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Hopscotch Floor Decals Bring Outdoor Fun Indoors

by Kim Patterson

I tell you, if I had had the chance to play hopscotch indoors at home when I was a kid I would have been thrilled! For today’s kids this is entirely possible. Hopscotch Floor Decals are easily installed on most types of flooring and can be removed with any damage to the floor.

For Picky Eaters: Fooddam Prevents Food From Touching

by Kim Patterson

Do you have a child who cringes if his carrots touch his mashed potatoes? Recoils when the chicken overlaps the rice? Maybe you even know an adult with touching food issues. It can be a frustrating thing to deal with, especially when you are the one preparing the meal. The Fooddam by FusionBrands is meant to eliminate this problem.

Get Fixed - An Addiction Site That Gets Real

by Brilliant

A new website helps you recover from addiction, by being real about it.

Tokyo Hotel Delays Closing, Opens Doors to Earthquake Refugees

by Steve Levenstein

Tokyo's Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka, once a symbol of Japan's robust 'bubble economy', was scheduled to close at the end of March. Touched by the plight of people who barely survived the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami, however, the owners of the sumptuous 700-room hotel have offered to extend the closing date in order to house approximately 1,600 disaster evacuees.

Construction Quilt Sparks Creativity In Kids And Adults

by Kim Patterson

Kids think forts are great. Up until now the building blocks of most forts have been sofa cushions, blankets and cardboard boxes. The Construction Quilt could offer a new element to the mix. It could also be used by adults as a funky design piece in their home.

Egg Waffle Pan Creates Bubble Wrap Looking Waffles

by Kim Patterson

Waffles are great aren’t they? They are like pancakes, but better. In Hong Kong they have taken things one step further with “egg waffles”. These unique waffle creations have a bubble wrap type texture and just look like so much fun to eat. The waffle pans to create them are now available here in North America.

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Tom Dixon Creates Awesome Lighting Designs For 2011 Milan Design Week: Preview

by Toby

....Two designs by ever-forward-looking British designer Tom Dixon will light up the Milan show in a new installation at Officine Stendhal, and the 400 square meter space will not be wasted. Dixon, known for his experimental use of new technologies, will not disappoint with his two new lighting designs, Etch and Bulb.

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A Second Story Walk-Up Designer Dog House

by Lady Bee

A second story walk-up, what every dog craves... and deserves. From the time British designer Michael Young began his career, his works have put a smile on a lot of faces, and his Doghouse is no exception. But the Populux style Doghouse is not a design joke; it's for real!

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