Lamp, inspired by the beauty of blooming flowers. Designer Patrick Jouin offers a stunning piece of flora- inspired lamp to our homes. According to him there is nothing more beautiful than the moment in which a flower is born and the Bloom lamp is just that. This creation of art for the home can easily expand and collapse depending on the need of light. The complex design is based on a 3D printing technology, which is combined with an innovative structure. I am confused whether Bloom is a blossoming light or a luminous flower. However it perfectly combines the functionality of an electrical appliance with the tenderness of wild orchid.

A concept of a garden room leads to a house with exclusive contemporary design and openness. The main idea of the project by MCK was for a room in the garden and developed to a nice contemporary house. The modern addition to the house impresses with smart use of space and great relationship with the environment. The lack of barriers and divisions in the building’ s architecture creates a sense of freedom and openness. At the same time the interior comes as a natural extension of the garden and provides an uninterrupted passage between living room and landscape. Both changes and modern look of the house does not affect its street presence, but its inner part and view from the garden. The good access of sunlight and plenty of ventilation ensure that the garden remains an oasis for the owners of this house.

Ice cubes are no longer what they used to be ... Summer is knocking on the door with the long-awaited vacations, crazy parties and hot weather. I recently came across some unusual ideas for our favorite, colorful and exciting ... summer cocktails. Viewing ice only as a form of water which can cool you down is no longer the case. The invention of silicone ice trays has given freedom to the imagination so that everyone could choose whether to have a ship, shark or soccer ball in their glass. Just few ideas of what is possible: π-formed ice for the math lovers, shiny diamonds for the ladies, musical instruments for the music fans and of course space invaders for all the gamers. No matter whether you are on a beach or in a café the must for this summer will be a refreshing cocktail with some cool ice cubes.

I recently came across the latest project of a photographer with an unusual vision of reality. Her name is Jill Greenberg and she has been interested in art in its various forms since 10. The series of underwater photographs are very vivid and definitely full of emotions. After seeing this project I wanted to get to know Mrs. Greenberg a.k.a. the Manipulator better. In her portfolio, there are shocking portraits of crying babies, pictures of animals transmitting human feelings and photo sessions with stars from show business. She is a true perfectionist and as a proof of that most of her works are super touched. With this technique and thanks to her talent her art appears to be very influential. You can see some of her other projects at Jill Greenberg.

Excellent bass performance wrapped in beauty and elegance - this is BeoLab 11 from Bang & Olufsen. BeoLab 11 delivers amazing bass quality and combines intriguing design and unorthodox placement possibilities. The unique acoustic design allows BeoLab 11 to be placed on the floor, in a corner, or mounted on the wall. In fact, thanks to its minimal vibration, it is one of the few subwoofers in the world that can be mounted on a wall. The nice new subwoofer from the B&O has two 6.5-inch drivers, in an aluminum shell, for greater sound experience. BeoLab 11 delivers incredible quality bass for its size. Its sculptural and elegant design makes it look like a modern artwork.

The 3-minute ad of Nike reveals passion and excitement before the start of the World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Beginning on June 11th the World Cup is awaited by millions of people worldwide. As always alongside the spectacular matches, football fans will see many impressive marketing campaigns. The Nike ad gathers some of the biggest stars of sport today as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Fabio Cannavaro, Roger Federer, Kobe Bryant and Ronaldinho. It is made by the legendary Dutch company Wieden & Kennedy and it is directed by the Oscar-nominated Alejandro Inyarituand. The video has a genius concept. It is not only showing spectacular shots but most importantly it reveals the thoughts and the feelings of a sportsman. Furthermore it visualizes the pressure of the professional football and the difference between the embracement and the glory. This Nike ad demonstrates innovation and inspires people to write their own future.

