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Don’t coffee-block your Smile: Clever Campaign from Trident

Vivian — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:18:02 +0000

There are a lot of things that stain your teeth but coffee is by far the biggest culprit. JWT/NY and Kraft decided to focus on those people that consume coffee throughout the day and launch this cleaver campaign – Don’t coffee-block your Smile! The idea behind it is: One’s love for java should not keep them from having a great smile and chewing gum can help you undo the damage you do. It isn’t a glorious magazine press ad, but has all qualities a good ads should have: clear, simple and to the point. Moreover, since it is on the coffee cup itself, which means you have a chance to walk around drinking with a seriously unusual/cool cup. Love this campaign, it actually makes me smile. What do you think? source.

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BIOSPHERE: Digital Art Inspired by the Beauty of Chaos and Cosmic Space

Vivian — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:34:50 +0000

Tatiana Plakhova is a Moscow-based art director, designer and illustrator who combines art and science together and create a new beyond imagination. Entitled Biosphere, Plakhova intertwines reality-based photographs with a fabricated, complex network of dots and lines to create a new reality for her viewers. The overlapping light, color and cobweb like pattern bring us to a totally dream world. Find more of Plakhova’s work on behance.

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10 Beautiful Music Boxes and Musical Jewelry Boxes

Vivian — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:40:35 +0000

When I was a little girl, a music box with a little fairy in the middle was one of my favorites. Always be amazed by the little spinning figures and the beautiful melody coming out from that little box. And nowadays, music boxes are designed not only for children, but for grown ups too. Besides those cartoon styled ones, they are also combined with jewelry box, or work like a piece of unique decoration. Hence, if you are trying to look for a unique gift idea that’s beautiful to the eyes and a delight to the ears, this post is for you.

1. Victorian Gramaphone Floral Music Box [amazon]

Wind up this music box and it plays Greensleeves . Gold-tone gramaphone with antique gold-tone trim and delicate multi-colored roses on three sides. Resin. 5 3/4″L x 4 1/4″W x 6″H…

2. Butterfly Whispers Turtle Music Box [amazon]

Heartwarming garden inspiration is yours with this first-ever turtle music box adorned with award-winning artist Lena Liu’s cherished floral and butterfly art, only from The Bradford Exchange
This collectible Limoges-style music box is handcrafted of triple-fired Heirloom Porcelain for lustrous beauty
The turtle’s delicate shell is adorned with Ms. Liu’s floral art and silvery accents; turtle shell opens on a lovely Limoges-style hinge decorated with a flower-shaped clasp set with a twinkling Swarovski crystal
Plays the enchanting melody of “What a Wonderful World” at the turn of a key

3. Disney Tinker Bell’s Cottage Masterpiece Music Box [amazon]

Peek inside the magical world of Tinker Bell with this charming Disney Fairies music box, available from The Bradford Exchange
Licensed by Disney
Exquisitely handcrafted in solid wood with a mahogany finish, this masterpiece music box collectible opens to reveal Tinker Bell nestled within her fascinating fairy home
From the coat rack made of forks to the desk that is an old blacksmith’s anvil, each detail is hand-painted for extra charm

4. Red Egg Music Box Jewelry Box [amazon]

Jewelry trinket boxes derive from Limoges with sparkling crystal accents and finished with enamel.
2-1/2″L x 2-1/2″W x 3-3/4″H
Collect them as keepsake box or jewelry box as they still represent romance, love and style.
Jewelry trinket boxes are hand-painted and decorated painstakingly with sparkling crystals.

5.Butterfly Silver Plated Swarovski Crystal Music Box [amazon]

Beautiful Silver Plated Music Box Includes beautiful Swarovski Crystals. Will stand out in any decor. Silver is Lacquered and tarnish resistant. Not an actual box – Does not open up to use for storage. Packing box dimensions: 4 inch high x 3 inch wide x 2 inch. Item is not manufactured by Swarovski, Product includes Swarovski Crystals.

6. Tinker Bell Egg Shaped Porcelain Music Box [amazon]

A sparkling tribute to imagination and pixie magic, this Disney Tinker Bell music box is an Ardleigh Elliott special design created in conjunction with Disney artists
Peter Carl Faberge-style egg-shaped music box showcases Tink posing at the center of the open “egg” that also bears the inspiring inscription, “Believe,” in gleaming platinum
Handcrafted of triple-fired Heirloom Porcelain , with hand-applied glazes and rich details in the classic Peter Carl Faberge style, including sparkling simulated gems and gleaming platinum accents
The outside of the egg is adorned with pastel floral art while the music box base displays authentic Disney art panels featuring Tinker Bell

7. Studio Ghibli Music Box [amazon]

Plays a familiar tune from Kiki’s Delivery Service called “Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara”
Twist the dial on top, and Kiki’s Delivery Service plays its tune
Shipped directly from Japan
Also dances inside the music box.

