FREE Day Starts…now!

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Sparkfun is having their second annual FREE DAY starting just about…now. They’re giving away $150K in merchandise on a first come-first serve basis so get your trigger finger ready. A quick customer survey and then shop till you drop starting at 10AM EST.

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… And The Winner For The ‘Sophie Monet’ Giveaway Is …

imageWe love Sophie Monet’s wood jewelry and were lucky enough to be able to give away this sweet necklace to one lucky winner!


And the winner is …



SteffiGlam!



Congratulations! And thank you to all the Hivers who participated! Keep checking back for more fun and easy Giveaways for your chance to win!

Interactive Window Concept

Un excellent travail avec cette vitrine interactive pour la marque de vêtements WESC, conçue par les étudiants de l’école Hyper Island : Beatriz Areilza, Gustaf Engström, Lucas Lima et Marcus Wallander. Un affichage qui permet aux passants d’intéragir grâce à un émetteur infrarouge.



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Uncluttered benefits of learning people’s names

Have you seen the “What’s That Name?” sketch from the Paul Rudd-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live this season? If not, go watch it, it’s pretty funny.

SNL writers got this sketch right when they poked fun at the way people routinely dehumanize each other. When we’re in a hurry and on cruise control, it can be easy to forget that the person driving the bus or handing you dry cleaning or taking your order in a restaurant isn’t an automaton. People in service industry professions are often treated like robots, or, worse yet, like they’re invisible.

I grew up in a small-ish Midwestern town where everyone already knew everybody else’s name. When I moved to a major city, I missed knowing my neighbors and the people where I went. So, a decade ago, I started making it a point to know people’s names. I know the names of the checkout clerks, butchers, and the wine and cheese buyers at the grocery store; I know the names of my regular UPS man, mail carrier, and FedEx lady (and even most of their substitutes); I know the name of the woman who schedules appointments at my hair salon; I know the names of bus drivers, cab drivers, and the women who work at the dry cleaner’s. And, for the most part, these people know my name, too.

Although learning people’s names takes a little bit of time (you must strike up a conversation), I’ve found that the act has incredible uncluttering benefits overall. Had I not started talking with my butcher, I’d have never known that I can order a quarter of a cow (instead of a whole cow) from a local grass-roaming, organic farm each year and that the butcher will cut up the meat for me exactly how I ask him to, free of additional charge (well, I do give him a nice tip). Buying a quarter of a cow has saved me incredible amounts of money (it’s insanely discounted compared to buying separate cuts of meat) and time (I don’t have to run to the store). Twice, I’ve called the receptionist at my hair salon and she has found a way to get me on the schedule at the last minute, and I haven’t had to whine or beg or threaten or do anything other than ask nicely. The mail and package delivery folks always wait for me to answer the bell, instead of slapping a sticker on the door and driving away like I know some of them do. I get my package on the first delivery attempt instead of having to go to a central office to pick something up or wait another day. Bus drivers have waited for me as I’ve hurried down the street. Simply stated, my life runs more smoothly because I’ve taken the time to learn someone’s name and taken a sincere interest in what they do.

I’m not suggesting you learn someone’s name for the singular purpose of getting better service. Rather, I’m suggesting that meeting the people — all the people — who are a regular part of your life can be beneficial in many ways. It is certainly more enjoyable to go to the market when you know you can learn something from the people there, instead of thinking about the errand like a mundane chore and the people who work there as idiots (they’re not). And, as someone who has previously worked in a service industry job, the work day went much more quickly when I was able to help someone who saw me as a person and took an interest in what I did. I enjoyed helping those people most of all.

Even if you have ignored someone you encounter regularly in your life, it’s never too late to extend your arm, shake a hand, apologize for never learning his or her name before, and properly introduce yourself. In my experience, you’ll immediately feel more connected to your corner of the world and see a few uncluttered benefits, too.

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House R by Bembé Dellinger

House R by Bembe Dellinger

This house cantilevering out from the landscape in Schondorf am Ammersee, Germany, is by German architect Bembé Dellinger.

House R by Bembe Dellinger

Called House R, the building features 380 acrylic cylinders that puncture the building’s façade right through to the interior walls.

House R by Bembe Dellinger

Floor-to-ceiling glazing wraps around the building, providing panoramic views of the landscape and flooding the interior spaces with natural light.

House R by Bembe Dellinger

Photographs are by Stefan Müller-Naumann.

House R by Bembe Dellinger

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House R by Bembe Dellinger

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House R

Schondorf on Lake Ammersee has become an attractive place to live due to its location, its good infrastructure, the short distance to Munich and the airport.

House R by Bembe Dellinger

A mansion for a business couple, curious, brave and interested in design.

House R by Bembe Dellinger

A house with complex functional sequences.

House R by Bembe Dellinger

A framed view of the sculptural landscape. 380 massive acrylic glass cylinders perforating the building’s exterior skin.

House R by Bembe Dellinger


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Mountains & Opening House
by EASTERN Design Office
Ormond Esplanade by Judd Lysenko Marshall ArchitectsRibbon House by
G2 Estudio

Hillier Wing of RMJM Files Suit Against Parent Company Over Unpaid Bills and Siphoned Cash

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All of the issues plaguing the mega-architectural firm RMJM, which we reported on back in early November, seem to have now made their way over here to the States. The Star-Ledger is reporting that the Princeton, New Jersey-based wing of the firm, formerly known as Hillier Architecture before they merged with RMJM in 2007, thus creating one of the largest architecture companies in the world, has filed suit against their parent company, citing a breach of contract and hundreds of thousands of dollars “in unpaid bonuses and shares that were due in January 2009.” Furthermore, the paper reports that the suit claims that “RMJM was siphoning off millions of dollars from its Hillier subsidiary.” Certainly doesn’t seem at all like a very friendly collaborative environment, and likely not the news RMJM wants added to all the press they received late last year about all the layoffs, staff exits and starchitect Will Alsop not yet landing any jobs for them. From their camp, they’ve denied any wrong-doing, telling the paper that “the firm had faced financial issues but called allegations of asset-stripping ‘both outrageous and utterly untrue.’”

