On Saturday, actor and art lover James Franco painted a mural in Williamsburg. The street art at the corner of Bedford and Grand celebrates his latest film, "This is the End", and features his friends and co-stars. Franco worked with Sky High Murals to complete the work. 

In other news, Yahoo buys Tumblr, and Connecticut passes a mattress recycling bill. See the headlines after the jump.

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Our favorite designy temporary tattoos have some temporary new digs. Tattly vending machines are touring New York City retailers, dispensing stick-on ink for just a quarter. There are Tattly Randomizers currently at West Elm, Makerbot, and the IFC Center, and they will be traveling to different venues through July. 

In other news, the only Delaware Frank Lloyd Wright house is for sale, and check out a fun Google Maps guessing game. See the headlines after the jump.

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There's always money in the banana stand. Netflix has been promoting the return of 'Arrested Development' by setting up the Bluth frozen banana business around town, and today it will be in Times Square from 11 am to 5 pm. The line may be long, but the bananas are free. New episodes of 'Arrested Development' premiere May 26 on Netflix.

In other news, check out celebrity real estate that's on the market, from Cher to Versace. See the headlines after the jump.

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Just a few hours ago Larry Page concluded the keynote for Google I/O 2013. It was an exciting event, not only because this was the first year Apartment Therapy was invited to attend the annual developers conference for all things Google, but also because it's amongst the most anticipated showcase events for technologies likely to change consumer markets. We've rounded up all the biggest announcements revealed today...

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Prepping for your beach vacation just got more colorful, and charitable. One Kings Lane has partnered with eight designers to create exclusive beach towels that benefit a non-profit of the designer's choice. Currently available is a selection from Tracy Reese with proceeds going to AIDS New York Community Trust. 

In other news, a color-coded notes makes you more efficient, and an adaptable coffee table offers eight options. See the headlines after the jump.

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Weekend naps are the best...falling asleep in a comfy chair after catching up on your Facebook updates or a session of YouTube cat videos. But there's always a little bit of "did-I-drop-it?" panic when you wake up with your iPad on your chest. And if you're one of the 600,000 people in America with a heart defibrilator, rolling over on your screen isn't the only thing to worry about. More

In Sunrise, Fla., a life-size, 10,000 square-foot Barbie dreamhouse is now open. Complete with doll collection, shoe-print wallpaper, and tons of pink, Barbie is stirring up controversy, both here and abroad. Set to open on Thursday, the 27,000 square-foot version in Berlin (which features a runway and "virtual cupcakes") will be protested by Occupy Dreamhouse.

In other news, the Campana Brothers' latest collection includes gilded toys, and a sleek desk lamp uses gravity to mount to your desk. See the headlines after the jump. 

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Hey all, I'm teaming up with That Girl Marlo Thomas again to do a video, answering all of your interior design and decor questions! We want you to submit your questions, so just post them in the comments here, and I'll make sure to answer them. The video will be up a week from today here on MarloThomas.com. 

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The latest installation at the Museum of Modern Art lets you walk between the raindrops. Opened yesterday, the Rain Room utilizes 3D cameras to stop the rain where a body is detected. Originally debuting in London last year, Rain Room is Restoration Hardware's first purchase for RH Contemporary Art, a new arts business that RH will launch in September in NYC. It is on loan to MoMA for the summer as part of EXPO 1: New York.

In other news, Fast Company names the 100 Most Creative People in Business, and the oldest paint in the world will go on display. See the headlines after the jump.

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Once called "one of the grandest properties in the South," Atlanta's Calhoun Estate, nicknamed the Pink Castle, has been relisted for $2.5 million. Designed in 1923 by local favorite Philip Schutze, the 10,905 square-foot property has seven bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms. 

In other news, LinkedIn turns 10 today, and the White House puts $200 million on 3-D printing. See the headlines after the jump.

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