Decadent by Design: 10 Simple Steps to a More Enriched Life

You may enjoy wine personally, but you may also be experiencing it improperly. Wine must breathe before being enjoyed, and all too often it is served immediately upon popping the cork. If you properly aerate your wine before drinking, you could rediscover the flavor that the vintner intended. Take a young, but well-reviewed Cabernet Sauvignon for example. Youll never return to the grocery store again expecting the same amount of sheer flavor in vegetables....

February 22, 2011 · 2 min · 244 words · Jessica Lee

Seven Deadly Sins Wine

Envy, Lust, Gluttony and the rest are all here, represented in visually striking forms. Theyre inspiring envy, lust and gluttony from us, at least… Sinful work, Sidecar! Envy Lust Gluttony Seven Deadly Sins Wine Gallery

February 14, 2011 · 1 min · 35 words · Christine Cunningham

Treehouse Living: Finca Bellavista, Costa Rica

Thats not to say that modern touches arent available at Finca Bellavista. Limited electricity, hot showers and even WiFi are available, primarily at the Finca Bellavista community center. As new residents get involved, more of these developments are produced by the community. The nature around Finca Bellavista is the central focus of community life. The ocean is a hike from the community, and a small rural town is just a mile-and-a-half away....

February 10, 2011 · 1 min · 109 words · Danielle Marshall

Maison L by Christian Pottgiesser

The roof above the main level is laced in local greenery that wrap around those skylights. [pottgiesser architecturepossiblesviadesignboom] Maison L by Christian Pottgiesser Gallery

February 9, 2011 · 1 min · 24 words · Jennifer Acevedo

NoteSlate eSketcher

View in gallery The NoteSlate eSketcher takes a bold direction in the world of gadgetry simplicity. Today weve got our laptops, our iPads, our Kindles and our mobile phones cluttering up our desks. The NoteSlate is an e-ink tablet that records hand-drawn input from an included stylus. The internal battery on the NoteSlate provides up to 180 hours of continuous use before requiring another charge. NoteSlate is available in several colors, including one option for a multi-color display....

February 5, 2011 · 1 min · 81 words · Casey Caldwell

City Silhouettes by Jasper James

City Silhouettes Gallery

February 1, 2011 · 1 min · 3 words · Karen Hoffman

Beach Retreat by Pitsou Kedem Architects

View in gallery An Israeli family living abroad calls this beach retreat home when visiting their native country. The look of the home is composed mostly of right angles and long stretches of interior space. Its interior is bright and open with modern furnishings and a clear separation between entertainment and private areas. The focal point of this home is its open living section which begins indoors and ends at the beach....

January 25, 2011 · 1 min · 86 words · Beth Hopkins

Abandoned WW2 Bunkers by Jonathan Andrew

Andrews photographs are both haunting and serene, a stark reminder of a troubled century in Europe. Abandoned Bunker Gallery

January 24, 2011 · 1 min · 19 words · Robert Brown

The Design of Wine: 30 Brilliant Wine Packaging Designs

Together, these 60 wines represent the most creative and unique wine packaging designs on the market today. The logo and pattern are continued over the cork with a black-and-purple seal over the white foil. The philosophy here is that neck wear in formal society is suggestive of different classes. Nice touch, courtesy ofTheCreativeMethod. The designers atBaseNowused this history to craft a label inspired by the blackbird that pushes the envelope....

January 19, 2011 · 2 min · 252 words · David Taylor

Salvador Dali Museum, Florida – Tribute to the Artist’s Wild Imagination

The new Salvador Dali Museum provides 68,000 interior square feet for Dalis artwork and admirers. If you find yourself in the Tampa area, a visit to the Salvador Dali Museum is a must. [photography bymoris moreno] Salvadore Dali Museum Gallery

January 13, 2011 · 1 min · 40 words · Janice Massey

Earth From Below by Stephen Alvarez

For a look into the hidden depths of the world, visit Stephens website and enjoy the gallery below. [stephen alvarezviamymodernmet] Earth From Below Gallery

January 7, 2011 · 1 min · 24 words · Allen Pham

Khadakvasla House

That comparison is one of deep respect, as Kogan is amongst our favorites here on TheCoolist. [spasm design architectsviaarchdaily, photos bysebastian zacharia] Khadakvasla House Gallery

January 7, 2011 · 1 min · 25 words · Jeremy Chambers

Zarb Bizarre Champagne Packaging

View in gallery Zarb Champagne shouldnt have a tough time catching your attention at your local wine boutique. The bubbly within this bottle isnt your run-of-the-mill sparkling white either. It hails from the Champagne region of France, so it bears the title of Champagne with true authenticity. This line of packaging might just be the most exotic that a Champagne producer would ever dare to market. We think pushing this bar is quite a healthy exercise and well drink to that!...

January 7, 2011 · 1 min · 85 words · Willie Parrish