This Is Not A Photograph

Well, actually it is. But It's not a real tornado. It's an entirely propped miniature set made using materials such as steel wool, cotton, ground parsley, and moss. Check out Matthew Albanese's work here.

Elephants in Oakland?

A legendary rummage sale takes place each year in Oakland along the estuary. A hundred-member army of volunteers from the Oakland Museum's Women's Board spend the summer and fall gathering, organizing and tagging thousands of donated treasures for their annual White Elephant Sale. There are 17 departments in the football-field sized warehouse, filled with to overflowing with sporting goods, books and furniture, art and electrical items, dishes and shoes, jewelry, toys and vintage clothing.


Proceeds support the Museum's educational programs, exhibitions, acquisitions, and collections preservation. Over the past 50 years, the Women's Board has contributed more than $15 million in support of museum programs.


On sale days, lines form for a half mile as bargain-hunters vie to be first in the door; 2010 sale dates are March 6th and 7th. Visit their website for hours and directions.

Adventures in Plumbing

As a “Popular Science Best Of What’s New”, the PermaFLOW never-clog drain recently came to my attention and I believe I am going to outfit every existing sink in my house with one. This device is such a simple solution for a problem that has plagued homes for decades. The clear drain pipe has a clearing wiper to clear out blockage as well as capture any dropped items that may make it down your drain. No more excuses for not having your wedding ring on. Watch the product video here and then get your credit card out. 

Ruben Brulat

French photographer Ruben Brulat got a late start. After buying his first camera only two years ago, he 'discovered my real passion, and I have not stopped since. I went out all night long, experimenting. I am fascinated by places where the beauty of human beings has gone.’

Anja Mulder

Some real creative work by illustrator/photographer Anja Mulder who uses found objects, typography and texture to create simple and beautiful compositions. Less is always more. Here's her blog and Flickr stream.

Mark Weaver

Some real fantastic illustrations of futurists and forward-thinkers by Mark Weaver for GOOD Magazine.

The Kitten

This bike is nothing like it's name. Weighing in at over 200 lbs., the Kitten is a concept bicycle built by Gregory deGouveia which uses car wheels and employs LED directional headlights. Who needs the ThighMaster anymore?

Lego Kitchen

With two young boys under eight living in my house, I have spent a fair amount of time stepping over piles of Legos in my bare feet. Once my sons have outgrown their fascination with colorful plastic blocks, if ever, I now have a perfect repurposing project.


Munchausen, a duo formed by Parisian designers Simon Pillard and Philippe Rosetti, took a bold approach with their own kitchen by venturing to IKEA for the basic kitchen island and then spending the next week covering it with more than 20,000 pieces by another Scandinavian brand, Lego. Originally seen on Young And Brilliant.

100% Analog Collages

Virginia Echeverria Whipple creates beautiful handmade collages. She has some nice sets on Flickr as well.