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Turquoise Soap

You are looking at a dish of soaps. Although they look like turquoise stones, these are beautiful soaps that are scented with cinnamon and peony. I don't think I would be able to bring myself to actually use one of these, they are so exquisite.

The amethyst soap is equally impressive, yet completely different. Both soaps are made by Star Soaps in the heart of Tennessee. They are priced between $1.49 for 1oz soaps to $8.99 for a 6oz soap. Assorted sets are $12.99.

See more images and buy online at their shop: Etsy.com.

Bomb the Bass

Bomb the Bass:Butterfingers - Taken from the Future Chaos album 2008 Directed by Perish Factory

What a Wonderful World

It always amazes me how random act of kindness can change the world. Take this story about Julio Diaz, a 31 year old social worker in the Bronx who may have changed his mugger's life for the good.
Who knows, if more of us made a point of doing such acts of kindness more regularly, imagine what a wonderful world this would be. [NPR-Read the full story]

Kudo's to you, Julio.

(Thanks BB)

Subway Animals Come to Life

A really inventive example of street art using the most basic of materials - discarded plastic bags. The image shows a 'deflated' animal that comes to life as a subway rushes past underneath - the air from below inflates the animal. Very clever!

(credits Drawn!, today and tomorrow and Wooster Collective)

Jewelry from Human Hair

Believe it or not, those are real eyelashes (well, not really - but they are made with 'sterilized human hair'.) What would posses a designer to create jewelry with hair? Go ask designer Stephanie Simek who created this eyelash necklace (among other similar ones in her collection.) It's creepy, yet pretty at the same time. The pearls off to the side are like tears, which is sort of poetic, but anything to do with disembodied eyes unnerves me (take for instance, those goofy eyeball Halloween favors).

(Originally spotted at the endlessly fascinating Chocosho.)

Business Unusual

Designing business stationary and need some inspiration? No problem.

Get inspired here

Hudson Yards Battle Won

Developer Tishman Speyer won rights to develop Manhattan’s Hudson Rail Yards with a scheme designed by architect Helmut Jahn and landscape architect Peter Walker. (Architectural Record - Read the rest of the article here)

My personal preference was for Extell Development, but then again I am biased as I used to worked for them.

To see all the competing submissions, click here.

Andrey Gordeev

One of my favorite  Russian artists (at least I think he is Russian) is Andrey Gordeev.

See closeup images after the jump.

Ford Capri Revival?

Rumor has it that Ford is bringing back the Capri, a British 70s classic. Apparently production will start in 2012. Whether it's true or not, and if it'll be exclusively for the UK market remains to be seen.

All I can say is - Oh goody gumdrops!

(Thanks RTG)

10 Easy Steps to Shoot Food Like a Pro

Want to shoot food like a pro? Check out Photojojo's Ten Tastiest Food Photography Tips.