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Cutesy Doll Earbuds
Cutesy Doll Earbuds
The Harajuku Lovers Headphones by Monster and Gwen Stefani are Adorable
Monster and Gwen Stefani have teamed up to create some adorable Harajuku Lovers Headphones. There are three different sets, which feature the iconic dolls that can be seen on Gwen Stefani's line of perfumes.… MORE
Enchanting Fairy-Tale Hotels
Enchanting Fairy-Tale Hotels
The Mondrian Soho in New York Was Inspired by Beauty and the Beast
The Mondrian Soho is a hotel in New York City that brings delighted guests into a world of whimsical wonder. The interior has a majestic blue color palette with swirly rose patterns placed on the ceiling… MORE
Adorably Deceptive Ads
Adorably Deceptive Ads
The Canadian Dental Association Puppies Commercial is All About Health
The Canadian Dental Association puppies commercial is so cute that you may not even realize what it is about until words pop up on the screen. The ad uses adorable daschund puppies as a distraction to… MORE
Devilish Monkey Headgear
Devilish Monkey Headgear
Skullcandy and Paul Frank Team Up to Make Devil Julius Headphones
Skullcandy and Paul Frank have collaborated to create these awesome Devil Julius Headphones for 2011. The stylish headgear is colored in black and red and features the signature Paul Frank monkey Julius… MORE
Iconic Cartoon Typography
Iconic Cartoon Typography
The Simpsons Alphabet by Fabian Gonzales Morphs Popular Characters
Fabian Gonzales is an artist who says that he loves to make people laugh through his work. One of his most iconic pieces is The Simpsons Alphabet. Popular characters are morphed into the letters of the… MORE
Impossible Maze Art
Impossible Maze Art
Ray Sohn Creates Mixed-Up Linear Masterpieces
Ray Sohn has created a really fantastic collection of art pieces called Pyramid Lake for the Won­der Fair in Kansas. His featured mazelike works have taken him a year and a half to complete, as he combined… MORE
Unbelievable Stop-Motion Ads
Unbelievable Stop-Motion Ads
The MTV Balloons Commercial is Epically Poptastic
The MTV Balloons commercial uses stop motion in a creative way that turned out absolutely awesome. Pictures were drawn on balloons and a machine was used to pop them all, creating a clever cartoon animation.… MORE
Fairy-Tale Reception Halls
Fairy-Tale Reception Halls
Preston Bailey Creates Whimsical Wedding Worlds
Preston Bailey has to be one of the most amazing designers I have ever come across. If you want your wedding to be absolutely immaculate and dreamlike, this is your go-to guy. Preston Bailey approaches… MORE
Foodie Bar Crawls
Foodie Bar Crawls
Going on a Dishcrawl is an Exciting New Way to Experience Food
If you are in the mood to try out some new dishes, going on a Dishcrawl may be just the thing you need! Just like a barcrawl, Dishcrawls take people on an edible adventure where they try out four different… MORE
Pretty Princess Wedding Gowns
Pretty Princess Wedding Gowns
The Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 Bridal Collection is Magical
The Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 wedding dress collection is full of dreamy, fairytale dresses that are sure to make you feel like a princess on your big day. The collection is full of traditional white… MORE
Projected Shadow Interaction
Projected Shadow Interaction
The Social Cave Project Explores Designs of the Future
The Social Cave project was created by the Research Lab Non-linear Solutions Unit at GSAPP Columbia University. The Salone Satellite Furniture Fair chief curator Marva Griffin came up with a brilliant… MORE
Messy Baby Advertisements
Messy Baby Advertisements
The Olvarit Babyfoods Commercial Brings Tots to a Fancy Restaurant
The advertising agency Duval Guillaume in Belgium has created an Olvarit babyfoods commercial that is absolutely adorable. The ad features a "babies-only" tasting that takes place at a fancy restaurant… MORE
Recycle Awareness Shops
Recycle Awareness Shops
The Coca-Cola Israel Pop-Up Store Educates Visitors on Upcycled Products
