Week's Best 6/7/13

I'm sure you've all seen this by now, but just in case:

 PORTAL BEDROOM!!

Lauren, the girl responsible for this work of genius, actually has an entire blog dedicated to the  design process, and it's well worth a visit. So many fantastic details! (And isn't that Chell art gorgeous?)

Here it is with the lights off:

My favorite is Lauren's set of made-from-scratch infinity Portal mirrors:

DO WANT. Sounds like they were a pain and a half to make, but wow. Looks like they were worth it!


 For my fellow Ghostbuster geeks, check out the Ghostbusters ride that never was:

Hit that link and scroll about halfway down the page for tons of amazing photos, mock-ups, and art.

(via Ghostbusters Fans) 

Reminds me of the MIB ride at Universal, only spookier.

Oh, and a commenter mentioned this ride is very similar to Ghost Blasters, a ride that still exists in several amusement parks around the US and Canada. Any of you know it?


- Would you believe this gorgeous wolf sculpture is made entirely of pipe cleaners?

Yep, you read that right: Lauren Ryan makes her sculptures out of 100% chenille stems (aka pipe cleaners). I can't get over how perfect that face is!

I'm also partial to her Fennec Fox:

Head over to Lauren's blog, Chenille Stems, to see lots more. (And thanks to Miranda A. for the link!)

- Frank of Post Secret tweeted one of the most inspirational things I've seen all week: Duct Tape Surfing. It's kind of like what John did for our friend Ken, only way, WAY harder. Hehehe.

Confused? Just watch:

Pascale (the woman) is a paraplegic, and is the mother of one of Tyrone's friends. The two have a Facebook page where they post pics and links to interviews and such, since they're starting to get lots of media coverage now. You can also donate duct tape there!

And while we're talking feel-good stories, have you heard about the Brazilian hospital that re-themed its children's cancer treatments into "superhero formulas?"

Not only do the kids get these special cases for their IV treatments, they also get custom comics - officially licensed from Warner Brothers - that show each superhero getting the "super formula" treatment using those exact same cases:

Plus the entire children's cancer ward there (located at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center in São Paulo) has been themed into the Hall of Justice! Head over to NerdApproved to see more pictures and video of the ward. (And in related news: are you totally crying right now, or is that just me? GAH.)

- While we're talking superheros, Target is really pulling out all the stops with their new Avengers line. Check out this fun LED Thor hammer night light:

It's battery powered, so you just stick it to the wall - easy-peasy. There's also a Hulk fist version and this Captain America shield:

SO COOL. $26.99 at Target's website, or I'm sure you can find them in local stores, too.

And finally, I've had several of you ask me before if I "Disney Bound." I never have, but after seeing this roundup of 39 examples over on BuzzFeed, I am seriously tempted! In a nutshell, Disney Bounding is like the world's most subtle form of cosplay: you dress in everyday clothes that still manage to evoke your favorite Disney character. Here are a few examples:

 

Daisy & Donald!
(I'm in love with Daisy's tights and shoes. IN LOVE, I say!)

The Disney Bound Tumblr mostly posts outfit inspirations, but there are also plenty of pics like these, with Bounders sending in photos of themselves - often with the characters they're dressed as! In fact, I met a reader out at DHS last week wearing the most PERFECT Perry-the-Platypus outfit. Here's Elizabeth (check out her orange converse!) with her sisters Taylor (as Phineas) and Kelsey (as Ferb):

 So fun!

Hope these made you smile! Have a great weekend, everyone!