Well, would you look at that? Balloons for Prez in 2012.

Link:  FLICKR

p.s. Happy birthday to ME!

OMG! It’s the 3D (and well-lit) version of this painting! Amazing.

Link:  MONDO CANE

Remember that old ghost story where that girl tied a scarf to her head so it wouldn’t roll off? I’d do that with this. But not so my head wouldn’t roll off. Just because I like it.

You get me, right?

Link:  SCHOLTEN & BAIJINGS

Do I even have to tell you how much I crave this rug? If you love me, you’d know.

Link:  BY HENZEL

Do I want a copper and polyester cape? Why, yes! Yes, I do. Thanks for asking. You’re sweet.

Link:  TINE DE RUYSSER

Links: EMILY HARRIET and INES PERKOVIC

Hi friends! Just a quick break to let you know I’ll be tonight’s guest on Design Chat, the best live design discussion online! I’m thrilled to be in the ranks of a few of my design idols (Stephen Heller, Milton Glaser and Jason Fried to name a few!) and would love for you to join us tonight.

I’ll be chatting about my career, answering questions and giving general advice for succeeding in today’s design industry. Join us at 8PM CST / 9PM EST right here! See you soon!

Link:  DC GUEST

Oh, the last puzzle piece. Small pleasures indeed.

Link:  BRAD DOWNEY

Shoot. If Antarctica is that pretty, I’d better find my parka.

Link:  HELENA SUNDIN

Think your office is a jungle? Me, too. And every good jungle needs a crocodile, yes?

Link:  SHAPEWAYS