Archive for September, 2011
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RON De JEREMY: THE ADULT RUM
Ron de Jeremy Rum is an exceptionally well-balanced 7-year old rum from Panama. It has an inviting light amber color with very attractive copper hues. The aroma is that of carefully aged rum, with a harmoniously balanced orchestra of oak, fruit and spices. In the palate it opens up smoothly, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship. The oak comes through robustly and satisfyingly, yet gently enough ...
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FLOPPY DISK CAR
There are few words one can find to describe this car covered in floppy drives, but let’s just say “That’s like, WHOA” makes perfect sense. Finally, those poor floppy disks have a purpose once again. Spotted at the Fremont Fair is Weigand’s Floppy Disk Car, a 1998 Honda Civic plastered with computer keys and, of course, floppy disks. “I wanted to make an art car, something ...
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LAMPS THAT LOOK LIKE THE MOON
Ocullunam, the designer behind the company thein-es.artdesign, has come up with a beautiful hanging lamp design – a replica of our very own mother moon. There’s really not much to say about these glowing orbs other than they are sure to be a hit in any space – who doesn’t love the look of the moon? BUY NOW
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WICKED DRUMSTICK CHOPSTICKS
A pack of two wooden chopsticks with drumstick ends, they provide much needed entertainment if you ever find yourself awaiting for your sushi! (Although, if you have ordered raw fish, you should question why it’s taking so long to be served). Design by Moko Whether you’re eating solo or jamming with friends, you’ll find your groove with our Beat It Drumstick Chopsticks! At one end they’re ...
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SINKING TITANIC ICE CUBES
We didn’t think there was a way to make drinking gin and tonics more fun, but thanks to the Gin and Titonic Ice cube Tray, we’ve been proven wrong. This food-safe ice cube tray allows you to create ice cubes that are moulded in the shape of the Titanic and glaciers. Unlike some other novelty ice cube trays, the moulds are actually large enough to be ...
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SMART INSTANT KITCHEN TONGS
This moulded piece of soft silicone has a couple of X-shaped slots that let you insert any two kitchen utensils in order to fashion a pair of tongs. Created by Konstantin Slawinski of Hannover, Germany-based studio dreimann.
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THE LAZY MAN’S WASHING MACHINE
Won Suk Lee has designed the Almighty Laundry washing machine targeted at single businessmen who are too lazy (and stupid?) to operate a standard washing machine. This new machine will supposedly cut down on washing and drying time and also eliminates the need for ironing – a process that Won Souk Lee might believe to be every single businessman’s worst nightmare. To use the machine, hang ...
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VINTAGE GRAMOPHONE iPOD DOCK
Just because you are with the times and own an iPod doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the aesthetic of vintage music boxes, just ask Pottery Barn, they are selling this Gramophone iPod dock for customers who enjoy a more traditional design style but don’t want to compromise sound. BUY HERE
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BANANA HEADSET FOR iPHONES
Transform for your your iphone or cellphone into a headset in style with the banana phone headset from Big Mouth Toys. The standard 3.5mm jack plugs into most phones (including the iPhone 3, iPhone 4 and all Blackberry models) and makes for a fabulous gift. On the other end of the jack is a banana-shaped receiver – a side-splitting talking device that references the classic joke ...
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SCHWEDDY BALLS FLAVORED ICE CREAM
Available in both pints and Scoop Shops, the “Schweddy Balls” flavor is Fair Trade vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum and is loaded with fudge covered rum and milk chocolate malt balls. The name comes from a skit featuring regular host Alec Baldwin, Molly Shannon and Ana Gasteyer. Baldwin plays Pete Schweddy, owner of a holiday bakery called Season’s Eatings. Shannon and Gasteyer play ...
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RETRO STEAMPUNK iPHONE DOCK AND HANDSET
Remember the days when phones use to have cords attached? Probably not, but if you’re feeling nostalgic and want to relive the simpler days of the past, go on and check out these hand sculpted iRetrofone’s by artist Scott Freeland. This Steampunk piece in particular blends art with functionality allowing anyone with any type of iPhone to connect and talk seamlessly with the handset. Side bonus, ...
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EWAN McGREGOR BREAKING AND ENTERING
Ewan McGregor photographed by David LaChapelle. David LaChapelle, born March 11, 1963 in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a photographer and director who works in the fields of fashion, advertising, and fine art photography, and is noted for his surreal, unique, sexualized, and often humorous style. LaChapelle’s work has been described as surrealist, grotesque, shocking and ironic. Ingrid Sischy, long-time editor of Interview magazine, has said there are ...
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HANDS FREE iPHONE VIEWING DEVICE
Clint Spencer and Ryan Eder have designed a hands-free iPhone viewing device entitled the Vyne. This hands-free accessory is perfect for any smartphone. It is designed to be worn while sitting down in a stationary position for viewing media content for an extended period of time. We all know how exhausting it can be to watch hilarious youTube videos, movies, music videos or a photo slideshow ...
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EMERGENCY CHANGE BANK
Add coins at your own risk: only by smashing the glass can they be retrieved. As you watch your money literally build up, you will be torn between the desire to save more or cash in. With money rapidly disappearing into plastic cards and online transactions, the physical presence of the ‘In Case of Emergency’ money box will make you think more carefully before you decide ...
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THE CHEAT SHEET TABLE SETTING PLACEMAT
Do you know where the knife goes when you set a table? The fork? The dessertspoon? The champagne glass? Water glass? The plate for bread? All that has just become a lot easier with this nifty cheat sheet placemat. It has all the relevant placements and positions laid out as well as some basic rules of engagement! And at 60×65 cm (25” x 23”) it’s the ...
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UNDER-ABOVE DUAL LENS WATER CAMERA
You know those super cool photos of people or creatures under water? Well, this is even better. Thanks to a young female designer by the name of Han In Kyung, you can now take photographs of the underwater world while still maintaining a view of above water in the same frame (or, at least you could if this prototype was actually manufactured). This visual is a ...
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RESTAURANT ON A ROCK
Listen up, all you travel-enthusiasts and seafood lovers alike: Off the coast of Zanzibar in Tanzania is a small seafood restaurant that draws a crowd not only for its deliciously fresh fare (and unique dishes), but because of its quirky location. Perched on the top of a rock in the middle of the Indian Ocean, The Rock Restaurant is accessible by boat, swimming or walking depending ...
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CREEPY BUGS UNDER ELECTRON MICROSCOPES
Caterpillar by Oliver Meckes Hydrothermal Worm by Philippe Craqssous Spider Head by Oliver Meckes Mosquito Larva with Parasite by Nicole Ottawa Parasitic Mite on Mosquito Larva by Nicole Ottawa Water Mite by Nicole Ottawa Worm Polychaete by Philippe Crassous Electron microscopes help bring nanoscience to life, providing a level of detail to scientists that was simply not available mere decades ago. The FEI Company is a ...