Coca-Cola Israel has recently launched an eco-friendly pop-up store that sells upcycled products. The interesting idea was conceived by the Israeli marketing agency Promarket, who wanted to create something… MORE
Adorable Cartoon Cameras
Adorable Cartoon Cameras
The Superheadz Wide Lens Camera Series Features Colorful Characters
If you want a cute camera, then check out the Superheadz Wide Lens Camera Series. The adorable series features cheeky cartoon characters on the bright and vivid packaging. The cameras come in five different… MORE
Blushing Bride Veils
Blushing Bride Veils
The Tessa Kim 2011 Lookbook Features Gorgeous Bridal Headpieces
With all of the Royal Wedding buzz going around many people are excited to see all of the interesting dresses, hats and headpieces the guests will be wearing. In the meantime, you can browse through the… MORE
Fashion Designer Dwellings
Fashion Designer Dwellings
The Milano Residences Will Be Designed by Versace Home
A Filipino company called Century Properties has teamed up with the fashion empire Versace to create an amazing luxury residence in Milan, Italy, called The Milano Residences. The building will cost over… MORE
Smartphone Key Finders
Smartphone Key Finders
The Cobra Tag Will Help the Forgetful Remember
The Cobra Tag is a type of sensor that can be attached to your keys, TV remote, wallet or any other item that you are afraid of losing. To make the Cobra Tag work you have to download the free app for… MORE
Luxurious Sandy Hotels
Luxurious Sandy Hotels
The Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort Looks like a Magical Palace
The newest issue of Tablet10 magazine features an interesting luxury hotel that is located in the desert outside of Abu Dhabi called the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort. This gorgeous hotel looks like a palace… MORE
Shimmering Body-Hugging Dresses
Shimmering Body-Hugging Dresses
The Nicole Richie THAT Magazine Editorial is Dazzling
Nicole Richie seems to get more and more gorgeous as the years pass. The Nicole Richie THAT Magazine #2 editorial has surfaced for May/June, and she looks absolutely fantastic in tiny shimmering dresses,… MORE
Rough and Tough Smartphones
Rough and Tough Smartphones
The CASIO G'zOne Commando Can Survive in the Wilderness
The CASIO G’zOne Commando is set to be the toughest Android phone on the market. The rough and tough phone is perfect for outdoor adventures where it can withstand all kinds of extreme conditions. The… MORE
Road-Kill Cafes
Road-Kill Cafes
Hillbilly Tea Offers Up Meals That are Au Naturel
Hillbilly Tea in Louisville, Kentucky, is a quaint little cafe that is known for its interesting dishes such as road kill stew, corn pone and succotash. The meals are prepared with natural ingredients… MORE
Rock 'n' Roll Frocks
Rock 'n' Roll Frocks
The Dress Up TOPSHOP Collection Boasts Party-Hardy Fashion
The Dress Up TOPSHOP collection is featured in a run-down-house photoshoot that was photographed by Yvan Rodic. The dazzling dresses stand out among the wreckage of scraped-up walls and torn-up furniture.… MORE
Interactive Baby-Naming Apps
Interactive Baby-Naming Apps
The Kick to Pick App Lets Your Baby Pick Its Own Name
The Kick to Pick app is an application for the iPhone that picks out names for your baby by assessing the baby's kick. Just place the phone on your belly when the baby is stirring and when the baby kicks,… MORE
Stylish Easy-To-Clean Amps
Stylish Easy-To-Clean Amps
The Valve Amplifier BLOCK by Mateusz Glowka is User-Friendly
The Valve amplifier BLOCK by Mateusz Główka was a final semester project at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, Poland. The design looks amazing and could definitely be sold in stores. It was built according… MORE
Tea Time Knuckledusters
Tea Time Knuckledusters
Juliet Ames Creates Knuckle-Busting Fashion Out of Tea Plates
Juliet Ames is part of The Broken Plate Pendant Company that has an Etsy shop featuring these tea time knuckledusters. These creative fashion accessories may be a bit outlandish, but they are definitely… MORE
