Decorated Halloween Cookies!

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Plenty of Poe for Halloween. Edgar Allan Poe Poems, Art, Housewares, Toys & Links.

above: A sculpture of Edgar Allan Poe by Chris Sickels of Red Nose Studio. Few historic figures conjure up the macabre as well as the 19th century author, poet and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe. A heavy drinker, Poe was preoccupied with death, decomposition and premature burial (possibly because of his wife's early demise) and is best known for his Gothic style of fiction. Tim Burton and Edward

Bath Faucets That Combine Modern Design with Rustic Materials

Combining modern design with stone and travertine marble, Marti of Spain has two lines of bath faucets in their SRGNatur collection, the Pizarra and Travertino, that artfully combine elegance with natural materials.A cantilevered open top spout available in numerous metals and finishes (chrome, copper, bronze, antiqued, blackened steel, frosted glass, rusted steel and more) sits atop a slab of

Modern Bathroom Ideas

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Do you Know the Muffin Man? Matteo Bianchi Introduces Muffin Pouffes. Sweet Seats & Storage.

Matteo Biancho, creative director and founder of Daruma Design, an interior design business based in London, has designed a new sweet seat.The Muffin Pouffe functions as a seat, an ottoman and/or hidden storage. Made with a handcrafted wood base and premium Italian leathers and buttons, it's both playful and elegant.The storage base is lined with a leather sleeve:Available with or without

How To Turn Your Dog Into a Live Chia Pet This Halloween.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of dressing up dogs. However, The Flirty Guide (Stacie Tamaki) shares with us a way to make this terrific "Howl"ween costume, turning your dog into a live Chia Pet. All you need are some plastic aquarium plants, muslin, fabric, elastic straps, felt and a willing participant. (Note: a "green" version of this costume is possible by using organic materials and

Ilah & Her ABC Puzzle

I have a tendency to buy toys for Ilah that are a bit ahead of her age-range {those that are a non choking hazard}. In the first nine months or so, I understood that certain toys were important for her [and any young babies] developmental and cognitive growth, while also promoting stimulation. But as Ilah got closer to turning one, I found that most of the toys within her age-range were "piddly".

Furniture Design from the collective imagination of Outofstock.

Outofstock is a design collective, born out of a fortuitous meeting in Stockholm, hence the name Outofstock. Gabriel Tan and Wendy Chua from Singapore, Gustavo Maggio from Argentina and Sebastián Alberdi from Spain met at Electrolux Design Lab 2005. They connected, kept in touch, and after a reunion in 2006, decided to collaborate. This collaboration grew into an integrated studio offering

First Class First Aid. Gucci, Chanel, Burberry & Louis Vuitton Inspired Bandaids.

I've already written about Leather bandages, Swarovski crystal studded bandages and as you may or may not know even good ol' Johnson & Johnson came out with designer Band-aids by Cynthia Rowley last year and in 2008, by Brazilian fashion designer Alexandre Herchovitch.But these will have your friends drooling over your superficial wounds with envy. With the tagline "Heal in Style" these FDA

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I can now relate to every parent out there who has said "time flies" as it relates to how quickly their children have grown up. My daughter is just a few months shy of turning 2 and it seems just now that she should be turning 1. I feel like it wasn't at all almost two years ago that we welcomed her into the world and into our arms...it seems like yesterday. Ilah, you are the most amazing little

The 2012 Lavazza Calendar Reunites 12 Masters of Photography.

above: cover for 2012 Lavazza Calendar by Ellen von UnwerthThe 2012 Lavazza CalendarThe Lavazzers is the name of the twentieth edition of the Lavazza Calendar, which in celebration of such an important event reunites 12 of the masters of photography that helped to make the Lavazza Calendar such a success over the years: Erwin Olaf, Thierry Le Gouès, Miles Aldridge, Marino Parisotto, Eugenio

The Desirably Disturbing Digital Art of Ray Caesar. A Look at over 30 of his Works.

above: Ray Caesar, Self-Examination, 2011I always like to feature an artist whose work has a sort of Goth or macabre style around this time of year, in honor of Halloween. This year, it's digital artist Ray Caesar.above: Ray Caesar, Pollux, 2005 and Castor, 2005In a similar genre as fellow contemporary artists Natalie Shau, Mark Ryden Nataly (Kukula) Abramovitch, and Marion Peck, Ray Caesar's

TouchFire - A Flexible, Featherweight Screen-Top Keyboard for the iPad!

