Christmas will be here soon, and you know what that means… you get to wear a sweater that says, “Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal”! Inspired by the coveted line in Home Alone 2, this sweater by Donkey Tees even comes in a festive red and green. Get them → here. ← [divider]SPONSORED AD[/divider] [divider][/divider] Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
Goodnight, Earth.
This week saw NASA-NOAA releasing new visuals of the Earth at night, causing all science geeks to simultaneously jizz their pants. In conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NASA employed the use of their new Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (NPP) satellite to capture cloud free images of a presumably sleeping Mother Earth. Unlike daytime photos of the Earth, these …
Goodbye, Grandpa.
We absolutely adore Duane Michals. He is a master of sequences, a manipulator of frames. We recently discovered the his 1989 piece, Grandpa Goes to Heaven, and we thought we should share it with our readers. A majority of us have had to deal with a death in our families, and Michal’s photographic tale is a comforting account of what can …
Stiff Neck(tie).
The collective at Wood Thumb have created a series of neckwear that could make any bloke feel like a natural man. Dubbed the Wood Bowtie, it is made from 100% reclaimed wood. You can get one → here. ← Wood Thumb also created a tie! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Giving It Legs.
Taken from his series, Wrong, the following photographs being featured are a prime example of Asger Carlsen‘s ability to throw his audience off its axis. The rest of the series is quite “offbeat”, but these pieces have a more grounded appeal–offering only a peep of its hidden surrealistic undercurrent. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Contrary to Personal Beliefs.
“The only time we suffer is when we believe a thought that argues with what is.” – Byron Katie. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
More Than a Skirmish.
In the new visuals for his single, “Kids on the Corner”, crooner, Jacob Banks, sings about the moderately ignored issue of teen violence. The 21 year-old from from Birmingham has a bluesy aura, expressing a potent amount of pain in his voice. The song comes off of his soon-to-be-released Monlogue EP. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Camping Until It Yurts.
“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately…” in a yurt. When Thoreau went to the woods, he didn’t have the advantage of having an easy to assemble home. Since Thoreau’s stay at Walden pond, an extended stay in the woods has become a whole lot more comfortable. A yurt is an eco-friendly, easy to assemble home …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Fantastico.
Fantastico (Pronounced: Fan•tas•ti•ko)→ Noun.: a) a ridiculously fantastic individual. Example: “It’s a community full of fantasticoes.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
Miles by Bike.
If you are looking for a gift for that friend who loves art and jazz, look no more. Created by Dustin Harbin, “Miles by Bike” is a simple, but soulful, ode to one of music’s most brilliant icons. The color version is nifty, but we are head over heels in love with the white, black, and cream. You can get …
Now I’m Just Somebody That I Used to Know.
Life is a journey that can be both intricate and simple; both idiosyncratic and uniform. As much as we attempt to define life–as much as we attempt to bring it down to an exact science–we have yet to come to the realization that life is a glittery grey nebula of ifs, ands, and buts. How can we seek to define something …
Start Your Wining.
Now, we know that it is almost winter, but we just discovered an ice cream that made us shit our britches four times over. Soda and ice cream go pretty well together, but wine and ice cream? We have yet to try Mercer’s wine ice cream, but we can assure that we are ordering a container today. Next time you …
The Disk of It.
Remember the nifty floppy disk table we featured just a few days back? Well, we decided to feature another floppy disk related item from Fishstikks. Made from upcycled diskettes, the Computer Floppy Disk Notebook is a great find for retro junkies. Purchase it → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Just Passing Through.
“If you are going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
No Survivors.
Leandro Elrich‘s Window and Ladder – Too Late for Help depicts a scene of abandonment, and stale despair. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
A Stay in Magicopolis.
There’s been a cornucopia of hubbub over Hermione de Paula‘s Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Titled “Jade’s Magicopolis”, the collection features the soon to be more popular floral print, and a couple of tomboyish cuts. To see more, go → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
The Pie Hole: A Match Made in Foodie Heaven.
It’s been a while since we have gone perusing the interwebs for a delicious recipe. After the food monsoon that was Thanksgiving, we have ironically found ourselves back in love with everything edible–and just in time for Christmas. Instead grossing people out by offering them fruit cake, how about you gross them out with something far more delicious! Poached from …
Falling Forward.
