Thursday, September 28


NxtUp...Design

Z.car

Architect Zaha Hadid is best known for futuristic designs. Zaha has designed the central building for BMW's Leipzig plant and the "Mind Zone" in the UK's Millennium Dome. Her Z.CAR project - which debuted at New York's Guggenheim Museum this summer - is a two-seater, powered by hydrogen fuel cell -that has a speed-adjusted wheelbase.

I've been to a modern art museum she designed that is in Ohio. I admire her and would like to see more of Zaha Hadid's work.

http://www.zaha-hadid.com/

NxtUp...Liquor

The Ice Jacket

It’s basically an assembly that you put around your bottle and inside the freezer to get a bottle encased in ice.

http://www.icejacket.com/

Wednesday, September 27


NxtUp...WTF!

Cocktail Vending Machine

This could be set against the iPod vending machine at Macys. Convenient single serving size premixed cocktails like Captain Morgan, Smirnoff, George Dickel, and Seagram's 7. Tampa is a test market for twelve ounce cocktails in traditional aluminum cans.

NxtUp...Travel

Hotel Marqués De Riscal

Located in the heart of Spain's Rioja wine region, Hotel Marqués De Riscal was designed by architect Frank O. Gehry. This is his second building Spain after driving Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum.

The picture of the old and the new is great composition.

http://www.starwoodhotels.com

NxtUp...Phobia


Coulrophobia- Fear of clowns

This flier was at a local cafe to promote their self for kids parties.
Scary clown, so scary.


http://www.phobialist.com/

NxtUp...WTF!

Lizard in a Dress

Last eve on David Letterman a 12 yr. old girl from Florida was a guest.
Lilly had a talent of hypnotizing lizards by rubbing their bellies. Then she would dress them up. I was so tickled by this, I had to post it.

http://www.cbs.com/

Tuesday, September 26


NxtUp...Design

Strange Vinyl Figures

These are pretty cool lil' critters.

http://www.strangeco.com

Monday, September 25



NxtUp...Design

Pimped Out Bags

These are really cute storage bags. Other designs are available, but this design is my favorite.

http://www.mobi-usa.com

NxtUp...Travel

RobO Moda Italiano

Only a week away until my Roman Holiday.

Saturday, September 23


NxtUp...Design

Traffic Tarot

Fun design. I love the graphics.

NxtUp...The Arts

Anish Kapoor

Years ago, I saw an installation at the Tate Modern in London by Anish Kapoor. It was so unexpected and fantastic that I will always remember being moved to tears. The Sky Mirror was in London and now it is in NYC.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anish_Kapoor

Friday, September 22


NxtUp...Casa

Gorgeous Wallpaper

Man, I love this room.

http://www.wallpaperfromthe70s.com

Thursday, September 21


NxtUp...Friends

Road Trip

Someone I love, Tracy in SF, with someone
she loves even more, Troop.

Wednesday, September 20


NxtUp...Accessories

Vaja

These wallets are made in all sorts of Pantone colors. Check out the great website and all the sweet products.

http://www.vajacases.com

NxtUp...Books

A Library Book

Photos of outstanding libraries.

http://www.thameshudson.co.uk/books/Candida_Hofer/9780500543146.mxs/27/0//

NxtUp...The Arts

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

As you can see by the Playbill, I saw this last evening. The Tony Award winning actor, Norbert Leo Butz, was in his role for the touring company. The musical was "too wonderful to be true".

Tuesday, September 19


NxtUp...Celebz

Malaak Compton-Rock

What a gorgeous philanthropist! Read her bio below.

http://http://www.styleworks.org/bio.htm

NxtUp...20 Million

1st Woman Space Tourist

Anousheh Ansari prepares for her $20 million flight. The former telecom tycoon, who left Iran when she was 16, says that space is “in my soul and in my heart”.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anousheh_Ansari

NxtUp...Design

Fun Clips

I wish I had thought of this.

http://www.knockknock.biz/home.php/

Monday, September 18


NxtUp...Tees

Kewl Queer Tees

Funny tees, good for a night out.

http://www.queerrepublictees.com/

Sunday, September 17



NxtUp...Books

Gotta Secret?

Fun site. Looks like a cool book.

Thanks, MySpace Tommy

http://postsecret.blogspot.com/

NxtUp...TeeVee

Well then...

One reason to watch some reality teevee!

http://www.survivor.com/

NxtUp...TeeVee

Eye Candy

Allrightythen...this is another reason to watch reality teevee.

http://www.survivor.com/

NxtUp...Design

Papercraft

Make your own Pope.

http://www.artforrobots.com/

Friday, September 15


NxtUp...WTF!

LIPUS?

With a new technique called, LIPUS, Canadian scientist have figured out how to repair damaged teeth by ultrasound. This technique stimulates tissue growth.

I read somewhere else this may happen by next year. It has got to be cheaper than the cost of my four new caps.

http://www.gateway.ualberta.ca/view.php?aid=6276/



NxtUp...Fauxlebrities®

Who stole my Fauxlebrity® style?

Thursday, September 14


NxtUp...Nature

A New Species

A striking multi-coloured bird has been discovered in India's remote northeast, making it the first ornithological find in the country in more than half a century.

NxtUp...The Arts

The Coast of Utopia

A 9 hour production in 3 parts? I would be willing.

http://www.coastofutopia.com/

Tuesday, September 12


NxtUp...Cinema

Science of Sleep

This looks promising.

http://wip.warnerbros.com/scienceofsleep/

NxtUp...Making a Difference

Amnesty International

Solemn topic, nice design.

Friday, September 8


NxtUp...Travel

Luxe Guides

"Knowing you probably have little interest in visiting the same ubiquitous chain stores available at home, Luxe guides focus on artisans and shops producing one-of-a kind innovative designs. Streamlined format books are the perfect size to fit into a shirt pocket."

http://www.luxecityguides.com/

Wednesday, September 6


NxtUp...TeeVee

Nip/Tuck

Let me tell you...I saw my first full episode of the new season of Nip/Tuck. I am hooked. What have I been missing?


http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/niptuck/

NxtUp...Celebz

Eye Candy

Of course I will buy this for the article on Fall TV.

NxtUp...Casa

Artillary Panels

A collections of toy squirt guns arranged on a square panel, with some pointing out, are incredibly unique, very colorful.
Dayum, this is awesome.

http://www.jellio.com/

NxtUp...Retail

Martin + Osa

The company plans to open MARTIN + OSA, a new sportswear concept targeting 25 to 40 year-old women and men, in the fall of 2006.

NxtUp...Design

Art of Chuck Anderson

Graphic talent comes in a lot of different packages. This work is available for purchase at the site below. Plus, $1 from every book sold will be donated to the South Suburban Humane Society of Chicago Heights, IL to support the prevention of cruelty towards animals & animals needing care in the shelter.

http://www.npandco.com/

Saturday, September 2


NxtUp...Sports

Rafael Nadal

Big guns, bigger serve. The US Open is so entertaining.

http://www.usopen.org/