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Feel Seating System

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:15:00 -0700

$2,950.00 from Animi Causa
From Animi Causa in Israel comes this wonderfully playful seating system that consists of a matrix of (assumed to be) foam balls. As you can imagine, it can be shaped into just about any type of seating you'd like. Don't you just want to throw yourself onto it??

The NeoCube

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:53:47 -0700

$29.95 from The NeoCube
The NeoCube consists of 216 rare earth magnets that can be arranged to create an infinite number of shapes and patterns, providing hours of entertainment. (It really it much cooler than this lame description makes it seem. Be sure to visit the site and watch the demonstration videos.)

The Treepee

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:27:36 -0700

$490.81 from Drinkstuff
This is not the first hanging tent we've seen, but we found it the most charming... none of that trying-to-look modern and sexy stuff. This looks like you've taken your tent from an old Boyscout camping trip and hung it in a tree. And that's exactly what you have done. Playful and functional (no ground contact for better insulation), not to mention a total blast to hang out in. Also a total blast to catch unsuspecting campers in! (And spin them around as fast as you can.)

Umbrella For Two

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:22:42 -0700

$44.50 from Umbrellastand.com
A cute umbrella for cute couples. Automatic and available in two colors.

Zip-it Necklace

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:20:28 -0700

$34.00 from Oye Modern
Fantastically quirky but simple and elegant at the same time - it would really compliment any outfit. Handmade from a real zipper (crazy, I know) and available in three finishes.

Giant Plastic Cup

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:56:53 -0700

$118.23 from Limiteds.com
These are so great. I want to be drinking out of one right now. Playing off of the iconic plastic cup shape, these giant (34cm diameter) polyethylene cups are durable enough to function as stools or trash bins. That was actually their original intent... but oh no, I want to drink out of it. And I will. Someday.

Graphite Writing Object - Hand

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:15:56 -0700

$61.95 from Vat19
This is a new addition to the Graphite Writing Object series and equally as awesome and deserving of its own feature. We can't get enough of these!

Portable Rotary Phone

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:29:57 -0700

$199.94 from SparkFun Electronics
This must be the most amazing phone I've ever seen. Just when you thought that old school Bluetooth headset was the coolest... here's the 100% retrofitted rotary MOBILE phone! What the guys at SparkFun Electronics do is take an old rotary phone and through some genius-level electronic hocus-pocus, hook it up to an (internal) mobile phone - SIM card and all! Everything works properly, including the metallic call bells and dial tone! I'm so psyched about this I can barely form coherent sentences!! Look at all the exclamation points!

Single Eyelash Necklace

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:14:26 -0700

$30.00 from Stephanie Simek
Another beautiful necklace by Stephanie Simek. This one, resembling a person's eyelashes, is actually made of human hair. We love it. Sterling silver, 20" in length. Recently on display at the Museum of Contemporary Craft in the US.

Tie-Dye Eggs Kit

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:54:38 -0700

$8.95 from Mahar Drygoods
If you are looking for something a little different this Easter, this is a wonderfully creative egg-dying kit. Or perhaps you don't celebrate Easter but simply have a craving for fashionably clad eggs. The kit includes several vintage ties and instructions to transfer the fabric pattern from the ties to your eggs. You will end up with some seriously stylish eggs.

Vampire Pacifier

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:34:17 -0700

$7.99 from Perpetual Kid
Because there is nothing cuter than a baby vampire. For ages 3 months and up.

Plug Mug

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:14:28 -0700

$16.34 from Gadgetshop
This is a mug with a plug. By unplugging the mug and taking the plug with you, you can put your mind at ease knowing that no one else can use your precious mug. While I enjoy the craftiness of the concept, I'm a little disappointed that the mug is not particularly attractive or especially desirable. It's a fun product regardless.

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 10:30:50 -0700

$10.99 from Think Geek
From site: "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies features the original text of Jane Austen's beloved novel with all-new scenes of bone-crunching zombie action. That's right, zombie scenes have been inserted into the classic text to turn this novel into a roaring, updated, blood-fest! Complete with 20 illustrations in the style of C. E. Brock (the original illustrator of Pride and Prejudice), this insanely funny expanded edition will introduce Jane Austen's classic novel to new legions of fans. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Jane would be proud." I'm not certain she would be, but perhaps she was a zombie-literature fan.

Baby Bottle Plane

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:33:16 -0700

$25.00 from Amazon
I don't know what it is about airplanes that makes food more appetizing, but this is for the youngsters who aren't quite ready for the Baby Plane Spoon but love planes nonetheless. Bottle not included but will fit most bottles.

Canon USB Flash Drive (Not a Camera)

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:06:42 -0700

(See site for price) from E-bay
This is not a camera but a 2GB USB flash drive in the shape of a miniature camera. It would make a great gift to photography enthusiasts, especially if they happen to have the matching camera. We love miniatures.