December 2009
32 posts
Reclaimed Skateboards
Check out these very awesome accessories crafted out of reclaimed skateboards by Mukee. My sister and her husband bought me a pair for Christmas that aren’t on the Etsy page because they are just too awesome!
Merry Christmas
Everyone just try to keep your tops on!
Broken Bells
Broken Bells is the new project from Danger Mouse and James Mercer. I love their first single, “The High Road” but even more than that, I love the interactive / self animating site that streams the song. Go check it out now! [via The Walrus]
Fiendish Feline Turdery
Look at this amzing card/thing Eric Baker sent me the other day!
Snuggie Ancestor Unearthed
It is supposed to snow in NYC today. I’m wishing I had one of these. My favorite part (well it is all so good) is the names of the colors — camel tan anyone? [via gawker]
The ABC's of Branding
Nice poster for a design nerd. [via merchline / thebestpart]
Ken Rothermich on We Find Wildness
Check out some of Ken’s art that was recently featured on We Find Wildness (Ken is the Design Director at O).
Bangs/Wood/Bangs/Wood
A very cool cover illustration on the cover of Chronicle Book’s Spring/Summer 2010 catalog.
Christmas Harmonies Cover Art
I’m really digging the cover of the Beach Boys remastered Christmas album. Check out the old cover art because it is awesome in a very different way.
AOL Is Still Not Cool...
… but these animated spots by Universal Everything are. Check out the full suite.
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Pölka Dot Riesling
My roommate Ellen bought this bottle of wine the other ngiht. It is a German Riesling, I love the name and the lable. Cute!
Design Crimes: Philadelphia's Awful New Logo
A 65-person committee and a design firm working pro-bono put their heads together — and commit a crime against all designers working today. If you know Philly at all, you must read this Fast Company article, it’s too good.
The Look — Jordache Is Hot!
When my sister and I were discount jean shopping the other day I came across this amazing hang-tag for Jordache jeans. Total throwback. Are those 1970’s porn stars? Sorry the photo is blurry!
Ssssssshhhhhhhwood
These wooden sunglasses from shwood are f’n awesome!
Modern Genealogy
These family trees by My Tree and Me would make a great holiday present — family oriented, but not cheesy.
Before Grains
I was pleasantly reminded of this great pet food brand, Before Grains, when I was told my cat Nochie was too fat and needed a low carb diet (even though, I swear he is just big boned). Everything about BG is great. The food is better for our pets, their graphic system is cool and really easy to understand, and the zip-lock packages are totally functional, and I love their website. The packaging...