8. Spirits Of Love Native American Style Dreamcatcher Music Box [amazon]

Artist Lee Bogle’s interpretation of a couple in a joyous celebration of true love in this exquisite Native American inspired dreamcatcher music box, available only from Ardleigh Elliott
This limited-edition Native American style dreamcatcher music box is meticulously crafted of hand-underglazed Heirloom Porcelain , triple-fired for luster
The unique swirl design and warm earth tone finish of this collectible porcelain music box is crowned by two symbolic eagle feathers
The music box’s swirl design embraces a gleaming platinum-finished Native American style dreamcatcher accented with turquoise enamel

9. Louis Comfort Tiffany-Style Beauty Takes Wing Collectible Butterfly Music Box [amazon]

Hand-crafted entirely in Heirloom Porcelain
Stained glass design inspired by the era of Louis Comfort Tiffany
Hand-underglazed in luminous colors and opalescent tones
Sculptural, hand-glazed butterfly topper in hand-painted porcelain

10. “Fur Elise” Small Crystal Piano Music Box [amazon]

Music piece: “Fur Elise”
Material: (K9)100 % crystal and 100% Lead free
Dimensions: Small:135X135X100 (mm), Keyboard: 100 (mm).

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Post tags: decoration, gift idea, jewelery box, music box, musical jewelry box

Fairy Land: Most Incredible Kid Bedroom Design

Vivian — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:50:04 +0000

We have featured many inspiring kid room designs, but there is nothing like the one in today’s post. This amazing fairy bedroom takes captivating fairytale themes and brings them to reality. An indoor tree with life-size leaves, birdhouses, flower shaped lamps, mushrooms, a bean stock, they are all here creating a fantastic environment. Everything in this kids’ room is eye-catching and original: the shelves, the bed-stairs, the lockers. This room took about 4 months of prep work and a 5 day (14 hours per day) to install. I wish I can live in room like that when I was little… Click here for more detail of the project. [source]

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Breathtaking Seascape Photography by Jose Pombo

Vivian — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:37:57 +0000

Lisbon-based photographer Jose Pombo is another light master who likes taking photos at sunrise and sunset, preferably near water. Even though he modestly refers to himself as an amateur photographer, believe us, his work is anything but amateur. The landscape photographer captures stunning images of vast seascapes that whisks a viewer away into a fantasy world. Even though you can see the bridge and silhouettes of buildings in the pictures, it is still hard to believe these unbelievable tranquil scenery existed in real life. Love these works! [source]

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Unusual Table Designs: Animals Emerging out of Glass Top

Vivian — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:18:02 +0000

If you are looking for some unusual coffee and dinning tables, you’d better check this out. Mark Stoddart‘s Animal Tables are quite interesting alternative to what we see in normal furniture stores. A transparent glass table top is pierced by the body of an animal, making it look like the “beast” is emerging out of the water. There are different versions, like hippo, rhino, elephant and dog. In each table sculpture, the designer bolted the animal to the glass surface, securing it with handmade PTF grommets. Something like these tables will diffidently be a focal point at your home. [source]

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Futuristic Underwater Hotel for Dubai

Vivian — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:28:59 +0000

Two years ago, we talked about the world’s first undersea restaurant which can also converted to a private bedroom on our site. It is nice but not as impressive as the one shown in today’s post. The Water Discus Underwater Hotel, the conceptual design of Deep Ocean Technology is designed as a modern and aquatic alternative to the mundane hotels in the Middle East.

The grand structure features several discs both above and below water. The central tower adjoins a saucer-shaped space approximately five to seven meters above sea level with another mobile one that is generally stationed about ten meters underwater. The lower deck has the ability to resurface above water in the event of an emergency. Otherwise, guests can enjoy one of the twenty-one suites in the lower disc that offers comfort with the additional visual benefit of the natural marine environment. It will be lovely to explore the depths of the ocean while taking advantage of the warm climate. [source]

Unusual Fingerprints Art by Ingrid Aspöck

Vivian — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:25:20 +0000

Instead of constantly trying to wipe away the smudged fingerprints all over those shining surface, Austrian graphic artist and illustrator Ingrid Aspöck instead decided to be inspired and imagined these whimsical fingerprint adventures. She says, “In spite of being annoyed by them, I find them quite charming as they give this fancy technical device a human touch.” By doing so, Aspöck embraces fingerprints and patterns them into adorable little stories – An orchestra conductor and an audience, a rock star and crowds of fellow music-lovers, and a superhero saving the day. It is so clever and unique to create something out of those unwanted little downsides! We are looking forward to see more creation like this. [source]

