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Cavernous Cultural Restaurants
Cavernous Cultural Restaurants
The Grotta Palazzese is an Italian Restaurant Built in a Cave
You can find yourself an authentic Italian restaurant in the caves below Polignano a Mare on the coast of Southern Italy. This elegant restaurant looks out over the Adriatic Sea, with the sound of... MORE
Futuristic Funneling Faucets
Futuristic Funneling Faucets
The Axor Stark V Funnels Water Out of the Pipes
Sink faucets are a basic sight found in houses, but the ‘Axor Stark V’ brings mystery to washing. The water from this faucet spirals up and out of the pipes and down the spout. With a... MORE
Twisted Rippling Sculptures
Twisted Rippling Sculptures
Gunjan Aylawadi Brings Life and Texture to Each Piece of His Paper Art
Art comes in many different shapes, sizes and styles and these twisted paper sculptures by Gunjan Aylawadi deceive your eyes. From far away, you might think you are looking at a decorative floor mat.... MORE
Refurbished Factory Buildings
Refurbished Factory Buildings
This Office by Elliot and Associates Modernizes a Historic Building
The ability to convert existing buildings is a place where Elliot and Associates architecture firm excel. This office building crosses old industry with modern design by refurbishing an old factory... MORE
Delicious Delectable Resumes
Delicious Delectable Resumes
This Job Seeker Uses Baked Goods to Nab a Designer Job Interview
In a time where it is very hard to get noticed as a job seeker, one person got an interview for a designer job by sending the company a box of cookies. Bringing baked goods into the office as an... MORE
Comfortable Concrete Furniture
Comfortable Concrete Furniture
This Sofa by Paulo Kobylka Resembles Stack Slabs of Concrete
Items in your house that cause people to think are great and this piece of deceptive comfortable concrete furniture is one of those items. Designed by Paulo Kobylka this sofa resembles multiple... MORE
Sleek Traditional Homes
Sleek Traditional Homes
This Home by MDS Brings the Tranquility of Japan to Your Living Space
The safest place on earth is your home, and this traditional home will make you feel safe and warm. Tucked away in the hills of Japan, this home gives you the tranquility that comes with a relaxing... MORE
Colorful Open Office Concepts
Colorful Open Office Concepts
This Office by Marc Prosman Brings Color and Fun to the Office World
In the business world, the open office concept is becoming increasingly popular. This office in Amsterdam by Marc Prosman Architects brings vibrant colors to the office. With shared tables and... MORE
Customized Cardboard Replicas
Customized Cardboard Replicas
This Taiwanese Artist Creates Elaborate Sculptures Out of Cardboard
Kai-Xiang Xhong from Taiwan makes remarkable replica cardboard creations. The works that he is able to make are amazing. He has built a T-Rex skull, a dragon and a lizard all out of cardboard. With... MORE
Gilded Luxury Skateboards
Gilded Luxury Skateboards
This Gold-Plated Skateboard Provides Glittering Transportation
For people who want to show off their wealth, gold is a great way to do so, and this gold-plated skateboard is a great way to display wealth while coasting around the city. At $15,000, this... MORE
Vibrantly Intense Superhero Paintings
Vibrantly Intense Superhero Paintings
The Mythology Series by Alex Ross Uses Bright Bits of Color
Alex Ross takes classic superheroes and paints them with a vibrant flair of color. With superhero art being so popular, Alex Ross is able to establish himself by adding flares of light off of each... MORE
Unicorn Party Hats
Unicorn Party Hats
These Party Hats Will Make Birthdays Magical
In the real world, unicorns don’t exist, but ‘Spinning Hat’ chooses to disagree with its unicorn party hats. Little girls will celebrate their birthday in style with the sparkling... MORE
Classical Rapper Portraits
Classical Rapper Portraits
