I popped by the Some Assembly Required exhibit at the Yale Art and Architecture Gallery while I was in New Haven, CT yesterday (don't ask). I can't give the exhibit two thumbs up, so if you're thinking of making a…
Continue Reading →I don't know about you all, but in my old age, I am lucky if I can muster enough energy for a half day on the slopes (days like this are different-- we're due for 2 ft. of fresh in…
Continue Reading →The Li Xi Gift Envelope combines Asian tradition, craft and symbolism with a twist of modern design. Traditionally envelopes like these were given during the Chinese New Year, but in an effort to preserve this child-hood memory in a modern…
Continue Reading →The Sutra Chaise, from creative designer Brad Ascalon is made from two layers of birch bending ply, seductively layered one over another to form the seat and base of the chair-- there are also rubber spacers allowing the chaise to…
Continue Reading →Toronto-based design boutique Up to You: The Shop Above is bringing customers something extra special for Christmas this year. All orders placed online on Christmas Eve between 12-5 P.M. EST, exceeding $500 CAN before taxes, will be hand-delivered by Santa…
Continue Reading →Uncanny crocheted likeness of Osama bin Laden, Saddam Hussein, Kim Jong II, Ahmadinejad and George W. Bush, an exclusive conversation-starting stocking-stuffer possibility from Moss Online. These are too funny! Via Made Wise
Continue Reading →The Unseen Video is a weather controlled, dynamic music video generator that has the goal of creating new synergies between the music, the video, and the surroundings of the viewer. The site creates a unique flash video that is gauged…
Continue Reading →Designer toys make great gifts, from the Pee and Poo toys to Lego Mindstorm's-- here are our picks from the vaults. Enjoy! "¢ Pee and Poo: The Unflushables: I know some of you wouldn't as much as entertain the idea…
Continue Reading →I have to admit, it's hard to imagine making way for the S.O.V. on a skateboard-- seeing the biggest midget in the game doing kick flips and ollies isn't anything I've ever imagined. Humorous image aside (hey, maybe she can…
Continue Reading →I realize the vast majority of you don't ski or snowboard in the backcountry-- some of you may not even know what the term 'backcountry' means. And most of you who do ride probably do so in a more controlled…
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