Todd Oldham teams up with Target to launch the “Kids Made Modern” arts and crafts collection. Inspired by Oldham’s book by the same name, it includes a colorful array of custom printed-duct tape, a jumbo crayon that boasts 64-colors in one, water colors, a comic book kit, even a “Moon Rock” jewelry kit. And that’s just a taste of what you can expect to hit shelves come May 20th!

Based on Mary Norton’s fantasy novel The Borrowers, Miyazaki’s adaptation tells the story of a family of teeny tiny people who live in a mysterious world beneath the floorboards of a human home. Naturally, the miniature sized daughter – Arrietty – develops a taboo friendship with a 12-year-old boy a zillion times her size. If its anything like Miyazaki’s “Ponyo” or “Spirited Away,” we won’t be disappointed.

TOMS the philanthropic shoe company with the ‘One for One’ attitude added eyewear last year. Now, its launching a line of oh so chic ballet flats. Talk about pep in your step! We’re talking suede, linen, chambray, woven canvas, burlap and leather too. And the prints? YES! YES! YES! Happy feet, here we come.

ReWired for Life is a program Sonja Sohn also know as The Wire’s Kima, conceived to help youth age 14 to 21 who could easily be characters on the show she once starred on. They are the people society throws away and considers hopeless. The young adults and teens that have made bad decisions, been caught up in circumstance and are at high risk of getting stuck in the system. The Washington Post takes an in-depth look at Sohn’s passion to help empower, inspire and help these Baltimore kids through a program that teaches life skills, violence prevention and self-esteem building program that uses media, resource activities, and the arts as tools for personal transformation.

Read the full story here

The first in a brand-new series of MIMOBOT flash drives from Mimoco, the Einstein flash drive ($22-$119) is preloaded with bonus Mimory™ and the MimoDesk™ personalization suite of Einstein-themed wallpapers, icons and avatars. It’s also available in up to 64GB capacity so it can handle plenty of your data storage and transportation needs. Buy it here

Rachel Stewart has an eye for fly. Straight up, stumbling upon her website is a highlight of my January. From Afro Pick rings and earrings to “Young, Gifted and Black” necklaces and Basquiat brooches, she has style for decades. B-boys and B-girls, you gotta love that Wild Style brooche. Love it.

Now that’s a book with appeal. Especially if you’re a fan of sweet, chocolate or even vanilla wafers. Eat Me: Appetite For Design is an awe inspiring collection of products, brands, places and people in the food world. It features the best of the best in branding, packaging, innovation and the like. From chic restaurant identities and design to food-based art projects, this book is a foodie’s delight.  It’s available on Amazon and makes a perfect gift for the design junkie or food lover in your life.

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Don was a visionary pioneer and a giant in our business. Before MTV, there was ‘Soul Train.’ That will be the great legacy of Don Cornelius. His contributions to television, music and our culture as a whole will never be matched. My heart goes out to Don’s family and loved ones -Quincy Jones to the AP

The Dark Knight Rises Opening Credits Project from Do?an Can Gündo?du on Vimeo.

Ron English, self-describedMaster of POPaganda strikes powerfully with a guerilla campaign condemning children’s breakfast cereals and their high sugar, high fat content. Last October he cleverly placed satirical cereal boxes with overweight icons like Lucky and Dig Em the frog and titles like Sugar Frosted Fat on the shelves of L.A. grocery stores.

Now, meet Fat Tony. He’s expected to drop soon and in limited edition. Gotta love a toy that fights childhood obesity. Let’s just hope people get the message.

Visionaire once created what might be the biggest magazine ever made. Now, it’s on to the next extreme with its exhibit of the world smallest book. See that tiny spec in the palm of that hand pictured above? The little dot that looks like a mole or a Sharpie fail? Well, that’s the book! See what’s inside on display at Visionaire’s 11 Mercer Street location in New York City from January 24 – February 8. More info at visionaireworld.com

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Tis the season for all kinds of greetings. And if you’re into convenience, eco-friendly and charitable and creative, smartecard is the way to go.

It’s an easy-to-use process that makes custom greeting cards fun and fast. First, you sign up and pick a charity. Yeah, it costs a $1 per card but at least you know where your money goes. Every $1 you donate earns 1 credit and you pick where your money goes. The options include organizations like Urban Affairs Coalition, CURE, K.I.D.S., Doctors Without Borders and more.

Next. You choose a card.

And then comes the best part – you can upload up to 30 pictures. This is especially nice for families who want to do a holiday slide show for their loved ones. Me, I’m all about my dog.

You choose your frames, texts and even some holiday music. Jingle Bells, anyone? You can upload contacts from your email or just enter a few. You can even post it on Facebook. And let the fun begin.

If you’re in need of some personalized holiday cards, NerdLike is giving away 25 credits to smartecard. All you have to do is “Like” smartecard and NerdLike or follow us on Twitter.

Leave a comment on this post telling us why you need 25 credits for holiday cards this season! You have until Dec. 19!