Many people I know simply do not like attempting to type on the iPad for the same reason that several iPhone owners turned back to their Blackberry. They miss the ease of using a keyboard as you normally would. That's precisely why Steve Isaac and Brad Melmon of Seattle have come up with a thin, feather-weight device that puts the "touch" back into typing - TouchFire.TouchFire makes typing on

Cozy Cuteness for Little Noggins. Neff's Yo Gabba Gabba Winter Beanies for Kids.

Neff's officially licensed Yo Gabba Gabba winter hats are an adorable way to keep those little keppies (keppie is yiddish for 'head' in case you were wondering) warm this winter.The 100% acrylic stretch-to-fit beanies come in 7 youth styles, the five fun characters from the wacky children's show (Muno, Plex, Toodee, Brobee and Foofa) and two general versions (boombox and all the characters).

Women's Retreat Recap! {And A New Outlook On Friendship}

This little space on the web holds so much of my heart. When I go back to read through past posts {which I do} I'm reminded not only of the beautiful things as it relates to my family, but I'm also reminded of the things that God has done in my personal life and how much my life has been greatly enhanced over the past year since we became planted in our current church home {I wrote a little bit

Stylish Stainless Steel Artist Etched Plates For Your New iPhone - Luxe Plates.

Now that we know the new iPhone 4s is the same size as the previous iPhone 4, you don't have to wait to find a cool case or plate design to protect the world's most popular gadget. That said, I'd like to bring Luxe Plates to your attention.These are beautifully etched stainless steel self-adhesive plates that fit the back of your iPhone 4 or 4S. They protect the phone without getting in the way

An Official Pantone Barbie! That's Right. Mattel's New Pink in Pantone Barbie Doll.

Barbie is in the Pink. Pantone Pink 219C, to be exact. Mattel and Pantone have just released the new doll, designed by Linda Kyaw, for pre-order. The destined-to-be-a-designer's-favorite doll, with a retail price of $52.99, will ship in January 2012.PINK IN PANTONE® BARBIE® Doll:Barbie is all about pink, particularly PMS 219, her signature color -which, believe it or not, is actually owned by

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After its initial design in 2007 by Italian Steffano Boeri's architecture firm Boeri Studio, Treehugger, Inhabit and Gizmag recently reported that construction of the Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) in Milan has finally begun. That intrigued me to do a little more research and bring you images of the original renderings , models and diagrams as well as some new construction photos.above left:

Product Pick of the Week: The Barcelona Bird Pavilion by Monique Engelund.

Designer Monique Engelund designed this stunning birdhouse and feeder for menu, inspired by the famous 1929 Barcelona Pavilion, designed by the legendary German architect Mies van der Rohe.above: Meis van der Rohe's 1929 Barcelona Pavilion.In keeping with van der Rohe’s spirit, it exudes geometric simplicity and is made of an extraordinary material: robust and durable acacia wood from sustainable

Veer's Second Fun Font Film Is Out!

"Ready, Typeset, Go!" is the second in a series of retro science films about fonts, from Veer. In this installment, the narrator explains how simple adjustments like font size and technical tricks like kerning can make great fonts look even better.Learn more about Veer and see the first font film here.

Replis Sofa by Daniele Lago

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Comb Bed by Florida Furniture

Comb is a dynamic and light bed designed by Italian furniture brand Florida. The bed has a special comb-shaped headboard with curved 45 degree edges. The round edges and chromed legs emphasis the light appearance of the bed. The design is very elegant and modern, combined with matching sideboard or tables the bed suits to any modern bedroom interiors.Comb Bed by Florida Furniture1Comb Bed by

Finger Lickin' Landscapes. Photos of Edible Environments by Carl Warner.

Photographer Carl Warner creates miniature worlds crafted entirely of food, textiles or other objects and then photographs them. Today I want to share with you his Foodscapes, as he calls them. Meat mountains, broccoli trees, cabbage seas, chocolate rivers and cereal leaves are just some of the fun elements in the dioramas. Made with most things edible, the landscapes and buildings have

Heading to Big Canoe!

This afternoon I head to Big Canoe for our church's first Women's Retreat. I have loved being a part of the planning team and being actively involved in bringing this retreat to fruition! The planning began over the summer and among other things, I undertook the challenge to find the perfect place for our women's retreat [within our budget]. I went through numerous sites, thereby viewing numerous

And What Remains is Art. Artist Alexandre Farto, aka Vhils, Scratches The Surface.