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#4 work lamp

This LED lamp is made of unfinished wood. The cable fixes the position, the connection of the light is a phono plug.

Beauty DIY – The Headband Braid

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If you’ve followed recent celeb hair trends, you’ve probably come across the headband braid. Stars such as Ashley Olsen, Jessica Alba, and Sienna Miller have all rocked this infamous up do.


It’s feminine and sweet while keeping hair out of your face and can be worn as a casual style or with a dressier look. Try this quick hair fix that’s a great style for an after work date! No blow dryer? No problem! Try this daring ‘do that looks especially great with some ruby red lips!


The greatest thing about this chic coif is that you won’t need to see a stylist! You can do it yourself with some simple supplies you already have laying around!


Here’s what you’ll need


Between 3-5 bobby pins depending on the thickness of your hair, strong-hold hairspray, and a hair band.



Step 1 – Part hair in the center of your head and make two braids, one on either side. (Think Pippi Longstocking!)



Step 2 – Tie the bottom of one braid and hold the other.



Step 3 – Take the braid you are holding and bring it up around the top of your head, just behind your forehead, and secure the end down with bobby pins.



Step 4 – Repeat the last step, by placing one braid next to the other so that it slightly overlaps the bobby pins, and conceals them. Pin this braid down and put the pins in so that they fit beneath the second braid.



Step 5 – Spray your braided headdress generously with an extra strength hold spray. This will prevent it from falling apart while you’re on the dance floor!

La Halle du Robin by AP 5 Architects

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

This multi-purpose sports hall by Parisian studio AP 5 Architects has shutters in the facade to open the lower part of the building.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

Called La Halle du Robin, the top part of the rectangular building is clad in larch batons, with the exception of one side, which is clad in wood and clear polycarbonate panels.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

The lower portion is made up of Corten steel panels, 9 of which can be opened up and secured by steel cables.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

The architects intend the appearance of the building to change over time, with the steel turning a deep red colour and the wood darkening with age.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

Photographs are © T. Guyenet unless otherwise stated.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

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La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

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LA HALLE DU ROBIN
Robin Sports Center Hall

Transform the box according to events or seasons. River running in the valley of the Plaine near the town center.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

Next to the various buildings, the shape of the frame is based on the lean-to and utilitarian buildings in the vicinity. The roof inclination of the Sports Center is the same as the nearby petanque club’s forming a harmonious whole.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects
The roofing is of an average height of 4,5 meter. It is supported by a white lacquered steel frame covered with thin strips glued together. A large wooden cantilever portico is maintained by small metallic poles on the other three sides.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects
A waterproof layer made of steel tanks on the roof and of polycarbonate and larch sheets over the entire upper part of the building.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

The façade is covered with wooden lath to shield it from wind and sun. The lower part of the structure is in corten steel sheets over a steel frame closing the building.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

The equipment can be moved around from a room to the open space based on needs and seasons. When it is cold the building is shut when there are large events or in warm periods, 9 front panels are opened so as to allow free circulation and open view on the scenery.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

This open space configuration makes it easy to see the river and to open up indoor activities outside. The doors are opened and kept open by gas spring struts and secured with a stainless steel cable.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

A large sliding door is the final part of the existing building that allows a wide opening of the building on the outside during events.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

The simple shape of the building changes with the moveable façades, the materials change appearance and the facing adapting to orientation all changing with the seasons.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

The wood and the metal sheets are all from local origin. The gradual evolution of those perishable materials will change the outside aspect of the whole building.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

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The wood will turn gray and the metal sheets orange. The façades will bear the mark of time.

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

Above photograph is courtesy of the architects

Materials
Frame: glued strips, galavanized steel + rustproof white paint
Siding: corten steel sheets, polycarbonate and larch panels

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

Intervenants
– AP 5, Architect and landscaping agency
Architect: Stéphane Lemoine,
Architect collaborator: Toshiharu Kudo

– Team AP 5 with bet 2C (structure, economist), Ouest coordination (construction site)

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

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– Contractors Section 1: Grennevo, shell / Section 2: Haas Weissrock, structure / Section 3, roofing / Section 4: Mellé, locksmithery /

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

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Site: Raon l’Etape (department 88)
Program: Space for multiple purposes: Sports training center hall

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

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Size: 300m2 (3229 sq ft)
Client: Township association of the Vallée de la Plaine
Type of mission: full mission conception and build

La Halle du Robin by AP5 Architects

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Architect: AP5 architects
Cost: 0.3 million euros
Year: 2010


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Sports centre by
Batlle i Roig Arquitectes
Football Training Centre Soweto by RUFprojectPrefabricated Nature by
MYCC

We Die! For Rachel Zoe’s New Clothing Collection!

imageIf you thought pregnancy was going to slow Rachel Zoe down, well you’re wrong. She’s launching her new Rachel Zoe Collection.


According to WWD, the collection will be at specialty stores and better department stores and prices will range from $250 for a day dress to $700 for a full tuxedo look. The line will also include handbags and from the two showcased in the photos, I’m already in love.


The collection’s looks are tailored and are very 70’s bohemian, the style we have come to love Rachel for.



See more pieces from Rachel Zoe’s new collection by clicking over to our friends at Coquette!