Archive for October, 2008

DIY Business Card Holder

A business card holder that looks like a cassette. Oh, the crafty things you find on Etsy! There’s even a secret glow in the dark area. Cute.

Mad Men is over. Should I cancel cable?

Last night’s season finale of MAD MEN was nothing short of fantastic. However, the new season won’t air until next summer, it got me seriously considering canceling cable. Thankfully, I’ve got three reasons to keep going:
1. True Blood – give it some time and this former Six Feet Under will be your new addiction
2. Californication –  sex, drugs, more sex…it’s Showtime’s answer to Entourage
3. NHL Center Ice – yes, I’m a hockey geek

Love Letters

This gorgeous gem is the creative footprint of Dublin-based photographer, filmmaker and designer Alex Synge. Check out the full detail after the jump. Impressive!

Hi Top Fever

Nike Sportswear continues to impress. The Blazer High Premium comes in black metallic with silver and red stitching. Sick.

Urban Reforestation

Plant-It 2020 is a green non-profit founded by the late John Denver that will plant, maintain and protect a tree in an area of your choice for every $1 donation it receives. As they point out, planting trees is a great way to reduce urban blight and clean our air. We are super down with this!

Secret society of typographers

Fontnest, formed in March 2002, was formerly a permanent typographer’s collective. Now made up mostly of graphic designers and type enthusiasts from different countries, the group meets informally to develop several display and text typefaces.

Move Your Feet

A great song (and video) to kick-start your weekend. Get your groove on…

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