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Popular This Week1. Unbeatable Brew Shoes - Etnies and Colt 45 Join Forces to Create Fantastic Footwear (GALLERY)  Etnies and Colt 45 have joined forces to create a shoe that could possibly unite nations. Anytime you can enjoy a fan favorite like Colt 45 in a new way, the masses will undoubtedly rejoice. Don’t believe…2. Public Urination Solutions - The Wheelie Bin Urinal Provides Designated Area to Relieve Oneself (VIDEO)  I’m sure all of us at one point has walked down a street, alleyway or subway station and smelled the unfortunate rank of human waste. With the Wheelie Bin Urinal, those days are (thankfully) numbered.…3. Nondiluting Drinking Developments - The Eternal Ice Drop for Hennessy by 5.5 Designers (GALLERY)  The Eternal Ice Drop was created by 5.5 Designers in order to provide a way to “cool your cognac without diluting it,” according to the Moco Loco Design blog.
In April of 2010, Hennessy plans an exhibit…4. Humanlike Pet Remedies - Viyo Prebiotic Drink For Man’s Best Friend (VIDEO)  As more and more pets are being treated like humans so are the ways we keep our little furry friends healthy. Prebiotics have been making waves in the health product market across the world, offering a…5. Coffee Cup Contests - Enter the LATTEA Design Contest and Win Cash and a Coffee Machine (GALLERY)  The LATTEA design contest is here and if you have a creative design for a coffee cup to submit you could win. There are three prizes ranging from $2925 to $730, all winners also receive a LATTEA full-automated…6. Darkly Sculpted Teapots - Richard Notkin Creates Social Commentary Tea Time (GALLERY)  When I find myself lusting after teapots, it can only be satisfied by a unique collection, such as Richard Notkin’s creations. I mean, these are definitely teapots to start a conversation over.
When…7. Vinegar Refreshments - The New Wild Flavors Drinks are Made for Adult Tastes (GALLERY)  Wild Flavors drinks are adventuresome beverages indeed! This US-based company is introducing three new flavor groupings: malt, vinegar and kombucha. Yes, that second one says vinegar; apparently when mixed…8. Inaugural Eco Bottles - Naya is the First to Offer 100% Recycled Pastic Water Bottles  Naya has introduced the first 100% recycled plastic water bottle. Bottled water companies usually use up to 50% recycled plastic, otherwise known as rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) to create…9. Life Raft Necessity Drinks - World's Largest Punch Bowl May Let You Swim in Booze (UPDATE) (GALLERY)  Maybe you read my post from a month ago, where I was hyping up the Architectural Punch Bowl Architectural Punch Bowl, anyway, it finally happened, and I am sad I wasn’t there to see the world’s largest…10. Star Wars Stouts - The Imperial Stout Trooper Beer Makes the Cantina Seem Appealing (GALLERY)  Wow, the internet is just ripe with tons of Star Wars related goods, that are all just ripe for the picking. I love a good yoda cakeYoda Cake (and who doesn’t!), but the Imperial Stout Trooper beats all…11. DIY Luxury Drinks - The Bialetti Hot Chocolate Maker Creates Delicious Cocoa Drinks  The worst part about making hot chocolate at home, is that it sucks. Seriously, compared to the stuff you buy in a great cafe, the home brew stuff blows. So the Bialetti Hot Chocolate Maker takes the awful…12. Explosive Party Starters - Bombs Away Shot Glasses Will Get You Bombed  Have you ever started drinking and decided that the Irish Car Bomb you were about to knock back just didn't have enough zing to it? The Bombs Away Shot Glasses are a good way to guarantee that your night…13. 39 Perfect Party Glasses - From Minty Sweet Holiday Drinks to Explosive Party Starters (CLUSTER)  It’s time to break out the champagne bottles and liquor cabinet ‘cause the parties are starting. But these aren’t just your run-of-the-mill parties; they’re holiday ones so you want to sip in style. This…14. Alcoholic Juice Boxes - Sustainable Single Serving Libations from Akesson Vin Wine (GALLERY)  Akesson Vin Wine comes in eco-friendly tetra paks as well as in box form, including juice box-shaped single servings. All of their packaging is sustainable and can be flattened and recycled.
Both red… |
Popular This Month1. 70 Marvelous Mugs - Welcome the Chilly Weather with These Comforting Cups (CLUSTER)  The colder weather always makes tea, coffee and hot chocolate more appealing. These marvelous mugs provide an array of choices when it comes to how you’ll be enjoying that comforting drink.
