Playful Spirit

Rescue Me

2008-07-18T08:24:00.000-07:00

Found this on Cool Hunting. I just love when ordinary day-to-day objects are re-designed, this First Aid kit is a great example. It screams user-friendly and I mean that literally, it's a talking kit, so it walks you through what you need to do in case of emergency. I must get one STAT!

Let Go of My LEGO

2008-06-27T08:15:00.000-07:00

Check out the Gizmodo footage of the Lego Secret Vault in Billund, Denmark, where the lil'guys are made. Talk about a walk down memory lane! To complete the experience, if they'd just lay some shaggy carpet and allow me to go barefoot and accidently step on a LEGO that would really hit close to home.

The Cheese to My Macaroni

2008-06-20T09:47:00.000-07:00

If you're lucky to live in California, you're lucky to have Paddy Mac. It's a brilliant concept, mac and cheese delivered warm to your door. Does it get any better? Their menu is simple, four varieties to choose from, The Ship, Gourment Mac, Big Paddy Mac, and Truffled Mac. In the words of Rachael Ray, "YUM-O!"

On a Farm

2008-06-19T08:53:00.000-07:00

I belong to a CSA called Featherstone Farm. It's actually located just a few miles south of my parent's farm in Wiscoy Valley near Winona Minnesota. Melinda from Minneapolis is a blog author ofSprout,which is all about her experience at Featherstone Farm. I have a great time reading her posts because I know a lot of the people she talks about, it reminds me of home and I eat the veggies they harvest.

Melinda is living there for the summer and helping out on the farm. She's learning all about Wiscoy Valley and organic farming.

Meet Miss Betty and Mister Ducktail

2008-06-06T08:46:00.000-07:00

I love it. I do, I really do. WGSN travelled to London to report on a new salon, the coolest salon ever. William and Vanetia Sessel (aka Miss Betty and Mister Ducktail) moved from France to set-up shop on trendy Carnaby Street, their brainchild - It's Something Hell's salon (inspired from a Eddie Cochran song, Somethin' Else). The 1950's themed salon specializes in the throwback look of the pin-up girl and rebel rouser boys (think Johnny Depp ala Cry Baby). If you happen to be in jolly old London I suggest a stop in and get your hair done. You never know, you just may run into Amy Winehouse or maybe even get mistaken for her. But no, no, no. I doubt she'd go, go, go.

Solar Tree

2008-06-04T09:40:00.000-07:00

Came across this inventive product on Gamil blog

Always good for a smile

2008-06-02T09:03:00.000-07:00

I love looking at the illustrations at The Small Object. They are so {dare i say} playful. I also love the copy on their intro page.

Fun Play

2008-05-29T08:58:00.000-07:00

Have some fun play of your own with a little help from the people at Oloop Design

THINK MRONG

2008-05-28T11:47:00.000-07:00

I recently attended the HOW design conference in Boston, Mass.

I did a lot of shopping and site seeing while I was there - which was a lot of fun. But I also got the opportunity to see and hear some very inspiring and talented people speak at the conference. Among them was a lecture given by John Bielenberg, who created Project M

John talked about using our skills as designers for the greater good of humanity. He had hit a block in his own career where he began to feel strongly that he had to do something positive. He began to gather a small group of young, (obviously) extremely talented designers (peak of creativity is 26 btw) and they moved to Maine for a month to brainstorm a project. The way they approached their idea generation was so thoughtful. Project M itself and the way they generate ideas could be considered by most people as "wrong" but to me it seemed normal. I think as "playful spirits" we naturally "think wrong" and people may look at us as if we're rebellious or that we have some innate urge to walk against the wind rather than with it. The idea of being playful or thinking wrong can be used in all aspects of life and as a result create rich and meaningful opportunities &/or life memories.

so my fellow playful spirits - continue to THINK MRONG.

There's a scorpion in my soup.

2008-05-14T11:00:00.000-07:00

A new way to get your protein...I DARE YOU!

