The Projects.

finally.

2009-02-05T00:16:00.000-08:00

out with the old, in with the new...

theprojectroom will always live here. it just won't be updated any longer. you can still reference all the good stuff from the last 3 years whenever you like. but the new blog will be an extension of this plus lots more photography. so tell your friends and loved ones to visit the new site. see you soon!

www.maxwangerblog.com

2009.

2008-12-30T23:26:00.000-08:00

sorry for the lack of posts. it's been a busy (and exciting) month. stay tuned for a BRAND NEW BLOG sometime in january. new layout, bigger pictures, same good stuff.

here's to a wonderfully happy and peaceful new year!!

baconfish.

2008-12-11T16:44:00.000-08:00

yum.

xmas at the peninsula.

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a few random snapshots from a xmas event at the beverly hills peninsula the other night...

sugar lips.

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more here.

colorful lights.

2008-11-25T16:08:00.000-08:00

a set of these for the kitchen? over the dinner table? click here.

i love you but...

2008-11-24T13:22:00.000-08:00

click here.

spaghetti.

2008-11-19T14:15:00.000-08:00

measuring device. click here.

pencil art.

2008-11-19T11:11:00.000-08:00

pencil art by ghostpatrol.

curtains.

2008-11-17T13:42:00.001-08:00

sorry for the lack of posts recently. been a bit crazed. found these magnetic curtains that i thought were pretty cool...

click here.

mittens.

2008-11-09T20:13:00.000-08:00

via oh joy.

brand new.

2008-11-05T21:04:00.000-08:00

the new site is live. lifestyle, editorial, food, travel...and now weddings. be sure to check out the latest wedding shoot (click "love & marriage").

www.maxwanger.com

colorful hardwood.

2008-10-28T11:45:00.000-07:00

for more info, click here.

cordial invites.

2008-10-23T15:11:00.001-07:00

by keetra dean dixon.

rest head.

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one day pt. 2

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Wouldn't it be sweet to own one of these one day?

From the Pedlar's website:

"Most of our Smiths clocks and globes, and all of our typewriters, bakelite 'phones and perpetual calendars are expertly restored for us by Paul Follett in Aston Clinton. Paul specialises in restoration and positively overflows with knowledge and passion for the work he does. Everything he restores for us is of the highest possible quality. We're proud to be associated with him. Really good typewriters of this vintage are hard to find. We have a good collection, all restored by an expert and in full working order. Supplied with spare ribbon."

one day.

2008-10-23T14:43:00.000-07:00

Wouldn't it be sweet if we had nothing to complain about?

overdue.

2008-10-23T14:39:00.000-07:00

On Front: 'This card is way overdue.'
Inside Text: 'Happy Belated Birthday.'

click here.

scary broccoli.

2008-10-23T11:50:00.001-07:00

click HERE for the story.

thanks, brad.

light blubs.

2008-10-23T11:43:00.001-07:00

Pieke Bergmans' series of one-of-a-kind crystal LED lamps for Royal Leerdam Crystal and Solid Lighting are what the designer calls "light blubs." More info here.

via apartment therapy.

pool table.

2008-10-23T11:40:00.001-07:00

Designers Freshwest successfully combine narrative and humour in their conceptual design - “Pool Table“. “Pool Table is made from 50mm acrylic with miniature diving board, reflected and refracted light in such a way that it resembled the depth and hue of an actual swimming [pool].”

ceramic art.

2008-10-23T11:35:00.001-07:00

i think i want one.

from artist hayashi shigeki.

cassette tape closet.

2008-10-23T11:31:00.000-07:00

more info here.
or bid on ebay.

vote for mccain.

2008-10-17T14:30:00.000-07:00

See more Hayden Panettiere videos at Funny or Die

drink for change.

2008-10-16T21:50:00.000-07:00

click here.

laptop speaker.

2008-10-11T17:46:00.000-07:00

buy it here.

f*** the rain.

2008-10-11T17:35:00.001-07:00

click here.

coat rack guard.

2008-10-11T17:23:00.000-07:00

pretty cool. click here.

here comes the bride.

2008-10-05T21:26:00.001-07:00

a couple of weeks ago, i helped shoot a wedding (my first), thanks to the talented and kind, ron hughes. below are some of the pictures i took. the photos are a bit more chronological if you start from the bottom and work your way up.

if you or anyone you know is getting married, let me know. los angeles, new york, tokyo -- it doesn't matter. i'm ready to set foot into the wedding photography world.

for more of my work, don't forget to visit www.maxwanger.com.
and, this blog, of course, will always have a random assortment of the latest and greatest :)

30.

