This is pretty cool…

The Skydeck offers a breathtaking view of the city of Chicago. This is a great opportunity to climb the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), the worlds tallest building from 1974 until 1998, and see the beautiful architecture of the city and its endless views of Lake Michigan. The more adventurous can go to the “The Ledge”, the newest acquisition of the Skydeck, allowing the visitor to walk on a glass floor viewing the city in a different perspective. If you like heights, also check out the amazing Edge Walk at the CN Tower, Toronto.

(Source: Blessthisstuff.com)

Billy Reid: Southern Hospitality

An Invite to the Designer’s Mini-Festival

Part soul food and music gathering, part late-night jamboree, Billy Reid’s annual Shindig lures luminaries of fashion, gastronomy and entertainment to the designer’s hometown of Florence, Alabama, for a celebratory weekend steeped in down-home charm. (more…)

Nice Space

VICEROY HOTEL | BALI

Viceroy Bali is the perfect getaway, it´s a 5 star boutique hotel in Ubud featuring luxury private pool villas. With excessive indoor and outdoor pools, overlooking the majestic mountains and lush greenery, is a truly amazing place. The decoration throughout is simply stunning, a fusion of Balinese architecture and all the latest technology comforts.

(more…)

ACQTASTE Issue 1

Toronto-based food magazine and site ACQTASTE launch their premiere issue which documents the personalities and culture that surrounds food. Also filling the pages are points of convergence involving food and design, architecture, art, fashion, film and music. First up, features in issue 1 include Black Hoof & Company, Munge Leung, how to break down an entire deer, and of course recipes. The 96-page magazine comes ad-free and is available now through ACQTASTE

Source: Anotherfaceinthecrowd

Nice Space

CASA DE LA FLORA RESORT | THAILAND

This is a slice of true heaven on earth, the Casa de la Flora resort was conceived and designed by VaSLab studio of Design and Architecture. It is a spectacular holiday complex made up of small individual luxury villas located on the seafront, they have a small pool, a terrace and a stretch of beach directly attached. It is located in Khao Lak – Thailand, surrounded by tropical rain forest and National Parks.

(Source: blessthisstuff)

(more…)

Pharrell’s Takes on Tokyo

A few months ago, I heard Palladium Boots and Pharrell Williams were collaborating to create “Tokyo Rising”, ”a documentary film that turns the relationship between sponsors and content creators inside out”. (huffpost)

The short — directed by Thalia Mavros — slickly explores the way artists have confronted and dealt with the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in March, and runs about half an hour. Palladium said the film was filmed over a few days in Tokyo.

Click here to view the series

Family Time

My entire family got together for the long weekend. We all live in different states, and it’s always hard for us all to get together. We all had a great time!

Here’s a pic of my dad, me and my uncle, from this weekend:

Family time

Work has been a little slow, so I decided to surprise Mom by booking a last minute flight to visit her and the rest of my family in Pawley’s Island, SC.  Man, the worst part of a family vacation is leaving! Had a great time visiting the family in South Carolina the last few days…good times…(Pics of the little ones)

(more…)

“It Feels Good To Go Somewhere & Come Back Different”

Amanda Diva talks about why she prefers Paris, why she contemplates moving there and the value of a fresh perspective.

I Almost Went to the Lincoln Memorial Today…

President Obama visited the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, one day after Congress had agreed on a budget that kept the government running. (Source: NY Times)

(more…)