 Artistic Air Purifiers - The Hakutan Coal Purifier Pretties Air Cleaning::Air purifiers serve a great purpose but certainly aren’t known for their beauty. The Hakutan air purifier is changing that with their coal purifier.
The coal purifier by Hakutan is a Korean oak base with… [MORE] |
 Nature Close-Ups - 'Water' by Dayglow Photography Zooms in on Mother Nature::'Water' by Dayglow Photography is a pictorial that puts the phrase "Stop and smell the roses" into a new perspective. Photographer Lisa George has taken close-up shots of water droplets in nature, and… [MORE] |
 Hilarious State Legalities - The 'Awesome Lawsome' Website Tells You About Strange Laws::Over the years, there have been some pretty ridiculous laws that have been passed through the many levels of the courtroom and made to be illegal. The ‘Awesome Lawsome’ website brings these to you, accompanied… [MORE] |
 Captivating Coffee Canvases - Karen Eland Recreates Masterpieces a La Cafe::I love coffee, but not quite as much as Karen Elund. Her love for the dark and delicious brew has transformed into something extraordinary. Karen is the creative genius behind Coffee Creations, art created… [MORE] |
 Collapsible Massage Chairs - The Pure Lady Massage Chair is a Spa in a Suitcase::The Pure Lady Massage Chair has inspired me to start my Christmas list early. After a weekend of raking leaves, I may be a tad more sensitive to every last aching muscle in my body, as I am enticed by… [MORE] |
 Award-Winning Mobility Devices - Elegantly Designed Nomad Wheelchair Rethinks Movement::Mark Owen, a wheelchair user of 12 years, set up Nomad with his brother Jon to offer people mobility products they can be proud of.
Nomad is not content to be just another wheelchair maker, it puts a… [MORE] |
 Steampunk Exhibitions - Oxford Premieres World's First Steampunk Retrospective::Steampunk style can be described as a fantastical scientific romance with a fictional Victorian industrial era. Oxford’s Museum of the History of Science is celebrating the eccentric genre with the world’s… [MORE] |
 Toga Party Menswear - Jose Duran Spring 2010 Collection Channels Gladiators & Greeks::I had a flashback to 'Animal House' when I saw the toga-like outfit in the first image of this gallery of the Jose Duran Spring 2010 collection. With its sheet-like material and structured-yet-haphazard… [MORE] |
 Impromptu Fashion Shoots - 'Next to Strangers' Cars' by Carl W. Heindl Features 5-Minute Shots::On the caption that introduces Carl W. Heindl's 'Next to Strangers' Cars' photo shoot, the photographer notes that his team had about 5 minutes to set up each shot. It's amazing what beauty and truth can… [MORE] |
 Collapsible Water Bottles - The Vapur Anti-Bottle Fits in Your Pocket When Empty::Vapur has reinvented the water bottle with their collapsible reusable plastic water bottle. Unlike your average chunky water bottle, the Vapur ‘anti-bottle’ folds to fit in your pocket (obviously when… [MORE] |
 60 Freaky Fauxttoos - From Temporary Tattoos for Tots to Jewelry That Tattoos You::These temporary tattoos provide an option for people who want to get into the body modification scene but for some reason can't take the plunge into permanent ink. Whether you've a restrictive family,… [MORE] |
 13 Royal Rolls-Royces - From Electric Luxury Cars to $200,000 Hood Ornaments::Rolls-Royces are the ultimate in luxury vehicles. However, the people who own them probably have never driven them considering they pay a man named Benson to take care of that.
This cluster showcases… [MORE] |
 16 Dumpster and Junkyard Finds - From Dumpster Diva Fashion to Tales from the Crypt Chairs::Whether you are digging through a dumpster or joyously rummaging through a junkyard, you are bound to find a slew of secondhand treasures just waiting to be rescued. You are also a crazy person who swims… [MORE] |
 Hyperreal Dreamtography - 'Entranced Stars' by Lee Balzano is like a Real-Life Fairytale::'Entranced Stars' by Lee Balzano is a photo shoot that captures people in various surreal locations. The subjects in each image seem to exude a light and energy all their own, turning mere photos into… [MORE] |
 Rural Playground Photoshoots - 'Industrial Girl' by Natalia Dauer Plays on Rusty Structures::'Industrial Girl' by Natalia Dauer is a photo shoot that plays on rusty structures--literally. The model in the pictorial is clad in red from head to toe, and leans against old scaffolding, bridges and… [MORE] |
 20 Amazing Avatar Ideas - From Rock Star Avatars to Avatar Makeovers::Avatars have become absolutely essential in the virtual world. Having an amazing avatar is not only good for your image, but necessary in making a name for yourself in the global community in which we… [MORE] |
 Skater Cow Kicks - Vans Releases Vans Holiday 2009 Cow Hair Pack::Vans has released a new set of shoes featuring a pattern that is normally only seen on a farm. The Vans Holiday 2009 Cow Hair Pack is nice to look at, but I am wondering how these would affect busting… [MORE] |
 50 Minimalist Innovations - From Bare-Bone Christmas Decor to Minimalist Timepieces::Minimalists enjoy their life stripped of all the unnecessities. A minimalist does not need all the things you offer him or her to get through life, only what is most essential. FYI: Do not confuse a minimalist… [MORE] |
 40 Chewing Gum Goodies - From Gumball Machine Dresses to Sensual Chewing Gum::Chewing gum makes your breath smell better, allows you to blow bubbles on command and makes you appear dumber (it does), all at the same time.
