Archive for November, 2009
26 Nov
Thankful
Thanksgiving.
We don’t celebrate it here in the Philippines, but it’s an occasion that can be appreciated for its nature: thankfulness. Admittedly, there aren’t a lot to be thankful this year — more than 10 storms have passed my country (two of which were particularly devastating to us since they came in succession), rendering our [...]
24 Nov
Window Wednesday: Efren Penaflorida
image courtesy of The Philippine Reporter
Efren Peñaflorida, bullied by gangs in high school in the Philippines, created Dynamic Teen Company, a group which offers an alternative to gangs through education for kids in the slums of the Philippines. Since 1997, some 10,000 members have taught more than 1,500 children in slums, providing them an opportunity [...]
23 Nov
Gelato Glam
I’m really enjoying the packaging for Gelati Sky, whose package design was featured at TheDieline.com. No doubt about it, the packaging features notable icons/images you associate with Italy. It’s a lovely way to reflect the product, don’t you think?
20 Nov
Wishlistin’
December is looming so near it’s giving me mini-panic attacks.
I’m not much of a Christmas fan (yes, i can hear you gasping all the way here), but i do enjoy the so-called “art of gift giving”. Well, in theory anyway. It’s always fun to shop (even if it’s mostly window shopping) and with the [...]
18 Nov
OMFG I want this so bad.
An Hermes leica-m7 limited edition camera!?!?? OMFG.
“Leica Camera AG has today announced a very special limited edition of its classic 35mm rangefinder system camera: the LEICA M7 Edition ‘Hermes’. As the successor to the ‘LEICA MP Edition Hermes’ launched in 2003, this is the second series of cameras created in co-operation with Hermes, the [...]
17 Nov
Window Wednesday: Ivan Puig
Ivan Puig’s installation artworks leave behind questions after the initial shock. I find his work very inventive, and judging from the various media he’s used over the years, he is relentlessly testing and experimenting in every way he can.
I am really loving his site, which carries a collection of some of his most prolific [...]
