I often think about this car, the 1961 black cabriolet Porsche 356. 
She's a beauty. 


According to the wiki:

The Porsche 356 was the company's first production automobile. It was a lightweight and
nimble handling rear-engine rear-wheel-drive 2 door sports car available in hardtop and
convertible configurations. Design innovations continued during the years of manufacture,
contributing to its motorsports success and popularity. Production started in 1948 at
Gmünd, Austria where approximately 50 cars were built. In 1950 the factory relocated to
Zuffenhausen, Germany and general production of the 356 continued until April 1965. It is
estimated approximately half of the total production of 76,000 Porsche 356s still survive.

The basic design of the 356 remained the same throughout its lifespan, with evolutionary,
functional improvements rather than yearly superficial styling changes. Nevertheless a
variety of models in both coupe and convertible forms were produced from 1948 through
1965.

Cabriolets (convertibles) were offered from the start, and in the early 1950s sometimes
comprised over 50% of total production. One of the most desirable collector models is
the 356 "Speedster", introduced in late 1954 after Max Hoffman, the sole US importer of
Porsches, advised the company that a lower-cost, open-top version could sell well in the
American market. With its low, raked windshield (which could be removed for weekend
racing), bucket seats and minimal folding top, the Speedster was an instant hit,
especially in Southern California.
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It'll take a hefty six figures to make her mine, or I can go for the cheaper replica...
either way, I'd be happy.  And at the risk of committing vintage vehicular blasphemy,
I would also be inclined to convert her to electric, but that would add on another
10 large.  A girl can dream can't she?


 
clock block 11/15/2009
 

I found some really great clocks that have stepped up clock design in function
as well as aesthetic.  You can find pretty much anything that fits with your
personal style these days.  For more information check out the links attached
to the images. 


Below are videos of the last two clocks...


 
De-coded 11/14/2009
 
I stumbled upon some clever twists on the barcode.  The hum drum graphic pattern was just screaming
to be made over... 


Barcode Background

In 1948 Bernard Silver began working on an automatic system to help facilitate inputting product information
at checkout counters.  Four years later he obtained a patent.  In the mid 1970s the development of the UPC (Universal Product Code) was set in motion and eventually helped to computerize the grocery industry. 
Now barcodes can be found on almost every product for sale in all types of commercial stores and come in
patterns of squares, dots, hexagons among others.  Check out more barcode tidbits here.
 
mug shots 11/05/2009
 
I realized that I'm a collector of things.  Specifically cups and mugs.  My collection knowingly began in 2003
when I purchased a highball from the Guggenheim in NYC.  It was just a simple clear glass with black
outlines of a Calder sculpture drawing.  It looked so good when it was filled with milk.  Unfortunately, about
a year later, there was a tragic dish washing incident, and that glass is no more.  It's a little embarrassing to
admit but I actually emailed the Guggenheim gift store and asked if they still sold the cup but sadly, it was discontinued.  I've posted the picture I sent in the email, yep, that's how much I liked the cup.  I generally
get a cup or mug somewhere along my travels and they tend to have art or architecture themes, big surprise.   

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Below I've posted some mugs I found online, and a couple that are familiar to me. 
I picked these ones based on idea, design, shape, function and interest. 
 
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