Amar Stewart Paints Rapper Portraits in a 17th Century Style
These paintings by Amar Stewart reimagines popular rappers in a classical 17th century style. Each painting brings out the characteristics of each rapper by the paint choices and attire they’... MORE
Sleek Wooden Glassware
Sleek Wooden Glassware
This Wooden Wine Glass Set Gives You a Forested Feel to Your Wine Drinking
Wood and wine lovers can rejoice as they sip their wine from this wooden glassware. This wooden wine glass set is an elegant fun style of glassware. The rings of the wood provide a natural... MORE
Handheld Acupuncture Pens
Handheld Acupuncture Pens
The Bennoti Acu-Pen Brings Pain Relief to the Palm of Your Hand
Carpal tunnel pain relief comes to the palm of your hand with the ‘Bennoti’ acupuncture pen. This sleek acupuncture pen will makes little pokes at the area you are trying to relieve of... MORE
Mobile Gluten-Free Bakeries
Mobile Gluten-Free Bakeries
The CoCo Bakery Heads to Kickstarter to Help Fund its Mobile Bakery
The ‘CoCo’ bakery hopes to raise money to establish itself as a gluten-free mobile bakery. The money that is raised on Kickstarter will be put towards the purchase of a trailer. The trailer... MORE
Galactic Propaganda Posters
Galactic Propaganda Posters
These Star Wars Propaganda Will Have You Battling Against the Empire
The Rebel Alliance is recruiting with these Star Wars propaganda posters by Russell Walks. To engage in battle against the oppression of the evil Empire, you need loads of support; these galactic... MORE
Bulletproof Footwear
Bulletproof Footwear
This Pair of Kevlar Shoes is a Stylish Pair of Protective Footwear
With the creation of the ‘Diamond Armor,’ these Kevlar shoes are the perfect footwear option to wear. Though made of the bulletproof Kevlar material, this shoe will not actually stop... MORE
Adjustable Gaming Monitors
Adjustable Gaming Monitors
This AOC Gaming Monitor Boosts Graphic Quality and Gaming Speed
The ‘AOC’ gaming monitor provides PC gamers with a more crisp and more clear gaming experience. The 144 Hz resolution of this monitor removes any blur you would get from a standard... MORE
Floating Hotel Designs
Floating Hotel Designs
The Sunborn Floating Hotel Leaves a Wake of Luxury Travel
For people who want a change from the traditional hotel, the ‘Sunborn’ floating hotel offers a new splash in the hotel world. This hotel is a cross between a luxury yacht and a massive... MORE
Interactive Phone Robots
Interactive Phone Robots
This Social Robot Displays Your Friend's Face During Phone Calls
The ‘Socibot’ social robot is a step forward in the direction of human-like robots. This robot is able to show your friend’s face while you are on the phone with them. This feature... MORE
Fantasy Film Tarot Cards
Fantasy Film Tarot Cards
These LOTR Tarot Cards Reimagine the Cards as the Story Characters
Imbuing the power of magic, artist SceithAilm creates LOTR tarot cards. This tarot card set pairs up each card with its Lord of the Rings character counterpart. You find Merry and Pippen on the fool... MORE
Geeky Role Play Pendants
Geeky Role Play Pendants
This D20 Pendant will Bring You Luck During Your D & D Sessions
Luck will be entwined with your ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ character when you equip your elvish-inscribed D20 pendant. This pendant brings the world of role playing to fashionable jewelry.... MORE
Ideal Fishing Spot Apps
Ideal Fishing Spot Apps
The Ryple Fly Fishing App Helps Find the Perfect Fishing Spot
Finding that perfect spot to fish is imperative to catching fish and the ‘Ryple’ flying fishing app will help you find that spot. Fishers will no longer spend an entire day standing in the river... MORE
Hip-Hop Collaboration Fashion
Hip-Hop Collaboration Fashion
The Pharrell ‘i am Other’ Brand Joins Forces with Uniqlo Clothing
Pharrell and Uniqlo team up to create a fantastic ‘i am OTHER’ clothing collection. This clothing collection ranges from graphic t-shirts to fashionable women’s blouses. All the... MORE