All of these…2. 55 Eccentric Bars - From Legal Cocaine Bars to Water-Only Bars (CLUSTER)  Bars have become a cultural phenomenon. A way of life, they bring people together in celebration or the comforting of an individual in tough times. Although not all bars are like ‘Cheers,’ where everyone…3. 65 Invigorating Vodkas - From Biker Booze to Petite Vodka Pubs (CLUSTER)  Based on my own experiences, I feel compelled to tell you that vodka is the devil’s drink. I have had nothing but bad experiences when I drink clear instead of beer.
That being said, from biker booze…4. 15 Drinking Games - From Binge Drinking Glasses to Drinking Game Coasters (CLUSTER)  In honor of my recent venture back to the heartland of America, where participating in binge drinking and drinking games are as common as saying hello, I have decided to make a cluster dedicated to all…5. Color-Coded Wines - 94wines Uses Numbers and Colors for Customer Personalization (GALLERY)  If you’re a wine connoisseur, it’s probably unimaginable to buy wine in which you have no idea what country it was from and when it was made. The Dutch company 94wines, however, is offering numbered and…6. BYO Desktops - Free Starbucks Wi-Fi Leads to Office Spaces With Desktops (GALLERY)  It’s one thing to take your laptop to Starbucks and use the free Wi-Fi for a few hours; it’s quite another to bring your entire desktop and set up shop (for a few days). Elaborate Starbucks offices are…7. Snuggie Pub Crawls - Clearly, It Was Only a Matter of Time (VIDEO)  With Snuggies for pets, hipsters and even a New York Fashion Week event, never once did I consider owning one--until I read about the Snuggie pub crawls that have been taking over metropolitan areas.
The…8. 10 Wickedly Designed Flasks - From Flask Phones to Cool Concealed Carafes (CLUSTER)  There are many ways to sneak liquor into places, but none are more stylish than these 10 wickedly designed flasks that have been featured on Trend Hunter.
Whether you want to get liquored from you phone…9. Naked Caterers - Strip of Meat Offers Topless Male Servers for Events (GALLERY)  Strip of Meat is a New Zealand-based business venture offering topless men for events. These men will “dress down” for professional occasions while serving your guests catered meals, wine and more.
Now,…10. Interactive Wine Labels - Word Searches on Bottles of Puzzle Time Wines  Puzzle Time Wines add even more fun to your drinking experience. As if you needed more reasons to have a sip of a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon, Puzzle Time Wines makes use of their labels by providing…11. Cubed Chocolate Utensils - Hotchocspoons are the World's Best Hot Chocolate-Making Spoons (GALLERY)  Now that the weather has turned colder you may be looking for more ways to keep warm. These Hotchocspoons from Chocolate Company, a Dutch firm, are perfect for cocoa lovers. Just add your Hotchocspoons…12. Peel-Away Paper Cups - The Disposable RIP-cUP Embodies 'Three Time's the Charm' (GALLERY)  Have you ever used a paper cup in these eco-conscious times and thought to yourself, “Man, this is a waste,” disposing it after only one use? With the disposable RIP-cUP, you will be able to enjoy a beverage…13. Brew Finder Apps - The Stella Artois 'Le Bar Guide' App Leads You to Your Favorite Beer (VIDEO)  You’re out backpacking in some foreign city, utterly exhausted and a tad disoriented, but completely thirsty for a Stella Artois beer. What do you do? You use Stella Artois’s Le Bar Guide app.
The Stella…14. Beer Can Architecture - Artists Create a Turkish Tribute from Trash (GALLERY)  A good artist can create a fabulous piece of artwork from just about anything. That may just be the case with these examples of beer can sculptures. These amazingly intricate sculptures are made out of…15. 17 Martinivations - From Icewine Martinis to Glasses with Roots (CLUSTER)  The martini is the perfect drink for a night out on the town. Something about sipping out of that sophisticated asymmetrical glass makes a person feel on top of the world.
