Not One, But 40 Peeps Shows For Easter 2013

Toby — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:02:01 -0700

I bet 'Mr. Peeps' never dreamed 60 years ago that his yummy, gooey, marshmallow treats would be fodder for a cult. I bet he never thought that in 60 years there would be as many as 40 different Peeps Shows throughout the United States to commemorate Easter. And the thousands of talented Peep artists who create diaramas where Peeps play famous characters such as Pi or Pope Francis. Well, Mr. Peeps, aka Bob Born, must be eating these celebrations up - so to speak.

Cover Your Floors in a Blanket of Riches with Penny Tiling

Toby — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:35:14 -0700

Some people like to throw money around, while others save for a rainy day. Still others make furniture and tile their floors with it.

Rain, Sleet, Or Atomized? Your Shower, Any Way You Like It!

Toby — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:35:45 -0800

When it comes to intimate design, as in bathroom fixtures, some designers look like they're trying too hard. For what, I'm not sure. But the Private Wellness Shower by Gessi of Italy goes beyon a beautiful design to provide a choice of personal functions. It's a classy design that caters to every water loving creature.

PET Lights Could Be Your Next Pet Project!

Toby — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:40:28 -0700

The most efficient way to recycle things is to reuse them. Austrian design company Walking-Things.com has the perfect design-it-yourself solution to recycle your plastic water bottles!

Now, drink the water first....

Just 10 Of John Backlund's Awesome Guitar Designs

Toby — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:12:31 -0800

You don't have to know diddly squat about playing the guitar to recognize how awesome these designs are. If you've ever admired the design of a Fender® or a Parker guitar close-up, you would want it displayed somewhere in your home where others could admire it. Wait until you see the electric guitar designs of John Backlund!

A New Kind Of Food Stamp: Tic Tac Toast

Toby — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:27:22 -0800

Yes, you got it right. It is a piece of toast with a tic tac toe stamp on it. It's purpose is to let you play with your food before you eat it. You can even have an opponent, so one can be the peanut butter and the other, the jelly. Or one could be the ketchup and the other the mustard. Oh my, this is fun.

One Incredibly Awesome Fireplace: The EcoSmart Zeta

Toby — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:31:53 -0700

There is nothing modest about EcoSmart's new Zeta portable fireplace. It's bold and eloquent, perfectly formed, and finely crafted in timber, leather, and stainless steel. Yes, the exterior is leather!

A Clever Way To Cherish Your Corks -- Cork Pets!

Toby — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:20:29 -0800

I like functional designs. I don't collect trinkets that don't perform some sort of role. So when I first saw the Cork Pets, I thought, 'Oh just what everybody needs, more silly stuff cluttering up their shelves..." But then I realized, the Cork Pets do have a special role....

10 Romantic Getaway Destinations: Most Unique Themed Hotels From Around The World

Toby — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:01:54 -0800

If you're looking for a last-minute getaway to surprise your beloved this Valentine's Day, it's not too late to throw something together no matter where you live. Last minute or not, venture to any of the unique themed hotels below and you're sure to have a romantic and memorable time! With hotels worldwide with themes that serve any interest, your loved one will never know that you weren't planning ahead! There's a pretty good chance guys or gals that you'll get lucky, and it won't be a result of questionable lingerie purchases at all.

Savor Like Chocolate Truffles: Designer Popcorn By 479°

Toby — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:03:27 -0700

Fleur de sel caramel, Madras Curry Cashew, Chipotle Caramel Almond are three of the eight current popcorn flavors offered by 479°, and it's likely you won't be woofing these kernals down by the handful. 479° is gourmet gourmet popcorn, meant to be savored just like those designer chocolate truffles.

Must Tastes: 20 Wild & Weird Potato Chip Flavors

Toby — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:44:44 -0700

Spicy barbecue, zesty lime, and cheesy parmesan are yesterday. Today's potato chip flavors are more complicated infusions like Chargrilled Steak & Onion and Chesapeake Crab. Some modern chips may even replace lunch for those on the go, like Tuna Fish potato chips. See if you can find one or two that might satisfy your cravings... or just your curiosity.

Use The Stardust Sofa To Light Up Your Romance

Toby — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:00:59 -0700

Italian designer Mario Bellini created this romantic glow-in-the-dark couch he calls the Stardust Sofa. It looks as romantic as stardust and it's apparently as light weight as startdust too.

There's A Fragrance Feast Out There In Wax Tarts!

Toby — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:00:59 -0800

Isn't it frustrating to purchase a fragrant candle, light it up, and your fragrance goes up in smoke? Literally, it does; half the time all you smell is smoke. When you light a candle directly, you are burning it, and that smell tends to overcome the fragrance that may be in it.

10 "Character" Wine Bottle Holders, For Better Or Worse

Toby — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:29:26 -0800

Wine bottle holder figurines are in now; alas, figurines have a purpose in life! Problem is, you still need to figure out whether your recipient will reward the bottle holder with a position in the kitchen, dining room, or nearby landfill. (Take this as a warning of what's ahead!)

Sweethearts®, British Style: Love Hearts Go Gold And Silver!

Toby — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:47:56 -0800

Love Hearts candies are definitely the sentimental equivalent of our Sweethearts® when it comes to the role they play in the Valentine history of a Brit. That's why Suck UK's sterling silver and gold plated versions of the Love Heart make gifting so sweet!