In honor of all things gum, we have compiled the top 40 gum-related… [MORE] |
 12 Firefox Innovations - From Browser-Inspired Anime Art to Web Searching Side Bars::Firefox is the web browser that most turn to when they are sick of the pop-ups plaguing their Mac or PC. Featuring a friendly little fox graphic to welcome you to the World Wide Web, Firefox is a great… [MORE] |
 Geeky Laptop Decals - MacSlaps LEGO, Pac-Man and Mario Decals Let Your Nerd Colors Show::These MacSlaps laptop decals let you show off your nerdy side in a retro-modern way. The LEGO, Pac-Man and Mario MacSlaps designs will channel your childhood, but the way each MacSlaps design incorporates… [MORE] |
 Colorless Soda Cans - Harc Lee Design Makes a Coca-Cola Can Eco-Friendly::We've featured the eco-friendly designs of Harc Lee before, and this concept of colorless soda cans is his latest. Rather than the bright, printed packaging we're used to seeing on Coca-Cola cans, this… [MORE] |
 Cars as Keychains - Emir Uzun Mini-Mag Shoot Gives Car Photography a Playful Twist::Each shot in this Emir Uzun Mini-Mag shoot was so well done that it was tough for me to pick a favorite. If pressed, though, the first image speaks volumes, as a Mini Cooper keychain dangles suggestively… [MORE] |
 Soda-Inspired Sneakers - Puma Second Round 'Soda Pack' Kicks Channel Your Fave Fizzy Drink::Puma’s First Round ‘Soda Pack’ came out this past summer with colorway combinations similar to the ones on 7-Up or Sprite, Sunkist and Coca-Cola cans. Puma’s First Round shoes must have been a hit, since… [MORE] |
 Invisible Lion Cages - Werribee Open Range Zoo in Austrailia Lets Visitors Get Up Close and Personal::Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Australia, has given visitors a very unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the zoo’s lions. The first picture in the gallery above looks as if the… [MORE] |
 Breakfast-Loving Winter Wear - Bacon and Eggs Scarf and Gloves Will Whet Your Winter Appetite::This bacon and eggs scarf and gloves set shows that you don’t really love breakfast until you wear it to keep you warm during the winter. The cold weather accessories from Etsy artisan Kung Fu Monkey Robot… [MORE] |
 Geeky Invitations - 8-Bit Wedding Invitation Compares a Wedding to 'Street Fighter'::This geekalicious 8-bit wedding invitation takes a love for retro games to the extreme. It features the bride and groom as characters in an old 'Street Fighter'-style video game format. Is the invitation… [MORE] |
 Dorm-Wide Lipdubs - UQAM Students Make an Epic 'I Gotta Feeling' Lipdub::You must watch this 'I Gotta Feeling' lipdub created by 172 communications students at the University of Quebec at Montreal in early September. It's essential. We've seen lipdubs in offices, but never… [MORE] |
 60 Fearless Ferrari Innovations - From Revamped Supercars to Flying Ferraris::The only thing better than a Ferrari is a fleet of Ferraris. And the only thing better than a fleet of Ferraris is a fleet of flying Ferraris. And the only thing… I’ll stop now.
The point of the story… [MORE] |
 15 Microwaveable Innovations - From USB Bean Cookers to Tubular Microwaves::The microwave is the single most revolutionary cooking invention since, well, sliced bread. Used by lazy college students and disgruntled kids with plastic toys alike, the microwave has allowed us to have… [MORE] |
 Sincere Meat Heads - Fernando Lessa Produces Unparalleled Personal Portraits::Meat heads are generally thought to be mean, dumb and uncaring. However, it looks as if Fernando Lessa is attempting to change all of that with his new collection titled ‘Portraits.’
