London’s The Store X and Fox Searchlight Pictures presented an exclusive exhibition of the intricately designed, hand crafted puppets and sets from Isle of Dogs, Wes Anderson’s latest film, last month. Read more
The ANA Star Wars Project Takes Off With Multiple Character Jets
We were excited when we heard that Japan’s Ana Airlines was coming out with an official Lucas film endorsed R2D2 Jet, but that was only the beginning of the ANA Star Wars Project. Now the highly respected Japanese airline has branded four planes, inside and out, added matching Kid’s airport lounges and launched a new commercial for the co-branded jets. Read more
Jane Goodall and Google Team Up for 2018 Earth Day Doodle
The 2018 Earth Day Google Doodle for April 21st was created in partnership with one of the planet’s most influential advocates: Ethologist (animal behavior expert), conservationist, activist, and animal-lover Dr. Jane Goodall, who has dedicated her life to studying and protecting our environment. Read more
Spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Treehouse
You may recall the awesome Treehouse Brewery or the World’s Coolest Man Cave Treehouse we shared with you a ways back. Yet another one by the same builders is this three level Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Treehouse among the oak trees in Cadiz, Kentucky. Read more
Originators of the term 420 launch a Retro Style Waldos Vape Pen
Every year on April 20th, the story of “the Waldos”, five former San Rafael High School students who are responsible for the origin of the pot smoker’s term 420, spreads across all media. It’s been 47 years since the group of guys from my own high school first coined the term. This year they collaborated with Chemistry, a Berkeley-based vape pen cartridge company in Oakland, to launch their own called “1971: A Vintage Cannabis Experience.” Read more
You Won’t Believe These Are Made of Sugar, But They Are.
These flowers made of sugar paste are so lifelike, you’ll be tempted to water them. Crafted by the multi-award winning cake decorator and sugarcraft artist Catalina Anghel of Spain, these edible flora are crafted by her own unique freeform method – made without templates or special cutting tools. Read more
Ogilvy & Mather Hong Kong Has The Right Recipe for KFC
In the past they brought us Finger Lickin’ Good edible nail polish, and this year Ogilvy & Mather Group Hong Kong has served up an eye-catching ad campaign for KFC’s Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken. Read more
LevenBetts 8,000 sqft Beach House in Amagansett NY
This large single family house, 36SML Beach House, designed by New York architecture firm LevenBetts is far from your typical waterfront bungalow. The home redefines single family living by breaking up the interior and exterior spaces into three parts. Designed as a three-spoked home with three yards- each for a specific activity – it also includes multiple sun decks, an amphitheater and views of the ocean. The home has a concrete paneled exterior and a light cool white and wood interior. Read more
Tiffany & Co. Has 5 Artists Reimagine Their Sterling Silver Tabletop Greenhouse
To celebrate the launch of Tiffany & Co.’s Home & Accessories collection in Europe, they invited five artists to help them with an artistic installation at this year’s Salone del Mobile design fair. Each of them were asked to reimagine the brand’s new sterling silver tabletop greenhouse, creating a new world with their own creative vision. Read more
Alexis Bittar Is Selling Jewelry Out Of A VW Bus At Coachella
No, he’s not hawking illegal wares at the music festival, the Bittar Bus is the latest form in “pop up” marketing and it’s driving around Saguaro Palm Springs carrying the Brooklyn based jewelry brand’s Coachella-inspired capsule collection. Read more