DESIGN
Recycled Cork Flooring
I love this product. Cork flooring has always been a favorite of mine, but this reuse of wine bottle corks is particularly beautiful. Here is the link to the full story from Inhabitat – http://inhabitat.com/2010/05/13/recycled-wine-corks-make-stylish-penny-tile-flooring/ Penny tiles are a popular look for interior flooring. While ceramic and glass are often used […]
“Never, never, never, never give up.”
This is one of my favorite Winston Churchill quotes, and it is quickly becoming a solid mantra for 2010. Even though this isn’t really about architecture, the link below reminded me of that quote. It is an excellent reminder that sometimes your long-term win may not have anything to do […]
Thou shalt not covet
I’ll stop posting new cool bike designs on Fridays on two conditions; 1-When they stop coming into my RSS reader. 2-When the weather here isn’t 110 degrees anymore, and I can ride my own into work and stop wanting other bikes. This is a great design with a different spin, […]
Core 77 – just love this…
Handmade and produced in a limited edition of 25, this NY manufactured bike is based on a worksman cruiser frame, and was customized by Core 77 with: Stem and pedals from Brooklyn Machine Works, maker of high-end, indestructible parts Brooks saddle and Dapper Dan grips, both leather, provide unparalleled feel […]
Friday fashionistas?
A new recurring topic at the blog? Ah no – I promise this won’t be a typical posting. There may not be anyone in town less able to contribute ravings, rantings, or even marginally witty banter in any significant way about all things related to fashion. My fashion sense begins and ends […]