Author: alanjcain

10 things that made my week #43

Art, blog, design
  1. This Rainbow Light Tunnel in Birmingham, Alabama.
  2. Chill out for a minute with Frozen Soap Bubbles.
  3. These Illustrations should remind you not to litter.
  4. This stairwell in Peru is gorgeous!
  5. These repurposed sanding disks turned into clocks.
  6. Auto Elasticity by Chris Labrooy.
  7. Artist Kate Zaremba creates beautifully illustrated wallpaper, like this avocado one!
  8. These giant Concrete Paintings by Roadsworth.
  9. I could upgrade my electric kettle for sure!
  10. This collection of Things Organized Neatly! (So satisfying)

10 things that made my week #42

Art, blog, design
  1. This year will last one extra second, because of course it will.
  2. Because, Shower Beer.
  3. The Fiskavaig Studio might be my favorite small space of the year!
  4. This World Map reveals what each country does best.
  5. These Illustrators pay tribute to Carrie Fisher. 😦
  6. These 21 German words we need in the English language.
  7. George Michael. 😦
  8. This Flip-Disk display is so cool!
  9. The ETCH clock is simple and beautiful.
  10. The final year in photographs of the Obama Administration. 😦

 

10 things that made my week #41

Art, blog, design
  1. I really like this poster.
  2. I’m hoping this is a Christmas to Remember.
  3. Don’t worry, i’ve got Linda Ronstadt queued up!
  4. Sometimes you just need to Figure It Out.
  5. Yoga for Everyone.
  6. A Yale history professor’s powerful, 20-point guide to defending democracy under a Trump presidency.
  7. These photographic paintings by Fabian Oefner are beautiful!
  8. I feel obligated to share Mariah Carey’s new website and Christmas Party.
  9. This guerilla florist in Brussels. 
  10. Women Who Draw. 

 

10 things that made my week #40

Art, blog, design
  1. These Food Horoscopes for December are a real treat!
  2. I really want this ‘Today‘ calendar by Matthew Hoffman.
  3. This Book: ‘The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck‘.
  4. This quote by Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
  5. Nature is pretty amazing-Check out this beautiful website. (not on mobile)
  6. Artist Benedetto Bufalino turned this Cement Truck into a giant disco ball!
  7. Be careful. America’s most common Christmas related injuries.
  8. This Spanish Artist: Javier de Riba creates beautiful ’tiled’ floors with spray paint!
  9. ‘I Won’t Always Be Here‘ – by Ryan Hussey
  10. This Prince themed Christmas tree. *Check in with your loved ones*

10 things that made my week #39

Art, blog, design
  1. Good design always wins. Beautify your boxed wine with The Well!
  2. The Westworld soundtrack was released (includes the piano covers)!
  3. The 2016 Hater’s Guide To The Williams-Sonoma Catalog!
  4. Cat-Opoly!
  5. Because why not have a coffee maker that looks like a Jet Engine?!
  6. This list of Websites that will make you incredibly smarter.
  7. The reMarkable tablet looks beautiful.
  8. This RokBlok record player is perfect for a small space.
  9. This 10-year-old built a prosthetic arm(Project Unicorn) that shoots glitter!
  10. This essay by Toni Morrison – In times of dread, Artists must never choose to remain silent.

Also, my dreams came true last Saturday and I saw Stevie Nicks. Go. Just go see her!

10 things that made my week #38

Art, blog, design
  1. This Poopin’ Moose.
  2. These live animal cams were a pleasant distraction!
  3. I’m such a sucker for coffee gadgets, this Spinn coffeemaker looks great!
  4. This Naked Advent Calendar made me laugh, I don’t think its for sale any longer though.
  5. This Illustrator, @aarontheillustrator, check him out!
  6. Turn your face into a cookie with this custom made cookie cutter!
  7. This brief history of Polari.
  8. These Rainbow colored playing cards.
  9. This ‘ish’ Cake Topper might make an appearance soon…
  10. Stevie Nicks release an Deluxe version of her ‘Bella Donna‘ album, and it will continue to be on repeat for the next week forever.

10 things that made my week #37

Art, blog, design
  1. These new emojis from old master paintings are too good!
  2. This album by The Knocks is just what I needed!
  3. This pillow throws some mean shade.
  4. I like this Enormous Hug print.
  5. Google developed a really cool app to digitize old photos.
  6. We can all help spread a little more kindness.
  7. These are my kind of Sandcastles.
  8. These painting/collage works by Elizabeth Amento are beautiful.
  9. This Japanese museum of rocks that look like faces!
  10. Its not a good week unless there is some rainbow art involved!

10 things that made my week #36

Art, blog, design

No part of me can gloss over the fact that this week has been disheartening, but these posts are meant to highlight the positive and will continue to do so.

  1. A scrap of meaning, by Austin Kleon. (Includes margaritas!)
  2. This Artist is going to erect a Parthenon built with banned books.
  3. This 1958 home designed by Pierre Koenig – Case Study House #21
  4. Proof that bipartisanship is possible, here’s a dolphin kissing a cat.
  5. This woman will cheer you up!
  6. The Pussy Project!
  7. These Flying Cats!
  8. Favianna Rodriguez gave a talk at Creative Mornings in Oakland 2 years ago, take a short break and listen to her story.
  9. Breathe. Exhale. Repeat.
  10. Don’t forget to Lift Eachother Up!

10 things that made my week #35

Art, blog, design
  1. The Gluten Free Museum Tumblr is a hilarious parody of famous works of art…but gluten free.
  2. These wire Animal Sculptures by Mat Szulik, are amazing!
  3. These pictures offer a glimpse inside an abandoned cooling tower. Meditate on the enormity of this for a moment.
  4. This Beautifully Agonizing Video of Unsatisfying Moments.
  5. Hiromi Tango’s vibrant performance sculptures are pretty incredible. 
  6. This blog solely tells good stories based on poor decisions!
  7. Whenever a little furball decides to adopt me, they’re getting their own trailer!
  8. These illustrations by Cute Brute are too funny!
  9. Three designers were asked to sum up the 2016 presidential election in one image. Please vote!
  10. CHER On Creativity And The Power of Authenticity.

10 things that made my week #34

Art, blog, design
  1. This Dad turns his 6-year old son’s drawings into hilarious ‘real life’ creations!
  2. The original Emoji set has been added to the Museum of Modern Art’s Collection. Pretty interesting piece of history!
  3. I know nothing of Physics, but this Pringles Ring is impressive!
  4. City dwellers don’t get to see many stars, this starry envelope looks fun.
  5. I’ve got a few people in mind that need this ‘Cat at Home’ sticker!
  6. This is an interesting post covering Susanne Langer’s views on the Purpose of Art(Only if you’re bored). 🙂
  7. These Modern Vintage Wooden Toys from Candylab are a breath of fresh mid-century designy air!
  8. I’m excited for this ‘How To Speak Midwestern‘ book to be published! (As if I need help!)
  9. This installation in Croatia uses shattered glass planes to create birds in the negative space.
  10. October 29th is National Cat Day. 😀   –  KITTENS  –  Catastrophically Unlucky Black Cats

Everyone is rooting for the Chicago Cubs this weekend. I’m rooting for Cats in the outfield!

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Go Cubs Go!