Leave it to Kikkerland Design to transform an everyday household chore into something that makes you squee. These cheerful Pink Axolotls look more like plush toys than kitchen accessories. With their oversized black eyes, tiny smiles, and bright pink feathery gills, they’re almost too cute to put anywhere near a sink. But don’t let their irresistible appearance fool you—vthey’re actually durable scrub sponges designed to tackle dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen cleanup. Continue reading Pink Thing Of The Day: Axolotl Scrubber Sponge→
It seems there’s always something new to discover in and around Freeman Alley, the Lower East Side’s ever-changing street art mecca. On the day after the Fourth of July, with the summer heat still hanging over the city, I spotted this oversized Pink Buddha mural on Rivington Street, just a few steps from the alley itself. Despite looking carefully, I couldn’t find an artist’s tag, so perhaps one of my readers can chime in. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Smiling Buddha Mural→
Before Andy Warhol became the king of Pop Art, he made his living as one of New York City’s most sought-after commercial illustrators. In the 1950s, his whimsical shoe drawings became a signature of his early career, appearing in advertisements and promotional materials for the fashionable department store Bonwit Teller, as well as in his own self-published artist books. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Shoe By Andy Warhol→
Back in the summer of 2016, my sister and I embarked on a Baltic capitals cruise that departed from Copenhagen, Denmark. We spent three wonderful days exploring the city before setting sail and another day after returning, soaking in its rich history, magnificent castles, and, of course, its world-famous Danish design.
When most people think of Andy Warhol, they probably picture Campbell’s Soup cans, Coca-Cola bottles, or his instantly recognizable celebrity portraits. Among those famous faces, none is more iconic than Marilyn Monroe. It actually surprised me to realize that this vibrant pink version of Marilyn, part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection in NYC, had never made an appearance as a Pink Thing of the Day. That oversight ends now! Continue reading Pink Thing Of The Day: Pink Marilyn!→
