How can you not smile when you see a bunch of realistic little birds with party hats made out of flowers and leaves on their heads? Vicki Sawyer's playfully illustrated bird party cards, placemats, place cards and even a coloring book with Nashville based company, Hester & Cook. In addition to birds, you'll find lots of other creatures from dogs to sheep to pigs and more with, of course fun hats and accessories. Check out more of her products on Hester & Cook.

This is nothing but interesting in this series of creative and surreal images show animals doing twisted yoga poses. Creative artworks of wild animals was done by Paris based artist Bruno Pontirol.  Check out more of his work on his Instagram.

This is a beautiful carbon fiber bicycle, which was painted with completely black paint becomes why not? It's almost invisible at night. The Urban Stealth single-speed bicycle is inspired by the F-117 Nighthawk aircraft. The B-9 NH Urban Stealth concept bicycle was designed and made by BME. It features a carbon fiber frame and fork, one piece carbon stem-handlebar, BME Design's unique carbon S72 Saddle system, and CNC machined alloy cranks custom designed for the B-9 NH.

These wooden floating shelf features hidden integrated magnets that hold metal keys. The magnetic key holder shelf ($50) was designed by Meisch Made and can hold seven keys. Mounts easily with invisible keyhole hardware; two screws is all you need. Made with American Black Walnut and powerful rare-earth magnets that hold plenty more weight than just keys.

This concept mouse is something I would have in my home computer setup. It was inspired by the iconic design of the Eames Lounge Chair, Shane Chen's lounge mouse elevates the humble input device. True to the original, the base is formed from bent plywood with a cutout on the bottom for a black plastic plate housing the battery, optical sensor, and power switch. The top surface is appropriately covered with black leather, save for the scroll wheel, providing a luxurious feel fitting for its inspiration. While it remains a concept, there isn't yet any plans for a real-world example but I'm hoping it does!

This home is inspired by both the water and the forest, the Turlersee Lake House is a modern tribute to its surroundings. The home is defined by its dramatic curved profile created by a wall that gradually transforms into a roof. The seamless transition gives the illusions that the home is organically emerging from the water's surface, almost like a wave, its concrete facade gives the exterior a sculpted appearance. Subtle nods to the landscape continue on the interior with timber-clad walls. An arc of floor-to-ceiling windows and a glazed roof flood the interior with natural light while immersing the living spaces in views of the forest and lake.









Photos by: WAFAI Architects

When You Think of Home is a creative project that enlists artists around the world to create unique posters to share their perspective of home. The posters benefit Acres of Love, a nonprofit that houses orphaned kids in South Africa. These are prints with a purpose and a ton to check out.

The Mini Transparent Speaker ($550)  from Stockholm-based Transparent Sound designed a splendid minimal speaker. The single-piece aluminum frame has side panels of tempered glass, so as to put the dual full-range drivers on display. A built-in amp provides power, built-in Bluetooth provides a wireless option, and "True Wireless" support lets you pair two units together for a broader soundstage. There are a volume control and an input on the front, and a compartment in the bottom that provides both USB power and an input for an Echo, Sonos Hub, Chromecast, or similar additional wireless device, giving you the ability to upgrade the system as needed.

Do you want a smaller, cheaper version of the Nintendo Switch($200)? Now it's here! It does make a few trade-offs to reach its size and price point. Most notably, it won't dock for display on your TV, its Joy-Con controllers aren't detachable, and its screen measures 5.5 inches instead of 6.2. That said, it should also feel more sturdy thanks to the lack of removable pieces, has longer battery life, is slightly lighter — 0.61 lbs versus 0.88 lbs — and yet is still compatible with the vast majority of Switch titles, making it a great entry-level option. Launching in yellow, gray, and turquoise on September 20.