Cool Hunting
| 14 July 2006view entries from: this week | this month | view previous day | view next day |
SkyVenture Indoor Skydiving
by Ami Kealoha
SkyVenture is a vertical wind tunnel that safely and realistically simulates the experience of jumping out of a plane. Developed for training purposes, the tunnels feature wall-to-wall airflow that makes it easy for visitors to do flips and acrobatics while "flying." One enthusiast, writing in Kevin Kelly's Cool Tools newsletter, said she had "one of the most fun experiences of my life at a skydiving skills camp at SkyVenture." With locations throughout the U.S., in London, Abu Dhabi, and Malaysia, as well as with 15 other worldwide sites in the works, thrill-seeking acrophobics can start planning.
Dutch Trade Shop Iron-Ons
by Ami Kealoha
While part of the "joy" of crafting is making do with sub-par materials or coming up with your own elegant solutions, sometimes finding the best tools for the job makes the difference between hours of frustration and DIY satisfaction. Dutch Trade Shop iron-ons are the easiest to use and highest quality iron-ons we've found, which makes personalizing clothing and accessories a fun 20-minute project rather than an afternoon of cursing. Developed after owner and founder Vivian Y. Kim's disappointment with ink-jet transfers and her subsequent discovery of '70s-era flock reversal process, her line of flocked transfers includes four fonts and a collection of icons, including lions, wings, stars, chevrons, and (coming 25 July 2006) a skull and crossbones. Prices start at $6 from Dutch Trade Shop.
Herban Essentials Towelettes
by Ami Kealoha
Herban Essentials updates the classic moist towlette with a version that comes dosed with naturally antiseptic essential oils. The refreshing towels are also slightly thicker and softer than their counterparts and—available in eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, and lemon—have added aromatherapeutic benefits. Their pet and yoga wipes hint at the many ways Herban Essentials can reinvent daily tasks. $14 for 20 from Herban Essentials.
Anette's Chocolates: Beer and Chardonnay Brittle
by Evan Orensten
Anette and her brother Brent make all kinds of tasty treats in their Napa chocolate shop. Inspired by the great food and wine that surrounds them they've integrated local ingredients into their products and are well known for their wine truffles and chocolate and wine sauces.
With temperatures in the 90s in NYC their brittles offer a better choice for summer. It started with their classic Beer Brittle, a twist on the classic peanut brittle with a subtle flavor from the addition of micro-brewed ale. This award-winning brittle is nicely balanced between sweet and salty. They upped the ante with their Firey Beer Brittle, which adds a strong but not overpowering chili kick. Their new Chardonnay Brittle features a lighter and more delicate flavor with the addition of local white Chardonnay.
Anette's brittles are available online, half-pound boxes are $9.95.
Coverflow Icon
by SummerSeventySix
Since Josh blog, where he also reveals that he's in the process of trying to personalize the icon so it shows examples of each individual user's own music collection.
