Playa Viva Treehouse

The Playa Viva resort in Mexico offers guests an unique opportunity to stay at a treehouse suite surrounded by lush palms, with a unobstructed ocean view, and a mile-long private beach. Raised 6 feet above the ground, the 700 square feet circular treehouse is outfitted with a king-size bed, private bathroom, open-air shower, ocean view and a small lounge area with in-floor hammock. There’s also a daybed so more people can share the experience. The eco-friendly treehouse suite is made of bamboo with electricity and hot water provided by solar power.

ROCK THE BOAT

If you´ve got some sea legs on you and aren´t easily sickened by swaying, you should check out Gestalten´s latest book - Rock the Boat: Boats, Cabins and Homes on the Water. The book showcases various floating living solutions with endless opportunities for exploration and changes of scenery, but also profiles the imaginative inhabitants and designers behind these houseboats. The beautifully illustrated book offers inspiration to anyone interested in a touch of esca...
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BEASTIE BOYS BOOK

The Beastie Boys hotly anticipated memoir is out this week! Known as the first white rap group of any importance, the Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global superstardom. The new Beastie Boys Book tells their story, for the first time in the words of the band, revealing funny accounts of their transition from teenage punks to budding rappers, the debut album that became the first hip hop record ever to hit #1, their evolution as musicians and social activist...
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MIDNIGHT SCOOP

Designed by an aerospace engineer, the ingenious Midnight Scoop is a clever solution to an annoying problem - scooping rock hard ice cream. The idea comes from the simple realization that a scoop should function like a shovel, with a more effective pushing motion powered by the user´s arm and chest muscles, instead of the weaker ones in your wrist. Hot-forged from solid aerospace grade aluminum the elegant utensil features both an ergonomic handle and pointed blade,...
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