When I look at the wonderful handmade bags and accessories from Paisley Daisy I go all Austin Powers.  Designer Sophie Beale creates her bags and accessories primarily from recycled and vintage materials.  Her mod style evokes images of mini-skirts, go-go boots,  Jeff Beck and the Yardbirds.

see more @ paisleydaisy.co.uk

Thursday’s announcement by President Obama of the Chrysler bankruptcy also revealed his renewed support for the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ bill.  The president revisited the plan to give cash incentives to new car buyers who trade in a gas guzzling clunker.  The original intent of the credit was to encourage the purchase of fuel efficient vehicles, while reducing the number of emissions of heavy clunkers on the highway.  The plan is now seen as a means to also aid floundering automakers.  Credits would range from $1,500 to $5,000 toward the purchase of a car getting 27.5 miles per gallon, or a truck getting over 23.1 mpg.  No word on how long you need to own the clunker to get the credit.

via: money.cnn.com

My Finnish genes be proud.  Finnish designer Pekka Salokannel has come up with a sweet concept for pocket-sized, solar-powered, portable audio.  Speakers on the inside – solar panels on the outside.  Fold them up to put them in your pocket or open them to create table speakers.  Inspired by the design and shape of the original gramophone, hence the name.

via: designboom