Illusionary Concrete Art
Illusionary Concrete Art
The Street Artist Julian Beever Creates Eye-Catching 3D Drawings
Street artist Julian Beever creates marvels of art with just concrete as his canvas. With intricate details added to shading and coloring, Beever is able to create works of art that appear to be... MORE
Surprising Gun Owner Photography
Surprising Gun Owner Photography
These Photo by Charles Ommanney Shows that Looks are Deceiving
As we grow up, one of the lessons we are taught is to not judge a book by its cover and Charles Ommanney personifies that lesson with his ‘Gun Control’ photo collection. Charles traveled... MORE
Exclusive Luxury Whiskies
Exclusive Luxury Whiskies
The Royal Brackla is the Most Exclusive Liquor by Bacardi
With expensive liquors being a favorite among liquor connoisseurs, the ‘Royal Brackla’ whisky from Bacardi is an item worth having. This single malt Scotch whisky holds a steep price tag... MORE
Palace-Inspired School Buildings
Palace-Inspired School Buildings
This School by Studio 44 Fuses Palaces with Schools
Going to school will be extremely fun when you get to go to the palace style school designed by ‘Studio 44.’ This giant school comes complete with a swimming pool, a hockey rink and an... MORE
Cow Print Sneakers
Cow Print Sneakers
The Adrian Ghost Printed Sneakers by Acne Feature a Slight Cow Pattern
This stylish pair of cow print sneakers will fit perfectly with any “night-on-the-town” ensemble. The brown-on-brown coloring of the sneakers makes your feet stand out with its slight... MORE
Basketball Booze Branding
Basketball Booze Branding
The 3-Point Tequila Packages its Tequila in a Basketball-Themed Bottle
Being able to differentiate a product from the rest is tough, but this sport-themed bottle brings a creative bottle style to the liquor business. This new bottle design is a definite way to stand... MORE
Puppy Cosplay Costumes
Puppy Cosplay Costumes
DeviantARTist Leafeon-ex Creates Pokemon Costumes for Her Dog
Pokémon fans rejoice as DeviantARTist Leafeon-ex creates the perfect Pokémon puppy cosplay costume. Styled to look like the Pokémon Umbreon, this puppy looks exactly like the Pokémon while... MORE
Moped Electric Bikes
Moped Electric Bikes
The Leaos Electric Bike Strays from the Typical Bike Design
The ‘Leaos’ electric bike takes after mopeds when it comes to the design of the bike frame. Instead of having a dual support frame in the center of the bike, the ‘Leaos’... MORE
Exquisite Cat Eye Watches
Exquisite Cat Eye Watches
The New Girard-Perregaux Cat's Eye Watch Celebrates its Anniversary
After ten years of the creation of the ‘Girard-Perregaux Cat’s Eye,’ the limited anniversary edition watch puts on a jeweled face for the celebrations. The ‘Cat’s Eye&#... MORE
Dream-Inducing Daybeds
Dream-Inducing Daybeds
This Madera Teak Daybed Will have You Dozing Off in No Time
You will reach deep levels of relaxation when you lay down for a snooze on your ‘Madera Teak Daybed.’ With the sun setting in on your veranda, you can hop into your daybed and peacefully drift... MORE
Convertible Laptop Totes
Convertible Laptop Totes
The Convertible Laptop Bag from HEX Creates Three Carrying Styles in One
This convertible laptop tote can be carried in three different ways. With two removable straps, you can use this bag as a back pack or remove one of the straps to convert it into a messenger bag.... MORE

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Gamer Oven Gloves
Gamer Oven Gloves
The Silicone Power Glove Oven Mitt Gives You the Power of Each Finger
Nintendo fans, make room for the power of the silicone power glove oven mitt. Stepping away from the typical fabric oven mitt, this design uses flame-retardant silicone to create a functional oven... MORE
Bacon Alarm Clocks
Bacon Alarm Clocks
Wake Up with the Scent of Fresh Bacon Every Day
