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Underwater Paint

Australian photographer Mark Mawson captures these mesmerizing images by pouring paint into water. Many more on his site (under the "series" tab).

Via This Blog Rules.

Sauna

Nice print campaign from Grey (Dubai) for an air conditioner maintenance service. Simple idea, meticulously executed. (It's been so cold here lately, these rooms actually look quite inviting.)

Via I Believe in Advertising.

Seasons Greetings from 1966

A sixty second holiday card from CBS (back in the day when a network would do such a thing). Designed by R.O. Blechman, animated by Willis Pyle. Music arranged by Arnie Black. Aired in 1966.

Via Dave Eibsen.

Bottle Cap Punch

Love this idea. Punch a hole in your bottle cap and get your soda on with a straw. Okay, or beer. Works with metal and plastic caps. Buy yours here.

Via Core77.

Piet Fireplace

Designed by Fredrik Hyltén-Cavallius, the Piet brings a little warmth and coziness to your home or apartment. Since it burns ethanol instead of wood, there's no need for a chimney. And the ceramic shell keeps the outside cool, so you can place it near walls or furniture. Love how the tiles reflect the light and enhance the movement of the flames (watch the video on Fredrik's site).

Via Kitsune Noir.

The Yas Hotel

The recently-completed Yas Hotel features more than 5,300 diamond-shaped steel panels containing almost 5,000 LED fixtures. It's the largest remote-controlled LED project in the world. Where else, but Abu Dhabi?

Via Contemporist.

Howling Monkey

 

Packaging for Howling Monkey Black and Tan Beer. I rather enjoy the squat little bottles. Designed by Turner Duckworth.

Via The Dieline.

Holiday Lust

 

 

The Christmas shopping season is officially upon us. Here's what you would have been putting on your wish list if you were a kid in 1959. More vintage holiday goodness here.

Via Plan59.

Marching

Snapshots from the 1932 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, purchased at an estate sale in a small Texas town in 2006. You can see more of the photos and read the whole story here.

In 1932, the unemployment rate in the United States was a whopping 23.6 percent. I know times are tough for a lot of people right now and this past year has been filled with economic unease for everyone. Sometimes it's good to see that life marches on and smiles can be found around an upcoming corner.

Happy Thanksgiving to all those who celebrate it. To everyone else, best wishes for the rest of the year and beyond.

Via Swaptorium.

Gentleman Warrior

The perfect umbrella for the gentleman warrior on your holiday shopping list. Choose from Masterful Samurai, Medieval Barbarian, or Triumphant Cavalryman. Designed by Materious. Available for purchase here.

Via Weirdomatic.