Unearthen Crystal and Bullet Jewelry

by Ami Kealoha

Just as designer Gia Bahm takes her time harmonizing the history and opposing forces that define her new line, Unearthen, so should you consider the distinct powers and potential in each of her crystal creations.The design of Unearthen necklaces centers around a stark and potent union between the bullet and the crystal. A bullet casing binds either a single crystal or a collection of different crystals, each with its own character. Take Black Tourmaline, a stone known to repel and protect against negativity. Or Kyanite, said to stimulate communication and the continuation of projects. The combination of these crystals creates not only a formidable and complimentary force, but also a visually striking accessory.

Read more…

Thomas Allen

by Jonah Samson

If you love pop-up books and trashy pulp-fiction book covers, then you're sure to love these pictures by Thomas Allen. By taking an X-acto knife to the pages of vintage books and manipulating the images, he is able to make two-dimensional characters come to life by playing with lighting, angles and focus. The books’ wrinkled and worn pages, as well as their crumbling spines only help add to his constructions. These little paper dioramas are colorful, melodramatic and playful. See more images here. And, until tomorrow, 3 March 2007, you can see his show at Foley Gallery in New York.

Productive Creativity with Behance

by Evan Orensten

We're feeling much more productive—and creative—since we started using these great notepads and cards from Behance.

Productive Creative is a line of products that help you keep track of your ideas and categorize next steps as "Action," "Backburner," and "Reference," easily identifying next steps for execution. They are simple, low-tech, easy to use and really effective.

The site is well designed and features user contributions, polls and other tools to share the creative good. Productive Creativity products are well priced and available in a range of styles and colors from Behance.

Bell & Ross BR01 Grand Complication

by Watchismo

Only shown as a big question mark on the Bell & Ross homepage with a countdown for its Basel World unveiling, the new BR01 Grand Complication features a Tourbillon and what appears to be a "Thrust" indicator? I can maybe assume this watch measures G-Forces. (See the previously featured G-Force watch here). Makes sense, the BR01 Instrument series are designed to look like aeronautical gauges anyway. Click image for detail.

via Professional Watches