Nathan Sawaya - The Art of Brick

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I don't think there was another solo activity I did when I was little that was as enriching and well-spent as when I was constructing Legos. Playing in the back yard, riding my bike, sitting in front of the television - for shows or video games. All of these activities seem inferior when I think of the calm I used to feel when I played with Legos. In fact, there are times when I think I might be better off now if I just had a carrying case of Legos to fool around with.

Paper Cuts: Peter Callesen

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Zune Planes

At the Bust Magazine Holiday Craftacular in NYC last year, I had a chance to play with the Zune, Microsoft's answer to the iPod. I wasn't floored by Zune. Unlike the iPod, I didn't feel an intense need to own one after holding it. But, similar to Apple's ads, Zune commercials make me want to buy. Check out this great ad by Fulltank:

Plain Mary: High Retailers

In the September 2007 issue of Dwell magazine, the following ad appears on page 250:

"Plain Mary is an iconic baby brand that merges utility with keepsake quality design. Our standards are high, as should be the retailers who carry our line."

I think their tagline should be: "Plain Mary: High Standards, High Retailers, Sober Babies."