I really wish I had some spare windows and lumber lying around to build one of these in my back yard.
I might have to avoid it in the summer due to the greenhouse effect, but I would LOVE to spend stormy afternoons and evenings protected in my own little glass chamber. It’s the perfect place for reading, meals, relaxation…even the occasional camp out.
They say you never forget how to ride a bike. So if I ever hop back on one, this would be my helmet of choice (of course, I’d have to make my own version to save $200).
When I was a child, I used to build elaborate forts and tents in my house. I’d use anything; furniture, boxes, blankets, household objects, intricate string setups for hanging cloth. Then those beloved ephemeral worlds would be destroyed.
Here’s a favorite indoor camping photo (sadly, not my own). I can’t tell what I love more: the library itself, the setup, or the particular combination of the two.
Over the last few years, I’ve had an odd urge to “camp out” in the large open space of my window-filled living room during a thunderstorm.
Brian, thanks for reminding me of yet another absurd goal!
Uh oh, I feel a craft project coming on! I’m sure my wonderful housemate will be on board for this one since we are both media freaks (who probably have thousands of old tapes collectively).
Ooo My Design featured these fantastic cassette lamps:
Not only do I love the idea of recycling old media that had meaning for me, but the lighting effect is gorgeous. I definitely have to make one…or many.
What a great flickr set of “modern warning signs.”
Favorites for potential T-shirt design:
See the set here, from flickr user arenamontanus.
Andrew Bosley developed a wonderful tool for sparking the imagination. The Brainstormer is a random project idea generator that combines concepts, phrases, objects and descriptions at the click of a mouse.
This application is really fun to play with. I’m sure I’ll find myself using it when I need to shake things up in my brain a bit.
This project is high up on the “why didn’t I think of that?” list. I’m not a woman who throws words around easily, so for the rare and precious opportunity to debut the “L” word, I could envision commemorating it with some sort of handmade keepsake.
This hand embroidered love note by Katie Cupcake is just brilliant:
Not sure if I could conjure up comparable awesomeness (well, perhaps I could in the “misanthropic embroidery” category). Something to work on.
American entrepreneur Jay Walker, founder of Priceline.com, has the library of my geeky dreams. This 3,600 square foot, three level wunderkammer is a treasure trove of artifacts.
If I am a good girl, maybe I’ll get to spend eternity here in the afterlife. I see the beauty of sparse, uncluttered spaces with perfect Feng Shui, but I tend to feel very comfortable in places that are cozy and thick with history. Every square inch of Walker’s library contains a story, literally or figuratively.
Walker’s home was actually built to accommodate this library (an idea I frequently daydream about). Rare historical artifacts line every shelf, wall and table. I can’t begin to cover the scope of it here, but all oddities lovers should check out Wired’s fantastic article.
Absolutely the most intriguing collection I’ve seen since my trip to the Mutter Museum. Too bad it’s not open to the public. Anyone want to petition Jay walker for a private tour with me?
Ricardo Garza Marco’s Cube Lamp creates the perfect sci-fi atmosphere.
These make me want to slip on a sleek vinyl suit and fight a bleak dystopian future (aren’t we close enough?) with the help of several vinyl-clad rebels.
I love the depth this particular lighting pattern creates.
This goes in the “inspiration” file, should I ever need to hand-create such a vibe.
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