Friday Morning Music: For Once in My Life

Loving the mini-dresses on those dancers. Or are they cheerleaders? Happy Friday, one and all.

Globes

Image from lovelydesign

I love vintage globes. I know, they have been popular in the design press for a few years now. But I haven't tired of mine or of looking at images of them online. I would love to own a few more, particularly the Cram's Silver Oceans globe with the full meridian. I let one get away a couple of years ago on eBay, to my lasting regret. 

Image from Omniterrum

I hope to pay a visit to Omniterrum in nearby Lynchburg, Virginia, someday to enjoy their outstanding selection and perhaps add to my small collection.

Image from Omniterrum

Image from Elle Decor

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Image from eBay

Lunar eclipse December 21, 2010

Friday Morning Music: Brown Eyed Girl

For all of us brown eyed girls, here's Van Morrison. Happy Spring!

The Next Wave at Artisphere

The Next Wave: Industrial Design Innovation in the 21st Century at the Artisphere in Arlington is still on view through May 19. Several innovative and award-winning designs are represented. Whimsical, useful, colorful and thought-provoking. A mixture of materials, colors and functions. Some designers represented in the show: Marcel Wanders, Hella Jongerius, Sarah Morris, Christopher Roy, Patricia Urquiola, Clara von Zweigbergk, Scott Mason, Jasper Morrison, and some guy named Cristian Wicha. Oh wait, isn't he my woodworking/furniture design prof? Yes, he is! That's his amazing Flying Fish long board and molded plywood stool. Congratulations, Cristian. 

Friday Morning Music: All This Useless Beauty

Listened to this tune on my walk to Tenleytown Metro this morning.

And this marks the blog's 100th post. A milestone I will enjoy celebrating this weekend. For your enjoyment!

Nordic Cool 2013

There's still time to enjoy Nordic Cool 2013 here in D.C., a two-month festival of all things Nordic in the visual and performing arts, literature and amazing design across many disciplines. These photos are from the exhibitions at the Kennedy Center. All are exhibits, and many of the speakers and panel discussions, are free and open to the public. But hurry, the festival ends this Sunday!

Savonnerie Heymans | MDW Architecture | Brussels | Project Portfolio | Architectural Record

Savonnerie Heymans | MDW Architecture | Brussels | Project Portfolio | Architectural Record

Friday Morning Video: Destiny - Animation Short

Ah, I've been remiss in posting this week. I am feeling much better, though! Today, we're changing it up a bit. Lately I've been having fun watching short animation films. In addition to Paperman by the Disney studio, I've come across some less well known animated shorts. This one is priceless .... it made me laugh out loud this morning. Ta!

Friday Morning Music: Under the Weather

No, that's not the name of this week's tune. Your blogger has been under the weather for the past couple of weeks. I'll catch up next week ... Cheers!