Andy Manson made this ornate Mermaid guitar, a "fully functioning and playable life size musical sculpture." It reminds me of Lou Reimuller's Teenar. Link
Mermaid guitar
How the iconic THX Deep Note was made
You know this sound. You probably hear it every other time you go to the movies. And you know that it was actually, carefully composed: I'm terrible at my musical sight reading, but this actually makes sense to me, in a strangely delightful way. Now I want to try to replicate it… In the video… READ THE REST
Watch a woman get a massage with a huge blade, mallets, and a hammer
I ran across this video on Reddit and at first it looks like this woman has entered a torture chamber. After the camera zooms in on an assortment of mallets and a huge blade, the woman lies down on a table to get pounded with said mallets and blade, as well as a hammer, sticks,… READ THE REST
Help fund a new billboard honoring Ted Cruz
ReallyAmerican.com, the folks who put up some great billboards during the GOP senatorial run-offs, are honoring Texas' own Ted "Traitor" Cruz. Help Put These Billboards Up In Cruz's Hometown READ THE REST
The charcoal grill throws almost no smoke, is fully portable in use, and delivers flavorful food
Ask any griller whether they'd rather eat food cooked over charcoal or gas – and it probably won't be much of an argument. For the rich, smoky flavoring alone, most fans of the grilling arts would pick briquette-seared meats, veggies, and more over those cooked under propane any day. Of course, that doesn't mean charcoal… READ THE REST
Save 20% on this surreal print from the Hidden Moves art collection
"Art is the journey of a free soul." – Alev Oguz There's probably nothing in your home that makes a more immediate statement about you and the person you are than what's hanging on your walls. And, when what's hanging on your walls is Welsh artist and designer Rhys Owens…well, that's a very particular statement… READ THE REST
It's a lamp that looks like an active thundercloud and you will be utterly transfixed
Even if you aren't usually a contemplative type, there is a power and majesty that washes over you as you watch a cloud roll across the sky. From stringy, wispy cirrus clouds, to serious, storm-bearing nimbus formations, clouds are nature in physical form – and they're deeply hypnotic. That's probably why this Interactive Cloud Lamp… READ THE REST