The Designer's Balls. CMYK Christmas Ornaments From Veinticuatrodientes.

THE DESIGNER'S BALLS
4 Christmas balls CMYK
1 Cyan
1 Magenta
1 Yellow
1 Black

Plastic Glossy
7 cm each

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Observational iPhone Photo Books From Partners & Spade

Partners & Spade, a combination Art Studio and Store, features an eclectic array of vintage and new curated art items. One of their more unique offerings in their weekends-only open storefront is their own collection of digitally self-published books that feature 'observational' iPhone photos. For only $35 a piece, the books will delight anyone who appreciates the art of the mundane.

Vehicular Nomenclature:


Observational iphone photos of vehicular texts. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade

Square Green Electrical Boxes and Their Horticultural Counterparts:


Observational iphone photos of green public utility boxes and similarly shaped bushes and plants. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade

New York City Apartment:


Observational iphone photos of discarded New York City apartment parts. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade

Not So Grand Opening:


A collection of mediocre grand opening announcements. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade

Nine Sunflowers and the Moon:


A collection of nine sunflower photos, and one of the moon. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade

Hoses and Roses:


Observational iphone photos of hoses and roses. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade

Etch-a-sketch in the Sky:


Observational iphone photos of contrails. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade

Portable Natural History Museum:


Observational iphone photos taken in The Natural History Museum, NYC. Digitally printed, 2008. Published by Partners & Spade

Air Conditioner Graffiti:


Observations in and around New York, art on air conditioners. iphone photos, Digitally printed, 2008. Published by Partners & Spade

Dirty Blinds and Dead Plants:


Observations in and around New York. iphone photos, Digitally printed, 2008. Published by Partners & Spade

To purchase any of the above books, simply email them here.




Partners & Spade, established in 2008 by Andy Spade and Anthony Sperduti, is a storefront and studio on Great Jones Street in the NoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan. The studio produces films, books, apparel and conceptual products as well as marketing and branding projects for select corporate clients. The storefront, open on weekends to the public, presents a constantly re-imagined group show of artwork, objects, collections and ideas generated by an ever changing cast of collaborators.

Begun as a means for its founders to pursue varied creative interests, Partners & Spade draws on Spade and Sperduti’s collective experience in advertising, filmmaking and fashion to create compelling brand strategies, products and one-of-a-kind artifacts, as well as a unique space for art happenings and special gatherings.


individual images and information, courtesy of Partners & Spade.

Edgy Stocking Stuffers For Under $10 Bucks

When it comes to stocking stuffers - gifts that literally will fit in the sock or stocking traditionally hung on the fireplace mantel, or gifts that aren't the 'hero' portion of the holiday gift-giving, most people end up with plastic toys or edibles. Things to be eaten or thrown away.

But here's a bunch of fun items, most under $10, that will not only get a laugh, but use. Warning, these have a wicked sense of humor and may offend some wimps and pussies.

Hilarious hand sanitizers:








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Tea that is steeped in humor:


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Tin Banks that are so money:



buy these and many more here

Breath Sprays that will put a smile on your lips:


Chewing gum that will crack you up:




buy these and more here.

The above products and images are all from the witty minds at Blue-Q. And no, I don't get a commission.

Have a Koons-Like Christmas With These Awesome Balloon Dog Ornaments.

I know it's not even Halloween yet and blogging about Christmas ornaments before we've even reached the end October should be verboten, but if you're on the hunt for some cool ornaments this year and want to get the good ones before they sell out, you'd best take a look at these. Not that you care, but I already bought a bunch of these this morning.

These Jeff Koons-like* puppies will hip up any tree:

Classic Terrier in metallic red:

Dachshund in metallic silver:

Poodle in glossy green:


Inspired by the wonderful Balloon Dog sculptures of Jeff Koons, these are mini modern art for your tree.


above: Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog at the Palace of Versailles. see a previous post on that exhibit here.

Urban Outfitters is now offering a pre-order sale of these fabulous metallic glass Balloon Dog Ornaments. Each is approximately 4" wide and there are three different styles of dogs (terrier, poodle and dachshund) in three different Christmas-y colors. Note: you don't get to choose which ornament specifically, they do (kind of like blind-boxed), but any of them would be a wonderful addition to a contemporary Christmas.

Buy the Balloon Dog Ornaments

*these ornaments are not affiliated with or endorsed by Jeff Koons in any way