Without surgery. Without botox. And, yes, without a Time Machine (and don’t we all wish such a thing existed outside of science fiction movies?). Surprisingly enough, it was so easy to look years younger, I went the full monty and erased decades. I’m not exaggerating, decades of tired, careworn skin vanished over the course of … Continue reading : look like a kid again :
Tag: design
: my kingdom for a woodpecker’s tongue :
A woodpecker bashes its head into a tree up to 20 times per second or somewhere around 12,000 times a day, give or take. Not softly, either, but at speeds of 13 to 15 miles an hour. Try that once and see if you enjoy the sensation. I’m kidding, the impact would kill you; it's … Continue reading : my kingdom for a woodpecker’s tongue :
: does this happen to you? :
Do inert, lifeless things accost you in public? Those sons of guns buttonhole me all the goddamn time and I’m getting tired of it. Yesterday a book jumped out at me in the library, stopping me dead in my tracks. A woman barreling along with a stroller ran right into me. Hard. These constant shenanigans have … Continue reading : does this happen to you? :
: rejected logos and taglines :
When starting a new venture, it’s important to make a splash. The logo and tag are mighty useful tools in this pursuit. Together, they’re capable of building a powerful brand image that exudes tradition or trendiness, innovation or dependability or elegance, anything you aspire to. As long as they’re done right. These weren’t and they … Continue reading : rejected logos and taglines :
: how to spot a great image :
Design Advice from a Writer: the first in a one-part series. You have a strong urge to run, don't you? Totally understandable. Advice, especially the unsolicited variety, is always unwelcome. Besides, I’m utterly unqualified, so why should you listen to me? Well, you shouldn’t, obviously. But lately, I’ve noticed certain things routinely catch my eye … Continue reading : how to spot a great image :
: true junk culture :
What do you know? Life still has a few surprises up its sleeve. Shopping carts, for example. In the right hands, those rolling, shimmying stainless steel contraptions become absolutely stunning works of art. Bright, shiny, functional furniture. Minimalist showpieces. The right hands, in this case, belong to Dutch designer Etienne Reijnders. He describes himself as … Continue reading : true junk culture :
: surly and dizzy :
Bet I fooled you. This isn’t a post about me. It could be, going by the title, but isn’t. I'm both of those things and often simultaneously -- just not always. Occasionally, it’s an á la carte situation, either surly or dizzy. For a fuller picture, add dorky and wobbly to the mix. Not to … Continue reading : surly and dizzy :
: they don’t look harmless :
But they are, trust me. They were released from the asylum just this morning and with a clean bill of health -- I bet. The knife? Relax, it's rubber. Or plastic, something non-stabby.While most people call them The 13 Dunny Series, I call them weirdly beautiful. So exotic and colorful. They're a puny $11.99 and … Continue reading : they don’t look harmless :
the whirly girl 