shoes. ;)image: Pinterest

Talk About Your Premium Spirits. Introducing Frozen Ghost Vodka.

It seems that Crystal Head Vodka is no longer the spookiest premium vodka on the shelves. Launched last October by the Frozen Ghost Distilling Company, Frozen Ghost Vodka is a premium vodka inspired by a ghost story of a character named Tobias. His image is on the unique bottle and the story below tells you of his life and afterlife.The Legend of the Frozen GhostThis is a story of people whose