advertising :: don't sit down!

I think I'd better lose a few pounds before sitting on this bench! This cleverly revealing outdoor advertising for the gym Fitness First, makes your weight public when you take a seat on the bench at this Rotterdam bus stop. Maybe incentive to get to the gym - THEIR gym - and get moving?

A smart idea and very JUST COOL!

via cool design ideas blog

advertising:: babies that roll

I couldn't resist posting this absolutely adorable Evian bottled water advertisement ... rollerskating babies? yup!

Hey - how'd they do that?! However..it's JUST COOL!

Dog Shampoo

Awwww...Summertime! A lazy season to kick back and enjoy the great outdoors. Like going camping. for instance. Sure, it's hectic preparation - getting all the camping gear together, planning for meals etc. but once you get all the kids, the dogs and camping paraphanalia in the car, fun is just around the corner (or up the mountain)! Last year when we went camping in Maine we had a blast. Even Poppy Petunia had a good time until a run in with a skunk and then none of us were happy campers for a couple days. Infact we ended up staying away from the campsite for those couple days because the stink was so bad. And giving Poppy a Tomato Juice bath wasn't successful either . Looking back on that stinky memory I wish I had known about Dogosuds, an awesome dog shampoo from Dinovite. This amazing dog shampoo not only takes the skunk odor away but comes in four different all natural blends that leave your pooch smelling fresh, fragrant and clean!It also contains no chemicals or perfumes, just honest to goodness soothing herbal ingredients like saponified coconut ,olive and jojoba oils, aloe, yucca, peppermint,bergamot,geranium,patchouli,sandalwood and rosemary extracts and of course tea tree oil. Oh and if your dog is itching and scratching along with doggy odor , Dogosuds is great for that too! I wish I had it with me during that camping trip! Live and learn - I know I'll be bringing some with us next time we hit the trail!

fashion:: surfs up!

Surf's up and who says wet suits can't be fashionable as well as comfortable and functional . Diddo designed his wetsuits with style in mind, yet with a quirky twist. His new line of these form fitting suits are funky and JUST COOL as well!

Diddo's four original designs consist of a rusted iron diving suit evoking the days of Jules Verne, an anatomic musculature suit no doubt taken from the pages of  a hefty Gray's Anatomy reference book, a shark attack wet suit which gives the illusion that the wearer has been attacked by hungry sharks and finally a whale shark patterned suit inspired by that colorful creature from our under water world. These amazing wet suits aren't on the market just yet but are expected soon!

via yatzer

Pets :: Cat Cafe

Here's an interesting idea, one that I have never heard of or seen in the US. A cat cafe! It isn't a place for cats to go drink coffee and eat delicious pastries but a place for people to go and pet cats while enjoying a coffee break. This Cat Cafe pictured, is in Osaka Japan, and for Six hundred yen (about $5) you get all the cats you can pet for an hour. Upon entering the Cafe, you are sprayed with disinfectant and given slippers to put on. The "Cafe" is divided into two areas. One actually looks like a cafe where you sit at a table with your coffee, tea,pastries or whatever whilest the feline of your choice sits on your lap, keeping you company. The other room is where you go just to pet the cats. You can even buy tuna to entice the aloof kitties into paying YOU some attention and letting you pet them. It seems like a great idea for people in apartments where they aren't allowed pets - but to me, it sounds a little bizarre.
However, just like everything else in Japan, I'm sure Cat Cafe's will soon catch on in America, because...they're JUST COOL! (kinda)

via flushrush

contests :: blufrog is giving it away!

I love online contests and look at this one over at BluFrog ! They are giving away fabulous prizes just for entering, no strings attached! What are the prizes and which one would you like the most? How does an Xbox 360 Elite Gaming System with a Rock Band 2 bundle included sound? I know my kids and grand kids would love it! Or how about a New years trip to the Big Apple to watch the ball come down in Times Square on New Years Eve? Who wouldn't go for that prize - all expenses paid. Okay here's one for the music lover in you : Blullapalooza! Win a trip to Lolapalloza in Chicago and jam all day and night at the World's most famous music festival in Chicago. But wait, there's more! BluFrog is giving away a Richard Petty Racing Experience - where you get the thrill of stock car racing, side-by-side action, drafting, passing and all.And you and a friend get it all - yup, Bluefrog's got this one covered too. But my favorite of all has to be a once in a lifetime trip for you and a friend to the Winter Games in Aspen, all expenses paid. So go check out the Bluefrog giveaways and you can enter to win, up to three times by tweeting, blogging or just posting a comment about these great giveaways. Good luck! This contest is JUST COOL.

