Yes, to this shirt and message. (I can vote for the first time in this election, since living in the USA!)
NYC’s Iconic Rubber Stamp Shop
John Casey is the owner of East Village mainstay Casey Rubber Stamps, a local landmark that has endured for almost two decades. The iconic stamp and ink shop, located on East 11th Street in downtown New York, is beloved by locals. For years, residents and tourists alike have swung by to buy and make their own novelty rubber stamps. Watch this short film from filmmakers Eric Maierson and Leandro Badalotti for a glimpse into Casey’s intricate stamp-making process.
Acorn Shaped Pencil Sharpener
How adorable is this Acorn Shaped Pencil Sharpener?
Tuxedo Stripe Bowtie Pasta
I want to cook a design-y looking meal with these.
Using Super Glue and Baking Soda to Repair a Plastic Switch Plunger
This video about using super glue and baking soda to fix broken plastic parts. When it cures it is rock hard. Fascinating.
(via Recomendo)
Wine Windows
Wine Windows, or buchette del vino, are little hatches which were originally used to sell surplus wine direct to Florence’s working class. These wine windows are unique to Florence and Tuscany, and were once a normal part of everyday life here. Now, several wine windows have re-opened for the first time in generations, and are being used to serve food and drinks in a socially distanced way. This makes me happy.
They Love NYC
The converted candy factory in Brooklyn is home to artists from all over the world who, thanks to landlord Ann Ballentine. They have cultivated their own sense of community in New York for more than 40 years. Thank you InStyle Magazine for this beautiful feature. Read the full article.
(My office landlords Frank and Mario, owners of The Invisible Dog Artist Building, deserve the same kind of tribute!)
If You Can
Film student Hanna Rybak created this animated short film illustrating Sir Winston Churchill’s poem entitled “If You Can”.
Young Americans
David Bowie and Cher sing duet of “Young Americans” and other songs on 1975 Variety Show. Wow.
Snoring into the Icelanding Countryside
You might have heard of an app that lets you scream into the Icelanding wilderness. It reminded me of Swiss performance artist Roman Signer who amplified his snoring into the Icelandic countryside in 1996. I love everything about this.
Ostrichpillow
The Ostrich Pillow from a few years back could come in really handy for those of us, stuck at home, wanting to get some peace and quiet.
Destress By Screaming Into Icelandic Wilderness
This Web app lets you release any pandemic-pent up frustration in the form of a scream, then broadcasts it from speakers in the Icelandic wilderness.
Make Yyour Own Krispy Kreme Face Shield
This made me laugh. And then it made me sad. So many feelings.
Kissing Planters
These kissing planters by Tatiana Cardona made me giggle.
Tattly Are Waterproof
Summer is here in NY and that’s a good time to remind everyone that Tattly are indeed waterproof. Go sleeve up, dive in, have some fun!
Opera for Potted Plants
This is the world I want to believe in: Barcelona’s Liceu opera house reopens for performance to an audience of 2,292 potted plants. My heart!