View in gallery If you’re one of the few lucky enough to own the new Lamborghini Aventador, why not get a watch to match? The Avenger Vertical Tourbillon Watch is inspired by the Aventador, a 218 mph supercar that is leading the pack for the Italian car manufacturer. The orange and black color scheme of that lovely Lambo is continued here, wrapping itself around a wild display with a floating vertical tourbillon....

View in gallery The luxury watch brand Parmigiani has revealed a limited edition timepiece to be paired with the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport roadster. The Bugatti Super Sport Watch is inspired by the shape and iconography of its namesake, the fastest production car in the world (clocked at 267mph). This Parmigiani watch features 300 individual components, a Hermes leather strap and styling true to the form of Bugatti. Only 200 of these watches will be made, available for a paltry sum on top of the price of your Veyron....

View in gallery Burberry released their limited edition handcrafted A/W12 umbrellas. Shown on runways and magazines alike these high fashion walking umbrellas have old school charm with a modern edge. They function as both a protector from the elements and walking support for the wearer. Handcrafted and painted, these heirloom pieces encompass unique character of their own. Each umbrellas features a polished finish and individual character where as no two are completely identical....

View in gallery A sense of futurism was very much alive in Soviet culture in the 1970s, one exemplified by the communist architecture of the time. Photographer Frederic Chaubin has captured 90 select structures in a book for Taschen called Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed. Chaubin traveled across 14 former Soviet Republics to visit these bizarre buildings that feel like the works of fantasy or of an alien inspiration. These include the strange saucer-shaped resort in the Ukraine, shown above, the fantastical Palace of Ceremonies in Georgia, shown below, and a range of other buildings that feel truly surreal....

The tiny house movement is about more than just the typical tiny house. It’s a movement of creative, unconventional living spaces that take a wide variety of forms. There are permanent built spaces, tiny houses on wheels and the style du jour, the converted school bus house. We recently came across one of the finest examples of school bus living we’ve ever seen, the “House Bus” by Julie and Andrew Puckett ....

What exactly defines a hybrid bike is difficult to describe. The arena is crowded with fine options that seem to fit every kind of lifestyle, except that means it takes a lifetime of digging to find the one that’s actually right for your particular brand of existence. We looked at what makes a hybrid bike , and what to look for in one, but now it’s time to put the pedal down with some examples of the finest options out there....

View in gallery Dog Portrait Photography is not normally seen as an art– but it is through the perspective of British photographer Tim Flach . Flach has produced a series of fascinating dog portraits that explore the many breeds and characteristics of man’s best friend. These images are truly gallery worthy, a set that is at once creative and compelling, playful and informative. Flach has released his collection of dog portraits in a recent book titled, simply, Dogs– available for $31....

View in gallery Lay back and really relax. The Dornbracht Horizontal Shower puts the traditional shower on its side, allowing for reclined bathing beneath six temperature-controlled streams. This high-design shower system features two slabs, one with inset shower heads and the other for the bather to relax upon. With a controller located in the wall, the bather can control each of the six shower heads, the pressure and temperature. It’s high-style spa bathing in a refreshing new design....

Dreaming about snakes can often be unsettling, if not downright scary. But what does a snake symbolize in a dream? Let’s find out! View in gallery The mere thought of a wriggling, slithering reptile around is enough to cause jitters and uneasiness to most of us. And when you see snakes in your dreams, it can be pretty spine-chilling! And, it will often lead to thinking of a host of negative meanings to associate the snake dream with....

Thanks to the artist and robotics enthusiast FICTION, it just got a whole lot cooler. FICTION has discovered a whole new method of creating light paintings, and – spoiler alert – it involves robots. More specifically, a DJI Phantom Drone. Before you ask, no, the robot wasn’t the one taking the pictures. It was the subject. See, what FICTION did was was pretty simple: he strapped the drone with some lights (apparently, bought from Home Depot), then set it loose into the night sky....

As a hobby or a profession, photography can be a burdensome undertaking. When I left my home this morning on a sunrise architectural shoot, I lugged roughly 100 pounds of gear with me. I ended up using very little– just a camera, a tripod, a flash and an iPad, but I had to have all the other stuff with me. It’s at points like these when photographers lament the days of carrying around a simple, lightweight camera....

View in gallery The urban subversives at Telstar Logistics have worked their way to the peak of the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge to capture some breathtaking photos. Telstar Logistics, founded by Todd Lapin, is a fictional company whose name and mark is used to gain access to places most of us couldn’t reach. This time, Telstar infiltrated San Francisco’s most recognizable landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge. The resulting photographs are wondrous, an amazing view of San Francisco to the South and the hills of Mt....

View in gallery Gordon Bennet’s unique robot sculptures have become sought after collector’s items as a result of their intricate construction and craftsmanship. Each sculpture which sits anywhere from a few inches to around 30 inches tall has its own personality. Bennet uses his imagination to give life to the robots composed of everyday objects he has found. These models have a hint of the industrial era and provide for an almost vintage aesthetic....

View in gallery Photographer Bagrad Badalian has a strong sense of the contrast between color and its absence, a focus which is expertly exemplified in this series of experimental photography. Badalian and makeup artist Orla McKeating removed the color from their subjects, then added color of their own with careful light painting. As the subjects move, bathed in the off-camera lighting, the camera is set in slow shutter to capture these abstract images....

Net Neutrality has been a big buzzword in the past few years. That doesn’t mean it’s become more widely understood, merely widely known. It would drift up in conversation, but quickly lost the public’s interest, as it seemed to largely be safe. New legislation is now being discussed, and potentially passed that could threaten Net Neutrality. This affects everyone who uses the Internet. Yes, if you are reading this website, that means you....

While medieval torture devices were no fun on the receiving end, it can be morbidly entertaining to read about them from the comforts of home. Strap yourselves in, because this ride gets painful, fast! View in gallery To be sure, there’s nothing awesome about torture. But there’s a certain grotesque ingenuity inherent to many of the most horrifying medieval torture methods. Not only could they cause pain, but they often played on psychological fears , showing that even in the dark ages, the study of the mind was alive and well....

View in gallery Throughout the world, our rivers and our drinking water is horribly polluted by industry, by waste both chemical and human. Vincent Callebaut Architects have envisioned a floating monument to green conscious urban living– one that not only traverses the rivers of our cities, but cleans their water in the process. The Physalia Amphibious Floating Garden uses a bio-filtration system to clean our rivers much like a typical aquarium filter, but in this case the filter itself is the garden on its surface....

The melting waters of the Aletsch Glacier are a national treasure in Switzerland. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features 27 billion tons of ice, a massive mountain of frozen water. In the summer the Aletsch Glacier thaws, and the melting waters carve narrow channels through the thick glacial ice. Adventure photographer David Carlier joined a pair of expert mountain guides to explore this icy world. Using lightweight luge boards, the trio descended the Aletsch Glacier on the rapid meltwater of the thawing ice....

View in gallery The futuristic cities of science fiction hold a strong appeal in our collective imagination. The thought that we might one day revolutionize everything about how we live – including where we live – is an exciting one. What’s even more exciting is the idea that some of the most outlandish cities from science fiction might be within our technical reach tomorrow. If you like looking forward, look at this — a collection of the most interesting, fascinating, and exciting futuristic city concepts I’ve come across on the web....

View in gallery Even though the season is winding down, these glasses by SIRE Eyewear are easily the sexiest of summer. While the smooth curves and corners make these glasses progressive in design, it is the material that makes these so special. SIRE Eyewear is hand-crafted from natural water buffalo horn– an animal domesticated for its milk, its strength for harvesting crops, and its meat and hide after its passing....