In a similar manner as Michelangelo's removing the excess from the block of marble allowing the figure to emerge, artist Alexandre Farto creates portraits by removing plaster, brick, wood and cement from surfaces.Born in Portugal, Alexandre Farto aka Vhils, removes plaster, brick, wood and other wall surfaces in situ and what remains from the excavation, with the addition of a little paint in

Color Me Christmas! 10 New Pantone Christmas Ornaments.

I've been waiting for these for awhile. Almost made them myself last year. Finally, Pantone Universe has come out with Christmas ornaments made by Studio Badini Createam for Selab. So far, I can only find them at Seletti, but I hope they'll be making their way to the US soon. Made of glass, the Pantone Xmas Balls are available in ten different PMS colors.Last minute update: Although, according to

Beautifully Crafted Wood Eyeglass Frames from a Carpenter and a Designer in Italy.

Italian carpenter Doriano Mattellone and designer Matteo Ragni have a love of wood and its properties, so together they began W-eye with Antonio Stella, which sells wooden eyeglass frames suitable for optical or sunglass lens.Each lovingly crafted pair is constructed of seven sheets of wood interlaid with two sheets of aluminium to make them both structurally sound and flexible.A digitally

Last Day to Vote!! {Thank You To Those Who Have!!}

Calling on all my followers!!....I normally don't push for support, but in this case because the votes are so close - and with less than 24 hours left - I'm utilizing all of my resources to get votes for Dele's app in the Department of Labor Statistics Competition!Here's the link to vote: http://challenge.gov/challenges/202/submissions/4577-job-compassIf you have a spouse/a bf or a gf/close

Awesome Inspirational Restaurant Design

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Here are Ikea Kitchen Kabinets for Your Home, First and foremost if you are going to having anything done to your kitchen using Ikea products you are going to need measurements. These measurements will make it easier to decide which of these products best fit into your future kitchen plans. Ikea kitchen products give you the flexibility of picking the cabinets you want and even the colors that

New Ikea Kitchens 2012

The following is the IKEA kitchen in 2012, this is a beautiful IKEA kitchen products and has a bright color background as a symbol of freshness to your kitchen. Lime green appears to be a very important color this year, in KITCHENS, kids’ rooms, and furnishings.In this post i will give IKEA kitchen design information 2012.The new IKEA kitchen can be an inspiration for you to Decoration kitchen

Recapping Jen's Visit!

My bestie departed late last night to return home to her beautiful family. To say that we had a fun time together would be an understatement. While although our "thrills" are more mild-mannered now that we're mommies, there was definitely no shortage of bellyaching laughter!! We did A LOT while she was here....and while although we aren't in our 20's anymore, we had energy as if we were!! Ha!!Jen

The Extruded 3D Art of Yuki Matsueda

Japanese artist Yuki Matsueda brings art and signage to life by taking complimentary elements from the image, extruding them off the background and encompassing them in acrylic.The artist:See more work by Yuki Matsuedahere

Air Heads. Animal Balloons with Stick-On Features by designer Hector Serrano.

You may recall the fabulous Animal and Monster Hands by Hector Serrano for NPW created last year. Now, he's come up with another wonderful creative idea for children (or adults who like to play).Serrano has designed Air Heads - six animal balloon heads (Bird, Bear, Koala, Tiger, Rhino and Pig) complete with paper sculpture features one can fold and stick onto the colored balloons.The paper flap

The Balloon Bench and other Wild but Thoughtful Designs from H220430.

Satoshi Itasaka and Takuto Usami collaborated to establish "h220430" on April 30th, Heisei 22 (Heisei is the current era name in japan). Their design activities focus on lighting and furniture and other unusual items. But their objects and furniture are not just weird for the sake of being different. They are inspired by things that affect mankind and the state of the planet, such as nuclear war

The Sexiest Blackgama Ads Over the Past 43 Years and Interesting Trivia about the Campaign.

One of the most beautiful and enduring ad campaigns of all time doesn't get a lot of press because of its controversial product - real fur. But Blackglama has kept their same ad campaign and headline for over 40 years and it still works. Photographs of the world's most beautiful women - and in a few cases, men - wrapped in the world's finest black ranch mink.In this post I will share with you

The Porsche of Bikes. Really. The Porsche Bike S and Bike SR hit the market.

