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The Smock Chair Says "Convivio" To All Who Enter

by Toby
"Smock" is an old fashioned word for this sleek ultra-modern chair, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, the famed Italian upholstered furniture house. But take a closer look and you will see where Ms. Urquiola got her inspiration....

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'Tokyo Sky Tree' to Tower Over Tokyo Skyline

A New Tokyo Tower - Tokyo Sky Tree, Japan's Tallest Broadcast Tower by Steve Levenstein
Tokyo Sky Tree is expected to soar 2003 feet (610 meters) into the sky above Japan's capitol city by late 2011, making it the nation's tallest man-made structure.

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Love Waffles? The Cloer Model 1621 Appeals to Your Heart

Cloer Model 1621 Waffle Maker Appeals to Your Heart with a Love-ly Design by Steve Levenstein
Waffles... square by design? There's no reason why should they be, unless you're heating frozen ones up in a toaster. A Japanese kitchen appliance manufacturer named Cloer has a different idea when it comes to waffles, one that will touch your heart - literally.

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Pine Needles, Antlers and Bears - Oh My!

by Diana Eid
Artist Richard Carpenter makes life-size bears out of pine needles. Hundreds of thousands of pine needles to be exact.

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Be King of the Jungle with Nagi Noda Animal Hats

by Aditi Simlai Tiwari

Ms Noda recently teamed up with colleagues Asami Nemoto and Shinji Konishi to create 15 really unique and innovative headpieces inspired by beasts such as rabbits, poodles, owls and elephants.


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Boost The Economy With Money Art

by Diana Eid
Frustrated with life and not having enough money? Put those creative hands to work, grab what little cash you have and make some art with your money.

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Bring Home Harmony With a Weekend Zen Garden

DIY Zen Gardening Brings Japanese Style to Your Yard by Steve Levenstein
Got a yen for Zen? We're talking about the garden-variety type here; a little piece of heaven just steps from your back door. Though the art of Japanese gardening is many centuries old, in just one weekend you can create a reasonable facsimile of a classic temple garden in a secluded corner of your yard. It requires a minimum of materials, not much money and best of all, needs very little maintenance.

Bored With Your Old Hobby? Create Your Own Deer Butt Art

by Diana Eid
We’ve all seen the movie Bambi, right? Well here is some art that will make you think twice about that cute little deer you saw prancing around on your television. Get ready for some deer butt art.

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Fashionably Scientific Butterfly Dress

by Aditi Simlai Tiwari

Wouldn't it be great if clothes could function as an ice-breaker and literally invite a conversation - or better yet - instigate one?

The Butterfly Dress does just that.

Scary Street Art for the Unsuspecting Public

by Diana Eid
Mark Jenkins is an American artist specializing in street installations. He has created many projects and is mostly known for his work created with clear packing tape.

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Green Up Your Home with a Solar Plant

Green Power from Organic Thin-Film Solar Cells by Steve Levenstein
A new type of solar cell technology using organic thin-film solar cells with a clear plastic protective coating is allowing environmental engineers to design imitation houseplants that are green - in more ways than one!

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Sky Trash Or Ads That Really Soar? Flogos!

by Christine
Picture it - thousands of Mickey Mouse heads floating over Orlando, Florida. That is the plan for later this month when Walt Disney Co. uses a new invention to promote Disney World. Now picture the Nike logo or the Apple Logo or even your logo taking to the air soon. How? Flogos!

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3-D Human Wallpaper Body Art

by Diana Eid
Artist Emma Hack creates beautiful designs that blend her models into their surroundings.

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Let's Bible! - The Good Book Goes Wild, Manga Style

Let's Bible! - The Good Book Goes Wild, Manga Style by Steve Levenstein
Jesus Christ, the Devil and Judas... you'll find them all in a VERY weird manga called "Let's Bible" though Jesus sports an unexpected, VERY extreme makeover seemingly inspired by Pamela Anderson.

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Anyone Have a Pencil I Can Borrow? Prickly Pencil Art

by Diana Eid
There better not be a shortage of pencils for this artist. Jennifer Maestre makes beautiful sculptures out of pencils.

Amazing Life-Size Cardboard Art

by Diana Eid
Chris Gilmour is an Italian artist that creates life-size sculptures out of cardboard and glue.

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Looking Ahead: Flatware That Stands Up!

by Toby
Did you ever wonder why flatware always lies on the table or in a coffin-like holder in the drawer? I never gave it a thought until I saw this photo of the Sunny Side Up cutlery, I not only started to wonder, but am still wondering why it took so long and whether stand-up flatware will be the wave of the future?

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Liposuction Art - Man Uses His Own Fat for Food

by Diana Eid
Danish artist, Marco Evaristti, had liposuction done. Simple procedure, right? Nothing out of the ordinary. But not with this guy. He made meatballs out of the fat sucked from his body and called it art.

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Shotgun Belt Buckles

by Aditi Simlai Tiwari
Albert Mardaga reinvented the belt buckle using a mechanism similar to the opening of a shotgun action. While wearing the L'A Mardaga belt buckle, the firearms enthusiast can now have a constant reminder of this art.

Creepy Crawly Doll Art - What Nightmares Are Made Of

by Diana Eid
Artist Jon Beinart creates bizarre yet fascinating doll sculptures he called "Toddlerpedes".

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