Wednesday, May 28, 2008

We're in love.


There isn't much to say, as we are dumbstruck by the sheer beauty of this Sigma camera and the type of shots it can deliver. At around £500 this beauty isn't a cheap digital point and click camera, but a sheer technological advancement on the current set up on offer. It's computing power and lens can deliver shots equal to that of a pretty decent DSLR. Take a look at the website to really get to grips with the sheer beauty of this wonderful piece of kit. It's officially true. Good things come in small packages.

We are board of this weather


We are absolutely board stupid of the weather at the moment. So much so we are already thinking of our winter activities here in the Editorial office. We are currently loving the Burton range of snowboards right now. Fantastic designs coupled with the new Infinite channel system allowing the rider to pick and choose the perfect riding stance for their needs. Although, Art Director and Snowboard junkie, Jonny still loves his A-Deck 55, he's tempted to convert across to the new binding and board system to carve his name in the side of a mountain. Now all he has to do is find a suitable Burton Outfit to complement the new board designs.

The fairness of the opposite sex

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

The Perfect Package

As Ben, our designer is headed off to Australia for the month, we thought of bringing a touch of the Oz to Europe. As much as our lovely Editor, Ramsay, would love to claim he was the model for this shot, unfortunately we know otherwise. Our fantastic pals at Aussiebum are producing a great range of swimwear for the summer. Their famous 'lifting' technology are also now available for the boys who want to show off on the beach. We are certainly buying some by the bucket load, not that we need the extra *cough* help. Available online or in most decent swimwear shops in Europe, these are a must have for the brave, or the bravado's.

An Italian Stallion

It's finally re-opened, the fantastic Museion in Italy, standing at 5 storeys high, with steel and glass being it's main composites, this giant cube demands attention, with the facade of the museum acting as a giant screen for artworks, the building comes to life at night, currently displaying works of art from Sonic Youth etc.: Sensational Fix, an exhibition based on the mulitmedia offerings of the famous alternative band. Opening Opening May 24, Via Dante 6, Bolanzo, Italy, (39) 0471-22-34-11

Friday, May 16, 2008

Cooking Swede



It's happening more and more, first the Thunderbirds, and now even Gremlins can be seen on UK TV networks supporting BT. With retro puppet faces winning over our hearts again, it's easy to fall on the bandwagon. However, step over Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay, we are still loving the Swedish Chef right now. Now with the series being over 30 years old, we've been reminiscing over our childhoods and our cooking skills as youngsters, and where we used to draw our inspiration from. There's something both comforting and strangely addictive about watching the Swedish Chef, that brings back a smile to our faces and inspiration to our Kitchens.

They'rrrrrrre Great!

We here are a huge fan of Eduardo Recife's work, well known throughout the design industry for his fontography and visual artworks, and recently he's produced a great T-Shirt Graphic that we can't wait to wear! Hopefully we'll be seeing more of his work in the future.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Brain Teaser


Times must be tough on Tracy Island. Just launched on UK television, this new ad for Drench water is absolutely brilliant. A truly genius advert using 'Brains' from Thunderbirds as its main character. We've noticed the Thunderbirds are slowly making their way into our hearts again through a number of different adverts starring the FAB team. Check out the dancing. Not even our Alex can match the moves that Brains can pull here.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Sex and the City Premier


Oh why yes, we got exclusive tickets to the Sex and the City premier in London. Walking the red carpet with the lovely SJP and Kim Cattrall, to watch one of the hottest movies this year. Was it any good? We were actually pleasantly surprised to see that the film lived up to it's expectations with a fantastic storyline, brilliant one liners, and fashion that even Dominique would be jealous of! But we promised not to kiss and tell...

This film is a definite must see piece of fantastically dressed chick-flick fluff, although I don't think our lovely Ramsay will be recommending it. We predict off the back of this movie, the classic Cosmo will be making a huge comeback this month, so start prepping your cocktail shakers!

Friday, May 9, 2008

Dead good


Is it a bird? Is it a bee? No it's a dead rabbit. One of the latest fun not-so-cuddly toys to grace the shelves. This road kill fluffy (once cute) animal comes from Road kill toys along with a racoon called Twitch and more characters coming soon, from fox to hedgehog. Perhaps not the most ideal present for a young-un, but what could be a fantastic present for a really bad driver that you just can't bear to tell them. For us, it's the tire tread that really sets off the whole ensemble. The best part is, for £25, it comes with a translucent body bag and a tag that tells you exactly how the animal suffered it's fate!

A good sauce of food




All hail the breakfast in a bottle, Pantone doesn't stand a chance against these brightly coloured drinks. Dominique found a wonderful sauce of nutrients on the net full of different liquid dining options from English breakfast through to fish and chips, or even Tandoori chicken. Promising to be a great source of protein, these drinks are presumably being aimed at a replacement protein shake. The only question we have, is what food is coloured bright blue?

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Cool New House for the Art Department



We've decided it's time to take some of our holiday and go to our brand new hideaway retreat in Tenerife which we found on thecoolhunter It's the perfect blend of aesthetics with sheet glass, timber and concrete. How could anyone not love this house. Shame it's not for rent. Perhaps we can organise a photoshoot here... Set high up in the hills, it certainly commands a view of the island and the sea. Perfect for sipping Mojitos and taking a break from Ramsay's rants.