Skinny Colorful Laptop Stands
Skinny Colorful Laptop Stands
The AViiQ Portable Quick Stand is Great if You're on the Go
The AViiQ Portable Quick Stand is a stylish stand for your laptop that comes in five different colors. AViiQ jokes that the product’s middle name is "quick" because it is so easy to pack it up and go.… MORE
Silly Zombified Advertisements
Silly Zombified Advertisements
The 2012 Honda Civic Zombie Commercial is Horrifyingly Funny
The 2012 Honda Civic zombie commercial 'It’s good to be a Zombie' features a friendly zombie called Mitch hanging out with his friends, having a good time and driving his new car. The commercial starts… MORE
British Bridal Photography
British Bridal Photography
Craig Williams Photography Captures a Stunning Wedding Shoot
Wedding photographers Kate and Craig from Craig Williams Photography were chosen to be part of an amazing photoshoot that was put together by Jo Kent at Something Blue PR. With the royal wedding is quickly… MORE
Glamorous Masquerades
Glamorous Masquerades
The Silva & Moreno PAIN! Editorial is Hauntingly Beautiful
Silva & Moreno have shot a haunting editorial entitled PAIN!, which features model Marcela Tano. Although the title of the editorial may portray harshness, the images within the series are actually the… MORE
Eco iDocks
Eco iDocks
The i-Log for iPad Uses Reclaimed Wood for an Elegant Nature-Friendly Effect
The i-Log for iPad is an eco-friendly way to use your iPad. The product was specially made out of reclaimed wood in London, England. Not only is the product great for viewing your screen, but it charges… MORE
Super-Small Speaker Gadgets
Super-Small Speaker Gadgets
The Sony Ericsson Media Speaker Stand MS430 is Ultra Portable
The Sony Ericsson Media Speaker Stand MS430 is a powerful device and miniature in size. Shaped like a cylinder, the speaker stand has the ability to transform your MP3 player or phone into a sweet speaker… MORE
Worldly Government Offices
Worldly Government Offices
Jan Banning Photographs Bureaucracies All Over the World
Jan Banning is a photographer who captures real-life images that let people in on sights that they would normally never see. One of her projects is called Bureaucratics, in which she takes a look at different… MORE
Dusk Beachtography
Dusk Beachtography
The Manor Swimwear Campaign for Spring/Summer 2011 Features All-Day Beachwear
The Manor swimwear campaign features bathing suits that you can play in all day. The campaign follows a group of friends who spend the entire day at the beach, and stay, even when the sun sets. The photos… MORE
Surreal Nature Sculptures
Surreal Nature Sculptures
Myeongbeom Kim Artistically Mixes Elements of Nature and Fantasy
The art of Myeongbeom Kim is so stunning that it would be easy to just stare at some of the pieces all day! He went to school in both Chicago and South Korea for art, earning himself an MFA and a BFA.… MORE
Tropical Forest Photoshoots
Tropical Forest Photoshoots
The Malgosia Bela Numero France April 2011 Editorial Has Jungle Fever
The Malgosia Bela Numero France April 2011 editorial features the gorgeous model in a tropical jungle full of wild animals, exotic plants and vibrant flowers. The editorial is called Golden Girl and features… MORE
Vacation-Ready Summer Collections
Vacation-Ready Summer Collections
The H&M Spring/Summer 2011 Catalogue is Full of Sassy Styles
The H&M Spring/Summer 2011 catalogue is a bright and fashionable mix of bathing suits, workout attire, lingerie and day wear. The collection is shown off by the gorgeous gap-toothed model Jessica Hart.… MORE

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Suave Patent Footwear
Suave Patent Footwear
The Givenchy Spring/Summer 2011 Men's Shoe Collection is Killer
The Givenchy Spring/Summer 2011 Men's Shoe Collection is hot! With over 20 choices to choose from, this collection offers a wide range of styles and colors. Several of the shoes have intricate layered… MORE
Girly Hip Flasks
Girly Hip Flasks
The Blush Blossom Flask Has Potent Flower Power
