when we were first putting together the idea of punch in the face, i did this rendition of it. was trying to get across the idea of a punch in the face by design.

 although i don't feel it's quite successful, thought i would share anyways! 

kickin collars

this season is all about a unique and defining neckline with embellishment or a collar. these images come from urban outfitters, banana, and nm.

System X. Designed by Ross Lovegrove. Manufactured by Yamagiwa.

A single "X" module can be configured to acheive ordered geometries from modules of 2 to 3 up to large horizontal or vertical planes. Because System X is dimmable as a component and as a collective, the lights can create zones of differing light temperatures within the same space.

neiman marcus

today while i was perusing NM for something sinfully expensive and gorgeous, i stumbled across this $100,000 item, Michael Jantzen's M-Velope Transformable Structure. 

the catalogue description for this product reads:

What if your workshop was a convertible? What if you could move your yoga studio walls as easily as you roll up your mat? What if you could rebuild, rearrange, and reassemble your garden retreat as quickly as you rearrange furniture? Step inside our M-Velope and you can! It's a massively cool 15-foot high by 14-foot wide by 17-foot deep creation of functional art built with a steel frame. All its hinged wood panel frames open, move, and close at your whim. Michael Jantzen, an internationally famous architectural pioneer/artist, thought it up and he is crafting just 10 structures for us exclusively. He's a leader in rethinking how we live, and he's been green since '71. He builds each M-Velope with new Accoya® wood products that are durable and completely sustainable. 

Call 1.877.9NM.GIFT for details on your amazing, adaptable, awe-inspiring personal space/transformable work of art.

strange. i think i would rather buy a dress from NM than a 100k transformable garden shed.

i win.

I found some of this cool stuff from the site ponoko.com, where you can design and have your own jewelry made for you. (It is also sold on the site.) Some of this stuff is from a couple of my new favorite websites- 2modern.com, designpublic.com, and the ReForm school (where SCAD students design and sell some of their sweet desings). Hope you enjoy these as much as I do-

check out this coaster! I heart typography.


some laser-cut snowflakes to add a little Christmas pizazzcheer.



i love this light fixture! it totally tricks your eyes- similar to the light fixtures created for theater sets.

a folding desk light! how cool!


some sweet poe-esque raven silhouettes you can wear around your neck.

*k

sustain yourself.

some really cool sustainable/eco friendly items found on inhabitat.com- new favorite site.

check this- it's a light that is powered by your OLD batteries and takes the remaining energy in the batteries to light itself. pretty sweet idea.


a good reminder of what you're doing to the earth every time you get crazy and excessive with the paper-toweling.


a chair that you wear and can inflate yourself from walking... i can't imagine the kinds of words that would come out of my mouth if i saw this person walking by...

*k

aerosols...mmmmm!

i love hairspray, john waters' 1988 version of course. the costumes, the twisted humor, the big ugly hair, ricky lake's roach dress! hard to find pictures from this version, but i found a couple.

duck (duct) tape friday.

First, a bit of an education about duct tape. Yes, the proper name is duct tape, despite the fact that there are multiple types. There's the grey stuff that we all know and love, but there's also the shiny silver stuff that is literally used for ducts. (Hence the name duct tape.) Duct tape is manufactured by Duck products, though. Don't get confused. So... here are some clever uses that I found online.
If anyone ever thinks it's a good idea to bring a girl duct tape flowers, they deserve that punch in the mouth.

In case it's a rainy day, you can just put on your duct tape hat and protect them hurs on your head.

Moving day at the ranch.

Always a good use.

Protecting eyeballs everywhere.

I just can't decide. Clever? Cute? Terrible? Made me throw up in my mouth?

Babysitting at its finest.

Have a good weekend, friends.

*k