Cat-crazy crib : Tails Of The City Recently, in my late-night perusals of the “Interwebs,” I stumbled upon the cat’s meow of all homes: The Cats’ House, designed by Japanese architecture firm Fauna + Design, was built for the enthusiastic owners of 16 cats. It is truly a feline family’s fantasy, showcasing every climbing, playing and perching structure imaginable, beautifully and artistically integrated into a super modern interior. The layout is open and airy and each room is awash in natural light. Notice the amazing attention to detail, including rounded corners on the climbing shelves: catshouse.jp Circular cutouts and stairs double as play areas for cats and a means for people to access upper perching areas for easy cleaning: Endless shelves and catwalks give way to secret tunnels and passageways: And check out this floor-to-ceiling sisal-wrapped scratching post: View additional photos and videos at CatsHouse.jp.
Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6" Display, 3G Works Globally - Latest Generation MAKE Congrats to MAKE pal Dino Segovis, who just published the 52nd and final project in his one-year Hack a Week series: This cool laser “oscillograph” that modulates an audio input across the beam from a green laser pointer using a linear actuator recovered from a junk hard drive. A spinning mirror provides the time element. One thing I’ve always liked about Dino’s projects is that he reports his failures: What you tried that didn’t work is usually just as important, to yourself and to readers, as what you tried that did. But a lot of people skip it to save time and, perhaps, some element of personal embarrassment. Laser Oscillograph Related
Shopping Redefined Do-It-Yourself Information for Home Improvement Projects - DIY Ideas Cool Copper Projects Warm metallic hues are easy to love but often pricey. When you create the look... Easy Doily Bowl Craft a decorative bowl from a doily picked up from a flea market, antique... Camper Birdhouse Encourage birds to stay awhile with an adorable vintage birdhouse. Math Monday: Linkages – Biomimicry Written by Glen Whitney for the Museum of Mathematics In this installment we are branching out into the wider world of more complex linkages. See the Linkages series introduction for the MoMath Linkage Kit, an introduction, and general instructions. Given the incredible flexibility of the seemingly simple four-bar linkage, it should come as no surprise that more complex linkages can produce an essentially limitless array of different behaviors. Today, we’re going to look at some linkages designed to mimic the walking behavior of living creatures. They are designed to lift a strut up off the ground, plant it farther ahead, and pull it back (which is the power stroke that actually moves an object — or animal — forward.) You can find lots of information about the Klann linkage at Klann’s website — and here’s a great video of an operating vehicle based on this concept: Now, compare that concept to the work of Theo Jansen, whose wind-powered linkages move entirely of their own accord: More:
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Juliana A versatile scarf with sleeves. Shown in size X-Small/Small Sizes Directions are for women’s size X-Small/Small. Finished Measurements Length – 66(70-74)” Width – 17(19-21)” Note: The length is from one end of wrap to the other. Materials 9(10-11) Hanks Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (50 grs), #4281 Redwood Mix Straight knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE 16’ Length circular knitting needle, size 5 (3.75 mm) St markers Gauge 20 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in Pat St on larger needles after steaming and with sts dropped to form ladders 24 sts = 4”; 30 rows = 4” in k2, p2 ribbing on smaller needle Pattern Stitch (Multiple of 5 sts + 4) Rows 1 and 3 (RS): Knit. Rows 2 and 4: Purl. Rows 5 and 7: K5, * k2 tog, yo twice, SSK, k1, rep from * to last 4 sts, end k4. Rows 6 and 8: Purl, working through front loop of first yo and through back loop of second yo. Rep these 8 rows for Pat St. Note With straight needles, loosely cast on 68(76-84) sts. Right Armhole: Work same as left armhole. Sleeves
Botta Watches and One-Hand watch designs from Watchismo Botta Watches - The one-hand principle A watch from Botta is a reduction in complexity and a focus on the bare essentials gives rise to a sense of security and calm. Coupled with the highly functional orientation of the product‘s stylistic vocabulary, this embodies the philosophy, a philosophy which is particularly noticeable in these one-hand watches. Watches from Botta Design are characterized by a concentration on the bare essentials. Botta believes wristwatches should accompany their wearer over many years, and must continue to impress in terms of function and appearance even years down the line.
Fairy lights, esprit cabane, DIY decorative objects Fairy lights can be enhanced with feathers, paper, cardboard cones or...egg carton cups! These recycled cardboard cups offer an unusual texture and soft colors that, with minimal skills, can be turned into a vine of light-emitting morning glory. For this project, use LED lights only. Save different colored egg cartons. Starting at the cup opening, make a short slit into each side of the cup. Hang your fairy lights in a dark area, over a mirror or above a bed for a cozy, warm effect. BeagleBoard.org - default
just say no to boring cardigans — insatiable need The fabric fairy has recently blessed me with an unusual windfall: more ribbon, zippers, trim and other notions than I know what to do with. Included in the stash was bolts and bolts of vintage lace trim…everything from sweet little eyelet lace, to elastic lace for lingerie, to hand crocheted trim probably originally intended for someone’s wedding trousseau (the picture above is about one third of the collection). I had an idea to use some of the lace in a t-shirt refashion that would turn one of my many plain, long sleeve t-shirts into something more interesting: a pretty cardigan, perfect for fall days when you need another layer but want something a little special…anything but yet another hoodie. My vision was simple: lace ruffle, followed by a smaller, chiffon-type print ruffle, and finished off with a velvet ribbon. I picked up some dye from the craft store, with the intention of getting my lace trim a dark gray.