Vers L’infini, originally uploaded by julien.cornette
In homage to the fearless Captain Nemo, this watch shows the dramatic attack of the giant squid from 20,000 leagues under the sea (Vingt mille lieues sous les mers
in the original title). The endless battle between squid and man depicts the time, from hour to hour each appears to be gaining the upper hand. The two men being held by the squid indicate the hours and minutes — via Watchismo
Vintage Passiona, originally uploaded by Red Wolf
Archicine: Rear Window — via Federico Babina
Creating four perfectly shaped little octopi ice creatures, this tray makes your pals’ Long Island Iced seas
eight times more fun — via ModCloth
Uber Sewer, originally uploaded by Red Wolf
A sought after address due to the convenience of being located on the Uxbridge Road and a family inspired design are the hallmarks of this cleverly planned and extended four bedroom semi-detached home — via Right Move
A true sucker for twinkling accessories, this charming creature offers eight curled tentacles that clutch each specimen, a pair of dimpled eyes for inspecting every detail, and a chrome-like finish that complements your glittering collection — via ModCloth
We’re GoldieBlox, a toy company out to show the world that girls deserve more choices than dolls and princesses. We believe that femininity is strong and girls will build the future — literally.
Our founder, Debbie Sterling, is a Stanford engineer who decided last year that girls need more choices than the pink aisle has to offer. She developed GoldieBlox, an interactive book series + construction set starring Goldie, the kid inventor who loves to build.
This year, we wondered what we could do to showcase the amazing inventive power that girls have. So… we might have recruited three young girls and that guy who made OK Go’s famous Rube Goldberg machine to turn an average home into a massive, magical contraption — via Youtube
54 years after the death of Frank Lloyd Wright, Florida Southern College, home to the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in the world, opened another structure designed by the famed architect. Originally called the Usonian House, it was envisioned as a professor’s home in 1939 but wasn’t built until this year using plans left by Wright — via ArchDaily
Captain Nemo may have had to travel 20,000 leagues under the sea on his mission to identify a terrifying sea monster, but you have to look no further than your favourite hot cup of tea and your Octeapus Tea Infuser — via ThinkGeek
It is awe inspiring, and I imagine it was bound to finally happen. An extremely rare stainless steel Paul Newman Daytona, with an exotic dial sold last night for over One Million Dollars in Geneva, Switzerland at the Christies Rolex Daytona Auction. This watch is considered to be one-of-a-kind, and it is the only authentic Daytona with a a black exotic Paul Newman
dial, with screw down pushers. This represents the first time in history a Rolex Daytona has sold for more than a million dollars!
That’s pretty amazing, if you think about it, that a Rolex watch that sold for under $500 forty four years ago, increased in value and sold for more than 2000 times its original retail cost. Think about that for a second, over a Million dollars for a stainless steel watch! Wow! Pretty mind-blowing! I think it goes to show the value vintage Rolex collectors place on aesthetic beauty coupled with superb condition and magnificent timeless design — via redwolf.newsvine.com
This elegant home is the last word in one of a kind luxury! The uniqueness and detail shine throughout and there is plenty of space to roam
— appears to be real estate agent code for batshit insane Bond villain lair, BYO white Persian cat — via Zillow
Add a splash of daring excitement to your simple, black coffee with the help of this octopus mug by One Hundred 80 Degrees. Scalloped, intricately sculpted tentacles serve as the handle on this hot pink mug, making your morning energy boost a fabulously quirky sight to sea
. With this ceramic ocean creature as your morning companion, you’ll be boldly prepared for any adventure the day may bring — via ModCloth
The service is less design your own and more have a cushion made up in an existing pattern, but the range of designs available still makes this an attractive option. There are 31 different London Transport moquettes to pick from, including Enid Marx’s 1938 Chevron design and the leopard print pattern used by Midland Red buses in late 1950s. Each cushion is covered in the particular wool and polyester blend used to create this hard-wearing material. A cushion will set you back £45 — via Retro To Go
Designer Eugeni Quitllet was hired by Air France to redesign the airline’s in-flight cutlery and tableware. And as part of the new line, he went above and beyond the call of duty with a set of cutlery designed just for kids that transforms into a small airline of their own — via Gizmodo Australia
Think your fun-loving nature ought to only be reserved for a growing collection of graphic tees? Think again! These softly knit socks offer a quick dash of quirk to your looks in an unexpected way! Atop the black, cotton blend of these crew socks float colourful octopods swimming amidst sea stars and bubbles! Slip ‘em on under slightly rolled skinnies and lovely loafers for an instant addition of whimsy to your weekend looks! — via ModCloth
Behold the Mother of All Swiss Army Knives, a multi-tool created by John S Holler in Germany around 1880. The knife actually pre-dates the Swiss Army Knife, which started production about a decade later in 1890.
The knife has 100 functions, including every types of blades imaginable. It has a serrated blade, dagger blades, shears and scissors, an auger, a corkscrew, saws, a lancet, button hook, cigar cutter, pens and pencils, mirror, and straight razor. You can even use this tool to tune a piano, as it has a piano tuner built in. Hungry? It’s got a butter knife so you can butter your toast.
But that’s not all: This is a knife you can actually bring to a gunfight. It has a fully functioning .22 calibre five-shot pin-fire revolver. And as if that ain’t enough, the tortoise shell handle covers of the knife open up to hold picks, tools, and even mini folding knives — via Neatorama
Photo: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History, Kenneth E Behring Centre. Catalogue Number 1986.0101.03
Jaeger-LeCoultre presents the 180th Anniversary Film with a narrative voice of Clive Owen, actor and a friend of the brand.
180 years have passed since Antoine LeCoultre founded the Manufacture with all crafts under one roof in the Vallee de Joux in Switzerland.
Since 1833, creations by Jaeger-LeCoultre have been laying milestones in the history of Fine Watchmaking: the Atmos clock, the iconic Reverso watch…
Born in the Vallée de Joux, these unique creations encapsulate the expertise of the men and women of the Manufacture guided by the enduring quest for excellence, and yet this is only the beginning — via Youtube
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