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Posted by NowThis on Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Random Aesthetic Loveliness of the Day: How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Tea

Might be my favorite infographic ever. Via Greatist.

Random Aesthetics of the Day: Breathtaking Time-Lapse Film of a Coral Reef

Slow Life from Daniel Stoupin on Vimeo.

Reeling from the EPICALLY BREATHTAKING lustre of this film, PhD student Daniel Stoupin’s Slow Life. Thanks to It's Nice That for the tip. x, B.

Most Miraculous Aesthetics I've Seen in Ages (+ From a Lovely Man): Wladimir Klitschko Punches Out a Gorgeous Font to Fight Illiteracy

Klitschko vs. Illiteracy from Klitschko vs. Illiteracy on Vimeo.

Absolutely marveling at this. Boxer Wladimir Klitschko was commissioned to dip his hands in paint + pummel an entire alphabet onto a series of canvases to be reworked into a free font to fight illiteracy. He's lovely, sweet for doing this, clearly has miraculously talented hands +, apart from being genius in its conception + for a great cause, the font itself is DOPE.... Via the HOW Design Blog, who I'm very grateful to at the moment. x, B.

RIP Nelson M.: Exquisite + Inspiring Tribute Mix from the Great Gilles P.

My New Dream Husband: The GODLY CRUSHINGLY BEAUTIFUL Daniel Bortz (w/ an Utterly Radiant Mix)

New love for the day—the GODLY CRUSHINGLY BEAUTIFUL Daniel Bortz. I'd never heard of him before, so I owe Ransom Note a debt of thanks (or scorn) for introducing me a via an UTTERLY RADIANT mix + massively charming interview. Sounds so sweet in every way (his words + his selections).... xxooxx, B.

Random Aesthetics of the Day: elBulli Recipe Visualization

Two Beautiful Food/Drink Loves Together: Andrew Knowlton + Sam Calagione! (Swooning....)

Not Quite Random Loveliness for the Day: Chromeo's (Ever-Gorgeous) Dave 1 Discovers Grindr Thanks to MTV Canada

Not Quite Random Aesthetics of the Day: The Mighty Paul Bradshaw + My Perennial Hero Swifty Dazzling Again

Most of you know that I would most likely never have become a graphic designer if it weren't for the work of Swifty. Since the days of Straight No Chaser + his years art directing for Talkin' Loud his staggering brilliance has constantly inspired me + filled me with awe. In the past few years I've been honored to be in touch with his equally dazzling literary compatriot Paul Bradshaw on Facebook. Here they are again with another exhibition that shows their matchless range + sense of musical history. For more go to Paul's blog. x, B.

Random Aesthetic Sublimity of the Day: Spellbindingly Brilliant Letterpress Work from Jesus Morentin + Bunkertype

Jesús Morentin / BUNKERTYPE from Marc Castellet on Vimeo.

Exquisitely Brilliant Sonic Work from a Very Cute French Boy: Marc de Pape's "The Chime"

The Chime: LIVE IN GALLERY from Marc De Pape on Vimeo.

The Chime performs "I Can't Tell If You're Coming Or Going" at the edge of Grenadier Pond at Sunset in Fm from Marc De Pape on Vimeo.

Utterly lovely in every way, + Marc is adorable. Thanks again designboom.... xo, B.

Finally Uploaded Another of the Old DJ Comps to Mixcloud! It Might As Well Be Spring (from 2005)!

It Might As Well Be Spring Part 1 by Eleganthoodlum on Mixcloud

It Might As Well Be Spring Part 2 by Eleganthoodlum on Mixcloud

A set I compiled in 2005—still happy w/ part 1 but part 2 is one of my 5 favorite discs that I ever put together! Please enjoy! x, B.

Because I'd Rather Be in Chile: James Florio's Breathtaking Time Lapse Short for the Elqui Domos Hotel

LosDomos TimeLapse from Boppin Community on Vimeo.

For anyone who didn't already know I've been pining to move to Chile for years. This just made that desire a hundred times worse. Damn you designboom. (Just kidding, I love designboom.) xo, B.

Random Boundlessly Endearing Aesthetics for the Day: The ABC of Architects by Federico Gonzalez + Andrea Stinga

The ABC of Architects from fedelpeye on Vimeo.

Marveling at this! Via designboom.

Perennial Dream Husband of the Day: The Ever-Beautiful Adam Rapoport

Now as ever wondering how Adam Rapoport just gets more BEAUTIFUL + SEXY AS HELL every day! If only Geoffrey Zakarian didn't get on my nerves so much this would be perfect.... Still, many thanks to Bon Appetit for having Adam film another installment!xo, B.

Wanderlust + Food Porn Aesthetics for the Day: The Traveler's Republic of Tofu

The Traveler's Republic of Tofu from The Perennial Plate on Vimeo.

Sharing simply because I'd rather be here.... Enjoy! x, B.

Devastating News: RIP to the Miraculous Marva Whitney!!!!

Absolutely gutted to hear of the news of the loss of the miraculous Marva Whitney. Had always held out hope that I might get to see her one day with Osaka Monaurial. RIP to a beautiful, awe-inspiring, incomparable woman! For more see the NME obit. Still hope everyone has a happy holiday. xo, B.

Random EPIC Color for the Day: 1766 Color Wheel

Marveling at this hypnotically dense + epically vibrant color wheel from 1766, one of Scott Christianson's 100 Diagrams That Changed the World via Brain Pickings. Happy holidays all! x, B.

Random Aesthetics for the Day: Crystal Aqua Trees @ Tokyo's Sony Building

Swooning over the color + vibrancy of this motion sensor-driven light installation as part of the annual charity drive @ Sony Tokyo's Ginza headquarters! Thanks to designboom for another jewel.