Lost Things
I really like this video for A Fine Frenzy’s song Lost Things posted by Marylou Mendez on the Hipster Collective Facebook page. It perfectly matches the style of her music, and while it’s a really simple concept, I think it has a great story and perfect execution.
Thanks to Marylou for sharing!
Posted by: Josh Abe on March 6, 2010
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Advice to Writers (and designers)
Here’s a quick follow-up to my earlier post “Overcoming Creative Block”
American poet Billy Collins gives his advice on finding inspiration… and I think this is something I find very true, and I do a pretty good job of sticking to it. Either that, or I swing to the other end of the spectrum. I encourage you to try both, find out what works for you.
wash down the walls and scrub the floor
of your study before composing a syllable.
Clean the place as if the Pope were on his way.
Spotlessness is the niece of inspiration.
The more you clean, the more brilliant
your writing will be, so do not hesitate to take
to the open fields to scour the undersides
of rocks or swab in the dark forest
upper branches, nests full of eggs.
When you fiind your way back home
and stow the sponges and brushes under the sink,
you will behold in the light of dawn
the immaculate altar of your desk,
a clean surface in the middle of a clean world.
From a small vase, sparkling blue, lift
a yellow pencil, the sharpest of the bouquet,
and cover pages with tiny sentences
like long rows of devoted ants
that followed you in from the woods.
(Quote via Swissmiss)
Illustration by Jen Collins (also good advice)
Posted by: Josh Abe on March 4, 2010
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The Red Cap of Courage
Best Made Co. just made their debut into the apparel world, and like everything they do, they spare no expense or attention to detail. This cap is 100% cashmere knit, emblazoned with the Best Made badge of courage, it is limited quantity and comes packed in a wooden crate with a personalized certificate. Best Made Co. didn’t stray far from their roots as an axe company, but that didn’t stop them from doing it all the way.
I really like the attention to detail with this hat, but I think what makes it really strike a chord with me is the fact that it reminds me of the Anderson movie, The Life Aquatic. This is the most official-looking, unofficial Team Zissou hat I’ve seen on the market today.
You’ll find more information on the Best Made Co. website. If you like it well enough, you can buy it in their store.
Posted by: Josh Abe on March 3, 2010
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Fashionary
Fashionary is a sketchbook with templates on each page of models to alleviate the time-consuming process of drawing a proportionate model to design clothes on. It’s a pretty simple idea, but I’m sure it’s hugely helpful to those of you fashion students out there.
You can get it on Etsy right now. $16 isn’t bad for a really nice notebook.
Posted by: Josh Abe on March 3, 2010
This Too Shall Pass (RGM Version)
You thought the video for Ok Go’s song This Too Shall Pass was good? It’s nothing compared to this Rube Goldberg Machine version.
We’ve all see stuff like this before… but I’ve never seen one this extensive before. I can only imagine the painstaking hours spent just trying to get one solid take. Not to mention all that went into planning it and setting it up. There’s tons of crazy stuff going on… stuff I’ve never seen before. It’s probably the coolest RGM video I’ve ever seen, apart from the (of course) great music.
Thanks to Lisa Bengs for posting this on the HC facebook page.
I hope she doesn’t mind me posting her picture up here…
I thought it was pretty cool, and she’s kinda cute too. Go add her as a friend for being so cool.
Posted by: Josh Abe on March 2, 2010
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Sarah DeShields
DeShields is a local photographer/artist who has some impressive work floating around on the web. I spent about 45 minutes browsing her Flickr stream and really enjoyed seeing familiar faces and her earthy style. It’s refreshing to see her work in an age where everyone and their cousin have an $800 camera and a website.
Check out more images.
Posted by: Judson Kovaskitz on March 1, 2010
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Kishu Binchotan & Bottle
I came across this item over at Nvelt. I really love the simplicity of the packaging; and the way this product transforms your next glass of tap water into something elegant.
According to Sort of Coal: “Kishu Binchotan soaks up chlorine from tap water while releasing natural minerals into it. Kishu Binchotan softens the water and improves the overall taste.”
Bottle is mouth blown and is designed by Fragile, Denmark. €68.00
Posted by: Judson Kovaskitz on March 1, 2010
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