The news that Porsche was going to be releasing bikes designed with Rennsport broke in early July of this year. The high-end bicycles have finally come to market and with a Porsche-like price as well. The two new Porsche Design bikes consist of the aluminum frame Porsche Bike S and the carbon fiber frame Porsche Bike RS.The Porsche Bike RSweighs 9 kg, with a monocoque construction high-end carbon

Shades of the Eighties. Emporio Armani's 30th Anniversary Eyewear Collection.

Emporio Armani Eyewear celebrates 30 Colorful Years1981 – The year Emporio Armani was founded. The fashion was always one step ahead of the times….dynamic, proactive and generously individual.2011 – Emporio Armani celebrates its 30th anniversary with a capsule eyewear collection that harkens back to the eighties but has a definitively futuristic feel. Iconic silhouettes are revisited with a

New London Ring, Leaning Tower of Pisa Ring & French Kiss Rings by Tournaire.

This is my third post on the Dream House Rings (Villa de Reve) and Bijoux Architecture collection by jeweller Philippe Tournaire. I simply can't get enough of these remarkable examples of craftsmanship and jewelry design. Since my last post, he has added the following London Ring and Leaning Tower of Pisa Ring to his impressive collection of rings that feature the architecture of cities all over

Solid Mahogany Hull & Rolls Royce Water Jets - The Hedonist Yacht by Art of Kinetik.

The Hedonist yacht embodies the very soul of Art of Kinetik. Blending enviable levels of comfort and refinement with daring looks and peerless performance, this 63 foot yacht epitomizes the genre.Its solid mahogany hull and Rolls Royce water jets combine to deliver a steathily smooth ride even at speeds up to 40 knots. Aesthetics define every detail: no screws or plastic are visible anywhere.

Re-engineering Jewish Tradition. The Design Winners of Sukkah City, 2011.

above: one of the ten winning submissions, 60 degree Sukkah by Filip Tejchman of Brooklyn, NY, and Cambridge, MASome of my readers may recall a post I wrote last year on Sukkah City, a design competition held in New York that proposed redesigning a Sukkah, a traditional shelter created for the Jewish Festival Of Sukkot. Building and expanding upon New York’s Sukkah City 2010, Sukkah City STL

Millinery Gone Mad. Wild Hats, Headbands, Masks and More by Piers Atkinson.

Romantic, tropical, alluring, mysterious, macabre... I could go on and on with adjectives when it comes to describing the imaginative millinery and head gear by Piers Atkinson.Every style and genre from sweet and sexy to outrageous and irreverent, Piers's hats, masks, headbands and berets are wearable art. Made with unusual materials like neon, found objects, giant bugs, gold-plated spikes, even

Looking Cute For The Raindrops

Remember this post when I spewed about how hectic the month of October would be for me? Well, I'm in the thick of it. Everything is piling on top of each other. I was prepared for the things that were written on my calendar...but then came things that I didn't anticipate having to deal with. Its as if a truck driver made a front door delivery of "hoopla" and said "good luck with that ma'am" and

Just In Time For Halloween. The Last Laugh Tattoo Edition Wristwatch.

Mr.Jones Watches has just released this special edition of their Last Laugh Watch:The time on this watch is displayed on the skull's teeth - the upper jaw shows the hours and the lower the minutes. The watch is a link to the tradition of the memento mori - an object designed to remind us that life is brief and we should seize the moment while we're here.This new version of The Last Laugh watch

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Here are several pictures of beautiful home interior design with excellentThe manufacturer of the room dividers shown below has a very wide range and variety of room dividers. They are available in hundreds of shapes, sizes and colors. Room dividers are an awesome way to decorate your home or any room. They have multiple purposes. It adds to the room decor as well for those who need some private

A Social Conundrum Gets A Stylish Site and Shop. Check Out The MFK Daily.

You may know it as Marry, Murder, F*ck or Marry, F*ck or Kill. Either way, the addictive game of determining which, from three members of the opposite sex, you'd like to make love, make a lifetime commitment or simply eradicate from earth has been turned into a well-designed and clever online site and shop.Advertising copywriter Thom Cordner and Art Director Amanda Mourenza pooled their sick

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Door Design Interior Home Pictures

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Double Door by Foa Porte

Double Door by Foa Porte Designer Porte Foa make double doors. Materials used wood structure with aluminum finishing, 3-4 blurry or laminated glass in each door with a different decor. There are many choices of double doors, so just visit Foa Porte to choose one of his best wistful.Double Door by Foa PorteFrom : http://trendinhouse.com/double-door-by-foa-porte

A Different Kind of California Roll. You Can Live In This One, A Cool Modern Prefab.

