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You are Cordially Invited to…

You are Cordially Invited to…

  I love this set of  "cordial invitations," designed by Keetra Dean Dixon. The whimsical designs and messaging are helping to remedy my February blues. I would like to receive...
“Afterparty” Wins PS1 Competition

“Afterparty” Wins PS1 Competition

I guess it is the end of the party. Following the amazing courtyard design last year by Work Architects, last week PS1 announced that the design above, by MOS architects...
A Tour of Food in Japan

A Tour of Food in Japan

If you've looked at our photo journal you know that one of the most shocking things about our trip to Japan was that there wasn't much sushi to be found....
How to Bake a Rainbow Cake

How to Bake a Rainbow Cake

  I love cake and I have to confess, I especially love cakes from a box mix, which I think is a virtue because my mother never had to bake...
Japan, the Official Photo Journal

Japan, the Official Photo Journal

Japan, was amazing.... LEDs everywhere rabbits everywhere no sushi anywhere low level electricity in my bath water both of my friends are a foot taller than their mothers I ate...
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. And The Useless.

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. And The Useless.

  I was recently thinking about the "stuff" we surround ourselves with, and the degree to which good design plays into our lives, making it better or worse. Some designs...
Japan: The Graphics That Made It Worth the Trip

Japan: The Graphics That Made It Worth the Trip

There's probably a very good reason why the Japanese are light-years ahead of the rest of us when it comes to cutting-edge graphics, although it's not my job to speculate....
Counting My Water Bottle Consumption One at a Time

Counting My Water Bottle Consumption One at a Time

I would like to declare a personal New Year's resolution. I need to drink more water in 2009 and in order to do that I need to bring my water...
Japanese Typos, Curiosities, and Other Oddities

Japanese Typos, Curiosities, and Other Oddities

It is with a tremendous amount of love that I write this post, having just returned from one of the most eye-opening (if not wallet-opening) trips in my life: a...
New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

I was recently asked by USA Today to share my New Year's resolutions for 2009 as well as my thoughts on New Year's resolutions in general. As you may know,...