• What a cute idea! Lodekka is an old double decker bus that has been transformed into a vintage shop right here in Portland!
• I’m a big fan of Benjamin Franklin’s Daily schedule.
• For the love of airports explains why we should embrace what is often considered the downside of traveling.
• Millions in Japan were saved thanks to strict building codes.
• I miss the truly creative, weird advertising from the past and Surrealist Bra Ads From the Past has some golden examples.
• I was so sad to hear that Nate Dogg died this week. Pour out a little liquor for one of the best voices in the business.
• The stunning Julia Restoin Roitfeld shares her beauty tips.
• I have an unfinished basement in my house so seeing the amazing progress of this basement over at Making It Lovely was so inspiring.
• Rumi of Fashion Toast was in Tokyo when the earthquake hit and shares her heartfelt story.
• Elsie from A Beautiful Mess shares her favorite iPhone photo apps.
• Gala explains exactly how she moved to New York City. If you’re considering doing the same, this is a must-read!
• Good for a laugh: the wrong shoe for any occasion.
• Love the photo set Triptychs of Strangers, featuring three different body shots merged together — the outcomes are as interesting as their subjects.
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