OK, so maybe this… [MORE] |
 15 On-Fire Jaguars - From Classy Cop Cars to Sun-Harvesting Supercars::Everyone knows that a Jaguar is a fine automobile named after a large cat. But you may not know that a jaguar is also the next step in the life of a cougar. Once a woman leaves 49 and steps into 50, she… [MORE] |
 Sweet Organic Deodorants - Erbaviva Eco-Friendly Bath, Body and Baby Products::Using certified organic extracts of sage, lemon, patchouli, jasmine, grapefruit, tea tree, or sage oils, the folks at Erbaviva have created a sweet-smelling product that counteracts the growth of bacteria… [MORE] |
 40 Crazy Condiment Creations - From Deep-Fried Butter to Mayo Margaritas::If your stomach’s feeling a little queasy after reading the title, welcome to the club. These cuckoo condiment creations are crazy with innovation. So crazy that they should never ever have been considered… [MORE] |
 Bespectacled Rings - The Isette Spectacles Ring Channels Your Inner Librarian::This adorable Isette Spectacles ring features a tiny pair of cat-eye glasses--perfect for channeling your inner librarian. The black acrylic rings can be made in any size and would be even neater if they… [MORE] |
 15 Scintillating Citrus Finds - From Recycled Bottle Juicers to Skateboarding Fruit::Fruits of the citrus persuasion are colorful and commonly found in your favorite cocktail or beer. In honor of the citrus group, we are bringing you 15 scintillating citrus finds.
Check out all the lemons… [MORE] |
 Gumball Machine Dresses - Devani Weaver Bubblegum Dress is a Fun Statement Fashion::This Devani Weaver Bubblegum Dress features a giant bubble gum machine applique on its side, with a transparent panel that puts a slice of your midsection on display. We've featured Devani Weaver's designs… [MORE] |
 23 Modern Nomadic Finds - From Circus Tent Guesthouses to Nomadic Lookbooks::Nomads are known as loners and rebels. In today’s age, however, disconnecting yourself from the outside world is increasingly difficult. Even if you move 2,000 miles away, you can still talk to your family… [MORE] |
 Birdcage Skirts - New Wave 'I Put a Spell on You' Editorial Showcases Cage Couture in Black & White::This black-and-white editorial for New Wave called 'I Put a Spell on You' showcases caged couture creations like birdcage skirts and caged-up sleeves in dramatic fashion. Photographer Billy Kidd and stylist… [MORE] |
 Free Spirit Finery - All For the Mountain Jewelry and Furniture Are New Age to the Max::It’s rare to be surprised by strange stuff on the Internet anymore. If you’ve seen David after his dental appointment and those two girls and their glass, you’re probably ready for anything.
After all… [MORE] |
 3D Baby Tees - Frost Clothing Features Graphics That'll Stop Traffic::The eye-catching graphics featured in the Frost clothing line are unusual but awesome. Take the 3D baby shirt in the first image, for example. It looks like a baby--albeit a toy version--is ready to pop… [MORE] |
 14 Female Form Creations - From Lap Pillows to Sexist Sound Systems::It seems as though the womanly figure is a beautiful thing to behold, or at least very popular. I mean, as any other members of the fairer sex can attest to, we all have our insecurities when it comes… [MORE] |
 Ridiculously Reliable Lights - The mPower Emergency Illuminator Flashlight Will Last 20 Years::An ironic fact of life: when you actually need to use your emergency flashlight, the batteries die. But with the mPower Emergency Illuminator, you don’t have to worry. Created by mPhase Technologies and… [MORE] |
 Old-School Van Revivals - The Hybrid Subaru 360 Van is a Retooled Blast from the Past::Since when did Subaru make vans? Rumor has it, their van was the first import they brought to the U.S. And now the Subaru 360 van is getting a new life.
This original beauty has been re-tooled, and given… [MORE] |
 10 Hairy Armpit Innovations - From Armpit Pampering to Air Conditioned Suits::For those of you who are either looking for hairy armpit innovations to solve that problem area or simply fascinated by the armpit, make sure to check out this cluster. It's packed with pit-loving features,… [MORE] |
 Burlesque Freak Shows - The Baron and Missy Macabre Keep It Interesting::Whenever I go to see burlesque performances, I’m always disappointed by the lack of fire eating. Looks like I have been going to the wrong shows! The Baron and Missy Macabre burlesque reviews incorporate… [MORE] |
 12 Cyclops Fixations - From Single-Lens Sunglasses to One-Eyed Obsessions::Until Cyclops entered the world of Marvel comics and X-Men, I always associated one-eyed creatures with frightening fairytales and horror stories. The one-eyed wonders you'll read about below, however,… [MORE] |
 Snarky Holiday Sentiments - Flytrap Greeting Cards Take the Sap Out of the Holidays::It’s early, but it’s once again time to start preparing for the holidays. Flytrap greeting cards provide a pleasantly snarky alternative to the usual holiday messages. Now all those Scrooges out there… [MORE] |
 Ruffled Hoodies - The Prairie Underground Holiday 2009 Collection is Stylish Comfort::The Prairie Underground Holiday 2009 Collection mixes soft materials, clean lines, and more than a couple ruffles. Check out the gallery for a look at these deliciously autumnal designs.
The brilliant… [MORE] |
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