Grand Opening wins my own made up award for most creative retail concept, ever. You see, every three months the clever exhibitionists convert a small New York City storefront into something totally new and fresh for the public to enjoy. They’ve already functioned as a Vegas style wedding chapel, hipster ping pong parlor, drive-in movie theater and even a barn. It’s a concept that definitely makes you scratch your head and utter, “why didn’t I think of this?!” Better yet, it’s so simple you should partner to open one in your city. I have a hunch there’s plenty of available storefronts these days. Visit Grand Opening’s current theme here.

What I like about Upper Playground is the urban feel it’s got without requiring the buyer to be super gangsta to wear it. I’m a sucker for the walrus as a mascot and they have a range of designs fit for however street you wanna be. Personally, I’d love it if someone got me this hoodie since I can’t ever quite get enough of them.

I’m all for simplicity and clever slogans but having a hard time deciding on this one. The price is right and the cleverness is there but something is holding me back from pulling the trigger. Any suggestions?

Straight out of the oven, it’s Bread Shoes. No joke, you gotta check out these images posted on Design Milk today. Hilarious.

Keep it old-school with the cassette tape notebook. I think you get the idea but more images on Design Boom.

There’s no hiding my love for beautiful, thought-provoking photography. And when I stumbled across the portfolio of Cambridge, MA photographer Anastasia Cazabon, my heart melted. Check out more shots on Rubin Recommends.

For those who support art, we salute you. And this Thursday night, we’re doing just that. The Museum of Contemporary Art is re-launching their awesome TNT series so stay in the neighborhood as we host the unofficial after-party. The concept is simple, you support local art and when it’s over, walk two blocks to the W Hotel’s super-chill lobby and party with us. Show your TNT ticket stub or wristband and receive discounted drinks, food and good times. Entry is free but RSVP on Facebook or just show up for the best Thursday you haven’t had in a while.

I’ve always been a fan of Rocky Votolato. There’s just something about his music and words that’s so human and makes me believe everything he writes is from the depths of the soul. And for those who have seen him live, he has the ability to make a large show extremely personal. Rocky’s next release, True Devotion, is out February 23rd and Barsuk Records has released a live version of a track from the new record. What do you think?

Rocky Votolato - Sparklers (Live In East Palo Alto)

Designed by UK’s Turner Duckworth, Superdrug’s Handy Wipes clever use of photography on the package design reflects all the many uses of the product. Just when you thought cleaning products couldn’t get any cooler. [via Lovely Package]

If you’ve got the cash, definitely splurge on your designer friends with this original primary Pantone mug collection. Available at one of my favorite shops in SF, Parklife.