Bored? This website is great for passing some time and thoroughly amusing yourself. All you need is a few face pics of yourself or a friend, and slap them in Photofunia’s pre-made scenarios. Too much fun.
Have fun with your mug on their site here.
Archive for November, 2009
30.11.2009
27.11.2009
In honor of Black Friday, we thought we’d take some time to mention some cool stuff we’ve found online to give to friends and family this Christmas. We don’t like run of the mill mall stuff, so if you like the unusual and the quirky, you need to check these out. We are not affiliated with these guys, we just like their stuff and thought you might like it too.
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Plush toys aren’t just for the kiddies anymore. Esty Gertzman is an artist who creates toys with unusual fabrics like plush and wool. See the entire line.
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Cozy up on the couch with a mug of hot cocoa this Christmas, with one of these designer mugs. Each cup has a matching saucer and are limited editions created by some of the most impressive illustrators in the field today. We dig it, and we think mom will too. Visit the store here.
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Here’s a fun DIY project, A Smore’s Kit. The design is in it’s simplicity. Plus, who doesn’t love Smore’s? Read the how-to here.
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This is such an innovative idea. Baby rattles made of sustainable materials and non-toxic finishes. No more massed produced plastic toys for the little one in your family. We love the concept and the design. See more about it on the Fawn & Forest site here.
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We love Allegra Noir’s woven creations. We just noticed she added some adorable dog wear to her collection. You know Bruno would love one. Our favorite is the Mojo sweater. Check them out here.
Lastly, we happen to think our t-shirts would make perfect gifts too. Our favorite tee at the moment is Paper Plane. Happy Shopping, from your friends at Frayed Threads.
These guys just rock. This acoustic version filmed from under a Chicago bridge, just rocks our socks. Enjoy!
Check out more of their music here.
24.11.2009
We know you rarely have enough room to enjoy dessert on Thanksgiving, but usually you try. Through deep breaths and maybe even an impromptu jog around the block. Thanksgiving has one of the best desserts around and should never be overlooked. There is soo much more than pumpkin or pecan pie. We’ve set up a list of the best Turkey (or faux turkey for us vegetarians) Day sweet eats.
Click on the names to get the recipes!
1. Gingered Apple Pie with Cider Bourbon Sauce. Not only does it sounds amazing, warm and buttery this is bound to impress your guests.
2. Orange Chocolate Tart. Simple yet such a dream. This tart will just melt away in your mouth, with a hint of orange. Simple to make as well.
3. Pecan Pumpkin Butter Trifle. This gorgeous dessert was featured on CBS and said to be a take on a traditional English dessert. Serves many.
4. Turkey decorated cupcakes. If you are a creative cat and have a way with frosting manipulation, make some fun turkey decorated cupcakes. Use any mix type and color white frosting with vegetable dye, and have a blast. Here’s a design from a successful attempt here.
5. Apple-Pumpkin frozen yogurt. Reader’s Digest has a great recipe for a perfect Thanksgiving frozen dessert. A great cool down after working on that dinner plate. That’s hard work!
6. Chocolate Espresso Pie. Ladies Home Journal has a wonderful recipe for chocolate espresso pie. Serious yum with a hint of “wake me up”.
7. Bourbon Street Butterscotch Brownies. Want just a bite? The Food Network online has a recipe for these moist and delicious brownies. You just can’t go wrong with bourbon and butterscotch.
8. Four-Layer Pumpkin Cake with Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting. Bon Appetit has a jaw dropping recipe for a four layer tower of wonderful.
9. Libby’s® Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling. Libby’s® has never done our family wrong. This looks like an awesome take on a pumpkin dessert, easy to serve and so stylish. Grandma will just gush.
10. Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding. A southern favorite, bread pudding adds that home style feel to any dessert. Moist and soft with a dash of tang.
Please let us know if you create any of these desserts and send over pictures! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
24.11.2009
Such a neat idea. Netherlands animator, Sjors Vervoort’s awesome animated short. Shot around the city of Eindhoven, Sjors paints characters onto cardboard and brings them to life. Truly innovative!
See some pictures from the shoot here.
24.11.2009
Perfect graphic design magic:
1 part Lenny Kravitz
1 part huge head scaled to massive proportions
A dash of tiny hands
Remove neck entirely
It’s soo bad its funny. How these disasters end up in print is beyond us.
Check out more photoshop disasters here.
Truly inspiring guy Tony Quan (aka. street artist Tempt One) is paralyzed. Yet, with this new technology by EyeWriter, he is able to draw again. The EyeWriter is a custom eye-tracking software, where he can paint simply by moving his eyes. Amazing.
ps. Check out 3:30, his creations project for all to see.
Learn more about the EyeWriter.
23.11.2009
Projection on Buildings from NuFormer Digital Media on Vimeo.
NuFormer Digital Media, a design firm based in the Netherlands, came up with a way of projecting three-dimensional images onto a buildings exterior. It custom fits to any facade and have infinite size dimensions. High powered projectors can transform anything and give the audience the visual experience of watching something transform before their eyes. We’d love to see this in person. Scary? A bit. Impressive? Most certainly.
Get more info about building projections here.
23.11.2009
Only in Japan can you recharge a battery with stuff you can find around the house…or from an orifice. Use the teat pipette to collect water, saliva, beer, apple juice, blood, or urine and insert that into the end of the battery. How does that make work? The chemical reaction produced by the magnesium and the carbon of the urine. Strange but true. Too much money and work for little pay off, we think. It’s 15 US bucks for a pair with a turn around of 2-5 recharges. Hmmm, think we’ll pass on this one. Oh, but do let us know if you’ve tried it!
Check out an article from C-net on the NoPoPo.
23.11.2009
A corny travel game as a kid has turned into dinner time fun. Kids today soo have it good.
See the entire collection of fun plates here.