HSBC Virtual Forest

I’ve switched all my accounts to online statements, so no more paper from my bank.

Thought I’d share this with you as it’s a lovely campaign, and a cool, inclusive green idea.

Let’s hope my tree grows some money on it - it’s called “moolahtree.”

Check out the Virtual Forest. For every 20 paper statements switched off by an HSBC customer, HSBC will plant a real tree. https://virtualforest.hsbc.co.uk/


Posted by: Clare

TV Ads to watch out for...

I like these very cool and funny television ads!


Argos advert - Christmas present (2008)



Barclays Barclaycard Water Flume Advert



Posted by: Jemma

School Chaise Longue

This is what you need to get you through double-maths!

http://mydeco.com/product/school-chaise/ccd3145df3b222bfbb936ae0c290715019321efa/

Posted by: Dan

This Goes to 11

I have noticed that the BBC Web site allows you to turn the volume of streaming video to 11 – shades of the famous Spinal Tap scene??

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=d54UU-fPIsY

Posted by: Dan

The return of the Wispa

They say that some things are best left in the 80’s…I disagree.

It’s back and tastes every bit as good today as it did in its 80’s heyday.

The Wispa was first introduced as a trial bar in 1981 and proved to be highly successful, prompting a full national release in 1983. It was Cadbury’s answer to Nestlé’s Aero. Sadly, after declining sales throughout the 90’s, Cadbury’s pulled the bar from their range in 2003, replacing it with “Dairy Milk Bubbly”. A sad day for chocolate lovers.

The good news is that the Wispa is back, again in limited period, and if it proves successful, then Cadbury’s may re-introduce it fully into their range. A case of history repeating.

So Wispa lovers out there, get buying and let’s make sure the Wispa is back for good!



Posted by: Roz

Grace Jones New Album

I am a bit of a Grace Jones fan – and am loving the new album for various reasons:

1) Its great
2) The photography is shot in Thornton’s chocolate factory in Derbyshire
3) My mate Ants produced the majority of it

...‘I AM HURRICANE!’

Posted by: Dan

Books with a little je ne sais qua...

These book designs were designed for French publisher La Découverte by the Parisian designers devalence.

Love the look of these, using a very utilitarian approach, the design is simple with striking typography to accentuate the title of the book.

Works for me.

The websites cool too. http://www.devalence.net/

Posted by: Matt

Wedding Sculpture

I love this sculpture given to us as a wedding present by my Godfather – New York based artist Lee Tribe http://www.leetribe.com/

Posted by: Dan

the Power of a Simple Gift - Operation Christmas Child

For me, seeing Daisy's little face light up on Christmas morning is one of my most favourite things, so when I heard about Operation Christmas Child I decided to make it a regular Christmas charity donation.

The idea is simple, fun and immeasurable in terms of what it must mean to children from some of the poorest places on the planet.

1. Get a medium sized shoe box and wrap it in Christmas Paper.

2. Decide if your gift is for a girl or a boy and the age category (2-4, 5-9 or 10-14yrs)

3. Fill the box with gifts that will bring the most delight to a child of that age.

4. Drop off at a designated collection point.

The boxes are then delivered to some of the poorest kids in the world regardless of nationality, political background or religious beliefs, many of them have never had a Christmas present before.

It's not world changing and it's not going to help these kids out of poverty, but hopefully it will make their faces light up on Christmas morning.

Find out more at: http://www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk/


Posted by: Bew

What’s Cooking?

I like What’s Cooking? Jamie Oliver for the Nintendo DS. This fun and interactive cooking game feature’s a whole book’s worth of Jamie’s fantastic recipes. The concept of the game is that you follow the recipes in one of the virtual kitchens, or with real ingredients in your own home. The game has a voice-recognition feature, which means your hands are free to concentrate on the cooking.

I particularly like the mobile shopping list function – making shopping hassle-free. Simply choose the recipes you want to make and the ingredients will automatically be added to your shopping list.

You can cook against the clock in a series of exciting challenges that will soon have you chopping, stirring and baking your way to the top. The game also allows you to get creative with hundreds of ingredients and utensils, but what’s brilliant is that you can come up with your own recipes then share them with your friends and family over Wi-Fi.

Definitely a more fun way to cook!

Posted by: Linda