2008-09-28T21:52:00.001-07:00

ever since i turned 25, i've told everyone that i was basically 30. it's true, once you turn 25, you round up. i've been "30" for a while now, but it was officially made official on wednesday. this picture below, is me at 11:59pm on the night before my birthday. essentially it was my last moment as a 29 year-old. my last moment as a young man. yes, i was technically born around noon, but really, who cares. at midnight, i waved bye-bye to my youth.

now, i'm old. but at least i had an awesome little party to celebrate my oldness. my best friend parker and his amazing wife kristy even flew in as a surprise. here are some moments, captured in time.

obama's e-mail.

2008-09-25T11:24:00.000-07:00

click HERE for bigger version or just click image below.

coat tree wall sticker.

2008-09-25T11:15:00.000-07:00

click here.

sprinkle brigade.

2008-09-22T14:46:00.001-07:00

ah, the joys of poo. for more, click here.

kloe.

2008-09-17T16:17:00.001-07:00

i like.

click here.

newspaper yarn.

2008-09-16T23:40:00.000-07:00

"Today’s news, tomorrow’s textiles. A graduate from Design Academy Eindhoven, Greetje van Tiem, has found a distinctive and creative way to recycle old newspapers that have been sitting around. As part of a school assignment, van Tiem completed a project that turns newspapers into yarn..."

click here.

don't touch my sandwich!

2008-09-16T23:35:00.000-07:00

"If office gremlins are making off with your daily meal, innovative designer Sherwood Forlee has a clever solution: the Anti-Theft Lunch Bag. Simply put, Anti-Theft Lunch Bags "are regular sandwich bags that have green splotches printed on both sides." With your sandwich inside, the bag simulates mold and makes the contents look disgusting. These bags aren't available for purchase, but the idea shouldn't be difficult to replicate if you need more sandwich security at your workplace."

via lifehacker. thanks to cousin ty for the link!

tell mama.

2008-09-07T23:35:00.000-07:00

some cool obama prints and shirts here.

milk & cookie.

2008-09-07T20:08:00.000-07:00

poopee.

2008-09-04T20:43:00.000-07:00

remember these guys? the poo and pee dolls...

now there are these for kids:

click here.

modesto.

2008-09-01T21:44:00.001-07:00

went to a wedding in modesto this past weekend. despite the heat, it was a lovely summer celebration. below are some snapshots.

apple dish.

2008-08-28T15:14:00.001-07:00

click here.

li wei

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more amazing work by li wei here.

business card.

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very clever...

lasso coat stand.

2008-08-22T21:36:00.001-07:00

click here.

growing.

2008-08-17T23:19:00.000-07:00

last weekend, we spent some quality time at the park with little ben and his proud mom & dad. it's amazing to see how much he's grown in such a short amount of time. here are a few pics...

wasara.

2008-08-13T10:39:00.000-07:00

disposable paper tableware by WASARA. paper plates, bowls, mugs, sushi plates, serving platters...WASARA is made from reed pulp and bagasse (sugarcane waste).

from WASARA’s website: “Underlying the concept of WASARA is the legacy of Japanese aesthetic and value sense. Japan has a tradition of good manufacturing backed by excellent skills and techniques, one of the most refined food cultures in the world, and a spirit of hospitality and courtesy. These are essential for days of spiritual fulfillment. While a WASARA is a paper dish good for one-time use, we would like it to represent those quintessences of our tradition.”

WASARA will be available for purchase at the end of August 2008.

23.

2008-08-10T18:58:00.000-07:00

birthday bbq on a lovely summer evening.

kid's house.

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click here.

the future.

2008-08-05T15:18:00.001-07:00

click here.

light saber umbrella.

2008-08-05T15:16:00.000-07:00

one day.

2008-08-05T14:53:00.001-07:00

Super star architects arrive to the Caribbean, specifically to Dellis Cay, a 560-acre island at the Turks & Caicos archipielago. The project, set to be completed by 2010, will feature works by Shigeru Ban, David Chipperfield, Carl Ettensperger, Zaha Hadid, Kengo Kuma, Piero Lissoni, and Chad Oppenheim. In addition to the 124 villas and 154 residences, the island will have a 30,000 sq ft Spa operated by the Mandarin Oriental, a five star luxury hotel, a signature restaurant and numerous casual dining experiences.

click here for more info.

wow.