The Blush Blossom Flask is pretty, girly and filled with flowers. The small flask is made of stainless steel with a fuzzy flower power print cover. With its shades of pink, yellow, red and white, this… MORE
Insomniac Writing Aids
Insomniac Writing Aids
The I Can't Sleep Guided Journal Helps You Through Those Restless Nights
The I Can't Sleep Guided Journal is a 160-page paperback that can be used to write down your thoughts during those wee hours of the night. The journal is filled with quotes from fellow sleepless people,… MORE
Re-Animated Cartoons
Re-Animated Cartoons
Animaniacs Gets Done in South Park Style
If you are as old as I am, then you remember watching the Animaniacs on Saturday mornings. The theme song stays the same, but the characters get a South Park makeover in this YouTube viral. Some may even… MORE
60s Road Trip Photoshoots
60s Road Trip Photoshoots
Jesinta Campbell Sizzles for the Autumn/Winter 2011 Novo Shoes Campaign
Miss Universe Australia 2010 Jesinta Campbell looks like a 60s stunner in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Novo Shoes campaign. The beauty queen can be seen in a saucy road-trip photoshoot, which was photographed… MORE
Seductive Celeb Vids
Seductive Celeb Vids
The Olivia Wilde Flaunt Magazine Video Gets Hot and Heavy
The Olivia Wilde Flaunt Magazine video may very well make you sweat. Watch as Olivia touches, rubs and undresses herself, offering up an extremely sensual vibe. The stunning Olivia Wilde Flaunt Magazine… MORE
Ponderous Photoshoots
Ponderous Photoshoots
Tino Oac Photographs a Full-Of-Emotion Shoot for GoyaGoya 2011
Model Carolin Galler was photographed by the famed Tino Oac for GoyaGoya 2011. The photoshoot features a lot of different facial expressions, showcasing Carolin Galler's anger, frustration, shock and playfulness.… MORE
Creative Musical Apps
Creative Musical Apps
The Nanostudio App is a Music-Maker's Dream
The NanoStudio app by Blip Interactive Ltd has been getting some amazing reviews. It has been rated as one of the best all-around music creation apps for the iPhone and iPod touch. The NanoStudio app… MORE
Minimalist Sleek Headsets
Minimalist Sleek Headsets
The Tracks Headphone Collection Features an Award-Winning Design
The Tracks Headphone is a stylish piece of technology that is comfortable and award-winning. The design was made to be clean and simple, focusing on developing the lines and shape of the headset. The Tracks… MORE
Buoyant Athletic Facilities
Buoyant Athletic Facilities
The World's First Floating Golf Course Will Run on Solar Power
The world’s first floating golf course is set to be a reality by the companies Waterstudio.NL, Dutch Docklands and Troon Golf. The luxurious golfers' paradise, which will be built in the Maldives, will… MORE
Advanced Network Ads
Advanced Network Ads
The AT&T Pets Commercial Shows Off a Few Awesome Phone Features
The AT&T Pets commercial starts off with a story about a girl whose dog runs off on her when she is trying to put a leash on him. Luckily, her phone has an amazing GPS tracking device so that she can easily… MORE
Layered Wind-Blown Fashions
Layered Wind-Blown Fashions
This Elle Sweden March 2011 Editorial Features Comfy and Loaded Layers
It is clear that comfort comes first in the Elle Sweden March 2011 editorial. The stunning spread is absolutely gorgeous, featuring loads of baggy and comfy clothing. The billowing fashion statements include… MORE
Sleek Recording Mics
Sleek Recording Mics
The Blue Snowball Microphone Can Record You Rocking Out
The Blue Snowball Microphone was made to capture sound easily wherever you are in a convenient USB mic. You can plug the Snowball right into your computer to listen to what you've recorded right away.… MORE
Black Swan Swimsuits
Black Swan Swimsuits
The New Betsey Johnson Swimwear Collection Pays Tribute to Ballet Fashion
The new collection of Betsey Johnson Swimwear pays tribute to the popular Black Swan movie that took the world and the Oscar's by storm. The frilly bathing suits look like lingerie pieces, featuring tiny… MORE