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It's not for everyone's aesthetic, but I think this special edition wood-body Sigma is absolutely gorgeous. If you need to ask, you can't afford it.
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It's extra happy because 
Digital mock up rendering of the Elbe Philharmonic Hall currently under construction in Hamburg, Germany. Stunning. It's built on top of an old warehouse.
Design 99's "Power House" transformed a dilapidated house in Detroit into this self-sufficient green studio for artists.
Design 99 continues to investigate means of off-the-grid power production, public art initiatives and neighborhood participation. The term Power House describes two functions. First, the house is a power creator meaning it produces its own electricity from solar and wind power with an the intention of powering an additional adjacent house -- thus creating a localized power grid. Second, the term implies a kind of taking control of ones own community by becoming an example of self reliance, sustainability and creative problem solving through education, communication and increased diversification of the neighborhood. In all a place that symbolizes hopefulness and curiosity by integrating a complex web of social and artistic ideas into a neighborhood that might otherwise end up into a typical cycle of decay and criminality.
Love that plank by plank color scheme.
Ron Arad created this rideable steel bike that's available for guests of the W Hotel in Leicester Square until October 29.
To account for the added flexibility in the materials, Arad’s sprung wheels of steel are in fact a little bit larger than the average bike wheel, says Marcus Hearst, director of the design department at Arad’s studio. But it’s this yield that gives the wheels a slight cushion and makes the wheels work in a practical way. Hearst said it’s a surprisingly comfortable ride, and, ironically, the faster you go, the smoother it is.
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Steve Badowski's Social Media Mullet. Great way to distinguish online identities while mutually reinforcing one's overall brand.
Presented without commentary: Mother Effing Text Shadow.
How many SEO experts does it take to change a light bulb, lightbulb, light,bulb, lamp, lighting, lightswitch, switch,...
[This joke has circulated around for awhile so have no idea who to source it to...]
Clever (in that "so obvious why didn't I think of this first?" way) headphone packaging by Panasonic.
Minimalist 2-versus-2 foosball table inspired by the rules of street football:
The game is either played one-on-one or two against two and the focus is not only on scoring the most goals, but also on showing who is the best. First one who plays a ball in between the legs of the opponent wins.
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Completely practical chair installation from LoFi Studio.
These are taken from Flat Black Cars, a website devoted entirely to matte black painted luxury and exotic cars. They all look like something Bruce Wayne would have in his garage. I should have done this to my Toyota Camry. Drats.
Meaty accessory for your wrist. $32 here.
I must visit this resort in Kakslauttanen, Finland that features glass igloos that allows guests to comfortably and warmly view the aurora borealis. Or I suppose I could just go back home to Alaska.
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This is the signature of Obama's budget chief 
I think this fishbowl with handblown glass mountains by 
Of course the Vogue and Playboy pillow cases are fitting for my bedroom guests IF YOU KNOW WHAT I'M SAYING. $40