Impressive lightshow, which transforms an entire block into a huge movie screen. P.I.W.O. is a project developed by students from the Technical University in Wroclaw. They decided to implement the lessons they learned in class in order to create a new way of entertainment. The ten minutes show tells a matrix inspired action story using numerous lighting and sound effects. At the end of the performance there are even some iconic Michael Jackson moves. P.I.W.O., which means "beer" in Polish, is unusual name for such a project but it is one more original idea of the innovative Polish students.  

Autumn 2010 with stylish handbags and accessories from R6 that combine modernity and tradition. R6 is a project of two companies - Six Eight Seven Six and Regent Belt Company, and combines modern design and manufacturing expertise for the development of these quality products. The Fall/ Winter 2010 collection is second for their partnership and quality of workmanship makes impression. The bags have a classic British look and simple design, which fits perfectly to the daily life of a modern and active person. The weekender is suitable for leisure or a short trip, and the bag is very convenient when talking about urban lifestyle. In addition come the wallets that are noticed for their attention to detail and usage of high quality of leather. Six Eight Seven Six

Two faithful friends who will keep you company while you are working on your computer. Blob and Flow are two fun toys manufactured by the company Mathmos. With a simple touch these little creatures come to life before your eyes and start to glow and blink. You’ll never be bored or lonely, because these friends of yours will always inspire you. Blue Blob and red Flow are made of zinc alloy and polypropylene, and the lighting effects are achieved through chip controlled LEDs. The best thing about those two friends is that they can be powered directly from your computer via USB.

Modern furniture – a chair with mesh body for more air into the interior. Net Chair is created by Jun Hashimoto, part of the creative collaboration called Books. Interesting moment is the constructing of the chair – it is maid of a single sheet of stainless mesh. Net Chair proves once again that modern design uses industrial materials and simple techniques to create comfortable and elegant furniture. The design of the chair brings a feeling of spaciousness, and the used material and its structure speak of stability. Jun Hashimoto makes Net Chair from stainless mesh sheet with size 1x4 meters, and diameter of the strand from 2-20 mm.

Lunch, you want to have a delicious soup – Supa Star is the place, right in the hearth of Sofia. I found this new place about a month ago and became one of their fans eager to share about Supa Star. Different as an idea and interesting as a realization – the menu is devoted mainly to Her Majesty the Soup and just for diversity come a few salads and sandwiches. Nice interior and positive people – friendly atmosphere to eat a delicious soup with pleasure. The interior is as cool as the idea and you should definitely try to sit at the bar or one of the tables on the second floor. If your schedule is too busy or you have some sort of a lunch ceremony at the office, you can safely take your favorite soup with you in a convenient package. Supa Star is at 8, Ivan Shishman Str. in Sofia and works from 10:00 to 21:00.

It is a beautiful and delicious addition for your different and stylish party. The tree is a quirk of the French company Smarin and is suitable for serving of fruits or small bites in a new way. Everyone at a party will be fascinated by the opportunity to "grab" something straight from the tree. Available in different sizes and unique shapes, the tree is always made from natural materials. On its basis you can serve a certain sauce, which adds further taste to the food. It is spring  time now and summer is approaching so what would bring you greater happiness then a whole forest of delicious food in the center of your party?

I recently found something that would transform Sofia, and any other big city into a better place to live. Ec-o is a concept for a multifunctional bench that generates electricity. It will be produced from recycled aluminum from old airplanes. Furthermore a cleverly organized network of pipes will collect rainwater to irrigate its mini eco system. The built-in solar panels will use the sunlight during the day to power the lamps during the night. Every detail in Ec-o is needed and almost perfect. The round shape is not only joy for the eye, but also makes you think of space love. In my opinion Ec-o is one very good investment for any city that pursues sustainable development. I hope that soon such eco-innovation will be common on the streets of Sofia.

