Slow bike.

I'm almost done sanding my frame. And of course, what's remaining is the worst part. Getting all the nitty-gritty paint that's leftover in the grooves and corners. I could use a dremel tool for this, but Will can't find his dremel since

Slow foodie.

I've been on a Michael Pollan kick lately, having just finished reading The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food. I love his guide to eating:  01  Pay more, eat less. Good food is not cheap. Like most other things, you get what you pay for.

Onitsuka Tigers.

originally uploaded by Neylano. I'm trying really, really hard to curb my spending, but I saw these on sale at Poppy and Stella in Fell's Point and couldn't resist. This is my second pair of O. Tigers. I love them.

My three boys.

originally uploaded by Neylano. •

I want one.

Saw this in my awesome fashion newsletter from Refinery 29. They're on Twitter, too. MUST GO SHOPPING.  Being trendy is my Botox. People always think I'm younger than I am and I'm almost positive it's because I'm a sucker for

Slow Design.

In the course of my design career, I have met many people who simply do not understand what it takes to create good design. They don’t understand that visual solutions cannot be forced. They don’t understand that sometimes, no, I can’t “design faster”. They ask ignorant questions,

Phillipe Starck's philosophy on design.

Loved this TED talk by French industrial designer Phillipe Starck. Love his work. Love the French accent.  “No one is obliged to be a genius, but everyone is obliged to participate.”

Pantone 337 C.

I'm in the middle of writing a design-related piece, which I'll upload soon. Until then, Shop Composition.

Ritual Roasters. San Francisco.

I just found a blog by an editor at the NY Times who, like me, is on a quest for perfect espresso. Which is how I discovered Ritual Coffee Roasters in San Francisco. I think this image is beautiful and their logo especially nice. A unique take on a coffee

Latté art.

originally uploaded by Neylano. So, today my new pitcher arrived, the one with the tapered spout and flat walls. I am trying to perfect the art of steaming milk so I can make Vivace/Victrola/Tryst/Peregrine/Pitango/authentic Italian lattés chez moi since there are no good espresso shops