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Anti-Theft Lunch Bags
December 16th 2011 | Home & Garden
Tired of having your food stolen by sticky-fingered coworkers or roommates? Bullies taking your kids lunch? Well if so worry no more! Anti-theft Lunch Bags are sandwich bags that have green splotches printed on both sides, making your freshly prepared lunch look spoiled. Don't suffer the injustice of having your sandwich stolen again! Protect your lunch with Anti-Theft Lunch Bags!
$7.99 at Perpetual Kid
Wine Wedge
December 7th 2011 | Home & Garden
Ridiculously simple yet practical beyond belief and the Wine Wedge is so basic it barely needs explaining. The idea is to bung the wedge under the lowest possible flank of a bottle/can and then start stacking. You can use a single wedge for stacking against a wall, or a pair of wedges to create a sturdy pyramid of bottles or cans. Think of it as a virtually invisible wine rack.
$8.70 at Firebox
Celebrity Weighing Scales
November 28th 2011 | Home & Garden
Pounds and kilos? Boring! This is the age of celebrity, so why not compare your weight with a few select stars? Simply step aboard these amusing bathroom scales and see if you're heavier than Roseanne or punier than the Karate Kid.
$34.95 at Firebox
Buckle Up Key Holder
November 23rd 2011 | Home & Garden
The road of life can be a bumpy one, so a safety belt -- figurative and literal -- is always a good idea. Let this fun and clever, repurposed Buckle Up Key Holder make finding keys a snap, while reminding you to stay safe. The perfect place to keep your keys on lockdown when you get home, it's mountable grab-and-go design creates a speedy key station to keep you cruising out the door in time. Simply click to release -- you'll be sure to make it to your destination.
$24.00 at UncommonGoods
Wooden Clock
November 18th 2011 | Home & Garden
The Wooden Clock looks exactly like a smooth, sanded, slightly Swedish-looking block of wood—until the numbers illuminate. Its glowing digital numerals appear as if by magic on its smooth surface. And don't ask us how it works because we don't have a clue. Nevertheless, the digital numbers look seriously cool glowing against a natural-looking wooden background.
$199.95 at Firebox
Motorized Cooler
November 11th 2011 | Home & Garden
This is the only rideable, three-wheeled cooler with a 500-watt electric motor that propels the unit up to 14 mph, and it has a fully-insulated bin that accommodates up to 24 12-oz. beverage cans and 8 lbs. of ice, allowing you to transport chilled food or beverages up to 15 miles on a single charge. Very useful gadget, isn't it?
$499.95 at Hammacher Schlemmer
Color Lamps
December 16th 2010 | Home & Garden
These lamps and light covers are inspired by a bird's eye view of America's Southwest, where the rusty rock landscapes are dotted with the bright jewels of swimming pools. Simply charge them up, then take them anywhere around the house and they will light up just like candles. Sold as sets of four multi-colored lamps.
$84.95 at Wrapables
Personnalized portrait
December 9th 2010 | Home & Garden
Giving away a personalized pop art portrait is a cool and fresh gift. But if you're not a professional artist it's been kind of hard to put that idea into practice – until now. All you need to do is visit allpopart.com, choose size and style (You can choose between Warhol's celebrity style and Lichtenstein's comic strip style), then send in a picture and you're done.
$60.00 at allPopart.com
Monkey Key Covers
November 29th 2010 | Home & Garden
Feel like a chimp when you struggle to find the right key? Quit monkeying around with those naked keys and pop a monkey key cover on each of your keys. This set of 6 multi-colored monkey key covers, each with a different expression, will keep you from going bananas! Fits over any standard size key.
$4.95 at Patina Store
Distorted Wall Clock
November 11th 2010 | Home & Garden
Time to replace that ordinary wall clock you have? Well, take a look at the Nurnberg Distorted Wall Clock; a metal clock with a cool melting shape. A bit more unique clock we would say. It has a clear glass lens protection and requires one "AA" battery, which is not included in the price.
$44.99 at Bedbathstore.com
Beer Bottle Goblets
November 8th 2010 | Home & Garden
Why settle for boring beer glasses when you can sip from a gorgeous goblet. Beer Bottle Goblets have been crafted from reclaimed Corona, Sol and Grolsch bottles. How? Glass artisans carefully cut away the base, polish the edges and then bond a base to the (new) bottom of the bottle to form a robust "foot". Sheer glass!
$24.95 at Firebox
Handy Hooks
November 4th 2010 | Home & Garden
This series of wall hooks/holders, by Harry Allen, are based on highly detailed casts of the designer's own hands. The result is a surrealistic, yet functional, new object for the home. Comes in five different forms that can act as a single hook, a multiple hook, a small shelf, an incense stick holder and an interchangeable candle holder and bud vase.
$75.00 at Unica Home
Cube Clock
October 28th 2010 | Home & Garden
This cleverly designed desktop or bedside clock with an alarm and snooze function has four LED cubes each displaying a digit, which can be creatively arranged horizontally or stacked vertically to display time any way you like. Made of ABS plastic. Includes an A/C adaptor. Three AAA batteries provide backup power.
$85.00 at MoMA Store
Silicone Egg Poachers
October 25th 2010 | Home & Garden
The PoachPod is a flexible silicone cooking tool for poaching eggs, baking and molding. The PoachPod allows you to float and poach an egg in boiling water like a lily pad on a pond. When the egg is ready, flip the non-stick pod inside out and gently push the perfectly domed-shaped egg out. Place the pod in the dishwasher for easy clean up. Never be fearful of making poached eggs again. Also perfect for chocolate, puddings, flan, cakes and more.
$19.95 at Delight
Tea Stick Infuser
September 17th 2008 | Home & Garden
Easily fill this wand-shaped infuser with loose tea and swirl in a cup of hot water for a single serving of tea. Dishwasher safe. Made of stainless steel and plastic.
$21.60 at MoMA Store
Roasted Garlic Express
September 9th 2008 | Home & Garden
Most people simply love garlic and its delicious sweet nutty flavor when roasted, whether served on crisp bread or added to a favorite recipe. Now in less than 30 minutes, half of the time it takes in a regular oven, you can have delicious roasted garlic. And clean up is a breeze; just remove the nonstick pan, throw it in the dishwasher, and wipe down the plastic exterior. Yummy!
$29.99 at Target
Paper Bag Vase
August 29th 2008 | Home & Garden
No, those aren't real paper bags, but they do bear a rather canny resemblance - in fact, some could call it uncanny. Handmade in Canada, these vases are designed by Michel Harvey to look remarkably like real paper bags, though unlike their likenesses, they're ceramic and perfect for flowers. Go ahead and water them all you want - these accents can handle any liquid refreshment.
$35.00 at UncommonGoods
A Bed For Your Dog
August 13th 2008 | Home & Garden
Furniture isn't just for people: dogs like to be stylish and comfortable too. The Doggy Boy from Fat Boy is an easy, attractive alternative to poofy, frumpy, design-indifferent dog beds. It comes in two sizes (to accommodate anything from a Yorkie to a pair of Rottweilers) and, best of all, cleans up with a wipe of a damp cloth.
$99.00 at Design Public
Human CD Holder
July 3rd 2008 | Home & Garden
Add an artistic touch and keep your CDs organized with Wrapables Human CD Holder. These CD Holders feature human figurines that are positioned to look like they assist in holding the CDs. Choose from Pushing Man and Lifting Man. Each sold separately.
$47.95 at Wrapables
Chain Wine Bottle Holder
June 25th 2008 | Home & Garden
Despite that it might be impractical the Chain Wine Bottle Holder is one of the most eye-catching vino accessories we've ever seen. The nickel-plated iron chain create a quite astounding illusion because your bottle appears to be floating in the twisted chain's vice-like grip. A perfect gift destined to become one of the most talked about items in your home.
$39.20 at Firebox
Who Tall Are You Mirror
May 14th 2008 | Home & Garden
This high quality wall mirror has a celeb-tastic height chart so you can compare your stature with a long list of luminaries such as Woody Allen, Jennifer Aniston and Elvis. Brilliant! Featuring loads of names from history, TV and film, this intriguing mirror is an ideal gift for celeb-obsessed narcissists.
$116.90 at Firebox
Mermaid Wine Holder
May 6th 2008 | Home & Garden
This mermaid makes the perfect host, hostess or wedding gift. She is sure to be the life of any party. Hand cut and bent from all steel, she has a shimmering 3 tone finish. Gold flecks in her hair, copper on her tail and silver on her body, she reflects even candle light for eye catching appeal!
$56.00 at Sundog Company
Fridge Magnet Bottle Opener
April 10th 2008 | Home & Garden
This stainless steel bottle opener magnetically sticks to the front of your fridge and opens any bottle with ease. It's a time saver, it's ergonomic and, well, your friends will think you're super cool.
$24.50 at Delight
Plant Frame
April 7th 2008 | Home & Garden
Bring the outdoors in with this clever planter. A square resin frame cultivates prairie grass seeds (included) to form a framed scene. Can be wall-mounted or placed on a table or in a window.
$35.00 at MoMA Store
Adjustable Measuring Cup
March 14th 2008 | Home & Garden
These patented adjustable measuring cups are easy to use and measure both liquid and dry ingredients. Simply slide the rubber knob to adjust the capacity to metric or imperial units. Magnets on the bottom allow them to attach to appliances for handy access. Dishwasher safe; disassembles for cleaning.
$15.00 at MoMA Store
Lilac Reed Diffuser
February 20th 2008 | Home & Garden
Simple pure floral notes with a dose of spring create this ideal scent of lilac. The natural reeds absorb the fragrance from a glass apothecary bottle to diffuse it throughout the room, invigorating your home with the scent of refreshing lilac. Set includes one glass bottle, nine reeds, and one bottle of essential oil. Lasts 2 to 6 months with normal use.
$40.00 at UncommonGoods
Lemon Squeezer
February 15th 2008 | Home & Garden
This polished, stainless-steel spiral dispenses juice right from the fruit. Insert the sharp end into a lemon, and with a light twist and squeeze of the fruit, the freshly-pressed juice is easily and neatly served. Honored with the Danish Formland Prize in 1995, it is a impressive example of design simplicity.
$31.50 at MoMA Store
Coil Candle Wall Sconce
January 30th 2008 | Home & Garden
Enjoy this vintage-style light source with double the illumination and charm. Wind & Weather's coil candle sconce features a decorative mirror to reflect the flame. The mirror crafted for easy-hang on walls, and the cool coil candle burns for at least 36 hours.
$54.95 at Wind & Weather
Midsummer Light
November 28th 2007 | Home & Garden
The recipient of multiple design awards and featured in countless leading publications, Midsummer Light by Tord Boontje is destined to become a design classic. Cascading layers of dazzling forest creatures and foliage adds an enchanting glow to any room. Constructed of two layers of super-resistant paper, draped over a protective heat-blocking cone.
$78.00 at Unicahome
Emoticon Clips
November 7th 2007 | Home & Garden
Grasp the possibilities, and your papers, too! Emoticons are inventive, modern paperclips that elevate your paperwork to artwork. They make marvelous bookmarks, too! You get one grey and one green set, each with 20 clips. These clip-on Emoticons are a lo-tech way of expressing your feelings or to get your point across.
$9.99 at Perpetualkid
Black Toilet Paper
October 29th 2007 | Home & Garden
Toilet paper doesn't have to be boring. Renova Black Toilet Paper sure isn't. Discover a stylish and unique product for all your cleansing needs and dirty deeds. Three stylish black toilet paper rolls in a uniquely designed tube. The perfect gift for a hard to gift hostess.
$15.00 at Satinbox
Tetris Shelving
October 26th 2007 | Home & Garden
A key detail of both the original game Tetris and these shelves is that front and back edges of each piece are beveled away from the interior surfaces. This provides an eleven-inch shelf depth while giving the piece an unreal optical quality when viewed from an angle. These sturdy blocks gives you endless stacking configurations and a lifetime of enjoyment. The price? $600 for each block.
$600.00 at Design Public
Quote Bookends
October 19th 2007 | Home & Garden
Designed by Eric Janssen, the quote/unquote bookends are for the truly literate with books that speak to them in image alone. The bookends is made of concrete core with synthetic rubber exterior. Measures 2.75x4x6 inches and the weight is 2 lbs each.
$89.00 at Unicahome
Your Cuppa Tea?
October 15th 2007 | Home & Garden
A more useful designed mug than this is hard to find. MyCuppa Tea and Coffe Mugs help you to mix your favorite brew to just-how-you-like-it by matching the brewed contents with the color guide on the inside. Available in Tea or Coffee styles.
$20.00 at SUCK UK
Kettle Popcorn Machine
September 24th 2007 | Home & Garden
So you bought that big LCD HDTV with slim speakers and now have your own fancy home theater system? Well it isn't complete until you also have your own cinema-like popcorn machine. This traditional hot oil popper has a measuring kernel dispenser with a 2oz. kettle. Dimensions are 18"x11"x13 and the weight is 30lbs. Now it's movie time!
$89.99 at Home Theater Express
Apple Slicer
September 10th 2007 | Home & Garden
Position this ingenious disc-shaped slicer on any apple and rotate to release perfect slices for snacking or cooking. Don't need a whole apple at once? Just leave the disc pressed against the fruit, and it will not dry out or turn brown. The slicer is made of stainless steel and is dishwasher safe.
$34.20 at MoMA Store
World Time Clock
July 23rd 2007 | Home & Garden
This barrel-shaped desk clock has 12 sides, each with the name of two major cities. Altogether, the 24 cities represent the 24 Global Time Zones. To find the local time in another time zone, simply roll the clock so the city representing that time zone is on top. A great gift for business travelers and globetrotters.
$74.00 at MoMA Store
Nested Salt and Pepper Shakers
July 16th 2007 | Home & Garden
These stainless-steel salt and pepper shakers nest to form one sleek component, which conserves tabletop space and is easy to pass. You fill them up from the bottom and the unit is safe to use in the dishwasher.
$26.00 at MoMA Store
Retro iPod Alarm Clock
July 9th 2007 | Home & Garden
Don't you hate getting out of bed? Well, the iPod Alarm Clock may help you a bit. Just dock your iPod into this thing and you can wake up to any playlist, song, podcast or sound file you fancy. It even features a snooze function, so you can doze away for some extra minutes.
$80.00 at Firebox
Magnetic Soap Holder
June 29th 2007 | Home & Garden
Able to fit comfortably into both traditional and contemporary environments this magnetic soap holder from Samuel Heath is a nice addition to your bath room. Made from solid brass this stylish collection is also available in a variety of plated finishes (Chrome, Polished and Satin).
$75.92 at homeannex.com
Portable Hammock
June 4th 2007 | Home & Garden
No matter what place you choose, nature is more beautiful and relaxing when enjoyed from the comfort of your own private, portable hammock, right? With this 8 feet long hammock that can folds to compact size you can take a little bit of paradise with you – wherever you go. It even have two shoulder straps for easy carrying and only take seconds to set up.
$99.95 at Discovery Channel Store
Cryin' Baby Bottle Opener
May 18th 2007 | Home & Garden
This little guy – made by blacked, hand cut steel – might cry a lot but he comes in handy when it's time to open the next one. Just insert your bottle in the babies mouth and use his little tooth to pop the cap. Makes a great gift for the expectant mother, father or couple.
$14.00 at Sundog Company
Sun Jar
May 14th 2007 | Home & Garden
Here is something for all sun lovers – a jar that stores the sun light. No kidding, it really does! Have it sit in the sun during the day and see it radiate at night. All made possible by some LED's, a solar panel and some ingenious thinking. It is a great idea for an outdoor summer dinner, an evening at the beach or as garden illumination.
$44.00 at Charles & Marie
Pop Art Toaster
May 7th 2007 | Home & Garden
Tired of eating a plain slice of toast? Break out of your morning routine pop art style. Brand fun images onto your toast with interchangeable art plates. Start your day with a smile, tell someone you love them, or wish them a happy birthday! This toaster includes six removable art plates featuring double hearts, "LUV U", flower, snowflake, birthday cake and smiley face patterns.
$34.99 at Target
Retro Telephones
April 18th 2007 | Home & Garden
Perfect for lovers of retro-chic hardware, these 700 Series Dial Telephones are completely authentic models from back in the days. Ready for use with modern phone sockets in almost every country around the globe.
$97.50 at Eurocosm
Pineapple Slicer
April 16th 2007 | Home & Garden
There's nothing quite like the taste of fresh pineapple, but the thought of having to prepare one usually prevents most of us from even buying one. With this tool you can instantly have freshly-cut pineapple in just 30 seconds. Just cut off the top, insert the cutter with a twisting motion and pull upwards. Then enjoy the sweet rewards!
$7.95 at Amazon
Tree to Be Kit
April 11th 2007 | Home & Garden
The tulip tree is one of America's most magnificent deciduous trees, and now you can raise one of your own to grow in your yard with this simple tree-to-be kit. With just water and sunshine together with a little bit of care, your tree will start to grow in its little clay pot, and in little over a year, you can have your tree growing in your yard.
$22.00 at UncommonGoods
Sunrise & Sunset Alarm Clock
April 6th 2007 | Home & Garden
Sleep and wake to the setting and rising sun with this unique and exclusive backlit LCD clock. Wake up to a traditional alarm or use one of the four soothing nature sounds, and just tap the sun for some snooze time. Perfect relaxation aid and wake-up alarm!
$49.95 at Discovery Channel Store
Tersumus
April 4th 2007 | Home & Garden
The palm-size Tersumus eraser is shaped like the well-known delete key on a computer keyboard, and will last for years. With Tersumus the question of what to get a computer geek for a present is the one to scratch off the list.
$10.00 at Art. Lebedev Studio
Weather Shower Curtain
March 28th 2007 | Home & Garden
Do you know the water cycle? Or why there is lightning? This Weather Shower Curtain will help you learn the basics of the water cycle and other interesting weather facts while you shower or brush your teeth! Made from 100% EVA, an environmentally friendly alternative to PVC, and is silk screened by hand multiple times to ensure vibrant colors.
$32.95 at Amazon
Flowerhead Bud Vase
March 5th 2007 | Home & Garden
This whimsical "flowerhead" vase is fun, functional, and fabulous! Always in style and always in season. The vase is handcrafted in white porcelain with a series of small holes on top that allow each flower stem to stay in place. Perfect for all small flowers in the garden that get no attention in a large vase – their day in the spotlight is here!
$39.99 at Modern Artisans
Party Zone Kit
February 9th 2007 | Home & Garden
Your party safety is priority one, isn't it? Well, the Party Zone Kit is all about protecting you and your partying friends. The kit includes things such as a 12.5 inch tall cone, some caution barrier tape and a yellow safety hat. All with the words "Party Zone – Beware Falling Guests".
$99.99 at After 5
Hip to be Square Martini Chillers
January 19th 2007 | Home & Garden
A modern and cool martini chiller set, including 4 conical martini glasses nest in 4 square martini chillers with 4 chromed olive picks and a stylish wood tray. Somehow, it all fits in a very nice way. Tray measures 9.75" square, and the conical martini glasses hold 6 oz. Cheers!
$39.99 at After 5
Flying Alarm Clock
December 8th 2006 | Home & Garden
Having a hard time getting out of bed in the morning? Why not give the Flying Alarm Clock a try? As its name suggests this digital clock actually flies. No really. A propeller-driven module spins off the base unit every time the alarm goes off, and in order to turn it of you have to retrieve the propeller and replace it on the base. Which means you have to get out of bed and search for it. Wakey wakey!
$39.95 at Firebox
Double Wall Glass
December 4th 2006 | Home & Garden
Set of 2 mouth blown Pavina 21-ounce double wall glasses, for both hot and cold drinks, from Bodum. The two clear layers create illusion that liquid is suspended within, and allows you to hold onto a piping hot glass of espresso without burning your fingers. Made of strong yet lightweight borosilicate glass.
$39.95 at Amazon
Neapolitan Soapsicle
November 23rd 2006 | Home & Garden
Debbie Chialtas is the mastermind behind Soapylove's clever line of "soapsicles"; mild handmade soaps inspired by fashion, color, candy and ice creams. Neapolitan Soapsicles have three layers, just like their ice cream counter part – strawberry, vanilla and chocolate. Besides it's look nice, it also lather up good, smells great, and leave your skin feeling clean and pampered.
$6.00 at Mahar Drygoods
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
November 21st 2006 | Home & Garden
Thanksgiving is approaching, and here is a last minute gift tip: The perfect centerpiece for Thanksgiving. Orange Asiatic lilies, butterscotch pompons, seeded eucalyptus and oak leaves in their best autumn colors surround a golden glass hurricane. A pillar candle is included, and will lend a soft glow to your bountiful table or buffet.
$48.94 at Wal-Mart
LEGO Ice Cube Tray
November 1st 2006 | Home & Garden
We all love LEGO, right? And it just got even cooler. LEGO Ice Cube Tray lets you serve the coolest drinks around with ice that looks just like classic old LEGO bricks. The ice cube tray is made of durable silicone and can make up to 10 ice bricks at a time.
$7.99 at LEGO shop
Contemporary Desk Clock
October 30th 2006 | Home & Garden
An individually handcrafted desk clock with a fantastic design element! A window in the rotating gold circle reveals the time while a black second hand elegantly sweeps over. The clock is created on lightweight aluminum with a metallic sheen that shifts from deep orange to light yellow in the light.
$32.99 at Modern Artisans
Faucet Light
October 23rd 2006 | Home & Garden
Light up a brilliant stream of light, every time you turn on your faucet! Internal pressure switch activates the light automatically whenever the water is turned on, and a blue light beams brightly down the sink. Installation is simple and it only takes a couple of minutes to add an attractive glow to any sink.
$14.95 at Discovery Channel Store
Calligraphy Set
October 9th 2006 | Home & Garden
Put pen to paper and discover the art of calligraphy! With two pullout instruction books and a super starter kit of tools, this is all you need to get into the art of calligraphy. Start with the classic alphabets and basic skills, and quickly progress to the most modern and innovative approaches.
$19.99 at Discovery Channel Store
Magnetic Timer
September 27th 2006 | Home & Garden
This simple timer, made of stainless steel and silicone rubber, doesn't take up much space in the kitchen as it can sit on any steel surface, such as a fridge or oven door. With no fancy features, the kitchen timer is simple to operate – just turn the dial and the timer starts ...
$16.95 at Silvernutmeg.com
Vinyl Record Bowl
September 18th 2006 | Home & Garden
Yepp, it's true, these bowls are made from actual 12" vinyl records with the original label intact! Designer Jeff Davis of Brooklyn has put a new spin on recycling by rescuing discarded records and creating them into fascinating works of functional art. The bowls are protected with a clear mylar seal so you can fill it with fruit or snacks without spoiling it.
$24.99 at Modern Artisans
Complete Bartender Set
September 7th 2006 | Home & Garden
Add a twist of glamour to your cocktail hour with a bartender set from Metrokane. The set consist of a cocktail shaker in 1930's style – the golden age of the martini – together with ice tongs, stirrer, fruit knife, can opener and a handy shot measure. A polished stainless steel stand holds the set, which can be easily mounted on a wall. Maybe the set won't make you a better bartender, but it certainly helps you look the part.
$79.99 at Amazon
Flameless Aromatherapy Candle
September 1st 2006 | Home & Garden
These flameless candles are safe near curtains and furniture, and help promote a positive mood and good health. The candles is made of 100% real wax and set in frosted glass containers. Dual LED bulbs simulate the flicker of a candle wick. Available in four different scents with special therapeutic benefit – Calm (Vanilla), Relax (Sage), Sleep (Lavender) and Renew (Peppermint).
$30.00 at Brookstone
Wine Cork Candles
August 23rd 2006 | Home & Garden
Wine Cork Bottle Candles is a simple and lovely idea. Set moods reminiscent of intimate bistros with wax candles – nearly exact replicas of actual corks – that fit into the neck of bottles as safely as stoppers do. You get a set of four candles for $19.95.
$19.95 at Amazon
Retro posters
August 14th 2006 | Home & Garden
Decorate your home or office with a cool retro poster. Vintage ArtHouse has one of the largest vintage art and poster collections around. Buy old movie and theater posters or maybe you'll fancy some war propaganda posters? All prints are available framed or unframed in many sizes, starting at $17.99.
$17.99 at Vintage ArtHouse
Help! Drain Stopper
July 31st 2006 | Home & Garden
A really funny stopper for the kitchen sink or the bathtub. A rubbery hand extends up from the plug mimicking a reach for help out of the watery depths, while essentially providing a non-slip surface for an easy and firm grip in the sink or the tub.
$7.50 at Amazon
Ice Cream Ball
July 19th 2006 | Home & Garden
With the Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream anywhere! You don't need electricity, just add ice and rock salt in one end and ice cream mix in the other end, then shake it, pass it or roll it – in about 20 minutes you have a pint of ice cream! The mix can be as simple as cream, sugar and vanilla, but the only limit is your imagination.
$29.95 at Amazon
Innovative Bottle Rack
July 12th 2006 | Home & Garden
The Rosendahl Wine Tube bottle rack features innovative wall mounting that allows your wine collection to become a striking wall display. The simple ingenuity and a natural aluminum finish makes this a piece of art as much as a storage space. In addition, the design allows for easy selection from your wine collection, since bottles and labels always are clearly visible.
$93.50 at Amazon
Tell the Time in Binary Code
July 6th 2006 | Home & Garden
At first glance it appears to be just an artistic arrangement of lights, but this Powers of 2 binary clock actually tells time. The timepiece uses binary code, a 2-number system that's the language of computers, to show what time it is. After a few minutes of practice, you'll be able to read the clock by adding up the lights in each column.
$29.99 at Amazon
Keep Your Desk Organized
June 28th 2006 | Home & Garden
Are the pens, pencils, and accessories you need never where they're supposed to be? The Mug Boss can help you change that. It cleverly turns any standard 10-ounce coffee cup into a desk organizer. Organize your highlighters, pens, pencils, X-ACTO knife, scissors, rubber bands, and more. The Mug Boss also makes a great gift for the tool hound, contractor, or do-it-yourselfer.
$4.99 at Amazon
Gourmet Green Tea Set
May 19th 2006 | Home & Garden
Curious about gourmet teas? Try Adagio Teas Gourmet Green Tea Set. For $24 you get four tea samples and an easy-to-use 16oz (0.47 l) teapot. When the tea is ready, simply place it atop your cup. This will cause a valve at the bottom to release: crystal-clear tea flows down, while the mesh filter retains all the leaves. Super easy to clean and dishwasher safe.
$24.00 at Amazon
Toaster and Egg Poacher
May 10th 2006 | Home & Garden
Want toast for breakfast? Want a poached or hard boiled egg too? Bingo! Back to Basics TEM500 Egg & Muffin Toaster can do it all for you in about four minutes. And in addition it can warm your pre-cooked meat too. It's sort of the drive-thru breakfast (without the drive) for all of us that don't have time to prepare a nutritious breakfast.
$32.99 at Amazon