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Blaize Simon on Calvert Avenue

Posted on June 17, 2008 Under Art

At the end of their careers, Musicians usually get a best-of record; artists get some wall space in a museum. Well Blaize Simon isn't going out like that-- he has organized an entire section of street in London to display…

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Fresh Salad

Posted on June 16, 2008 Under Life

We don't mention McDonald's too much on this blog (aside from a few snide comments here and there), but a new billboard in Chicago - masterminded by Micky D's ad agency Leo Burnett - recently got our attention. To promote…

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Dan Mumford's Sharks

Posted on June 16, 2008 Under Design

Have a look at London based designer Dan Mumford's portfolio. He's produced some really fluid prints and appeal showcasing his career as a freelance illustrator, designer and screen printer. We especially love the shark series he did for music group…

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Nori Morimoto's Light Sculptures

Posted on June 10, 2008 Under Design

We came across Nori Morimoto's light sculptures and were floored by their beauty and simplicity. Beyond their raw aesthetic value, Nori's creation of wood sculptures from sustainable sources adds a couple extra gold stars to his name. It is nice…

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Let the iPhone 3G Accessory Race Begin!

Posted on June 10, 2008 Under Gadgetry

We are all excited about the new iPhone, announced yesterday-- 3G, GPS, Push (everything) and light on the wallet. So light on the wallet, in fact, that you'll be able to get a nice carrying case for it. Fortunately, the…

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Whiter than White at Vanilla

Posted on June 10, 2008 Under Travel

We recently had the pleasure of dining and drinking at Vanilla, a new London restaurant blending high-end design with upscale food. For those of you in the know of London restaurants, Vanilla was created from the ashes of Firevault"” also…

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Naima Almeida and Brazilian Design

Posted on June 9, 2008 Under Design

Speaking of Brazilians and their design sense, have a peek at Naima Almeida's new design portfolio, a nice collection of print and digital creations. What's all this Brazilian design news telling us? We need to all plan a trip to…

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London Transport Museum Scavenger Hunt

Posted on June 9, 2008 Under Life
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Colorflip, Addicted To Color

Posted on June 6, 2008 Under Design

Being a blog that pays a lot of attention to art and design, well, we see a lot of colors. No complaints, but when we first saw the Colorflip website, there was such a nice simplicity about it that instead…

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Tom Friedman: Monsters and Stuff

Posted on June 6, 2008 Under Art

We love art, it isn't a secret. But what really gets us going is funny art, the kind that makes us giggle uncontrollably. Which is why the title of Tom Friedman's latest exhibition is so perfect, Monsters and Stuff. Without…

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