From icewine martinis to glasses…16. Drink Liquorizers - Spike Your Juice Will Turn Your Beverage Into Alcohol (GALLERY)  Get your creative juices flowing and create your own bubbly with Spike Your Juice. Developed by a group of California-based Europeans, Spike Your Juice consists of little “substance” packets which can…17. Rockstar Wines - Mark Beaman Creates Wine for the Music and Wine Connoisseur (GALLERY)  Wine has never rocked as much as when Mark Beaman makes it -- and I mean that literally. His rockstar wines are inspired by some of the most memorable album covers like Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'…18. Public Alcohol Testers - Coin-Operated Alcospot Vending Machine Tells You Your Limits (GALLERY)  AlcoSpot is a coin operated alcohol tester designed for restaurant, bar or club patrons who have had a few brewskies and want to make sure they’re still at a safe limit.
10 minutes after you’ve had a…19. Hallucinogenic Teapot Decor - The T-Magi Store's Perforated Optical Illusion Wall (GALLERY)  Innovative retail interiors may be the sales-cincher when it comes to design-savvy consumers, and the T-Magi store in Copenhagen ranks right up there in terms of contemporary aesthetic.
Designed by the…20. Brain Boosting Energy Drinks - Increase Concentration and Protect Your Gray Matter With Zun  Zun Brain Boosting Energy drink is a lightly carbonated beverage aimed at young people. It was created to provide sustained energy and allow you to focus and improve memory. Zun contains ginko biloba,…21. Pirate Lore Branding - Kraken Rum Blends Spiced Rum With Giant Creatures of the Deep (GALLERY)  The cephalopod trend of octopi and squids donning just about everything from t-shirts and handbags to jewelry has now spread to liquor. Of course… Sailors are famous for their love of dark spiced rum and…22. Sushi-Loving Liquor - The Award Winning Maru Wine from V&S  V&S Wine won the silver medal at EPICA (a European advertising competition) for their Maru Wine. Swedish design firm Silver came up with the packaging for Maru Wine, a blend from Alsace that is meant to…23. Combination Locks for Booze - The Bottle Lock is a Creative Way to Curb Alcohol Consumption (GALLERY)  This combination bottle lock is certainly a new way to control alcohol consumption. Without the need for a key, the only stumbling block that must be avoided is forgetting the combination to the Bottle…24. Botanical Pop Bottles - The Coco-Cola PlantBottle is Made out of Plant-Based Materials (GALLERY)  Almost 1.6 billion servings of Coco-Cola beverages are served each year--that’s a lot of plastic being made and discarded into the environment. The Coco-Cola PlantBottle, the company’s most recent development…25. 17 Stout Whiskeys - From Whiskey Strategy Games to $15,000 Whiskey Bottles (CLUSTER)  Drinking stout whiskeys is for the manliest of men. Considering that, I put a splash of ginger ale in my bourbon until I actually hit adulthood.
Just so you know, all bourbon is whiskey, but not all…26. Unbeatable Brew Shoes - Etnies and Colt 45 Join Forces to Create Fantastic Footwear (GALLERY) Etnies and Colt 45 have joined forces to create a shoe that could possibly unite nations. Anytime you can enjoy a fan favorite like Colt 45 in a new way, the masses will undoubtedly rejoice. Don’t believe…27. Mathematical Mugs - Craig Damrauer Creates the 'New Math' Cup for Coffee-Lovers (GALLERY)  I've never been one for math, but I love this 'New Math' mug from an artist and writer named Craig Damrauer.
Instead of numbers, Damrauer uses words to add up wordy sums. For example: "Cold = Hot + Forgetting…28. Boozey Sneakers - The Malibu Rum Gift Box Brings Shoes and Liquor Together at Last  Ok, so you have to buy your day something awesome for the holidays, but you don’t know what. Well, why no the Malubu run gift box, because this is more than just a box, it is a design innovation.