Funny how time flies, for we are already lamenting the near end of fall. Although the awesome library of color that usually comes with the season has been overshadowed by monstrous weather and presidential election babble, this project by Jamie Scott reminds us of the autumn we know and love. Filmed from August 2011 to January 2012, Scott captured 15 different locations …
Blogger Duds.
The public may perceive blogging as a lazy man’s occupation, but it is actually pretty hard work. When you are not writing or needlessly telling everyone your opinion, you are forced to look as cool as possible–after all, no one likes a creepy blogger who looks as if he/she spends 98% of their time holed up in some computer dungeon. …
Welcome Mats.
In more recent years, Brooklyn has become somewhat of a hipster haven, a place where handlebar mustaches and neo-vintagism reigns with a tatted fist. But in light of Brooklyn’s newer residents, some of the borough’s natives have had a difficult time adjusting to the subsequent effects. Although many would argue whether or not Brooklyn has changed for better or worse, …
A Whole Other Bracket.
Not into the traditional, but often overly dramatic bookends? Well, instead of a lion’s paw or a griffin’s snout, Design Atelier Article is offering a more subtle, and literary approach. The Bookends Brackets are perfect for any bookworm who is looking to add an interesting touch to his/her library. Get them → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Leaving God a Note.
Translating the human subconscious, Helena Hamilton‘s NOTETOADISTANTGOD is a frantic examination of the human psyche. Performed in the first quarter of 2011, NOTETOADISTANTGOD allowed its audience an unfiltered window into the mind of an artist who has successfully linked brilliance and vulnerability. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Esoteric.
Esoteric (Pronounced: Eso•terick)→ Adjective.: a) designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone; requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group. b) limited to a small circle; private or confidential. c) of special, rare, or unusual interest. Example: “It’s hard to fit in with those guys, they are usually throwing around esoteric terminology that only they can understand.” Quiet …
City Time Travel.
Through clever advertising, Gotham-based brand Nooka has transformed one of pop culture’s most recognizable vehicle into one of NYC’s most recognizable vehicles. Designed by Michael Lubrano, if we ever saw one of these around the Flatiron District, we’d hop in and tell the cabby, “Gun to ’88!” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Outdated Table Technology.
We have featured many novelty tables in the past, but today’s feature has a more no nonsense appeal, one that is more of an artistic venture rather than a furniture parody. Created by Neulant van Exel, the FLOPPYTABLE 3.5 is made from hot-rolled steel, and even comes with secret compartment. Get the table’s specifications and ordering instructions → here. ← Quiet …
Dolled Up.
Attempting to nostalgically address the beauty of survival, Jessica Tampas‘ Dolls series features portraits of forgotten toy companions. Having amassed over 100 early- and mid-century dolls, Tampas’ series shatters the ideals of perfect youth. “People often want to know the history behind these dolls. Who were their previous owners? How did they come to look the way they do? Do I …
Creature Featured.
Drinking a warm beverage can be soothing, but ultimately boring as fuck. Creature Cups gives coffee and tea drinkers something to smile at. Purchase them → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. …
Lunching Carpet.
Today we are presenting you with the wave of the future; the next big thing! Carpet art. Yeah, you heard right. Laugh now, but once you see the work of We Make Carpets, you will build a shrine in their name. Disposable Carpet (below) is one of many pieces that trio Marcia Nolte, Stijn van der Vleuten, and Bob Waardenburg use …
Destination: Here.
“You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” – James Allen. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
Hold Still.
Auckland artist, Henrietta Harris, creates surreal portraits that bends the mind to the point of absolute submission. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
ForJeremy.
Not even automobiles are safe from the influence of Jeremy Scott. The living icon collaborated with Smart to put a new spin on their friendly ForTwo car. Dubbed ForJeremy, Scott designed the two seater’s interior, as well as its exterior. Jeremy showed off the winged beauty to some notable friends in LA this past week, inviting the likes of A.S.A.P Rocky and …
Sweet Memory.
