Designer Clocks | Who could have predicted that the measure of time would become such an artful affair? From the early astronomical clocks of the past to the modern timepieces of today, the clock is often a thing of beauty in the world of design. To celebrate just how progressive the modern clock has become, here are 10 amazing contemporary clocks by some of today’s most talented industrial designers....
It’s also not exactly practical for a lot of houses. See, old-school technology and “smart” technology don’t generally tend to mix all that well. One area in particular that tends to be a little difficult is lighting. How does one set it up so they can control their house’s lights with the push of a button without having to re-wire everything? A solution has arrived, in the form of emberlight....
If you’ve ever been fascinated by the meaning of feng shui, we’re going to give you the full rundown of this intriguing Chinese practice. So, without further ado, let’s get into it! What is Feng Shui? So, we now know that feng shui translates to “wind and water,” but what exactly is feng shui, and how is it important to Chinese people? In answer to that question, feng shui is the philosophical practice of arranging items in a living space....
Progressive adults and their like-minded kids don’t have a healthy range of shopping options for clothing. The people at Finger In The Nose Clothing hope to add a bit of healthy diversity to the kid clothes landscape with their fresh, hip line of threads for our younger counterparts. For the little ones who can’t stand The Gap, Walmart and the like, this collection is the perfect alternative. If your kid chooses Finger in the Nose, they may just wind up a bit better dressed than you....
The truth is that any schlub can spend money on designer labels, and many of them do. You’ve seen the type; guys who cough up dough to follow the trendiest thing and end up looking like a carbon copy of all their drone co-workers. These are guys who don’t know that image is about subtlety. It’s about choosing a money clip that will give you a patina, a set of boots that look as good as they guard, or that traditional throwback helmet that turns heads when you ride down the street....
How to Choose a Dopp Kit First: You may believe that the look of your kit doesn’t matter, but should you suddenly find yourself inviting another member of the convention back to your hotel room, the evening is going to take a turn the second they see a ziplock bag lying by the sink. So spend a few bucks and spiff it up. Second: Your kit should have enough space to fit everything you need to stay sexy while doing road work....
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In continuing TheCoolist’s obsession with creative office design, we felt compelled to share the new design of the LEMAYMICHAUD Architecture Design Offices in Quebec City and Montreal, Canada. When your business is architecture, your own office should be the ultimate reflection of your creativity. There are no clients to answer to, so the design of your office is limited only by your budget and skill. LEMAYMICHAUD has taken this restraint-free opportunity to create two truly breathtaking works of office design in Quebec....
Sometimes art speaks, other times it screams. The latter is true of much of Maurizio Cattelan‘s art, a famed contemporary artist whose work is quite comfortable with controversy. Cattelan’s latest work was recently unveiled in Milan’s piazza affari, just feet from the Italian stock exchange building. Upon its unveiling, you can guess how the Milanese political elite responded– the middle finger statue was to be removed just seven days after it was shown to the world, leaving an empty stump under this 12-foot marble middle finger....
“Do tattoos hurt?” is a common question people ask before getting their first tattoo. And you’re probably going to have 20 different people saying 20 different things about that. But the simplest answer is yes, it hurts! Tattoo Pain is Part of the Inking Process But while the fear of discomfort and pain associated with a tattoo session shouldn’t keep you from expressing yourself through body art, it’s always good to have realistic expectations....
OfficePOD Prefab Home Office | Working from home can be a serious challenge. Kids, pets and housework can put a significant strain on any workflow, so some tele-commuters have opted to divide their work from their home– with a separate office elsewhere on their property. The OfficePOD is a prefab home office unit that provides nearly 7′ x 7′ of office space and storage in a curvy, contemporary package. Plop the OfficePod on your property — be it your back yard or even a separate lot in a woodsy setting — and you’ve got a full-service modern office without the household distractions....
On a coastal island between Sao Paolo and Rio De Janeiro, this brilliant beach home provides an unparalleled experience of the breezy beach environment. The Paraty House by Marcio Kogan Architects is a concrete and stone masterpiece with wooden accents and an open-to-nature floorplan. It’s prime feature is the beach below and the nature above, moreso than the interior of the house itself. Walk down a stone staircase on the home’s basement level and step directly into a cool blue pool that wraps around to the rear patio....
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The Urwerk UR-110 Eastwood takes the original Urwerk UR-110 and encases it in a fine ebony veneer. It comes in two styles, one with macassar ebony (below) and another with a lighter red ebony finish. Each option has its own hand-knit wool and leather band, styled like the tweed suits of the 19th and early 20th centuries. It’s a fine blend of futurism and classicism, a best-of-both-worlds watch for the dapper dresser....
To celebrate and acknowledge the accomplishments of the transgendered, here’s 12 historical figures who were either fully transgender, gender-fluid, or lived wholly, fully, and remarkably as their true gender, regardless of what bathroom they were expected to use. Jean d’Arc Joan of Arc is a difficult historical figure to pin down, since s/he lived long before gender reassignment was even possible. What is known is s/he abjectly refused to dress in anything other than men’s clothing or style her/his hair in a way common for women of the time....
Taking a peek at the drawing board, there’s a whole fantastical world full of solar and electric motors, tiny smart vehicles that can dance on the head of a pin, mechanized monstrosities that can move mountains, and a few that seem to run on starlight and the dreams of children. For other gas-guzzlers, wrenchers, and gear-heads, here’s 13 pieces of concept car porn and future buggies to get your motor running....
We can’t help but respect this level of brazen disregard for the weather, so we’re celebrating the 14 coolest rooftop bars in Seattle to wet your whistle, your scalp, your shoes, and get an icy trickle down your back. Terra Plata Location: 1501 Melrose Ave The sodas and sangria are both made in-house and can be enjoyed sitting amongst the lush garden from whence come many of the offerings on the menu....
