Global Petition for Peace in 2009

Hope everyone had a great Christmas, or Hanukkah!)

As for the New Year, I only have one wish: Peace.

Now we are seeing over 150 deaths in Gaza everyday in the last two days caused by the Israeli attacks; we are seeing bombings in Baghdad and other parts of Iraq on a daily bases; we are seeing two nuclear powers - India and Pakistan - on the brink of a war; and we continue to see innocent deaths in the African continent: Ugandan rebels' massacre of civilians in Eastern Congo, conflicts in Somalia, the coup in Guinea, and child soldiers still dying in Chad, etc. etc.

No more.

Please, in the spirit of a festival that marks a new beginning, stop the violence, and give peace a chance.

Give peace a chance - that's all I'm asking.

If you are reading this post, please take one minute, just one, sign this petition.

If you could forward it to 3 of your friends, please do it, just 3. (I'm sure you have lots more;)

Among millions and millions of planets in the universe, we are all here, on this small planet Earth together, so we need to care about the ones that may not be directly connected to us.

Please spread this message. Spread peace.

Happy New Year!



photo by Cayusa

Merry Christmas!

Best family photos ever.

Merry Christmas, kittens. Be safe and happy. x!





Flickr: AKIHIRO FURUTA's Photostream

(via The Function Key)

Alternatives to Macworld Expo.

Click to embiggen.


(via Cute Overload)

Winter Sunrise on the Prairie

I took these images yesterday at my parents' home where I'm currently enjoying some down time with family and friends. It has been too long since my last visit, but I must say that on a day like today (overcast, frigid, and blustery), I'm already looking forward to my next visit (which I oh so coincidentally plan to fall during sweet corn season when those prairie winds bring more pleasant relief).

Ho-Ho Hairball.

When it's called Ho-Ho Hairball, do you really need an explanation? I think not. You must simply enjoy.



Ho-Ho Hairball - Holiday Special

(via moderncat)

SALE: Silver vinyl storage box.

At $28 (originally $68) this is a great deal. 16"L X 6"W X 12"H.


It’s amazing how modern and architectural this rib-textured silver metallic box looks on a shelf or against a wall and how well it keeps magazines and papers organized. Is it real metallic leather or… faux? Made of vinyl but so hard to tell. You’ll probably want to get several for your den or home office. You can always line them up as vases, filled with dried branches, when you entertain.

Chiasso.com: frost metallic storage box

Flow charts.

Click image for larger version.

(Thanks to Kathy, my fellow IA.)

xkcd - Flow Charts

Chateau Marmont Light Bulb

As a big fan of hotels, I think this is fab.


Presenting a very special item from the Chateau archives. Pan, the hotel’s mischievous mascot glows in a royal purple and the hotel’s monogram glows a festive green. Perfect for areas where low light is welcome. This crystal clear bulb comes boxed for gifting or sharing with the message, “Glow in Peace.” (Unfortunately the fixture is not included.)

Shop The Standard - Chateau Marmont Light Bulb

MUJI Aluminum Coffee Table

I love the simplicity of this.


MoMA Store - Aluminum Coffee Table

(Unfortunately, my floors slant so much, I've had to remove all wheels from furniture in my apartment. If I didn't, all roll-y furniture would be lined up along the south wall.)

Skip hop.

This is so cute. A lovely gift for a little one.



fawn&forest - skip hop | hare baby comb & brush set

Handcut posters.

These are incredible. Expensive, but incredible.


The Cutty Spot

(via Design Milk)

Bread Bin.

I've always wanted a nice bread bin. A bit pricey for melamine, but this one is lovely, and the top doubles as a cutting board.Nice touch.


Generate Design | Bread Bin by morph

Paper Typography Art

Just "Wow".

A few pieces of paper typography art by Russian designerYulia Brodskaya.

Who Killed Barack Obama?

Have you ever passed by a billboard without even knowing it's there?


Polish designer Peter Fuss guarantees that this won't happen to his billboards.



some of his billboards promote peace and love:





some tell a story:




he comments:


he jokes:



he satires:






he's the rare witty artist we haven't seen for a long time. so check out his website, and don't miss this ironical project that makes me laugh.

Daaaaaaamn.

It never occurred to me to get a celebrity intern for my blog. DUH. Now, I'm jealous.

The Newest Celebrity Intern: Jonathan Safran Foer

Brooke & Brandon's Engagement Slideshow

It's been a flurry of placing Christmas and year-end orders! I apologize for the lull on the blogging front! Here is a slideshow from Brooke and Brandon's engagement session to bring back memories of warmer, sunnier days!

Grandfather Clock.

A fully-functional canvas Grandfather Clock. Sweet.
(I wonder if it chimes the hours?)


Grandfather Clock

Tip of the Day: To Designers

Poster designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith

Coralie Bickford-Smith is best recognized for her book cover designs for Penguin. Previously, I've blogged about Jen Wang's beautiful Penguin covers, and other great book cover arts. It's tricky, really, when I'm in Barnes&Noble, or Borders, or whatever book store, it's hard to know if I'm searching for my book, or simply browsing through the amazing book covers=)

Madame Bovary by Gustave Falubert

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Spines of all 10 hardcovers

And really, really, you have to read this interview! (that is, if you are a young, aspiring designer)