One of the trends I have been seeing lately is people taking existing work and re-utilizing it in new and exciting ways. A great example is Candace K, a California-based designer who works with Chinese gambling chips. The chips are antiques, delicate engraved mother of pearl pieces which Candace K READ MORE >
The Black Dragon cigars hand-crafted by the Gurkha factory in Honduras are made with African Cameroon, Dominican, and Connecticut tobaccos. They are extra-aged for 12-15 years. The 7-1/2″ x 52 dark maduro cigars have a strong and spicy flavor. They come in a box made in India from aged carved READ MORE >
So how do you go about ripping-off Gucci & a national magazine publication for $50,000? Number One: You call up a huge Swiss media magazine that is not too keen in the fact-checking department. Number two: You tell them you want your Gucci two page spread featured in their magazine. READ MORE >
The Ritz-Carlton has reopened after a renovation to repair the damage caused by hurricane Katrina. The beautiful hotel was originally the Maison Blanche department store features a variety of restaurants and a lovely courtyard. After Katrina, the hotel closed and the entire HVAC system was replaced along with numerous other READ MORE >
Lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow prisoners to donate organs or bone marrow in exchange for time off their sentences. A state Senate panel gave the nod to an inmate organ and tissue donation program on Thursday, but debate was postponed on whether the incentive could be added because READ MORE >
BORBA Skin Balance Aqua-less Crystalline Clarifying is an independently proven skin care water beverage, specifically formulated to work with your unique body’s chemistry to provide visible skin firming benefits in just 28 days. This is a mobile on-the-go skin care infused water beverage designed to: harness the positive effects of READ MORE >
You must be living in a pretty dangerous neighborhood if you ever need to pick up this jacket that does not only stop bone-chilling winds from battering you, it also works great in keeping rain, knives, needles, broken bottles, and even bullets out. Weighing 3kg, this unique black jacket is READ MORE >
Two of America’s favorite pastimes – baseball and the New York Times crossword meet in this unique collectible. The handmade baseball has a wipe-clean polyvinyl cover with a baseball-themed crossword puzzle edited by the famous Will Shortz. Clues are in an accompanying booklet. Includes turf base.
You’d never guess by looking at that mild-mannered apartment building pictured above that inside would be a convincing replica of the set of Star Trek: Voyager. But that’s just what Trekkie Tony Alleyne has done to his studio apartment north of London, creating a bachelor pad where he’ll probably never, READ MORE >
Most admit to having a good laugh at the Geico insurance cavemen. Apparently, the people at ABC are part of the fan base. They have announced that they will give the Geico cavemen their own half hour Internet comedy show. If the show is anything like their commercials, I’m sure READ MORE >