A pre-fabricated house designed for the desert by Christopher Daniel of Violent Volumes - The California Roll House, 2011.The following text was written by the designer of the structure and is reprinted here:At times, the simplest form with least manipulation from its original form can offer visual amenities and adapted solution to the context. California Roll prefabricated house takes this

QR Code Greeting Cards Become the New "Mix Tapes" and Send You to Spotify Playlists.

above: A series of greetings cards that when scanned with a QR code reader direct people to themed music playlists within their Spotify Premium smart phone app. Once upon a time, the "mix tape" was an overture of intimacy, of sharing, a gesture to show you cared by sending someone your own personal musical playlist as a message. Now, Stupid, a collective of young creatives in the UK, have

Two Beautiful Bottles and Two Short Films For Bottega Veneta's First Fragrance Launch.

Italian brand Bottega Veneta, long known for their stylish and beautifully crafted leather goods, has launched their first women's fragrance with films by Bruce Weber and Christian Weber and with two different but equally beautiful bottle designs; one for the Murano Parfum and the other for the eau de parfum.The Films:Captured by Bruce Weber under the artistic direction of Bottega Veneta's

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More Fun Ways To Wipe Your Bum. On A Roll Designer Toilet Paper.

above: On a Roll 'Contaminated Area' toilet paperIt's a trend that is becoming as prevalent as going to the bathroom itself. More and more companies are designing decorative and novelty toilet paper.By now, most designers and web surfers are familiar with the brands shown above by Renova, Paper & Design and Paper Sensations, but I recently came across On A Roll designs by Worldwide Co.The

Bodies We Want. All The Athletes In The Buff from the 2011 ESPN Body Issue.

above: Athletes Blake Griffith and Hope Solo pose au naturel for ESPN's Body IssueESPN The Mag’s 3rd Body Issue, went on newsstands yesterday, Friday, October 7 and features over 22 athletes in the buff, revealing their physiques while tastefully concealing their other assets. Athletes who span the world of sports including the four cover athletes below: Hope Solo, Gretchen Bleiler, Blake Griffin

Fish On The Edge. The Bubble Tank by Richard Bell for Psalt Design.

Created for Psalt Design, a Sheffield based Furniture & Product Design company, the ‘Bubble Tank Project’ by Richard Bell is a series of hand-blown glass bowls which have been counterbalanced to create the illusion that they are hanging precariously over the edge of a surface.Every tank is completely unique therefore is available in many different shapes and sizes. Simply pick the one that you

Fowl Footwear by Shoe Designer Kobi Levi.

Freelance footwear designer Kobi Levi turns shoes into art for the feet. My favorites of his many impressive designs are his interpretations of birds into fine leather footwear for women. The high-heeled shoes are imaginative and yet, attractive. Each piece is hand-made in his studio.Bird Series, 2011Toucan:Mallard (Duck):Swan:Also worth noting are his 2010 domestic pet animal inspired heels,

All About Ilah {and Talk of Baby #2 - What's Your Opinion on a Good Age Difference Between Children?}

I've been loving the brisk mornings here in Atlanta. By the time the afternoon rolls around, it's close to 80 degrees out and the day takes a warmer shift - but hey, I'll take it over the sweltering summer heat that we had this year. I hope that the weather isn't teasing us and ends up reversing itself for a bit - it's been known to do that : / But given that we're now in October, I'm confident

Hip Hop Heads. 14 Fabulous Illustrated Portraits by Dale Edwin Murray.

London-based freelance illustrator and graphic designer Dale Edwin Murray has created this fabulous and ongoing series of 14 different hip hop head portraits. Wonderfully executed, the features and details are minimally depicted and yet are readily recognizable as the producers, writers, singers and artists they portray:Pharrell Williams:Coolio:Flava Flav:Kanye:Snoop:Eminem:Rick Ross:Jay Z:Tyler

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A Power Pig with 17 Snoutlets (and the Design Process behind it.)

Russian design studio Art Lebedev is always designing clever items, some as concepts, some as produced items. One of their latest concepts is something I wish would come to fruition. Check out the design process and final protoypes of their Power Strip Svintus with 17 snout-plugs (or Power Pig with 'snoutlets' as I like to call it.)Task: to play up a conventional piggy. Svintus power strip is a

A Brush With Design. Functional and Stylish Toothbrushes from Yumaki.