2008-08-03T23:08:00.000-07:00

how 'bout them apples. crazy to see your best friend win a pga tour event. it's something we talked/dreamed about when we were kids. to see it realized is beyond words. congrats, parks. you did it.

canape.

2008-07-30T09:41:00.000-07:00

"Canape" by designer Lila Jang. This design is part of an exhibition called Parcours Saint-Germain in Paris.

vinyl.

2008-07-30T09:38:00.001-07:00

cool vinyl figures by genevieve gaukler, tokyo 41%, paris 59%.

tearsheets

2008-07-28T20:10:00.000-07:00

some recent published works...

b'day fun.

2008-07-27T22:49:00.000-07:00

photographed a birthday party for 2 little girls on saturday. here are a few snapshots...

bubble calendar.

2008-07-21T18:03:00.001-07:00

a bubble to pop every day!

click here.

word.

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wallpapers.

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random assortment of iphone and itouch wallpapers from designers and illustrators from around the world. more here.

bloom.

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found on flickr.

click.

2008-07-13T23:47:00.000-07:00

random snapshots from the past couple weekends...

tableware.

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by kathryn hinton.

band-aid ring.

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click here.

heath tile.

2008-07-08T11:40:00.001-07:00

click here.

via designsponge.

dress for dinner.

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paper napkins with ties printed on them:

click here.

july 4th.

2008-07-06T23:31:00.000-07:00

a few snapshots from a wonderful 4th...

tell me how you really feel.

2008-07-01T17:32:00.000-07:00

end of june.

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randomness from the weekend.

for all the ladies.

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married to the mob keychain.

working class heroes.

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some beautiful products over at hard-graft. laptop sleeves, ipod/iphone cases, moleskine pouches and laptop bags. all hand-crafted, simple and well-made.

click here.

salad plant.

2008-06-27T10:28:00.000-07:00

These salad servers were designed to stand upright in their own pot and resemble a leafy houseplant. The pot can also be used for mixing and serving salad dressing. Made of melamine. Dishwasher safe.

click here.

stupid raisins.

2008-06-26T09:42:00.000-07:00

click here.

trio bike.

2008-06-24T15:21:00.000-07:00

click here.

ork posters.

2008-06-23T15:30:00.000-07:00

thought these were pretty cool.
just picked up this LA one...

a closeup pic of manhattan...

a few more cities...

click here.

drawer wall.

2008-06-23T13:09:00.000-07:00

the ampersand.

2008-06-23T13:01:00.000-07:00

for all you ampersand lovers, click here.

tie necklace.

2008-06-23T12:59:00.000-07:00

click here.

bologna.

2008-06-22T23:25:00.000-07:00

found a couple more from bologna...

afterschool embrace.

2008-06-17T14:55:00.000-07:00

Ivan Witenstein's "Kiss Your Little Girlfriends Golden Lunchroom Face Raise Your Middle Finger High Special Afterschool Embrace"

modular lighting balls.

2008-06-12T11:48:00.001-07:00

really cool modular lighting system that you can arrange any way you like. click here.

bacon in a can.

2008-06-11T12:19:00.000-07:00

click here.

the hairwash project.

2008-06-07T19:31:00.001-07:00

before and after hairwash pics.

click here.

obama x ron english.

2008-06-05T14:22:00.000-07:00

Legendary pop-artist Ron English has reappropriated a classic portrait of former American president Abraham Lincoln in the likeness of Obama. Two hundred 18" x 24" prints, priced at $200 are available for pre-order now at Upper Playground.

speak-er

2008-06-05T11:27:00.001-07:00

click here.

nest home.

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spaghetti bench.

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click here.

painted skin shoes.

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some info here.

the love series.

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scenes from paris.

when in rome.

2008-05-21T09:26:00.000-07:00

rome has been a pleasant surprise. for some reason, i didn’t expect to like it here. but i am impressed by it’s grandeur. though a bit chaotic and touristy, it’s a city that definitely leaves you awestruck. next time we'll need a few more days to explore.

by the way, if you’re ever in florence, you must try the gelato at vestri. and, when in rome, the gelato at san crispino. i never knew the joys of gelato until now.

it’s endless fun watching tourists toss coins into the trevi fountain. apparently, the proper form is to use your right hand and toss over your left shoulder.

fun in the rain.

ciao (hello) from italy.

