Curiobot

Shikisai Blind T-Shirt

Sat, 25 May 2013 22:35:52 -0700

£48.00 from POS+
This funny and rather sexy shirt depicts a window blind... and includes a working pull cord that raises the bottom of the shirt! How awesome is that?? Great for all of you exhibitionists out there... this is way better than that trench coat of yours.

Cindy Dresser

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:26:56 -0700

$3,700.00 from Cool Kids
We absolutely loved looking through the Cool Kids Furniture website and oooing and awwing at the Dr. Seuss-like dressers and desks. I would've wanted nothing more as a 8 year old than furniture exactly like this. Expensive, yes... but the craftsmanship looks excellent, and of course, any one of these pieces would immediately become a great, playful family heirloom. Wacky furniture never goes out of style!

Traveler 191: The Snowglobe

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:48:46 -0700

$750.00 from CerealArt
I bet you always thought that snowglobes were tacky and a little tired. We did too. Until we saw this series of snow globes by Walter Martin and Paloma Munoz. The one pictured here is a beautiful winter scene... displaying an old woman brandishing a long whip against a creepy insect. The whole series of these wonderful centerpieces explore the notion of scale, and each one juxtaposes a peaceful winter landscapes against some strange and surreal action. Edition of 250, hand signed. Fantastic... literally.

Washboard Tie

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:11:37 -0700

$18.85 from Wow Cool Stuff!
This is pretty funny. A washboard tie. For those out there that are so attached to playin' the washboard ("scritchin' and scratchin'" as the corny description on the merchant's puts it), that they can't bear to be apart from it... even at those fancy suit-and-tie events. Call your banjo-strumming friends and get the jug band back together!

Wee Ninja

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:25:10 -0700

$22.00 from Elsewares
Sure, there are cute stuffed animals out there, and there are ninjas out there... but rarely do you find something that is a hybrid between the two! This isn't really our type of material, but we added it anyways as a testament to its cuteness. Handmade.

Travel Thread Kit

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:54:49 -0700

$9.00 from Kiosk
This simple, smart thread kit is cleverly disguised as a colorful ribbon. Aren't those tiny little spools such a waste of space and material? Instead of toting an awkward plastic sewing kit around, just bring this and a couple of needles. Easily pull the cotton thread you need from the ribbon. Looks like there's just about every color you'd need in there. Could double as a bracelet until you've taken a bunch of threads out. From Germany.

Crayon Rings

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:45:54 -0700

$50.00 from The Future Perfect
A set of 8 colorful crayons you can wear on your fingers. Just think of all the fun you can have having crayons so handy. You can color anything, anywhere. Limited edition of 10 sets.

Stone Ice Cubes

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:22 -0700

£15.99 from Mocha
We're excited by these reusable stone ice cubes. They're perfect for mixed drinks that you don't want watered down. Just pop the clean, attractive Nordish Rocks into the freezer for an hour, then plop them into your drink. Wash them when you're done, and they're ready to go again. As the site says: they make a drink, literally, on the rocks!

Mr. T Mug

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:42:36 -0700

$13.58 from Tee and Toast
There are a lot of Mr. T mugs out there, but this is by far the best. Each Mr. T is hand-drawn, just for you and it says "I pity the fool that don't drink tea" in the back. Get it? Tea? Mr. T??

Cat Birdbath

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:35:47 -0700

$31.98 from What on Earth
This cat is conflicted because he likes to eat birds as they daringly and mockingly take baths underneath him but he also hates water. Poor kitty! Resin.

Sommelier Wine Glass

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:45:26 -0700

$49.00 from Generate Design
We like Dixie cups. There's something so classic and simple and interesting about their shape. And not only are these reusable, they are classy enough to serve wine in at your next dinner party.

Mice Ice Cube Tray

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:16:19 -0700

$4.99 from Perpetual Kid
From the site: 'Try adding Ice Mice to beverages at your next party. They'll cool down your drinks much better than a real mouse would.' We agree. Very cute. Could also be a fun toy for an ice-loving cat.

Space Invaders Cutting Board

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:52:38 -0700

$129.00 from Think Geek
Check this out. A sexy Space Invaders themed cutting board, made from pixel-like cubes of walnut and maple. As the site says, the product perfectly "fuses your love of video games and cooking." Aha! You are defeated! Instead of shooting where I was, you should have shot where I was going to be!! (Futurama, anyone?)

Wooden Keyboard & Mouse

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:41:17 -0700

$19.99 from Geek.com
Geeks hear this. Pimp out your keyboard in ways far more tasteful and subtle than with those glowing LEDs and stuff. Woo the ladies with this all-wood keyboard. Nicer on the fingers than your traditional plastic keyboards, plus, it kind of looks like a bunch of Scrabble pieces. At $20, it's also strangely cheaper than most regular keyboards...

Screwed Up Earrings

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:44 -0700

$24.00 from Uncommon Goods
These earrings are a nice playful use of something that we typically would consider a purely functional object: the ordinary Phillips head screw. Each is a replica made of sterling silver with a simple post backing. Handmade in Rhode Island. Good for boys and girls, we think.