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Talk Shop Fridays: Mixtape Time

Posted on July 20, 2007 Under Music

At any given time I have between fifteen and forty playlists that I actively listen to, each of them slightly different and tailored to fit exactly what mood I'm in, and generally the only time I actually share these with…

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SystemX Ain't Your Everyday Fluorescent Lighting

Posted on July 20, 2007 Under Design

There's not much to love about standard office-issued fluorescent lighting. It makes your skin look sallow and your eyes tired, generally is pretty ugly and doesn't exactly set the sexiest mood for clandestine workplace hookups. Ross Lovegrove, it seems, has…

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Showcase Highlights: Week #4

Posted on July 18, 2007 Under Design

You know what's not fun? Food poisoning. You know what's super fun? The kickass submissions to our Showcase over the last few weeks. Thanks to the fine folks at Kohler, you can check out SkateSpotter, which in addition to being…

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RemyVeenhuizen's Tennis Ball Benches

Posted on July 16, 2007 Under Design

This weekend, while retrieving a dog-slobber-drenched tennis ball wedged between my sheets, I wouldn't have considered a constructive or attractive use for such things, besides a non-noisy chew toy for Stella and a reason for guys to stare at Maria…

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Jeremyville: New Online Store Hotness

Posted on July 16, 2007 Under Design

Jeremyville has a brand-spankin' new online store open that you have to go check out. Chock-full of all the goods you've grown to know and love -- sketchels, vinyl, sneaks, etc -- he's gone and packaged it all up in…

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Talk Shop Fridays: What Can We Do For YOU?

Posted on July 13, 2007 Under Life

Hi guys. Here's the deal: We're on a mission to give you more of what you want. Things are evolving, as always, here at joshspear.com, and we'd love to hear your feedback. Your input is essential to helping us make…

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Anna Tascha Larrson

Posted on July 13, 2007 Under Fashion

I immediately realized my mistake yesterday as I settled in a cab heading downtown after leaving the IILWY office to meet Josh for dinner. I'd left behind both my iPod and brand new (and rather pricey) headphones behind, which generally…

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Herning Center of the Arts: Denmark

Posted on July 13, 2007 Under Design

After two years of planning, Steven Holl's vision for the Herning Center of the Arts is finally in motion. Breaking ground last month, the finished project will eventually house the Herning Art Museum, the MidWest ensemble and the Socle du…

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STRANGEco @ Comic Con

Posted on July 12, 2007 Under Life

At the end of this month, STRANGEco will be showing off a huge selection of upcoming products at San Diego's Comic Con. The newbies, which are are set for release throughout the year, will be presented alongside a full line-up…

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Abigail Percy's Kraft Paper Prints

Posted on July 12, 2007 Under Art

I figured that I won't get murdered for cruising Etsy on company time if I actually write instead of shop, so I'm killing two birds with one stone (writing and shopping) to point out why you should snag some of…

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