This pretty much summarizes my past few weeks:

How about you?

// via BuzzFeed // Image via Rachel Knickmeyer

I’m always game for some Mario and these fridge magnets are certainly no exception!

It’s like Magnetic Poetry went 8-bit.

Check these out!

This 48-piece set includes:

2x – Large Mario (stand, jump)
2x – Small Mario (stand, jump)
1x – CUSTOM POWER UP
1x – Castle
1x – Castle Flag
2x – Koopa
2x – Goomba
1x – Piranha Plant
3x – Coins
1x – Fire flower
1x – Mushroom
1x – Star
1x – Pipe
6x – Brick Blocks
12x – Ground Blocks
2x – Question Blocks
2x – Metal Blocks
3x – Stair Blocks
2x – Ground bushes
2x – Clouds

Everything you need to build your very own levels!

These bamboo magnets are EPIC!

Grab’em from Etsy for an even $150.

Here are the deets.

Before living in Italy, I never knew there could be so many different kinds of pasta!

In fact, grocery stores have entire isles dedicated to just pasta.

Considering my appreciation for awesome design and seeing so many new pasta shapes, I would love to flip through this book:

From Amazon:

The Geometry of Pasta pairs over 100 authentic recipes from acclaimed chef Jacob Kenedy with award-winning designer Caz Hildebrand’s stunning black-and-white designs to reveal the science, culture, and philosophy behind spectacular pasta dishes from throughout Italian history.

A triumphant fusion of food and design, The Geometry of Pasta invites us to unlock the hidden properties of Italy’s most mathematically perfect deliciousness.

Fun!

// Image via Lali Masriera

The circa 90s video below, features a geeky kid with glasses, throwing down his slam dunk skills with his mini basketball hoop setup in his basement.

I busted out!

You see, when I was a geeky kid with glasses in the 90s, I too had a mini hoop setup in my basement.

I’m sure it went something like this:

I’d just like to take a moment and give a shout-out to my childhood best friend, Scott May, whom I shared many slam-dunk contests with.

You are the champion.

// Image via The Tattered Coat

Yup.

That is all.

// Images via el patojo & Geek O System

If you look closely, you’ll see potential for art in the most unique locations.

Just chose your canvas and begin!

// Have You Hugged Your Monster Today? // Image via Katie Ulett

“Excuse me, but there seems to be a leak in the tub on page 274.”

I’ve heard of reading books in the tub, but I’ve never heard of bathing in a tub of books.

This “bathing in knowledge” art exhibit is pretty cool.

Check it out!

// via Who Cares About That?

What do you do with an old guitar?

This guy made a really sweet looking spice rack:

With a little more craftsmanship and maybe even having the fret’s facing outward, you’ve got yourself an awesome spice rack (or shelf).

// via Recyclart // Image via Matt McGee

Today’s the day.

We celebrate all the sweetness.

All the warmth.

All the love.

But, love is different than you’d think …

Well, it looks like five thousand miles broke the camel’s back
But it’s not as though i had a plan to win you back
Because i don’t know what i want
But at least i know that much
Now I’m afraid love came right up
And it slapped me in the face, but i did not know

‘Cause love is different than you’d think
It’s never in a song or on a TV screen
And love is harder than a word
Said at the right time and everything’s alright
Love is different than you think

So I won’t expect a postcard from Trafalgar Square
But I’d be lying if i said I didn’t care
Because you can’t just turn it off
And put a blindfold on your heart
But i’m off to a good start
A continent away, but i do not know

But maybe you’re the dream i’m waking from
‘Cause I see you everywhere I go
Darlin’ you are such a mystery to me, you know

Happy Valentine’s Day! 

// Image via kuriositas

This is actually a normal, everyday tortoise.

It’s the technological time-lapse awesomeness that makes the video so worth watching:

Tortoise in time-lapse.

It’s the way of the future.

// via BuzzFeed // Image via Craig O’Neil