No Impact Man

Hats off to Colin Beavan. I really liked the project. Fast-life vs Slow-life movement. Living in the moment. Awareness. We're in a gigantic crisis, a difficult one. No doubt about it. The question is whether we have the collective will. Are we doing anything about it?

Useful link:
http://noimpactman.typepad.com

Pioneers Of Change

A festival of Dutch design, fashion and architecture on New York's Governors Island is to celebrate 400 years of Dutch-American friendship. Don't miss.

Useful link:
www.pioneersofchange.com

Bill Cunningham Viewpoint

On the Street / Buttoned-Down. Fashion always mirrors the time we are in. Bill was spot on.

Fabergé's New Jewelry Line

Faberge is relaunching its first high-jewelry collection since 1917. The pieces will be sold via an online flagship store, Faberge.com

Useful link:
www.pallinghurst.com

Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council Report

JCOC's research study of today's Internet jewelry consumer was interesting.

Useful link:
http://jcoc.info

Heard On The Street

I'm fascinated by financial bubbles and crashes. They have all the theatrical elements: stupidity, enthusiasm, greed, madness, drama, fear, despair, and deception.

Diamond Of Jeru

Louis L'Amour wrote many adventure stories of faraway lands. I think The Diamond of Jeru is one of the best. It's an adventure story in Borneo in search of diamonds.

Useful link:
www.louislamour.com

Tejo Remy

Tejo Remy's rag chair made from bags of recycled rags was brilliant. Art + design. I really liked it.

Useful link:

www.remyveenhuizen.nl