Tired of your old USB that looks exactly like a USB? Ditch that crap, and snag one of these cool looking Chocolate Ice Cream Bar USB. The tasty looking flash drive not only looks cool, but actually work pretty well, holding up 4GB of memory. Purchase → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Aishwarya Ratan On Poverty Economics.
Director of the Global Financial Inclusion Initiative at Yale University and Innovations for Poverty Action, Aishwarya Ratan took some time out to discuss some key aspects of poverty economics. “If you look across the globe, there are severe inequalities in how people access and use finance.” Aishwarya Ratan on poverty economics from PopTech on Vimeo. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
A Certain Brand(y) of Pipe.
Whether Jew or gentile, everyone has dreamed about drinking their brandy in the 17th century–now is the time. The Brandy Pipe offers a long sipping stem that is gently warmed by your hand as you hold this delicate glass to help release hidden aromas and flavours. Snag one of these, and you’ll be wearing pantaloons in no time. Purchase it →here.← Quiet …
Easy Explanation.
Heartsrevolution recently released visuals for their single “Not that Hard to Explain”–and by recently, we mean three weeks ago. Why are we so late to the party? Well, the explanation is easy, we didn’t know about it. Co-directed with High5Collective, the video features the duo riding around in one of the creepiest ice cream truck ever. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Autumn & Winter Get Some Color.
Giulio Rustichelli keeps up with a colorful tradition, photographing Esther Heesch, Henrietta Hellberg, Marihenny Pasible, and Sung Hee Kima for Benetton Fall Winter 2012 Women’s Campaign. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. …
A Moment to Reflect.
Manuel Plantin, who also goes by the mononym of Yodamanu, transports us to a parallel world that exists right below our very feet. For those who have caught themselves staring at the ground on a rainy day, this sound be a familiar scene. Palntin’s Reflet is a series of photographs that features the reflections of the wet ground. The photos …
Fuxk the Fairy Tales.
“There is no such things as inner peace. There is only nervousness and death.” – Fran Lebowitz. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
An Elevated Prank.
We have been watching this video since early this morning, and now that the night has descended upon us, we are sharing with those who have yet to see it. We are not to going to ruin the surprise by describing what the video is about, but we are going to issue a you-may-piss-pants warning. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Click-Clack Snack.
Sometimes conceptual designs really get under our skin, not because they suck, but because they are usually beyond kickass and completely unattainable. Perfect example, Hella Jongerius‘ Weekly Dinner. A part of a collective installation dubbed My Soft Office, Weekly Dinner is a keyboard plate that allows the user to snack and type at the same time–or at least, that what it appears. …
Step by Step.
Formed just earlier this year, the Dihzahyners collective are already well known for their dazzling works with paint. Paint Up V.2 is one of their early projects in which the group painted a flight of stairs in Beirut. In the end, the public stairway was transformed into a colorful piano. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
A Stitch in Time.
Calendars aren’t usually this cool. The Stitch the Stars 2013 Calendar Kit is a interactive experience that is not only worth the time, but worth the effort as well. Featuring calendars that depict a corresponding constellation, the kit itself comes in a hand-printed muslin bag and includes recycled card stock, glow-in-the-dark ink, embroidery needle, glow-in-the-dark embroidery floss, and an instruction sheet. Purchase it →here.← …
A Q&A with J. Pinder.
Upon hearing the name of the Northwest city of Seattle, one may think of coffee, the space needle, the sitcom Frasier, Sir Mix-a-lot and his infamous song “Baby Got Back”–or better yet the whole grunge rock scene, specifically, Nirvana. Most of the time, one will not associate good rap music with Seattle. But lo and behold, a new day has come! For we must …
Salvaging Private Ryan.
Now that the 2012 presidential election is over and the losing party is left to pick up the proverbial pieces, many are wondering what lies ahead for the runner-ups–particularly GOP vice presidential nominee, Paul Ryan,who was chosen by Mitt Romney to be his running mate in the month of August. At the time, Romney’s decision to choose Ryan as his …
Just Us.
Loneliness is a tough demon to contend with. The short film being featured today is a testament to that claim. Directed by Robin Bersot, Camille Dellerie, Mickaël Larue, and Thomas Rodriguez, Solus is a tale of a fifty-something year-old man who is attempting to cope. Solus from Solus LeFilm on Vimeo. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …