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Introducing the iHam
I like to think that I keep abreast of new technology. After all, I've got an iPhone, use iPhoto, and iTunes; however, I am ashamed to say that I do not have an iHam (or iJam if you're in Spain).
In what is clearly a spoof of the Apple iLife, the iHam 5Js promises to revolutionize the world of design and entertainment.
Messy Tablecloth: Love It or Hate It?
This morning, a friend of mine sent me the link to this Messy tablecloth by Polish group AZE design. The plain white tablecloth is embroidered with outlines of plates, cutlery, a cheese board, serving spoons, and more. I think it would be fun to try and put dishes in the right place — except for maybe that spilled wine glass — but I don't know if I'd actually use it as my main tablecloth.
An Exhausting Way to Cook a Burger
Would you like a nice charbroiled burger? Oh wait, did I say charbroiled, I meant Car-broiled. That's right, I said car.
Have Your Food and Sit On It Too?
Conceptual designer Adrian Rovero has come up with a new line of pasta called Sedie. At first glance you're reminded of old-school Campbell's alphabet soup, or maybe even slightly more grown-up, wagon wheels. However, upon closer inspection you'll see that they're actually little chairs!
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Eco-Friendly Outlet Banishes Power Vampires For Good
Vampire power month may be over (how appropriate that it was in October, no?), but that doesn't mean I'm going to stop trying to find ways to reduce our electric bills! We are living in a digital world, which means nearly everything needs to be juiced up to work. I've already got my laptop working overtime at the office and at home, so you can imagine that I'm a pretty powerful energy vampire on my own.
Does Renting an Extravagance Still Satisfy?
We rent apartments, cars, and DVDs, but as pop culture continues to influence our lifestyle, even couture is now available to rent. Sure we can't all afford the designer duds cropping up on couture runways from here to Paris, but as the New York Times reports, the recessionistas among us have found another way to get their hands on the coveted — and pricey — merchandise.
Modeled after the "rent-by-web" model, the new site, Rent the Runway, offers clothes from design houses like DvF, Heve Leger, and Catherine Malandrino, to name a few, for anywhere from $50 to $200 dollars for a four-night stay in your very own closet — even dry-cleaning's included in the cost of rental.The only downside, of course, is that fact, that after a couple nights of dancing in your designer number, you'll be forced to pack it up and send it right back.
Home Library: Majestic Metropolitan Living
Just a week after the fold of Metropolitan Home, I've got my hands on another city-centric design volume: Sue Hostetler's new book Majestic Metropolitan Living: Visionary Homes in the Heart of Cities. The shelter and design editor for magazines like Gotham, Hamptons, and LA Confidential, and the host of Plum Homes With Sue Hostetler on Plum TV (which "targets the most active, influential, and educated audience in the world"), Hostetler has tapped her cronies for tours of their unique and luxe urban dwellings.
The American dream of retiring to the pool and tennis courts in your countryside home is squashed by this book, which showcases a range of sprawling, real-life city homes.
Is This Gadget Real or Fake?
This gadget is said to hold a few spare rechargeable batteries to juice up your computer, MP3 player, or phone when you need it most. But is it real, or just a concept design?
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Shower Friendly MP3 Player
You might not be able to sing in the rain with this concept design by Hae Lim, but you can sing in the shower! The mp3 player is specifically designed for wear and tear in water as it conveniently docks on your shower head to play music. Just detach it from the head/speaker to change songs with the control buttons and in no time you'll be rocking out to your favorite band and lathering up as well!
The Designer Dimple Music Player
My guess is when designer Priscilla Lui was generating ideas for her latest music player, she felt the need to incorporate her fetish for touching cute dimples. And with that, I bring to you the Dimple music player. This portable player is controlled by the center dimple mark, which can be used to turn up the volume and play tracks.
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