Things Organized Neatly
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Archive for the ‘Living’ Category
Marcio Kogan
If I had to choose, I would have to say that the South American interpretation of modern architecture is definitely my favorite. Brazilian architects specifically, seem to have a way of designing their buildings feel to warm and livable, despite being constructed from fairly rigid and cold materials. This project by Marcio Kogan is the perfect example of what I love about the architecture from this region. The structure has simple angular volumes, beautiful concrete form work, and flexible interaction between the indoor and outdoor spaces. It also doesn’t hurt that it is literally 20 yards from the ocean, in Brazil.
Third Drawer Down
Please do yourself a favor and check out the Third Drawer Down. It is an amazing curation of items from museum gift shops around the world. I hate when people bring up anything about christmas before say December 15th, but I think it’s safe to say that I will doing a fare share of my holiday shopping here. They have an original NES controller that is a bar of soap. Amazing. Check out a few of my other favorite items after the break.
Vintage U.S. Parks Posters
My good friend Genevieve just shared these awesome vintage United States Travel Bureau and National Parks Service posters with me. The posters were created in response to the Great Depression, in part to provide artwork for public buildings while also assisting struggling artists. It may be time to make some new ones, so the government can help out artists in these times of economic woe.
Via National Geographic. More after the jump…
The Power of Brands
Why do we care about brands? The answer seems obvious, but there is so much more to it. Companies spend millions on advertising, because they understand the power of the brand. Imagine, just for fun, the quality, fit, color, and everything else is the same between two pairs of jeans, yet one is Levi’s and costs $100, and the other is generic and costs $40. Which one would you buy?
Wired recently published a very interesting article on the subject, in their frontal cortex blog. It’s not a new subject, but it is always interesting to think on.
Bourdain visits Austin
No Reservations host, author, and chef Anthony Bourdain recently visited Austin to sample the local fare, and the reviews were exciting. He visits Perlas, East Side King, Odd Duck Farm to Trailer, and, I’m pumped to say, Gourdough’s. It’s just fun hearing Anthony Bourdain talk about a place you helped design. The episode aired a few weeks ago, but for those who missed it, the video is after the jump. Also, a very loosely related, but (to me at least) very funny video of Billy Murray with Mr. Bourdain.
Chris Ruhe.
I love these bookcases/wardrobes by Ruhe. A great marriage of craftsmanship, design and artistry, each door is made exclusively from reclaimed and recycled doors.
More examples of his work after the break.
Scent Stories
These colognes based off prominent figures throughout the history of literature are spectacular. The product is beautiful, and the inspiration behind it very intriguing.
Via the Behance Network.
Cockpit Bed
Cody and I just rented an apartment on South Congress as he mentioned before and we have been trying to get our place furnished to our liking over the last couple of weeks. I just found this, and if I were still 9 years old, I’d definitely be doing it in my room. Sadly I’m not 9 anymore and think that my girlfriend might frequent my apartment a lot less if I built this out.
Via Gizmodo, Unplggd, and Flickr
Note Cards
Turns out you CAN buy happiness.
Invisible Creature cures the first day of school suspense.
It’s the little things that count.
Just when you think they can’t get any worse.
Dinner problems solved. Never ask again!
Thanks for the great videos Yewknee!
Multiplicity, not starring Michael Keaton.
This dog loves a classic boat shoe.
Looking for a new school backpack?
Annals of Americus: essays, reportage, and commentary on life in post-millennial America.
August 2010 Mix by Gorilla Vs Bear!
Everyone do the Ugly Dance!
Check out this sneak peek at the custom Gowalla Pin for tomorrow’s Pep Rally event.
Vegan Yacht is good if you’re a vegetarian. But if you’re like me and like some smoked briquet, Ruby’s on Guadalupe is the place to be. Try the mustard potato salad.
This looks like a job for Shep Ramsey
If you’re in Austin, try the Vegan Yacht. Really good stuff.