Collaborating…29. Water-Shaped Bottles - Xiaoli Wen Creates Porcelain Bottles With Flowing Water (GALLERY)  Water has no shape—or at least that’s what I thought until I saw Xiaoli Wen’s Water-Shaped Bottles collection. The Kingston University grad has created a series of porcelain bottles which possess undulating,…30. Public Urination Solutions - The Wheelie Bin Urinal Provides Designated Area to Relieve Oneself (VIDEO) I’m sure all of us at one point has walked down a street, alleyway or subway station and smelled the unfortunate rank of human waste. With the Wheelie Bin Urinal, those days are (thankfully) numbered.… |
Popular Last Month1. 49 Bizarre Beverages - Drinks that Have Strange Names, Flavors, and Functions (CLUSTER)  I typically stick to the tried and true when it comes to drinks (coffee and water, thanks) but I’m sure there are many people out there who love trying bizarre beverages. Places all over the world, and…2. 44 Luxury Alcoholic Creations - From Diamond Tequila to Blinged-Out Wine Coolers (CLUSTER)  Hold the recession, party time has almost arrived. With the holiday season looming ever closer, it’s time to loosen those purse strings and your bad self so that this year is becomes memorable for the…3. 75 Ways to Keep Your Drink Cold - From $8 Ice Cubes to Speakers that Hold Beverages (CLUSTER)  Finding better ways to keep your drink cold is not only fun, but it is downright essential during the summertime. Ice cubes, coolers and fridges all serve their specific purpose as ways to cool off our…4. 99 DUI-Inducers - A Stephanie Pratt DUI Could Have Been Avoided If She Knew What to Stay Away From (CLUSTER)  The escalating DUI charges of celebrities are becoming outrageous. Sometimes (as was probably the case with Stephanie Pratt) desperate times call for attention. Being the unfortunate sibling to Spencer…5. 30 Brewtiful Beer Bottle Innovations - From Risque Packaging to Couches Made Out of Cans (CLUSTER)  Some people say that English is the language of the world, but I would disagree. I think that beer is the language of the world, after all, there are hardly any cultures that don’t enjoy a cold one.
These…6. 38 Innovative Dispensers - From Eggy Eco Filters to Luxury Liquor Dispensers (CLUSTER)  Innovative dispensers make our lives easier—not to mention cleaner. Rather than dipping one’s hands into a communal holy water font, a holy water dispenser ensures you’re germ-free (and still faithful),…7. 50 Energetic Ads and Drinks - From Miracle Brand Energy Drinks to Drug-Infused Soda (CLUSTER)  Energy drinks are not good for you, but are good to you when you need that extra kick during the middle of your day. I might have one right now, actually.
From miracle brand energy drinks to drug-infused…8. 15 Hangover Ideas - From Promoting Art with Hangovers to High Class Hangovers (CLUSTER)  Hangovers are just like the best friend you never wanted. Annoying, habitual and so painfully familiar you would think you were family. The hangover is the ultimate equalizer. The one thing that keeps…9. 10 Clumsy Creations - From Anti-Klutz Glassware to Board Game Goggles (CLUSTER)  As a certified klutz, I was thrilled to stumble (er, trip) upon these clumsy creations. Honestly, I think--with the exception of a couple--it would be a worthwhile investment to purchase most of these…10. Paper-Thin Packaging - Ecolean Makes Lightweight and Environmentally Friendly Drink Cartons (VIDEO)  Ecolean is an eco-friendly, lightweight packaging solution. These beverage containers are an environmentally-conscious answer to the demands of the drink industry as well as the consumer's desire for clever,…11. 50 Insane Champagne Innovations - From Champagne Coats to Fashion Bubbly (CLUSTER)  I must be on an upper-crust kick. First caviar, now champagne… I might just go buy a top hat and cane and get this high class show on the road. Come to think of it, I did a top hat and cane cluster the…12. Crazy Playful Kitchens - Dzine Press Kitchen Ideas Will Turn Your Cookhouse Into a Wonderland (GALLERY)  Your parents may have told you not play with your food, but Dzine Press Kitchen Ideas begs to differ. With over sixty creative kitchen conceptions, you’ll never be bored in the cookhouse again.
Highlighting…13. Crazy-Flavored Lollipops - Bourbon, Wasabi-Ginger and Real Coffee Sweet Treats (GALLERY)  Looking for a succulent treat, but also craving a taste of liquor? These crazy-flavored lollipops from Lollyphile are right up your alley. $10 will get you four fantastically sweet treats in alcohol-inspired…14. Super Geek Parties - The Windows 7 Launch Party Seems Like a Lot of Fun (GALLERY)  People have parties for all sorts of occasions, like birthdays, holidays and dub poetry slams. But it seems a select (yet devoted) few of you, seem to have celebrated with a Windows 7 Launch Party.
I…15. Frozen Liquid Lounges - The Absolut Icebar in Stockholm is a Cool Way to Party (GALLERY)  With an entire bar made of ice, the Absolut Icebar in Stockholm offers a fun concept that takes the outdoors indoors.
The glasses, shot glasses, bar, and decor at The Absolut Icebar are made entirely…16. Positivity Refreshments - 'A Bottle Of' Spring Water Promotes Happy Messages (GALLERY)  Building your brand through positivity may be especially effective in these economically turbulent times, which is what Australian company ‘A Bottle Of’ spring water is doing.
