Monday, January 19, 2009

BDDW: Now Plugged By The Cool, Famous


A ways back we mentioned one of our favorite new brands - BDDW - and highlighted their gorgeous handcarved tables and captain's mirrors.

As if they weren't ascending all the ladders easily enough on their own, REM's Michael Stipe and photographer Thomas Dozol gave them some handwritten applause as part of a photo shoot in their home.

Who needs an advertising budget at all when you get genuine, handwritten press from Michael Stipe and partner?

... And Speaking of Geniuses

When The Onion covers one of the greatest open secret retail marketing disasters still in operation, we have to post a link: Difficult To Tell If T.J. Maxx Hit Hard By Recession