Friday, September 30, 2011

Dual purpose...


If you're looking for a little more use out of your game room space, you might enjoy the 'James Perse Limited Edition Pool Table' When covered, it's a simple and elegant dining table - without the cover, it's a woven wool covered billiard table. Cost: custom built, contact James Perse for pricing.








Details from the James Perse (Los Angeles) site:
www.jamesperse.com

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Subtle clues...


It's easy to figure out who the bad girl is if she's wearing one of these: 'The Skeleton Hand Bracelet' by Delfina Delettrez









More info via Delfina's website:
www.delfinadelettrez.com

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

The big picture...


If you need to brief groups of people, but dislike carrying a laptop - you might take a look at this - 'The Epson MegaPlex MG-850 HD Projector'. This small projector docs with your favorite iPhone or iPad, and projects a 100 inch high definition image at 2800 lumens of brightness. Cost: 800 USD




Details from Epson:
www.epson.com

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Laserette...


The DARPA research agency is always pushing boundaries - this time it's shrinking lasers. Many of the military grade high energy lasers are enormous. The newest are tiny - with an eye towards merging multiple lasers to form one big blast. The 'Excalibur' project is a stepping stone towards that.







Read more via DARPA:
www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/MTO/Programs/EXCALIBUR.aspx

Monday, September 26, 2011

The Blues...


Johnny Walker has teamed up with Porsche Design to create 'The Blue Label Collection'. Certainly the most amazing piece is the private bar - A titanium and leather bar that activates and opens with a rather elaborate motion sensor. Only 50 will be made.






More info via Luxury Insider:
www.luxury-insider.com

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Iconic journey...


If you're looking for a bit of inspiration for your next trip, you might check in with 'The Orient Express'. They've made a series of short films highlighting some of their favorite destinations. The awareness campaign is called 'A Journey Like No Other'.






Watch the videos at the Microsite:
ajourneylikenoother.com



The full 'Orient Express' site for booking and additional info:
www.orient-express.com

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Traveling with LISA...


If you're thinking about an amphibious plane, there will soon be a new choice - The Lisa Sport Plane. The new concept aircraft is intended for easy weekend getaways and short jumps. The first production models will be available in mid-2012.



Details from Lisa Airplanes:
www.lisa-airplanes.com

Photos, renderings, and video via JustLuxe:
www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/aircraft/feature-1645924.php

Friday, September 23, 2011

Going deep...


If you have a need for undersea adventure and normal depths are inadequate you might talk with the gents at Ictineu. They've got a couple of submarines for hire that can plunge to 1200 meters. Subs can seat 3 - two passengers and a pilot. Cost: begins at 6000 EUR







Details via Ictineu:
www.ictineu.net

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Vaguely familiar…


If you need a little more space than the average person, you might want to look into the latest trend of having your own portable island. A prime example is 'Project Utopia' - currently on the drawing board at BMT Nigel Gee, in the UK.





Details and renderings via CharterWorld:
www.charterworld.com

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Night maneuvers...


The three little words that might change your life: 'Night Vision Golf'.
Brilliant.
Kits available starting at 1500 USD (two goggles, 20 special balls)






Read more about it via the 'Book of Joe':
www.bookofjoe.com

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Hang ups...


If you need a long lasting lantern, you might check out the new 'Panasonic BF-AL01K Rainproof LED Lantern'. The lantern will run 70 hours on just 3 penlight batteries. Cost: 50 USD.








Info and order via Audio Cubes:

www.audiocubes.com

Monday, September 19, 2011

Basics: Getting Dressed


Here's a helpful set of 25 simple rules from the gents at 'Put This On'.






'Twenty Five Pieces of Basic Sartorial Knowledge...' from Put This On:
putthison.com

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Safe and stylish...


Safe manufacturers Stockinger work with auto tuning company Brabus to create 'The SV12' - a high end safe with styling queues taken from the auto sector. The exterior enamel is high gloss, the interior a series of strong boxes and watch winders. Only 25 will be made:






Read more about it via Stockinger:
www.stockinger.com/safe_models/brabus/brabus.html

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Taking the Bus...


If you need to gather a group for an 'in flight meeting', you might want to talk to the folks at Comlux Aviation. Their recent project includes kitting out an AirBus ACJ 318 to be an office in the sky. Amenities aboard include 2 convertible bedrooms with attached bathrooms, lounge/dining room, meeting area, LCD TV's, assorted docking and power for gadgets, and more. About 19 people can be accommodated.







Read more via AirBus Aviation;
www.airbus.com

Friday, September 16, 2011

Causing trouble...


If you're looking for office mischief, you might want a copy of this: 'Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2: Build a Secret Agent Arsenal'. It contains instructions for building troublesome gadgets using bits from around your office space. Cost: about 10 USD







Available from Amazon.com:
www.amazon.com