"If Design Were..." with Brooks Hudson Thomas

Blackman Cruz protégé, Brooks Hudson Thomas, breaks out on his own with Specific Merchandise. With a background in art, a fascination for handicraft and the obscure, Brooks curates a collection that is undeniably personal...specific even. According to Brooks, the idea behind this venture was to do a "deliberate mix of high and low things" and to "blur the line between a gallery and a shop." The collection is pretty innovative even for a discerning design enthusiast, with pieces from furniture designer Tim Lewis, Mexican ceramicist German Montalvo (pictured,) and an exclusive lighting collection by Marie Christophe (pictured.)

After visiting with Brooks and really taking in the store, the name Specific Merchandise really sunk in and made sense. I thought it would be interesting to get inside the mind of the man behind the showroom to understand design as he sees it. Let's play, "If Design Were...," with Brooks Hudson Thomas:

SY: If design were... an object?

BHT: "A bottle opener."

SY: ...a person?

BHT: "Donald Judd."

SY: ...a place?

BHT: "Tokyo."

SY: ...a song?

BHT: "Tony's "Something's Coming", West Side Story."

SY: ...a film?

BHT: "Auntie Mame, or Cary Grant in anything."

SY: ...a moment?

BHT: "A first kiss."

"If Design Were..." with Brooks Hudson Thomas

Blackman Cruz protégé, Brooks Hudson Thomas, breaks out on his own with Specific Merchandise. With a background in art, a fascination for handicraft and the obscure, Brooks curates a collection that is undeniably personal...specific even. According to Brooks, the idea behind this venture was to do a "deliberate mix of high and low things" and to "blur the line between a gallery and a shop." The collection is pretty innovative even for a discerning design enthusiast, with pieces from furniture designer Tim Lewis, Mexican ceramicist German Montalvo (pictured,) and an exclusive lighting collection by Marie Christophe (pictured.)

After visiting with Brooks and really taking in the store, the name Specific Merchandise really sunk in and made sense. I thought it would be interesting to get inside the mind of the man behind the showroom to understand design as he sees it. Let's play, "If Design Were...," with Brooks Hudson Thomas:

SY: If design were... an object?

BHT: "A bottle opener."

SY: ...a person?

BHT: "Donald Judd."

SY: ...a place?

BHT: "Tokyo."

SY: ...a song?

BHT: "Tony's "Something's Coming", West Side Story."

SY: ...a film?

BHT: "Auntie Mame, or Cary Grant in anything."

SY: ...a moment?

BHT: "A first kiss."

Ana Ivanovic Sports Illustrated 2010

Ana Ivanovic will very likely retain the world's hottest tennis player title, and to prove us once again what so many of us see in her she decided to show how good she looks in red bikini at photoshoot for the famous Sports Illustrated. The result of this photoshoot was Anna hotter than ever.

What can I say dark haired girls certainly look exceptionally good in red, especially in tiny red bikini, and Ana Ivanovic is definitely one of the hottest female atheletes of all time. Enjoy.

So who is the cutest female tennis player?

According to results of our poll Ana Ivanovic leads convincingly the way as the hottest female tennis player followed by Maria Sharapova and Daniela Hantuchova. Ana Ivanovic is also very cute tennis player but is she the cutest female tennis player on the tour?But cute category is something completely different than the hot category. Well at least I hope it is since many fans simply vote for their favorite regardless of the category. So please try to be objective as possible and help us find the cutest girl on WTA tour. Here are the candidates.

Maria Kirilenko

Ana Ivanovic

Caroline Wozniacky

Ashley Harkleroad

Sania Mirza

Sorana Cirstea

Anna Chakvetadze

So here are the candidates, it's up to you now to choose the cutest girl on WTA tour.

2008 Victoria's Secret Angels Fashion Show

The Victoria's Secret Angels arrive at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach and hit the sand to get set for the the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

The Angels enjoy one last laugh before it's down to business.

Television personality Martha Stewart, left, shows model Heidi Klum the picture she took of her during a hair and makeup session prior to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Victoria's Secret supermodel Miranda Kerr gets ready backstage.

Model Marisa Miller strikes a pose on the runway.

A model presents a creation during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Model Marisa Miller is true blue.

Heidi Klum walks onstage while Usher performs.

Peek-a-boo! You'll definitely be noticed wearing this to a masked ball.

Flavia D'Oliveira can't tell if she's cold or warm! She pairs a winter hat and legwarmers with a sexy matching underwear combo.

All the models line up to show off their stuff!

Alessandra Ambrosio waves to her adoring fans.

Victoria's Secret Angel Marissa Miller walks the runaway in a racy getup.

This angel's got a tail! And a matching lingerie set.

Angel Alessandra Ambrosio back in black . . .

. . . and in black and white.

Karolina Kurkova models an ensemble during the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Karolina Kurkova models a flower-bedecked ensemble during the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Alessandra Ambrosia sports a pair of golden wings at the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Miranda Kerr blows a kiss to the audience during the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Selita Ebanks spreads her wings as musicians play in the background at the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Confetti rains down on a model in a white hoop dress at the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Model in red wings and plaid shorts struts the catwalk at the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

A model walks the runaway during the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

A model shows off an outfit inspired by athletic apparel during the 2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show...

The same outfit is emblazoned with a parting message as she heads back to the dressing room.

Maria Sharapova Modeling

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Extreme Sports

Think of an adventure holiday and you may think high adventure by day and low comfort by night. But all that is about to change with the launch of Pure Adrenalin, an extreme sports company that specializes in luxury adventure tours to New Zealand.

Founder, Godfrey Guinan from Brighton explains, ? There are many companies operating adventure tours but most are a little rough around the edges. The idea of Pure Adrenalin is that adventure should not be at the cost of luxury. Guests are accommodated in a comfortable hotel that boasts all the comforts of home including internet access, courtesy transport and an excellent restaurant and bar. ?

Over the two week holiday guests can experience a wide variety of adventures from high altitude skydiving, bungy jumping and white water rafting to heli-biking, kayaking, mountain boarding, quad biking and more. Or if they prefer they concentrate on mastering just one sport.

Packages start from under ?2000 making this an affordable adventure if you are looking for a holiday with a difference. For example a 25 jump AFF course with equipment, video footage, photos, accommodation, breakfasts and ground transfers costs from just ?1,750.

Godfrey has left behind a successful career as a IT consultant, with homes in Brighton and London to follow his dream in New Zealand; ? New Zealand is the extreme sports capital of the world. Prices in New Zealand are affordable and the landscape is breathtakingly beautiful. Skydiving against the back drop of Lake Taupo and the snow capped volcanoes of Tongariro National Park, is an experience that you will remember forever.?

With many bargains to be found on flights from London to New Zealand now could be the ideal time to take that special holiday you have always been promising yourself.

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