2008-05-18T14:35:00.000-07:00

a quick hello from italy...

...bologna was very cool.
florence is beautiful and charming.
we've been walking a lot, eating a lot and enjoying our time here.
we took a day trip to cinque terre, a group of 5 small villages on the ligurian coast. it was breathtaking. and, the train ride back into florence was just how i pictured italy.

one more day here in florence and then it's off to rome for a couple of days...
ciao (goodbye) for now!

goodbye paris.

2008-05-13T15:13:00.000-07:00

now i know why so many people love it here. i didn't get it at first, but now i do. over the last 3 days, i've seen how pristine and clean paris is, how breathtaking every street and corner can be. it really takes a few days for everything to sink in. i was overwhelmed the first couple of days and my view of the city was jaded. having now explored so many different parts of the city, i've come to realize why people always get that look in their eyes when you mention paris. i can't wait to come back and not be such a tourist; i can't wait to come back when the dollar is stronger and i have a few more bills in my pocket :)

a few random notes followed by a few random pictures...

-it doesn't get dark until around 10:30.
-people sit along the canal every night, eating bread and drinking wine. it's how everyone in the world should be spending their nights.
-being unable to read the menus has made for some interesting food choices. the broccoli, sprouts and bean salad wasn't my favorite.
-it's crazy expensive. the only thing i've bought for myself has been some coca-cola mentos.
-everyone smokes.

bonjour.

2008-05-11T15:02:00.000-07:00

bonjour from paris.
it's day 3 here and we're already exhausted (but in a good way).
paris is much bigger than i thought it would be,
way more diverse than i thought it would be,
way dirtier than i thought it would be.
but it is lovely and charming and beautiful.

the weather has been perfect, though almost a bit too warm!
the first day here was a blur -- walked around our arrondisement (district), ate crepes, and tried our best to stay up late to help the jet lag.

the second day was filled with lots of walking and trips on the metro.
margaux has proven to be quite the map/direction expert.
we explored numerous areas, from the jardin de luxembourg to the sorbonne to the ile st. louis and the eiffel tower.
margaux even convinced me to take a cruise along the seine -- i really didn't want to, it seemed too touristy to me -- but it turned out to be wonderful.
there were people all along the river, enjoying each other's company, a bottle of wine, the weather...
the sights and sounds, from the louvre to notre dame, were amazing.

dinner was at a hip cafe where all the "cool kids" seemed to be hanging out. our waitress spoke english and for dessert brought us an entire big bowl of chocolate mousse (almost like a pudding) with the instructions to take as much of it as we wanted and if we finished it, we could have more (the bowl was HUGE).
i think we managed to spoon out 3 scoops.

today, we went to check out the flea market, but quickly realized it wasn't the one we had in mind. it was ghetto and sketchy and a side of paris i'd like to soon forget.
there are other flea markets around, we just picked the wrong one.
the highlight of the day was montmarte -- really beautiful and full of life.
lots of people, artists, musicians, cool stores, cafe's and patisseries.

dinner tonight was at a place not too far from our hotel (which, by the way, is nice, but tiny -- it's hard not to bang your elbows against the walls in the bathroom).
the crowd was how i always pictured paris -- very stylish, lots of smoking and red wine, full of character and charm...

i think that's it for now.
lots more planned for the next couple of days and then it's off to italy.
i have to leave you with one quick funny story...
on the first day, we went to a market to get some water and after margaux finished paying, the lady said, "merci," to which margaux replied, "bonjour."
of course she meant to say "merci" back.
thank you! hello!
good times.

a few snapshots...

animal book dividers.

2008-05-08T10:50:00.001-07:00

click here.

rebellion.

2008-05-08T09:44:00.000-07:00

ramen spork.

2008-05-08T09:42:00.000-07:00

Originally created for use at the popular Sugakiya ramen noodle restaurant chain in Japan, this combination fork-spoon easily twists noodles and ladles soup. Ecologically, it was intended to eliminate the waste created by disposal chopsticks. Dishwasher safe. Made of stainless steel.

buy here.

maze lock.

2008-05-08T09:34:00.000-07:00

a very charley weekend.

2008-05-04T13:52:00.000-07:00

v2.

2008-04-30T23:25:00.000-07:00

please have a look. click here.

nike pov.

2008-04-30T23:21:00.000-07:00

they've done it again. amazing nike ad directed by guy ritchie. check it out here.

t.hanks.

2008-04-30T23:17:00.000-07:00