Leica M8: The Price of 11 iPhones

I'm still kind of pissed higher end digital cameras continue to stay completely out of reach of the general consumer. My philosophy is that everyone has a story to tell, no matter how redundantly empty your life may feel like. Having crappy knockoffs and megapixel wars aren't going to improve lens capturing any time soon. It would be nice if they offered Leicas for a tenth of their MSRP; that would surely be something, but still, a five thousand camera is just a little more than the usual overkill I prefer.

The Wonderful World of Julia Fullerton-Batten

Building on her growing rep as one of fine art photography’s rising stars, her photo series Teenage Stories landscapes are populated with seemingly indifferent giant girls. Even if you could forget the flawless technical execution in her photographs, the study of that sort of ho-hum teenage banality really pops to life when you imagine one of these bored girls squashing your car with her massive Havaianas. Feel free to check out more of her work here.

Getting Dressers Out of the Bedroom

Like using a coffee mug to hold toothbrushes, dressers should not be withheld the right to replicate all over the house. Places like the house entryway, atop of the stairs (my personal favorite), in the kitchen, in the living room as a TV stand, or in the home office are just a few places a beautiful dresser can go to expand its storage functionality. And, if you're curious, the dresser you see above is the Reve Dresser.

Eames Wire-Base Chair

My slight obsession with Herman-Miller must becoming apparent by now. My favorite side table from them is this one; it's very simple, has the wood grain and stainless steel industrial look I love, and definitely stands its ground to the harsh changing design horizon. Available for $150.

Thao Nguyen Rips Indie In Half, Eats It For Breakfast

Sweet but not sappy, Nguyen's inviting folk pop sketches our troubled lives is outlined with her endless reserves of energy and persistence to succeed. Though she insists she's a mere amateur, her complex songs are almost always invigorated with trinity, making her talent all the more convicing.

Thao Nguyen - Bag of Hammers (MP3)

Mike Mills Gives Another Take On Stop Motion

Watch in nonchalant awe as Miranda July and Blonde Redhead team up to create blissful poppy lovage.

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Already a timeless design, the Eames Lounge Chair has been a wet dream for any art, design, or architecture lover for the past fifty plus years. Permanently tilted at a 15-degree angle to properly distribute a person's weight to the back of the chair, comfort is the more than maximized - it's stylized. The elegance is timeless and definitely belongs in your home if you can afford it. The set runs about $3600 and the usual 10 year repairs run about $500.

An Evolving Living Room

Some change their furniture every 10 years. Others change it every few months. Take furniture enthusiast T.A. Stevick for example; he changes from 2006 (bottom) to 2008 (top) are more than overkill, but such an awesome sight to behold humanity's ever changing sense of style. Currently, he's sporting the Goetz sofa, Bonaldo Spoon chaises, a Frankl table and classic Eames and Bertoia chairs. Read the meaty details here.

Oxo: Fighting Unorganized Pantry Crime

POP Containers, my latest OXO addiction, lets me store everything from crackers to oats to pasta in plain site. Designed for modular stacking, the square and rectangular shapes make storage a snap. Speaking of "snap," sealing them couldn't be easier — just push the button for an airtight seal. To open, push the button again. It pops up and becomes the handle. Genius!

Yamaha Digital Sound Projectors: Too Big For Comfort

This sweet single unit 5.1 sound system features such as HDMI, up-conversion, and also features iPod and XM HD surround compatibility. However, despite its great options, electronics are usually preffered to hold smaller footprints. Hence, that's what she said, "You're too big for me." Read more.

Belkin In-Desk USB Hub Hides Zee Wires

All you need is a 3 inch circular saw from Home Depot. There's an iPhone dock, too, if you're into that sort of thing. See more here.

Radiohead - In Rainbows Review

In case you haven't heard it already, do it now. Hell, it's free after all. As the clouds outside only heightening their greatness and the heaviness of each extended note savaging your eardrums, you'll learn to love Radiohead, be it your first or millionth time. 9.5/10.