DESIGN YER OWN UNDERGROUD

Now wouldn't that save us all a lot of time?

THE BELATED BORROWER

Read about this remarkable little project in the Metro the other day. The snippet film documents the trials and tribulations of a 9mm girl named Dot and was shot (fairly unbelievably) using a Nokia N8, with its 12 megapixel camera. Technology today ay?...

WAH WEE WOW

Check out these badass creations from Wah Nails! That's some serious hand candy right there.

CLAW BLIMEY!

I'm in love with the work of jewellery designer Dominic Jones, particularly these impeccably sculpted and beautifully dangerous rings. These are from his very first collection last year: if this is his debut work I can't wait to see what he dreams up in the future. At £455 for my fave (the double claw rose-gold one at the top) it may be some time before I can sport such a delicious specimen...

RARE PRINTS:

Love the Rare Prints collection from Ray Ban for this summer: a creative take on the original Wayfarer. If I wasn't so prone to losing/breaking my possesions I'D nab myself a pair of the flowery badboys.

WE NO SPEAK AMERICANO!

Brilliant new song from Yolanda Be Cool. LOVE LOVE LOVE the silent-movie style video...inspired!

PANTONE PERFECTION:

I love Pantone: for me it is branding perfection. Not only is it the market leader within the colour arena, it has intuitively and strategically expanded its brand into appropriate sectors ensuring it is top of its game in all its endeavours. Simple, crisp, clean and consistent, Pantone exudes credibility and good taste.

myPANTONE is an app for iPhone and iPad that allows access toPantone colour libraries and the ability to build colour palettes to share with colleagues and clients. Useful for designers and creatives on-the-go.

When I eventually get a house of my own it would make me REALLY happy to have every single Pantone mug and line them up in rainbow order round my kitchen! Better start collecting...

Another inspired expansion venture is the Pantone hotel in Brussels which opened in May 2010. Impeccably designed by Michel Penneman and Oliver Hannaert, the hotel stays true the brand and uses a distinct contrast of crisp white spaces which allows the saturated spot colours to pop. The design looks to be wonderfully considered with acute attention to detail. Just how I like it...I WANNA GO!