It is official: you can now wake up each morning to the sensual smelling aroma of bacon from your alarm clock. Oscar Mayer has designed a new app and adapter that wakes you up with the smell of... MORE
DIY Detox Bath Salts
DIY Detox Bath Salts
These Homemade Detox Bath Salts Will Cleanse Your Body as You Relax
At the end of a long day, having a nice hot soak in the tub feels amazing and this detox bath salt mixture will give you a whole new bathing experience. Made from the three simple ingredients of... MORE
Exotic Bachelor Pads
Exotic Bachelor Pads
The Chongwe River House is a Wilderness Escape from Your Dreams
If you live in the big city, an exotic bachelor pad is the perfect escape. Nothing can get more exotic than the Chongwe River House located on the Lower Zambezi River in Zambia. The rustic style of... MORE
Luxury Embossed Toilet Paper
Luxury Embossed Toilet Paper
This Gold Embossed Toilet Paper Makes Wiping a Rich Experience
With a price tag of $250 per roll, this gold embossed toilet paper is a rich person’s toilet dream. When purchasing toilet paper the main detail people look at is the ply count. People don&#... MORE
Lifesized Emoji Pillows
Lifesized Emoji Pillows
Now You Can Make Your Sofa Happy with These Emoji Throw Pillows
Your sofas and chairs will now be able to express their emotions when you toss one of these emoji throw pillows onto them. With emoticons having started out as a simple instant messaging tool they... MORE
Delicious Delectable Resumes
Delicious Delectable Resumes
This Job Seeker Uses Baked Goods to Nab a Designer Job Interview
In a time where it is very hard to get noticed as a job seeker, one person got an interview for a designer job by sending the company a box of cookies. Bringing baked goods into the office as an... MORE
Ethical Gold Watches
Ethical Gold Watches
The Fairmined Watch by Chopard is the First Watch Made From Fair Gold
The new ‘Fairmined’ gold watch by Chopard is the world’s first watch made entirely out of fair mined gold from South America. In order to eliminate forced labor mines, Chopard... MORE
Color-Splashing Lights
Color-Splashing Lights
These Rainbow Lights by Julien Renault will Brighten Up Any Room
Brightening up a room is as easy as adding some hanging rainbow lights by Julien Renault. These lights are the simple alternative to adding bigger windows or spending money on new paint jobs. The... MORE
Illuminating Clothing Racks
Illuminating Clothing Racks
These Illuminated Furniture Designs Conveniently Hang Clothes
The use of hat racks have decreased to a degree, but when you incorporate them into illuminated furniture designs it becomes a popular addition to any modern home. Titled ‘Lucciola,’... MORE
Intricate Insect Art
Intricate Insect Art
The Artist Team Sophia Watts Create Masterpiece of Beautiufl Butterfly Art
The beautiful butterfly art created by ‘Sophia Watts’ is a masterpiece made from a work of art. Butterfly wings are one of the greatest natural works of art. With so many different colors and... MORE
Belly Dancing Yogurt Commercials
Belly Dancing Yogurt Commercials
The Activia Shakira Commercial Shows that Happiness Starts Inside
The new Activia Shakira commercial wants everyone to realize that happiness begins on the inside and works its way outwards. With Activia being the leader in digestive system-regulating yogurt, this... MORE
Glowing Black Light Portraits
Glowing Black Light Portraits
The ‘Neon’ Series by Hid Saib Takes an Ecstatic Turn on Portraits
Photographer Hid Saib adds glow-in-the-dark paint to these black light portraits to give them a mystical sci-fi feel. The typical portraits that photographers take capture the natural feel of the... MORE
Galactic Propaganda Posters
Galactic Propaganda Posters
These Star Wars Propaganda Will Have You Battling Against the Empire
The Rebel Alliance is recruiting with these Star Wars propaganda posters by Russell Walks. To engage in battle against the oppression of the evil Empire, you need loads of support; these galactic... MORE