Sweet Fries

Some fun illustrative work by Sweden-based artist Johan Thörnqvist. [Source: bumbumbum]

Ridiculous Lights TVC for BC Hydro Power by agency DDB (Vancouver).


-----
Wanted to feature the work of amazing Paris-based professional freelance sports photographer Ryu Voelkel and his Flickr site. He's shot some of my favorite photos from this summer's World Cup. (Click links for Voelkel's Flickr page.)
Like this one, after Germany's fourth goal against England by Thomas Muller with a beautiful assist by Ozil.

And these two photos of my favorite current players, Mesut Ozil and Bastian Schweinsteiger, tearing it up during the Germany vs Argentina game (4-0).

Before you think this is another one of my futbol ravings (and who could blame you), never fear. Voelkel also does some amazing photojournalism and non-futbol sports photos.
May Day 2009 London UK

Japan 2009-2010

Crazy unique angle of Amar'e Stoudemire during a New York Knicks training.

-----
Clean and colorful (one of my favorite combinations) concept product and packaging for frts & ygrt yogurt by Barcelona-based designer Mika Kañive featured on The DieLine. The logo reflects the product's half yogurt half fruit idea.

Beautiful geometric and colorful photos by Berlin-based photographer Matthias Heiderich off of his album ISO 3ERL1N on behance. [Source: bumbumbum]

This almost makes me want an iPad. The Giving Tree decal, which apparently isn't allowed to be printed anymore but is still super sweet. By Crafty Gal Decals on Etsy. [Source: OSX Daily]
Hold the phone. What are these?! Donut fries from Psycho Donuts - donut sticks topped with cinnamon and sugar coupled with custard and raspberry jelly. Om nom nom. I was grossed out until I read the description. (Reminds me of mango cheurng fun.) Want! [Source: DTLG]

Random cute of the week: Owl cupcakes using Oreos and Reese's pieces. [Source: KidsKidsKids >> Kitchen Elves]

Currently listening to: Can I Go Now - Pale Sketcher, Country Strong (live) - Gwyneth Paltrow, Cold Water - The Reindeer Section, Turn Off This Song and Go Outside - The Lonely Forest, and O Holy Night - HelenaMaria

In Detail

Nice DM (direct mail) for the Skoda Yeti featuring its park assist system by agency Cayenne (Milan).


There's been too much talk of children in recent conversations I've been in (regrettably). Here's to those little rascals.
Dad Life by Church on the Move. [Found through BW~]


Slow motion corn kernel popping. High speed clip (6200 fps!) of popcorn popping from Ryan Matthew Smith MC. Surprisingly beautiful.

Doberman rockin' the shades from blog Hipster Puppies.

Chocolate chip bars bring back so many memories. Mostly good ones. Nom. [Source: Pretty Girl Food]

Tie Tea Cup by designer George Lee from store Generate. Great for securing those run away tea bag strings. [Source: Relevant Gift Guide]

Lovely iPhone/iPod case disguised as a black leather notebook from Pad&Quill. [Source: Relevant Gift Guide]

-----
Found through bumbumbum, check out some great pen and ink work by Sweden-based freelance illustrator Mattias Adolfsson. Crazy amount of detail in his imaginative pieces.
Convenience Store

In Search for a New Frontier

Deadlock

First Person Shooter

Production Value

Arrival of the Ship from China

Fire Drill

-----
Futbol: Not really a Messi fan but had to post this. Can't wait for El Clasico early Tuesday morning. [Photo source: Beautiful Mess >> I Belong to GutiXaNando]

Currently listening to: Give In to Me - Leighton Meester and Garrett Hedlund (Country Strong OST), DJ Got Us Fallin In Love (Usher cover) - Alex Goot and Christina Grimmie, Cartwheels - The Reindeer Selection, White Christmas (Bing Crosby cover) - Christina Grimmie, and The Flood - Cheryl Cole (just dropped)

Warm Fuzzies

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am so thankful for you and another wonderful year. Hope you are filled with good food as you're reading this.

3D snowflake and bubble display on the facade of SAKs Fifth Avenue by agency iris. It's up until January 6th, so check it out if you're in NYC. [Found through ML~]


ICYMI, Momo the chihuahua became the newest member of a disaster search-and-rescue team in Japan. Read more at BBC.