A Bottle Of combines refreshment…17. $4 Convenience Store Wine - Yosemite Road 7-11 Wine Comes in Red and White  There are many signs of the apocalypse; ones to look out for include the rivers running with blood, war, natural disasters, and when lowbrow convenience stores get their own wine label. Looks like with…18. Party Cup Accessories - The Party People Glass Markers are Fun Ways to Remember Your Drink (GALLERY)  One of the problems, when it comes to parties, is that all of the cups look the same. Fortunately, with the cutesy Party People Glass Markers, you no longer have to resort to pulling out a Sharpie, or…19. Mad Hatter Teaware - The Alice Mirror Teacup and Saucer by Torre and Tagus (GALLERY)  The Alice Mirror Teacup and Saucer by Torre and Tagus is a playful teacup gift box. These teacup gift boxes were designed by Aaron Heppell for Torre and Tagus, which is a Canadian home decor wholesale…20. Eggy Eco Filters - Award-Winning Aquaovo Ovopur Water Dispenser (UPDATE) (VIDEO)  The Aquaovo Ovopur has been named as a Best of the Year 2009 kitchen appliance by Interior Design Magazine. The elegant Ovopur water filtration device has won numerous awards for its innovative natural…21. Skincare Drinks - Defy Pure Skin Hydrology Quenches Your Thirst and Makes You Pretty  Defy Pure Skin Hydrology is a specially formulated, enhanced water beverage. Energy and health drinks already litter the convenience store landscape and now skincare and beauty products are becoming available…22. 18 Rounds of Shots & Shooters - From Bloody Brain Shooters to Animal Shot Glasses (CLUSTER)  Buying rounds upon rounds of shots is not only bad for your brain, it is bad for you wallet. But do not let these facts stop you from partaking in the shot-taking, just think of them as minor hiccups on…23. Romantic Water Bottles - The Bottlegreen Limited Edition Sparkling Presse Range (GALLERY)  Premium soft drink brand Bottlegreen Drink Co is launching a beautiful range of Bottlegreen limited edition bottles for their sparkling pressé drinks.
To encourage consumer involvement in the creation…24. Dawn-to-Dark Drinks - The Aviara AM and PM Concoctions are Nutritious (GALLERY)  These Aviara AM and PM drinks were designed by Axis41. Aviara is a San Diego-based nutrition company that developed the AM and PM drinks to help promote a healthy and vibrant life.
Like the Aviara AM…25. Visionary Booze Podcasts - The Absolut Fadar Visionary Series Creates Something Exceptional (GALLERY)  Constantly being inundated with online ads and brand sponsored content, it’s easy to tune it all out and focus on exactly why you logged onto the Internet; but the Absolut Fadar Visionary podcast series…26. Rebranded Coffee Shops - The Starbucks Concept Store Has Fresh New Look (GALLERY)  A London Starbucks concept store is attempting to take Starbucks to another level. Going back to basics with its original logo, manual espresso machines, and retro rad furniture, this is a coffee shop…27. Bottle Pouring Converters - GR's Aqua Jar Transforms Water Bottles Into Pitchers (GALLERY)  I don't know anyone who experiences difficulty pouring liquids from plastic bottles, but I'm assuming at least a few people do. Otherwise GR would have had no reason to launch the Aqua Jar.
The Aqua…28. Anti-Aging Beverages - The Wrinkle-Fighting Nescafe 3in1 Collagen Coffee  The 'Body Partner' range from Nescafe now offers Nescafe 3in1 collagen coffee. The anti-aging drink includes Kacip Fatimah as well as 200 mg of collagen. This drink is part of the health and wellness instant…29. Cooking Coach Tablets - The QOOQ Touchscreen Device is a Must-Have for the Kitchen (GALLERY)  Not everyone is able to move around the kitchen like Rachel Ray; I, for one, have yet to graduate from pizza pops and instant noodles. But now, with the French QOOQ touchscreen tablet, I might just be…30. Bloody Brain Shooters - A Creepy Halloween Drink for Alcohol-Craving, Brain-Eating Zombies  What do you get when you mix vodka, lime juice, Bailey’s Irish Cream and a splash of grenadine? Bloody brain shooters, a drink fit for Halloween. Mixing the acidic lime juice curdles the Irish Cream and… |
