Spaceport America
One small step for New Mexico, one giant leap for mankind. Mos Eisley eat your heart out, now planet Earth has its very own spaceport, created by Foster and Partners. Your eyes do not deceive you- as unbelievable as it may seem, this stunning creation has recently had its opening ceremony along with Virgin Galactic.
The aim of the centre is to allow tourists to travel into space which has got to be one of the most exciting opportunities afforded mankind for years, bringing science fiction fantasies to life for the first time and maybe even ushering in a new era.
What’s most surprising about this though, is that the port’s sustainability credentials are actually very impressive; local materials were sourced for construction and man-mad lighting is minimised by the use of numerous skylights. Energy used for heating is reduced by having the entire structure dug in and ventilation is provided naturally by the wind.
Future Home
The Future home is now, with one simple device called the Lockitron, a lock for your house or apartment that works from your phone. This is a great idea and one you would have dreamed of wanting to invent, as you'll never need your keys again.
Lockitron is the ultimate device in multi-person access. All you need to do is text one simple code to your friend / work mate / special 'other' in question, they then text the device with the code, and they're in! Simple yet safe.
Lockitron is a key that could shape the future in access design. Now you don't have to dream of being Bill Gates to have computerised house, as Lockitron has brought you one-step closer to that dream. How cool.
Bathroom
Men's bathrooms are a big thing, and we've found a new and very big thing belonging in the bathroom - the urinal.
Now, I know what you'll probably be thinking, but this is truly special urinal, in the shape of a giant mouth with big red juicy lips.
This mouth-shaped urinal is from the people over at Bathroom Mania, these crazy guys are not only famous for it, but they're intent on making every bathroom experience magical!
I was dragged into the bathroom over the weekend (which I thought was extremely odd) but when I saw them I was astounded at how cool they are, and had to be dragged back out, I was memorised!
'Kisses' is their name, and they change any bathroom into a true amazing men's bathroom.
Dark Room Concept Store
We're all loving Darkroom, London's wicked concept store on Lamb's Conduit Street.
They've pulled together a mass of awesome bits from fashion and accessories to interiors and art exhibitions. These hand mirrors caught our eye and have also been included in Wallpaper's Design Awards.
They cost £75 and come in loads of colours.
New York Roof Gardens
This new book is amazing in showing how great the city is around us.
New York Roof Gardens is from the amazing publishers teNeues and they have produced so many wonderful books.
Thumbing through the book I just cannot believe how wonderful the city is and how wonderful the city looks with all these secret gardens. Some of you may know about the gardens, but a lot of you will have never seen them before.
This is such a great coffee table book, one that's guaranteed to make you put down your Starbucks and be totally mesmerised. This book is due out next month on the 15th so pre order it now, you do not want to miss out on such a great book.
Tank Magazine
Check out Tank Magazine, a UK based quarterly publication, a think-tank focusing on art, photography, architecture, literature, lifestyle and fashion.
First published in 1998, Tank is best known for its 'informed, articulate and original' style. Tank discovers and promotes new faces and new talent in all walks of life.
Distributed globally, you've probably already heard of Tank Magazine, but if you haven't, get your hands on their latest publication or visit their website to enjoy Tank online.
We're asking for your help
We have just visited Milk Studios in NYC and we think it's one of the best photographic studios we've ever seen.
There is something amazing about a space that has to accommodate so many different styles and different people day in and day out, and being as curious as ever, we at LGB have decided to set out to find the best 10 photographic studios in the world.
Many blogging sites have compared the best 10 hotels in the world, but the reason we have turned our attention to the best 10 studios in the world is because we think there are many similarities between a studio space and a hotel room. People might stay for an entire week, or maybe just a day. We think one of the big differences between a hotel and a studio is that in a hotel room your dreams are not reality, but in a studio they can be.
Email us with your nominations to l@liquidgoldbaby.com. We're after the best of the best photographic studios from all over the world. We will review all your suggestions and decide exactly who we think is top!
Design Duo
London based Catherine Burd and Buddy Haward are a bit of a design duo!
I love their stark, clean lines and there's nothing, after sharing a company for ten years, that they haven't tried a hand at.
They have designed everything from housing and homes to schools and bridges and it's difficult not to be drawn to the simplicity and beauty of their ideas!
If I was starting from scratch these are the guys I would opt for so if you're looking to to create your dream home, give them a call +44 207 482 9243.
Shop Swap
Super cool brand Colette are doing a shop swap with the KK Outlet in both Paris and London this summer.
Both stores offer a really cool range of products from artists all over the world, with many items especially designed with this event in mind.
5 - 31st July Swap Shop at Colette, Paris
1st July - 28th August Swap Shop at KK Outlet, London
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step." Confucius
We think that this quote best describes what we are doing here at LGB. We are here to not perpetuate the norm on blogs but to be innovative on news. We want to show and to write about travel, cars, movies, architecture and fashion in a different way. This is a place that should be your one-stop for the news on all the luxury items that surround our lives.
We have multiple writers at LGB and they are divided up into three groups:
l@liquidgoldbaby.com This group focuses mainly on travel, cars, movies and architecture. Now, when we say that, we mean that we are looking at new travel destinations or ones that have been forgotten, yet still amazing.
Cars: We are looking at the cutting edge of car technology and also looking at what has shaped them to this point.
Architecture: We are going to be looking at revolutionary design, what has lasted and why it has lasted for so long. We will be looking at designs that take your breath away.
Movies: We are looking at what is coming out, but also jumping back to cult classics. We will show trailers that we like and will write short reviews of the movies that we think you should see.
G@liquidgoldbaby.com This group is all about women and what they really want. It’s going to be your black book, your one and only source; a place you can come to for what’s really moving and shaking in the women’s fashion industry. It will include products that are needed for the busy glamorous life and where to go to get them.
B@liquidgoldbaby.com This group is all about men and the life that surrounds them. We are looking at what is hot, everything from watches to the latest in technology. We will look at what has moved us to where we are today, also looking at trend forecasting to see what and where we think trends will be heading.
We cannot wait to show you our world and would like to leave you on a great quote that we think is our motto here at liquidgoldbaby.com.
"I am easily satisfied with the very best". Winston Churchill
