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Win Big Making Your Very Own Homemade Halloween Costume


Have you noticed that Halloween really brings out the creativity in people? I have. In search for earth-friendly Halloween innovations I came across one costume contest after another after another and I have to say I am thoroughly impressed with the cute and/or gory things people can create out of recycled material.

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The Corner Litter Cabinet Is About As Refined As A Litter Box Can Be


One of my favorite cat-loving designers of cat furniture, The Refined Feline, has just come out with a really sharp Corner Litter Cabinet to match your decor and keep kitty's litter business discreetly away from your family and guests.

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6 Furniture Designs With Split Personalities From The Palindrome Series


The way to perfect 3-D symmetry is the mold and cast. British designer Peter Marigold has achieved just that in the split-personallity furniture he calls the Palindrome Series.

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Learn the Alphabet the Painful Way Through Art


Artist Thijs Verbeek has created a unique way of spelling out the alphabet; with clothespins and skin. Can you spell 'Ouch'?

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Amusing Wearable Travel Accessory Promotes Comfort And Bondage


Isn't it irritating when you fall asleep on a plane, train or bus when travelling and wake up with such an awful crick in your neck that you seem to lose mobility for days, sometimes making your vacation or business plans a challenge (if that's why you were travelling)? You might look a little bit silly wearing it, but I've found you a solution!

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What To Bring To Your Next Dinner Party: Christ Blood


Many bring a good bottle of wine to a dinner with friends, but how many hosts get a bottle of Christ Blood?

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Uniqlo Showcases Tokyo 2009 Collection With Interactive Online Runway


Uniqlo is a Japanese design house that goes the extra mile to make sure that fashion lovers get a good look at their clothes. Their website is one of the most innovative spotted to date, with an interactive fashion runway that's just as good as being at a runway show with one added perk.

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Video Game Inspired Clothing By Mark Ecko: Halo Master Chief Hoodie


We all know someone who just can't seem to put down their Video Game controller, and Halo is one game that's creating addicts all over. For those who want to take their obsession with them even when they're not sitting at home in front of the TV, and what better way to do it than with gamer fashion?

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The Perfect Natural/Unnatural Teddy Bear Gift Leads to More Sustainable Toys


In a recent skim through of environmentally friendly e-newsletters in my inbox I came across one headline that I could not skim past. What in the world is a Placenta Teddy Bear? I had to click through.

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Utilikilt: Skirt Styles Made For Real Men


Utilikilt is the answer for men who like the freedom of traditional kilts, but just don't find that they're practical for everyday use. It takes a real man to wear a skirt, and these are fashion designs with them in mind!

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Decorated Contact Lens Cases Offer a New Vision of Cuteness


Decorated Contact Lens Cases Offer a New Vision of Cuteness
Having covered every square inch of their cell phones with faux gems, roses, tiny cakes and Hello Kitty faces, Japan's legions of cute-obsessed girls are moving on to other daily use objects like contact lens cases.

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New Living Fashion Accessory: The Birdcage Backpack For Your Feathered Friend


Tiny dogs are a popular fashion accessory amongst many celebrities and fashionistas, but now a different type of animal can be toted around for its aesthetic value. Keep on reading to find out what it is, but I'll give you a hint, and his name is Johnny Depp!

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Beautify Your Interiors With Deadly Bacteria: Bev Hisey's 8 Dirty Dishes


Bev Hisey, Toronto textile artist, has created quite an interesting group of carpets for home interiors... Dirty Dishes. Not your left over chicken bones, broccoli spears, or potato skins; no, we don't want to see that... Hisey's Dirty Dishes are hand-knotted, all-wool representations of magnified deadly bacteria and viruses on petri dishes. Did you ever think you'd see an e coli rug?

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Jewnail Cosmetics Look Good, Sound Nasty


Jewnail Cosmetics Look Good, Sound Nasty
Jewnail, a range of women's nail care and cosmetic products from Jill&Lovers of Japan, may have an unfortunate name but it's really about fashion, not fascism.

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Funny Fashion: Hilarious Moustache Bandana


Moustaches are suddenly a thing of fashion. We've seen varieties of jewellery galore (also designed to be held up to the face when an impromptu disguise is needed), some of which is discreet and some of which insights hysterics.  Now there's a new fashion for those who want to jump on the moustache trend in an even more in your face way.

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Fashion Hit Or Miss? 80’s Revival Fashion Interpreted In Shoulder Pad Tees


The Sam's Town Hotel and Casino Sportsbook is located on the Boulder Strip; the operation itself is on the smaller side compared to some of the massive resorts that can be found in the Las Vegas area. The complex has a unique feel, particularly following the 2007 remodel that incorporated a glass atrium into the building with a glass roof which also lends an element of modernity to the overall effect.

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Solar Moving Musical Light For Halloween Décor?


Halloween is upon us and as the time approaches some Halloween celebrating fanatics (people I know personally) will go crazy trying to outdo their neighbor with the best Halloween decor. If only they could get their hands on a SonUmbra. They could take their décor to an eerie level.

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Blood Energy Potion, Authentic Looking Synthetic Blood Drink in a Transfusion Bag


Blood Energy Potion, Authentic Looking Synthetic Blood Drink in a Transfusion Bag
Thirsty at twilight - or after reading or watching Twilight? Slake your blood-lust by grabbing a transfusion bag of Blood Energy Potion, the best bloody drink around!

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Consumer-Generated Ads vs Mad Men


Consumer-generated ads
Web 2.0 has not only ushered in social media, it fostered a movement of consumer-generated content and crowdsourcing. We can believe and trust in things we read and view if its endorsed by one of our friends, business associates or social networks chums. Traditional advertising? ... not so much! Consumer-generated content as a sea-change has gained so much traction that even advertising in a lot of respects is now controlled by the public.

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7 Classy Glassy Spirited Designs For Your Halloween High By Lolita®


If you're sick of all the schlocky Halloween stuff, take a look at this hand-painted glassware by Lolita®. As if the lady's artistry were not enough to enjoy, each wine, martini, and hot beverage glass comes with one of Lolita's fun spirits recipes painted under the base of the glass. One or two of those will definitely get you in the spirit of Halloween... or something!

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