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Inside Facebook Offices

webadmin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:43:31 +0000

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Facebook moved to its new headquarters in Menlo Park, California and here are some pics from HQ which caught our eye. We particular like the huge, now iconic Like sign outside the building and the subtle nod to the founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on a small piece of portrait wall art. Keeping a sense of humour is obviously important especially in the private call area, where a Superman costume proudly hangs.

Source: Time Techland

Sushi Style Ice Cream

webadmin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:53:07 +0000

Good food tastes good no matter what it looks like but presentation makes food more interesting and many people love the idea of wrapping food. Therefore we love this ice cream sushi roll from Top Sushi in Texas, posted up on Food Spotting recently. Made from green tea ice cream, wrapped in a sponge type cake, topped with strawberries and drizzled with hot fudge sauce, you couldn't help but feel a bit pampered eating this...#sogood.

Alternative Valentines Dessert

webadmin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:10:58 +0000

Valentine's Day conjures up images of hearts for all of us and Lilli Vanilli, a London-based bakery has taken this to the extreme with their bleeding heart dessert. Not sure whether this velvet sponge cake brings on the sugar cravings but can't help to admire their imagination and skill in creating this ghoulish cake.

Cute Cupcake Wrappers

webadmin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:49:26 +0000

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The cupcake trend and popularity over the last few years has not really waned. These super sweet, colourful treats just give instant gratification, despite their unapologetic calorie count. We came across these creative cupcake wrappers from Bella Cupcake Couture and thought they dressed up these gorgeous buns perfectly. There are loads of different design ideas including celebration messages for any occasion and they tick our box as a cute and clever business idea.

Wacky Pug Hats

webadmin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:56:03 +0000

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I am not sure what the pug is thinking but these pug hats are super cute/funny. Designed and handmade by Jessica Furtado, in the US they are sold through Etsy for $20. The pug as a cat hat is quite a conversation point....lets hope the pug doesn't quite get it...

Modern Edge Apartment

webadmin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:06:51 +0000

Featured recently in design milk, we can't help but agree that this apartment in Kiev, Ukraine is totally different and breaks the traditional idea of shape and decor. Designed by Sergey Makhno this ultra modern apartment features irregularly shaped walls, which jut out at strange angles, creating unique spaces and shapes. The darker shades of blue and green on the walls help to reinforce the angles. The furniture features non-rectilinear lines and the cross lighting is really striking.

Food Tattoos

webadmin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:26:58 +0000

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Yes tattoos can look good if the artwork is good, perhaps not questioning the artwork here but the subject. The girl's burger tattoo is certainly different and cupcake feet...why not I guess! Put a smile on the face today.

Wonderfully Witty Waldo Pancake

webadmin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:33:08 +0000

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Waldo Pancake is the chosen alias of illustrator Jim Smith, based in the UK. Jim has teamed up with Really Good to bring to the marketplace witty, sarcastic and all-round cool giftware products. Browsing through Really Good's website we have picked our favs including for girls this cosmetic bag (£8.50) and hairbrush and comb set (£6.50), for the office the chunky note block (£6.50) and address book (£7.50) and for the home the inner granny cake tin (£12), coasters (£1.75) and wall clock (£10). Waldo Pancake brings that pop of humour to anyone's life and we like!

A Tepee Wedding

webadmin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:55:16 +0000

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For couples that do not want to go along with the whole classic wedding theme but prefer to inject a bit more originality and fun into their big day then we think the tepee experience from MagnaKata is a brilliant idea and a great alternative to the traditional marquee experience. These giant tepees (also called Katas) can be used as a single structure, or joined together to accommodate up to 300 seated guests. The lighting and soft furnishing arrangements can make for a more informal, bohemian setting and we think they just look amazing for any special occasion.

Cute Matchbox Pendants

webadmin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:11 +0000

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There are tons of online kitsch jewellery stores but Jenny and Jimbob is a little different. Established by LA-based couple..Jenny and Jimbob, they have put that extra bit of thought into their business and came up with totally unique matchbox presentation boxes with their own unique messages and artwork. They are so adorable and both the design of the pendants and message statements are witty and fun. The pendants come on a 17'' chain in either pewter ($30) or gold-plated ($40).