Trends in makeup are often set up by M·A·C Cosmetics - one of the most popular cosmetic brands. M·A·C creates high quality cosmetics with and has a wide range of products that are constantly updated with new launches. The company's history began in 1984 when it was founded to answer the needs of professional makeup artists. Today M·A·C Cosmetics is owned by Estée Lauder and stands at the forefront of fashion, beauty and pop culture. Beyond beauty products and its leading positions in fashion, M·A·C Cosmetics has dedicated itself to a number of social initiatives – such as the fund for people affected by AIDS. Ambassadors of the Viva Glam lipsticks for 2010 are Lady Gaga and Cindy Lauper. The products of M·A·C Cosmetics can know be found in Bulgaria too - The Mall and Serdika Center.

Surprising concept for home furnishing from Tokujin Yoshioka. Japan-born designer has worked with many leading companies such as BMW and Nissan, and has showed his art installations in museums in New York, Paris and London. In this project he uses the pioneering polycarbonate technology which enables furniture to be nearly invisible, but quite solid. Anyone who dared to have a product of Yoshioka will understand what it feels to be weightless, or at least how it looks to sit in the air. You can see by yourself that through this invisible furniture your home you will look much more spacious.

Smart architectural solution comes out as a result of a wish to take full advantage of the lot. The project of Caramel Architects for a house in Linz (Austria) is a good example of a building opened toward south and west for more natural light and beautiful view. The two sides have all-glass facades and the west one looks over the Danube valley and receives sunlight until evening. There are externally mounted textile curtains that guard against overheating and excessive sunlight. The south façade pulls away to make a covered terrace area and finds it extension in a large swimming pond. The southwest part of the house consists of a kitchen, dining and living room and allows the bedrooms to be not that public. They are in the northeast part, which is closed and prevents neighbors from looking in and disturbing your privacy.

A real delight for the lovers of secret pleasures and unusual rhythms. Fall in love with the music you haven’t heard yet ... Aurgasm is a company that creates positive emotions and at the same time provides a stage for atypical musicians. The creators of this project have colorful backgrounds and broad interest in arts and culture. They listen to different songs from all over the world to find your favorite tune, which you have not yet heard. Aurgasm launched in 2004 and gradually became the virtual home of passionate music lovers. Behind its doors you can hear everything that is out of the stereotypes of commercial music: new jazz, Cuban music, Brazilian rhythms, electro, soul, Jumpblues, classical music, folk, downtempo, etc. Be passionate about music and expect the unexpected at http://aurgasm.us/  

The new collection from Dita Eyewear is a true example of a bold design in a classic form. These glasses give you confidence in your look and freedom in your behavior. Dita Eyewear is one of the fashion dictators worldwide.The company relies on bold design, quality materials and a sense of uniqueness. Some of its A-list customers are Brad Pitt, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen and Penelope Cruz just to name a few. Great attention to details is what characterizes all Dita collections. Each pair of glasses is hand made in Japan. Only the best materials are used, such as 18 karat gold, white gold, titanium and the finest Japanese zyl acetates. The design is inspired by the classic style of the 50s and the 80s punk- rock influence. Dita Eyewear is evidence for the successful cooperation between friends in business. Jeff Solorio and John Juniper, co-founders of Dita Eyewear, were schoolmates with a passion for design and photography. They started their company in 1996 with a specialized collection of sunglasses for snowboarders, but rather quickly their talent has concurred new market niches.

The beautiful Land Rover LRX will be officially presented in September 2010 at The Paris Motor Show. The sport crossover, known as LRX, will be first available in a four-wheel-drive (4WD) version, and later with front-drive too. The 4WD version comes with 2.2-liter diesel engine 185 horsepower by PSA Peugeot-Citroen and is expected to enter market in 2011. This version of the SUV will be available first with 6-speed manual transmission and after this also with automatic transmission. The company works on the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and so for the 4WD version of LRX they are 140g/km, while for the front-drive LRX – 130g/km. Currently the crossover, which debut is this fall, retains its name LRX, but it is possible to be positioned as Range Rover Compact.