Want Spotless, Lint-Free Glassware? Try Wubeez!

Toby — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:29:57 -0700

If you have taken to serving drinks in dark rooms so your guests might miss the ugly spots and lint on your glassware, there may be a solution to your problem in the form of a product called Wubeez Glass Cleaning Cloths. Wubeez may sound like a name straight out of Bugs Bunny's mouth, but the cloths promise to do an adult job of removing spots, streaks, and lint from glassware!

Can The Aeropress Deliver The Perfect Cup Of Coffee?

Toby — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:53:08 -0700

Would you believe that you can make a cup of espresso or cafe americano in 30 seconds flat and it would be the best cup of coffee you ever tasted?

20 Awesome Icons Of Modern Design 'As Seen On TV'

Toby — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:43:34 -0800

You won't find them on late-night TV informercials; you may never see them advertised on TV at all! But they are seen on TV... on the production sets of your favorite TV shows... and these stunning furnishings are from the world's most renowned interior designers. Like the Akari floor lamps by Isamu Noguchi, as seen on House, or the George Nelson wall clock, as seen on The Apprentice, or...

Oh Deer! Humane Trophy Puzzles From Cardboard Safari!

Toby — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:49:23 -0700

From a part of the country that can't wait for deer hunting season, Cardboard Safari, has introduced some clever and versatile deer head puzzles, antlers and all, that look remarkably like deer head trophies. No animals were killed on this safari; all trophies are made out of cardboard.

10 Ghost Chairs That Will Scare The Living Sit Out Of You!

Toby — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:44:45 -0700

You know the feeling of readying yourself to sit on a chair that someone else is guiding? You're never sure which way he is going to move the chair -- toward you or away from you. In the case of these "ghost chairs," it's not another person's intent that scares you, it's the illusion that the chair may not really be there at all. If you're inebriated or just klutzy, better stay away from these....

The Elegantly Simple Wine Wedge Keeps Wine Stacked In Your Fridge

Toby — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:58:40 -0700

Seldom do you see a simply designed, inexpensive gadget that's easy to use and functions perfectly... But here we have the Wine Wedge, which is all of the above, plus it's easy to keep clean!

Thanks For Coming, Now Go Away!

Toby — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:21:40 -0700

Don't you sometimes wish that you could tell your guests to leave? Maybe it's not that they bore you, you're just not in the mood for company. Well, come in and see this crazy doormat....

Non- Drip Honey: Honey Drops™ For Coffee, Tea, and Thee

Toby — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:56:40 -0700

When you dip your spoon into a honey jar, it's going to come out dripping; that's the nature of honey. But, after years of study and experimentation, inventor and entrepreneur John Rowe, has created the Honey Drop™, a teaspoon of pure unadulterated honey in a solid form. Non-drip honey!

Killing Me Slowly With Fred's Toothpicks

Toby — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:45:38 -0700

Fred's got a couple killer tooth products on the market, and there's soon to be a new one: Hokus Poke- Us. Do you think Fred has a sense of humor? Does he have a certain thing for teeth? His toothy products are covered here, so you decide.

What A Turn-On! The Automatic Applause Machine

Toby — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:29:35 -0800

British designer Martin Smith has come up with the cleverest robot I've seen this year: an automatic Applause Machine! It's not all decked out like a human, either. Who needs a human? All you need is a button and a pair of hands. See how it works....

12 Weird, Funny & Naughty Ways To Express Yourself With A Shopping Bag

Toby — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:13:58 -0700

Sexy, naughty, funny, weird... shopping bags - the fashion kind, not the grocery kind - can express the inner you. They're more racy, more clever, more artistic, and much more revealing than clothing fashion. Surely, you'll find one among the 14 you would love to carry.

Magritta Chair, A Tribute To Magritte?

Toby — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:39:03 -0700

The Belgian surrealist painter René François-Ghislain Magritte once said that he despised advertising and decorative furniture. But his contemporary, Roberto Sebastian Matta, created the Magritta decorative chair in Magritte's honor!

Squeeze 'Em On The Juicy Boobs

Toby — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:42:45 -0700

Mind squeezing the oranges honey? I've got the Juicy Boobs out!

Make Perfect Ice Cubes With A $1300 Ice Cube Mold

Toby — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:58:09 -0700

In Japan, the perfection of the cocktail is akin to France's obsession with perfecting the souffle. The skilled and creative bartenders in the Ginza area of Tokyo compete like crazies to perfect their mixed drinks, and everything from the material of the cocktail shaker to the style of the shake is in play. Now, from Taisin Trend Shop, comes an ice mold that makes the perfect sphere for your cocktail.

8 SciFi Lightbotz™ Munnys By Lighting Designer Marcus Tremonto

Toby — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:44:44 -0800

If you're not familiar with Munnys, they're customizable, collectible dolls created by Kidrobot, the cutting edge designer toy and apparel makers that are hot as hot cakes at IHOP. All of Kidrobot's designs are produced in limited edition; the more famous the Kidrobot design collaborators, the more limited and the more expensive the item. I'm sure the Munny Lightbotz, by lighting designer and artist Marcus Tremonto, are no exception.