cool clock :: black or white

Time made simple. Designer Vadim Kibardin tells time with this sleek, simple and innovative Black and White Clock . Four simple OLED digits, each with it's own power source. Each has a light sensor that can tell if it is light or dark in the room, adjusting the numbers accordingly from black numbers during the day, to bright white numbers at night.

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Too bad it's just a concept right now. Because it is JUST COOL!

via core77

fashion :: armani exchange

Is it summer or is it fall??? Our weather up here in the Northeast has been so strange and fall like lately (hey I'm not complaining since I'm not a fan of summer heat) that I've been busy surfing the web for my fall wardrobe. Jeans are a must have staple for everyone's wardrobe no matter what season it is and since Armani Exchange  has "New Premium Denim starting at $98" I found a few favorites I would love to buy! Like the J57 Straight. Its a low rise classic fit straight leg perfect for the girl who want an ulta sexy look that exudes cool confidence. And right now AX is running some great promotions. Like their "text A|X contest" SMS campaign  to win a pair of denim every day for the month of July by texting the keyword "DENIM2" to ARMANI (276264). Also customers who purchase a full price pair of denim from Armani Exchange, in store or online, between 7/7/09 – 7/19/09 will receive a gift card of $20 off their next purchase of $100 or more, valid 7/30/09 through 8/15/09. Can't beat that!

Of course AX isn't only about the denim. They have stylish looks in dresses, tops, bottoms and all kinds of accessories.A|X Armani Exchange is accessible Armani, inspired by street-chic culture, fashionable dance music and everything that signifies freedom and personal style, a youthful label created by Italian designer and entrepreneur Giorgio Armani. Here, Mr. Armani created a casual, yet sophisticated collection for the young, urban and sexy. The company designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products, including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, and music. and more. So check it out!

bacon :: restroom bacon

Bacon lovers rejoice! Now bacon is even available in the public restroom. It's an eeewwww combination but....yay.

more bacon to love here!

via oddee

education :: get yours online

Lately I have been thinking about broadening my horizons - maybe even finding a new career . What would my dream job be? A traveling journalist would be fun I think.It's great how the internet makes learning new things and improving ones career skills so easy for everyone.  I've been reading about a new platform that Learn.com , the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, just rolled out. It makes Elearning  fun and easy by providing a single, integrated site for those seeking skill improvement for a particular job profile and those seeking to hire skilled, "job ready" workers. It has a huge database of learning programs, and what I think is very impressive, is that  it even has member created courses and there are some interesting travel courses included that I might take. I like the idea of members (by the way, you can register for free) being able to contribute to the website also. In fact people can  publish their own courses and receive a percentage of the revenue their courses generate.So this site has really got it covered when it comes to learning and enhancing your career skills as well as sharing your knowlege with others. Whether your goal is to earn a degree in business, get your paralegal certificate or just take a personal development course, like yes, attracting butterflies, brewing your own beer or juggling, there's truly something for everyone here. So check it out!

architecture :: green bus stop

talk about green recycling - and a clever idea for a dwelling

it's JUST COOL!

via bartvandamme

architecture :: recycled pooch pad

Greypants Inc. is a "design firm" in Seattle that makes a difference through creative recycling. Take for instance this uncommon dog abode!

With old windows from behind the garage, basement scraps of wood,leftover cedar siding + one generous souvenir left by the road crew, they built a dog shelter and then auctioned  it off at an annual bark in the park to help aid mistreated animals. SWEET!

The people behind the company, Seth, Jon, and Jonathan are architects. Their mission:

We strive to come up with designs and ideas that are thoughtful and have an impact, whether it be furniture, lighting, architecture or graphics. each one of our projects has a unique story and we try to explore new ideas to redefine how design can have a greater impact. most importantly, we have fun doing it! we enjoy collaborating with all walks of life – that is where we find true inspiration. we want to let the beauty of what we love be what we do.

Greypants Inc - yup, it's JUST COOL!