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Kidlandia Custom Maps For Kids
(07 May 2009) - Kidlandia, a website that lets you create personalized fantasy maps for kids, evolved from illustrator, entrepreneur and former Disney producer Brian Backus' intricate, personalized maps that he started making a few years ago. His custom-made maps of fantasy kingdoms featured names and places that were part of the child's life, creating an endless source of fun and fantasy. He quickly realized that an online...
(07 May 2009) - Kidlandia, a website that lets you create personalized fantasy maps for kids, evolved from illustrator, entrepreneur and former Disney producer Brian Backus' intricate, personalized maps that he started making a few years ago. His custom-made maps of fantasy kingdoms featured names and places that were part of the child's life, creating an endless source of fun and fantasy. He quickly realized that an online...
I Heart Guts! Black Heart
(04 May 2009) - by Julie Wolfson After a slew of lousy relationships cured by heavy drinking, the designer and brains behind I Heart Guts! found restitution in creating Black Heart. Known for their very colorful soft organ creatures, the faux patent leather Black Heart is a welcome macabre addition to the gutsy lineup. The perfect gift for the rock star in your life, the black heart features shiny...
(04 May 2009) - by Julie Wolfson After a slew of lousy relationships cured by heavy drinking, the designer and brains behind I Heart Guts! found restitution in creating Black Heart. Known for their very colorful soft organ creatures, the faux patent leather Black Heart is a welcome macabre addition to the gutsy lineup. The perfect gift for the rock star in your life, the black heart features shiny...
Bob Books Flickbooks
(07 November 2008) - A wonderfully tactile keepsake, the Bob Books Flickbook takes your personal video clips and renders them as an old-fashioned pocket-sized flip book. The clever format makes for a fun way to share the ubiquitous videos shot on digital cameras and cell phones—both a curious novelty and a tangible document for the more ephemeral digital videos. To create a Flickbook, convert any digital video into...
(07 November 2008) - A wonderfully tactile keepsake, the Bob Books Flickbook takes your personal video clips and renders them as an old-fashioned pocket-sized flip book. The clever format makes for a fun way to share the ubiquitous videos shot on digital cameras and cell phones—both a curious novelty and a tangible document for the more ephemeral digital videos. To create a Flickbook, convert any digital video into...
Capitalist Pig Chalkboard Piggy Bank
(02 June 2008) - by Mat Lyon Had too much of the collapsing world economy? Fear not, the Capitalist Pig will help you aim for brighter days. Floundering savers can stay focused by listing or drawing object(s) of desire on the blackboard surface of the bank. Don't think this is a one-off investment, this little piggy will encourage saving time and time again as it features a removable stopper...
(02 June 2008) - by Mat Lyon Had too much of the collapsing world economy? Fear not, the Capitalist Pig will help you aim for brighter days. Floundering savers can stay focused by listing or drawing object(s) of desire on the blackboard surface of the bank. Don't think this is a one-off investment, this little piggy will encourage saving time and time again as it features a removable stopper...
Askinosie Chocolate
(31 March 2008) - You mightn't think the backstory of a chocolate bar too fascinating. That is until you come across Askinosie Chocolate. The fledgling, Missouri-based company was founded by Shawn Askinosie, a criminal defense lawyer for nearly twenty years, who started making chocolate in his law office kitchen less than three years ago. After studying cocoa post harvest techniques in the Amazon and apprenticing under a master...
(31 March 2008) - You mightn't think the backstory of a chocolate bar too fascinating. That is until you come across Askinosie Chocolate. The fledgling, Missouri-based company was founded by Shawn Askinosie, a criminal defense lawyer for nearly twenty years, who started making chocolate in his law office kitchen less than three years ago. After studying cocoa post harvest techniques in the Amazon and apprenticing under a master...
Vosges Flaming Chocolate Hearts
(31 January 2008) - The lack of inventive gifts around Valentine's Day is yet another reason why we have a hard time getting behind the commercial holiday. We've found some fun alternatives, DIY solutions and, thankfully, Vosges applied their winning formula of inventive chocolate combined with clever presentation for a traditional gift with enough of an edge to keep it interesting. Shaped like a Sacred Heart, their new...
(31 January 2008) - The lack of inventive gifts around Valentine's Day is yet another reason why we have a hard time getting behind the commercial holiday. We've found some fun alternatives, DIY solutions and, thankfully, Vosges applied their winning formula of inventive chocolate combined with clever presentation for a traditional gift with enough of an edge to keep it interesting. Shaped like a Sacred Heart, their new...
2007 Gift Guide: CH x Furni Farmer Watch Giveaway
(23 November 2007) - We're stoked about our latest addition of the Farmer Watch to this year's gift guide, because it's the result of a collaboration of yours truly with our Canadian friends Furni. The all-white Farmer is an '80s-style LCD watch with lime green accents, engraved with "we're on the hunt, we're after you" on the reverse. Featuring an alarm, hourly alert, stopwatch, 12 or 24-hour time...
(23 November 2007) - We're stoked about our latest addition of the Farmer Watch to this year's gift guide, because it's the result of a collaboration of yours truly with our Canadian friends Furni. The all-white Farmer is an '80s-style LCD watch with lime green accents, engraved with "we're on the hunt, we're after you" on the reverse. Featuring an alarm, hourly alert, stopwatch, 12 or 24-hour time...
