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If you grew up playing Super Mario Bros. , like I did, you'll get a real kick out of Larry T Quach's Mario-themed wedding invitations. http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/super-mario-bros-wedding-invitation

Super Mario Bros. Wedding Invitation

Disney Princesses In Accurate Period Costume

http://www.visualnews.com/2011/07/25/disney-princesses-in-accurate-period-costume/ These are very beautiful drawings!

TetraBox Light by Ed Chew

Liquid to Light Designer Ed Chew takes a green step in the right direction with the TetraBox lamp, a light object made from discarded drink packets that would have otherwise ended up in landfills already packed to the brim. The design is achieved by unfolding the packets and refolding them into hexagonal and pentagonal sections that are then pieced together to form a geodesic sphere or any other desired shape. http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/04/11/liquid-to-light/
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504784_162-20057202-10391705.html (CBS) - Wow, talk about dedication! Scott Weaver spent over 35 years designing this amazing kinetic structure entitled "Rolling Through the Bay" made out of over 100,000 toothpicks that depicts San Francisco while balls roll through it.

Amazing kinetic structure made from over 100,000 toothpicks depicts San...

Kona Residence

I can't speak for all architects , but I find myself drawn to the more impractical architecture in the world. Buildings designed less to fill a utilitarian need and more for the sake of self-actualization. I would almost say that this project by Belzberg Architects is more of a resort than a residence , yet the design elements and spatial order of the project are quite compelling. http://architecturelinked.com/profiles/blogs/kona-residence
http://www.geek.com/articles/geek-cetera/experimental-animation-turns-bike-wheel-into-cyclotrope-20110319/

Experimental animation turns bike wheel into cyclotrope

One of the most impressive zoetropes we have ever seen was posted about back in January.

Pixar creates a 3D sculpture Toy Story zoetrope

Does anyone remember the spinning zoetrope that Disney created to demonstrate animation to the masses? http://www.geek.com/articles/geek-cetera/pixar-creates-a-3d-sculpture-toy-story-zoetrope-20110112/

The Book Surgeon (15 pieces)

Using knives, tweezers and surgical tools, Brian Dettmer carves one page at a time. http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/the-book-surgeon-15-pieces
http://urlpulse.co/blog/2009/11/30/15-awesome-and-inspiring-offices/ I’m sure you’ve seen this office plenty of times on the internet. This office is all about fun: it has a lot of specially decorated rooms in which employees can do their work. There’s even a game room for relaxation and a gym where you can work out.

15 Awesome And Inspiring Offices

Can you imagine looking at the ocean during the day and up at the stars durning the night while chilling in the pool on the roof of your house? Sounds like a dream and those who own the Universe House located in Roca Blanca, Mexico live in this dream.

House With a Swimmingpool on The Roof and Panoramic View of The Surroundings

http://www.digsdigs.com/house-with-a-swimmingpool-on-the-roof-and-panoramic-view-of-the-surroundings/
I've always leaned towards browns, blacks, creams and earthy colors in home decoration, that's the boring in me.

THOUGHT PATTERNS: Kaleidoscope of Colors