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Starry Night: Incredibly Beautiful Light Installations by Lee Eunyeol

Vivian — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:08:41 +0000

The “Starry Night” installations created by photographer and installation artist Lee Eunyeol appear as if the night sky was flipped upside down with glowing stars and planets nested inside tall grass or between deep earthen cracks. The Korean artist creates these elaborate light installations to generates a mysterious landscape between sky and landscape via using these unified light. Really impressive work! [source]

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12 Beautiful Birds Inspired Products

Vivian — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:01:36 +0000

Birds are one of wonderful creatures in the world and loved by many people. For the same reason, there are so many products inspried by birds, like the 12 Beautiful products featured in this post. Most of them are in the bird shape but with a lot of charm and minimalist look. Take a look and hope it can give you some inspiration to add some playful mood to any interior space.

1. Cute “Marina’s Bird” Lamps Collection [source]

This cute lamp in the form of bird is a part of avian-themed collection “Marina’s Bird” created by Belarus design studio Fajno. Made of wood and glass such lamps will bring some playful mood to any interior space.

2. Sparrow Key Ring – Cute Birdhouse Key Ring [amazon]

A little birdie told us these adorable birdhouses are just the right place to hold your keys. Especially if those keys are attached to a darling and useful sparrow key chain. And this birdie doubles as a safety whistle! This set consist of two little birds and small house for these birds. Every time when you get home the little bird from the set also gets home. It looks like a prefect house warming gift. And there is also one bird version available.

3. Birdy Chair [designswan]

Birdy chair is a great addition to any modern interior. It’s produced by Homebasic and each copy is handmade of wood, liana and leather. The dried liana is made flexible and easy to handle by hot water steam and wrapped on the frame made of wood. When the liana is dried again it is very strong and hard to break.

4. Bird Sugar & Creamer Set [amazon]

Hight quality fine porcelain and ceramic
Hand painted and polished
NO Expedited shipping. Regular shipping ONLY
Size S 4 3/4*2 3/4*4 3/8″H C 4 3/4*2 7/8*5″H

5. Bird Shaped Lemon Squeezer [amazon]

Enables you to insert a wedge of lemon into the squeezer and obtain pit-free fresh lemon juice
Buy a few squeezers and add them to your table setting, so that each guest can have their own
Stainless Steel
Dishwasher safe

6. Origami Tea Bags [designswan]

Here is an interesting packaging concept by the Russian designer Natalia Ponomareva. The tea bag is packed like an origami bird.

7. Tea Matter Melodic Tea Strainer [amazon]

The little bird inside the stainless steel cage is actually the tea strainer, after straining your tea of choice into your cup you just return it to the cage where it rests on its’ own little drip tray. Of course, all this is accompanied by the melodic sound of the little bird chirping! This elegant addition to my afternoon tea definitely adds melody and also a touch of culture to the atmosphere.

18/10 Stainless steel mirror polished and PMMA
Dimensions: 5.25″ H x 5.5″ W x 4.25″ D

8. Bird Hook [designswan]

This hook is designed by three Japneses design, and its inspiration is becaming from a bird grab things in their mouth. The bird hook can hold notes, cards, accessories like hats, scrafts. It does look fun to make the bird hold stuff in their mouth.

9. Dr Bird Juicer [amazon]

Uniquely artful ceramic juicer with detailed rendering of hummingbird at its center
Inspired by Jamaica’s national bird, the red-billed Streamertail hummingbird–nicknamed Dr. Bird
Beak measures approximately 3 inches high
Juices captured by surrounding bowl; floral accents double as pouring spouts
Dishwasher safe

10. Creative Speakers “Wrenz Birdies” [source]

Wrenz Birdies were created with amazing creativity which is rarely seen in such electronic products. It has an output power of 2 W unit, frequency response is 180Hz – 20kHz, and SNR is 85 dB. Operating voltage is 3.7 V and it has a 300 mAh battery capacity. You can charge it using the USB cable.

11. Pip Bird Napkin Ring [amazon]

Rings are normally put on birds. But this avian animal has turned into a ring itself – and is put on serviettes and napkins. The koziol peep show comes in an array of trendy colors, ensuring a happy atmosphere during the meal and beyond.

12. Assorted Color Appetizer Picks and White Tree Holder Party Set [amazon]

Pi:p is a refreshing new interpretation of the popular party picks and an attention-getter on any buffet. A fun accessory for fingerfood, tapas and everything else that’s begging to be picked up.
Measures: Length 17 cm, Width 3 cm, Height 18.5 cm

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