The Modern Materialist

July 2008 - Posts

• Make Art With Naked Bodies

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  What's sexier than making art with naked bodies? Nothing, probably, which is why these are so great: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 06:00 PM with no comments Filed under: art, sexy, crayons, naked

• Happy Hour: Drink Safely, Use Candoms

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  Okay, so everyone knows that condoms come in handy for preventing pregnancy and the spread of STDs, but did you know they're also helpful for keeping your drinks cool? It's true: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 05:00 PM with no comments

• Cave Dog!

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  So, this is my favorite picture of the day, easily. Cute little dog? Check. Ridiculous looking product? Check. Insane price? Check: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 04:38 PM with no comments Filed under: dogs, Pet Products

• Skateboarders Possibly More Badass These Days

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  If you own a skateboard and are thinking that you can't possibly get any more badass, you are so, so wrong. Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 03:57 PM with 2 comment(s) Filed under: design, toys

• Love Lindsay Lohan's Leggings?

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  You may have heard that Lindsay Lohan has "designed" a new line of leggings. Did you also hear that her collection — called 6121 — sold out just after a week of debuting on the shelves of LA boutique, Intuition? It's true, people are apparently willing to shell out over a hundred bucks a pair for these: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 03:13 PM with no comments

• I Like It Big and Long

  Posted by Diana Vilibert

  Three things I like big and long: 1. t-shirts to sleep in 2. vacations and, #3... Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 02:17 PM with no comments

• Pants In a Pinch

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  What do you do in a pants emergency? Run over to the nearest store? Or maybe, try this: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 02:03 PM with no comments Filed under: pants

• Designers Who Rock Our World: Keep It Cartesian

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  Who are they? Four students studying environmental design at the University of Manitoba. Why do they rock?   Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 01:45 PM with no comments Filed under: design

• Equations: M.C. Ashtray

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Since you guys seem to be into the ashtrays... + = Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 01:27 PM with no comments Filed under: smoking, ashtrays

• Play With Yourself During Dinner

  Posted by Diana Vilibert

  A grown man who still has a drawer full of Legos? Not so good. Unless he has a drawer full of these:   Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 01:24 PM with no comments Filed under: kitchen, Food and Drink, utensils

• A Few Confessions...

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  Okay, confession time — I have some things to share that I'm not exactly proud of: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 01:11 PM with 1 comment(s)

• Wake n' Bacon

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Holy crap. I can't find it, but I'm 100% sure I used this picture previously to describe something, either a clock, or a pig box, or something like that. However, at the time, I didn't know it was the best product ever: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 12:03 PM with no comments Filed under: Clocks, bacon, alarm clock

• Equation: A Chair + Some Flair

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 11:23 AM with no comments Filed under: furniture, design

• Chop to It

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  As I've mentioned on a pretty much weekly basis for the last couple of months, I'll be traveling to China later in August, and though I've basically mastered the art of chopsticks (I was born in Japan, after all), if I do trip up from all the excitement, too much Chinese beer, or just plain jet lag, this should come in very handy: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 11:13 AM with 1 comment(s)

• Lime Time

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Maybe this should be a Happy Hour post, but let's be fair: limes aren't just for alcoholic drinks anymore. So how do you get a perfect lime twist every time? Easy: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 10:40 AM with no comments Filed under: concepts, Food and Drink, fruits

• You Smell Delicious

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  So. When Alex posted about those pumpkin pie charms yesterday, I got way excited because, aside from coffee and clean laundry, there's no smell I love better than dessert. And then I stumbled upon a whole host of dessert-scented charms! After the jump, what I wouldn't mind smelling like: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 10:07 AM with no comments Filed under: Jewelry, Accessories

• What Do Flips Flops and Donuts Have in Common?