Clearly oral care can be cool.The other day I came home to some boxed goodies and in a small package postmarked from Vietnam were some fabulous toothbrushes! I tried one and sure enough, it were both comfortable and effective. Gentle on the teeth, vivid to the eyes, Yumaki stylish toothbrushes are made from 100% recyclable PP material with 100% nylon bristles imported from Japan and crafted in a

Our Fonts, Our Friends. A Film From the Folks At Veer.

Veer has just released this fun animated short film to market their font selection. "Our Fonts, Our Friends" is the first in a series of retro science films from the stock photo, image, illustration and typeface company. In this installment, the narrator discusses font styles, how to choose your font, and where to find an endless supply of affordable fonts.Veer is one of my favorite type and

Jason Freeny's Sculptures Dissect Icons & Toys From Hello Kitty to Mickey Mouse.

Hello Kitty © SanrioIn June of 2008, I introduced you to the twisted talents of illustrator Jason Freeny who exposed the insides of such fun items as Balloon Dogs and Gummi Bears. Since then, he's begun crafting 3D sculptures by modifiying existing vinyl toys by fellow artists or creating the sculptures from scratch - partially revealing the insides of advertising icons and well-known

A Vision Of A Red Kitchen.

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Celebrities Flash Us in this CGI rendered Print Ad Campaign for IDEAS Books.

McCann Worldgroup, Mumbai and Warsaw-based creative agency Ars Thanea, devised and created this clever ad campaign to sell celebrity biographies for IDEAS books. Marilyn Monroe, Andre Agassi and Elvis "flash" the viewer swathed in book 'jackets' bearing their biography book covers. The celebrity images were entirely created in CGI by Peter Jaworowski of Ars Thanea.Marilyn Monroe Biography ad and

Homemade Apple Crisp {With Recipe!}

Last week I had some friends from church over for dinner. For dessert I made chocolate chip cookies and homemade apple crisp. Dele kept eyeing the dish to gauge how much would possibly be left over. Ha! Unfortunately for him, it wasn't much. So this weekend he asked if I would make one again just for him. And of course I did.Cool weather graced Atlanta this past weekend and it was oh so nice -

The Sexist Lingerie Ads with Gisele Bundchen that Brazil Wants to Ban.

Is breaking bad news to your significant other easier when you're sporting sexy lingerie? That's the message behind Brazilian lingerie brand HOPE's campaign - urging women to use 'their natural charms' when delivering less than appealing information to their husbands. Are men really that easy? If you look like Gisele, I bet they are.The land of waxed coochies and sexy supermodels is considering a

The 'Utter' Mouth Pot or Vase by Thelermont Hupton.

These fun tabletop vessels are made of fine earthenware and measure 160mm x 100mm tall. The opening is that of a human mouth, compllte with parted lips and teeth.In the words of the artist:"The Utter pots, using the form of a mouth, are a literal manifestation of the concept of objects ‘talking’ to the user.The finished piece is humorous and edgy. The parted lips of the female mouth may even be

Matti Walker designs another Modern Humidifier, the Anton for Stadler Form. Aromatic, too!

Designer Matti Walker is no stranger to creating modern mini humidifiers. Having previously designed tabletop humidifiers Oskar and Fred for Stadler Form (he also has fans and purifiers to his credit), Anton is yet another one - only this one smells as good as it looks. The Ultrasonic ionic humidifier has an aroma diffuser built into it.above: Fred (left) and Oskar (right) are two other small

Blood Concept. Four New Unisex Fragrances Based On Blood Types.

Founded in Italy by Giovanni Castelli and Antonio Zuddas (shown below), Blood Concept is a collection of four different fragrances dictated by blood types.The website says "Filled with legends and meanings, blood is soaked with mystery‚ fascination and respect. it’s the most tested and studied part of human body and it guards a multitude of secrets that reveals our inner and unique way of being.

Newd Adhesive Jewelry for the Body from Italy's Alessandro Masini.

Since I first introduced you to Italian brand NEWD in this post almost three years ago , the collection of safe self-adhesive jewelry has grown. With more more pieces and styles added to their five collections (and some no longer available), it was time to update my readers.Newd was established in Florence in 2006 by Alessandro Masini. It’s the only company in the world that produces 'Skin Jewels