In case you're having a rough day, let Will Make You cheer you up. Make sure you refresh a few times. [Found through BH~]

Currently listening to: Stuttering - Fefe Dobson, Break Your Heart (Taio Cruz cover) - Christina Grimmie and Tiffany Alvord, and Life's Noise - Bluetree

Oh Boy

A little Jake Gyllenhaal to start your week.
Source Code, which drops April 15th in the US, also stars Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright.
Synopsis from Just Jared:
Colter Stevens (Gyllenhaal) wakes up in the body of an unknown man and discovers he’s part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train. He learns he’s part of a government experiment called the “Source Code,” a program that enables him to cross over into another man’s identity in the last 8 minutes of his life. With another target threatening to kill millions, Colter re-lives the incident until he can find out who the suspect is and prevent the next attack.


Also some vintage Brad Pitt in a 1991 Levi's commercial. Ridiculous and great at the same time.

Currently listening to: Watermark - Sleeping at Last, Filter the Nova Colors - Tomer Biran, and Don't Forget (Demi Lovato cover) - Christina Grimmie

There's More

This made me laugh, maybe because I like awkward moments. [Source: I am Forgiven >> Australia Potter]

When I'm microwaving I do this too, but mostly because I don't like the beeping noise. [Source: Beautiful Mess >> ZonGO]

Their Will Your Power - The piano soundtrack for this is beautiful. Newest TVC for Beit Issie Shapiro, which aids children and adults with developmental disabilities, by agency Gitam BBDO (Tel Aviv).


Butch Bakery, for "manly men," which apparently means you can't like pink frosting or sprinkles (who hates on sprinkles?!?). Located in New York. A few of their 12 flavors include Mojito, Home Run (peanut butter cake and banana bavarian cream with crumbled bacon), Campout (graham cracker cake with marshmallow filling and milk-chocolate ganache), and Big Papi (cinnamon spice cake with dulce de leche filling). That last one sounds delicious, so I'm not sure if I'm supposed to scoff at or embrace the outrageousness of this website.

Spongebob IRL. [Source: moshimoshibomb >> moiramcvey]

Mamika - French photographer Sacha Goldberger turns his grandmother into a superhero. Read the great backstory at blog My Modern Met and see many more fantastic photos here and here. [Found through PD~]

Beautiful full moon in a pink sunset sky. Photo by Marija Majerle on Flickr. [Source: Turkish Delight]
The moon outside tonight is gorgeous. Check it out if you can.

This week, Mesut Ozil's FB page hit the 1 million friend mark and he is wearing these specially lettered Nike Mercurials as a thank you. I've tried these kicks on recently too!

-----
Paper and fashion - Blog Little Paper Dresses by Vancouver based artist Jamie McCarthy takes real designer dresses and makes 2-3 inch paper and ribbon replicas.
Diane Kruger's Atelier Versace black and jeweled minidress

Armani green, blue, white sparkly dress
Perfectly Pink Dior Resort 2011 gown
-----
Fields, After the Storm by New Jersey-based landscape photographer Matthew Albanese. What is special about this photo, other than how beautiful it looks, is that the landscape is completely fake. Albanese used faux fur, cotton, and sifted tile grout to make the scenery in a very detailed model. Amazing! See more of his cool work (and behind the scenes) at his website. Read more at Environmental Graffiti or hear the artist's interview on Pixcetera. [Source: Environmental Graffiti]

Waffles! [Source: Pretty Girl Food]

I actually would love this right now. Cheesy pepperoni pizza. Deprived! [Source: Pretty Girl Food]

Random cute of the week: Dog vs Cat diary entry by blog Animal Talk. Warning: some language. [Source: Beautiful Mess >> 9Gag]

Currently listening to: Someone Else's Heart - Kina Grannis co-write (just dropped), Overcome (Desperation Band cover) - Jeremy Camp, One Last Try - Drew Stevyns, Emphasis - Sleeping at Last, and Just a Dream (Nelly cover) - Sam Tsui and Christina Grimmie (just dropped)