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  There's just something really relaxing about walking on grass, isn't there? I mean, I'm no hippie or anything, but if I have a chance to kick off my shoes and wander around on grass, whether it's a freshly mowed lawn or an overgrown meadow, you better believe I'll take it. Grass is soft and cool to the touch and feels like childhood and summer and friends and love, which is why these grass flip flops are such an awesome idea. But what does all this have to do with donuts, you ask? Ah, good question. Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 09:37 AM with no comments

• Don't Kick The Bucket

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Just two normal looking buckets, right? Wrong: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 09:07 AM with no comments Filed under: lighting, concepts

• Quick Tip of the Day: Keep Organized

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  Remember the days when you kept all your files in order, and on hand, with the trapper keeper? I could barely fit that thing in my backpack what with all the textbooks I already had in there (I was a huge dork). But, I must admit, it was a great thing to have. Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 31 2008, 08:32 AM with no comments Filed under: Quick tip

• Click Wheel In The Sky Keep On Turning

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Journey is too big of a band to experience anywhere except live on stage, right? Wrong: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 30 2008, 06:00 PM with 2 comment(s) Filed under: gadgets, Music

• Say It With Flowers. And The Coolest Vase Ever.

  Posted by Diana Vilibert

  Every once in a while, I like to buy myself flowers. Does that sound sad? C'mon, it's not like I'm sending them to myself and pretending they're from a secret admirer. Anyway, I'm afraid that I'm going to have to set aside a paycheck every month to keep those flowers coming, because I just found the perfect vase...  Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 30 2008, 05:18 PM with no comments Filed under: flowers, vase, home

• Hair Trend: Headbands

  Posted by Steph Auteri

  Photo © Toby Forage There was a time, back in high school, when I was teased for my headband usage. I mean, it was a step up from my sideways ponytail, but people still razzed on me. People are cruel. Now, headbands are enjoying a renaissance, and people are actually complimenting my headbands, and my friend Charlotte even crocheted me a super cute one with a flower! This is sort of like going back to your high school reunion and seeing that all the popular kids have beer guts and are unemployed, while you're suddenly awesome. Still, I wonder if there are limits to this sort of thing. Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 30 2008, 04:53 PM with no comments Filed under: Accessories

• I Rollerskated To Your Door at Daylight

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  Question: What's the hardest part about rollerskating? Answer: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 30 2008, 04:45 PM with no comments

• This is Not Toothpaste

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Nope, not toothpaste at all. In fact, it's... Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 30 2008, 04:38 PM with no comments Filed under: toiletries

• McCain Apparently Has a Shoe Fetish

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  How much money would you pay for these shoes? Well, McCain, apparently would spend kind of a shitload: $520 to be exact. Check out the photographic evidence: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 30 2008, 03:23 PM with no comments

• All Summer In a Thing

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  Things that are summer: - Barbecues. - Driving with the top down. - Really, really cheesy pop music. - Nathan's Hot Dog Contest. But here's something that, basically, is all of summer in one easy to purchase product: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 30 2008, 03:06 PM with no comments Filed under: summer!, sailing, popsicles

• Take a Hike

  Posted by Diana Vilibert

  If I were the outdoorsy, weekend-hiking, lover-of-fresh-air type of person, camping in the mountains would probably be my ideal vacation. But I'm not, so you can take your mountain range and put it...  Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 30 2008, 02:54 PM with no comments Filed under: furniture

• What's Under Those Panties?

  Posted by Diana Vilibert

  Usually, I like my lingerie sexy, frilly, and girly--leaving little to the imagination. The sex appeal in the panties below may be subjective, but I think we can all agree they indeed leave absolutely nothing to the imagination...  Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 30 2008, 02:13 PM with no comments Filed under: Apparel, Underwear, lingerie

• The Egg Diet

  Posted by Wendy Atterberry

  Hey, did you know eggs are a great way to lose weight? Well, they're at least a great way at monitoring your weight: Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 30 2008, 01:51 PM with no comments

• Equations: Cosy Frog

  Posted by Alex Zalben

  + = Read More... + DIGG + DEL.ICIO.US + REDDIT Posted Jul 30 2008, 01:37 PM with no comments Filed under: iPod, cosys