Edible

Happiness

2008-05-14T10:45:00.000-07:00

This Goldfrapp music video will put you in a good mood.

Mustache Envy

2008-05-14T08:36:00.001-07:00

Buy a mustache on a stick and then send in a polaroid. It would be a fun Sunday spent tooling around town taking photos of you and your mustache stick.

See some photos here.

originally found through Somethings Hiding Here

Young Me. Now Me.

2008-05-09T07:33:00.000-07:00

I was recently flipping through some photos of me as a kid, as my fiance and I are gearing-up to make the infamous wedding slideshow. I have to admit, I was a cute kid! It made me think, it's kinda sad to have all these great photos hiding in a plastic bin under the guest bed. But, what to do?

Well, here's the answer. It just so happens that today this website graced my desktop, YoungMe - NowMe. Folks take their childhood snaps and recreate the Kodak moment all grown up. With Mother's Day this weekend, it's a safe bet you and your mom will get a kick out of this. Hey Mom, I'm a big kid now!

No two pieces are identical

2008-05-08T08:13:00.000-07:00

Originally found through Domino, Moe, is a studio in New Mexico that claims items slated for demolition or landfill and makes them into amazingly beautiful furniture. Sustainable and one of a kind! Super cool.

He reclaims items from places like a tobacco barn in Tennessee and an old textile mill in Massachusetts. He then reshapes them using non-toxic, eco-friendly adhesives and finishing materials.

Meet Andre Moe

Indexed

2008-05-02T13:52:00.000-07:00

I love this blog. It's clever and funny, Jessica Hagy is my hero. See why.

Her site has been nominated for a Webby (it's like the Oscars for the internet). Cast your vote if you ya dig it as much as I do!

Get Creative

2008-04-29T08:47:00.000-07:00

Keri Smith is one of my favorite illustrators and creative inspiration. Her site is full of great ideas to get the creative juices flowing. Check it out for yourself
here.

Thriller Turns 25!

2008-04-25T11:40:00.000-07:00

Cause this is Thriller!

Let's face it, we were all awestruck when Thriller was introduced to us back in the early 80s. The dancing, the theatrics, the zombies, the prosthetics, it's enough to make you run scared or run to the dance floor. Thriller set the bar in terms of music videos. None have yet to surpass...try harder Kanye West!

A pop-culture phenomenon that has spanned the past 25 years. Thriller has reached every nook and cranny of this world more successfully than the Olympic torch. Take a look-see, from Hollywood, your cousin's wedding, to Philippine prison, to the Super-Bowl, there's no escaping the THRILLER!

Watch the original Thriller

Watch Thriller in 13 Going on 30

Watch Thriller at Wedding Reception

Watch Thriller at Philippine Prison

Watch Thriller in Sobe ad (yeah, that HORRIBLE superbowl ad...who are the ad-wizards who came up with this idea? I mean, come on!)

Mixed Tape

2008-04-18T07:23:00.000-07:00

Let's be honest, you made a mixed tape or two back in the day (either for you or for your jr. high crush). Now that we're in the digital age, the art of the mixed tape has progressed. Creating playlists with your MP3s and burning CDs has never been easier. But what if you're not willing to let go so easily of that shoe box full of nostalgia sitting in the back of your closet? And last you checked, the only tape player you have is in your car. To the rescue, USB Cassette Deck which converts your audio cassette recording directly into iTunes. In just a few mouse clicks, you'll be up and running with digital versions of your tapes. You'll be the coolest kid on the block (even if you're listening to New Kids on the Block).

"Give your old audio cassettes some digital style lovin" - Think Geek

Matilda Jane

2008-04-17T13:28:00.000-07:00

Not only are the clothes beautiful the story is quite inspiring: "I wish I had a great story but I really don't. It is quite simple actually. One day a friend said I should make clothings so I did. I'm a bit of a risk taker. Afterall, what is the worst thing that could happen?"

See for yourself

Lovely Reminder

2008-04-17T13:21:00.000-07:00

I love this print by etsy seller Vol25 It reminds me of the power of my own thoughts.