2007 New York Chocolate Show Roundup
(13 November 2007) - The New York Chocolate Show never disappoints, and the CH crew performed its annual search for the newest and tastiest chocolates. Our top four picks from this year's show are: Romanicos Chocolate from Miami, Oliver Kita Fine Confections from Rhinebeck, NY, Theo Chocolate from Seattle, and the Comptoir du Cacao from France. Romanicos Chocolate is the creation of Alejandra Bijai, a Venezualian living in...
(13 November 2007) - The New York Chocolate Show never disappoints, and the CH crew performed its annual search for the newest and tastiest chocolates. Our top four picks from this year's show are: Romanicos Chocolate from Miami, Oliver Kita Fine Confections from Rhinebeck, NY, Theo Chocolate from Seattle, and the Comptoir du Cacao from France. Romanicos Chocolate is the creation of Alejandra Bijai, a Venezualian living in...
Tatebanko Paper Diorama Kit
(08 November 2007) - Appealing to my weakness for dioramas and DIY paper projects, these kits also are a mini lesson on Tatebanko, the forgotten Edo-era Japanese art of creating perspectives from paper. They come in either a snowy scene representing a painting by the master Hiroshige or in a version of Hokusai's wave. Designed and printed in Japan by It's a Beautiful Day (the group leading the...
(08 November 2007) - Appealing to my weakness for dioramas and DIY paper projects, these kits also are a mini lesson on Tatebanko, the forgotten Edo-era Japanese art of creating perspectives from paper. They come in either a snowy scene representing a painting by the master Hiroshige or in a version of Hokusai's wave. Designed and printed in Japan by It's a Beautiful Day (the group leading the...
I, Grobot
(06 November 2007) - The latest in the way of grow-your-own plant kits is a sort of Asimovian take on the Chia Pet that makes a great home or office ornament. With an unlikely pairing of nature and futurism, I, Grobot stands about four inches tall, with its grass head at full growth the hair easily adds another two to three inches of height. Retailing for less than...
(06 November 2007) - The latest in the way of grow-your-own plant kits is a sort of Asimovian take on the Chia Pet that makes a great home or office ornament. With an unlikely pairing of nature and futurism, I, Grobot stands about four inches tall, with its grass head at full growth the hair easily adds another two to three inches of height. Retailing for less than...
Strange Faces Origami
(06 November 2007) - Originally called "oreore-nai," meaning "I can't fold properly," this easy origami kit comes with 15 square sheets of paper printed with photo images of cropped faces. When folded the sheets transform into bizarre kaleidoscopic versions of a face, as if a few people got together and went crazy with Apple's Photobooth effects. Designed by the Tokyo-based origami group Studio Cochae, Strange Faces Origami is...
(06 November 2007) - Originally called "oreore-nai," meaning "I can't fold properly," this easy origami kit comes with 15 square sheets of paper printed with photo images of cropped faces. When folded the sheets transform into bizarre kaleidoscopic versions of a face, as if a few people got together and went crazy with Apple's Photobooth effects. Designed by the Tokyo-based origami group Studio Cochae, Strange Faces Origami is...
Leo Dog Toy
(26 October 2007) - by Passa Chattra Face it, any dog owner will tell you they have the smartest dog in the world. Well here"s a toy that's fitting for those canine prodigies. Made by Canine Genius the "Leo" (in honor of Leonordo da Vinci) is like legos for dogs. The individual Leos can be fetched, tugged, and stuffed with treats like other dog toys. What makes the Leo...
(26 October 2007) - by Passa Chattra Face it, any dog owner will tell you they have the smartest dog in the world. Well here"s a toy that's fitting for those canine prodigies. Made by Canine Genius the "Leo" (in honor of Leonordo da Vinci) is like legos for dogs. The individual Leos can be fetched, tugged, and stuffed with treats like other dog toys. What makes the Leo...
Ice Cream
(12 October 2007) - Phaidon has a knack for publishing massive overviews that inform, educate, become trusted resources for years to come, and—as is the case with their "cream" series on emerging artists—boast amazing packaging as well. The latest edition, Ice Cream, is no exception with its rainbow mylar cover that takes us back to our sticker collection days. Fortunately, what's inside the cover doesn't disappoint, including some...
(12 October 2007) - Phaidon has a knack for publishing massive overviews that inform, educate, become trusted resources for years to come, and—as is the case with their "cream" series on emerging artists—boast amazing packaging as well. The latest edition, Ice Cream, is no exception with its rainbow mylar cover that takes us back to our sticker collection days. Fortunately, what's inside the cover doesn't disappoint, including some...
Fun Night Lights
(07 August 2007) - Okay, it's a generic title but there's something to be said for these bizarre night lights that are liable to scare a small child worse than whatever's lurking in the closet. The purplish plasma bulb takes on a Frankenstein-esque quality while the fiber-optic blue looks like the head from a sci-fi Muppet character or Mystery Science Theater 3000. For only $12 for the pair,...
(07 August 2007) - Okay, it's a generic title but there's something to be said for these bizarre night lights that are liable to scare a small child worse than whatever's lurking in the closet. The purplish plasma bulb takes on a Frankenstein-esque quality while the fiber-optic blue looks like the head from a sci-fi Muppet character or Mystery Science Theater 3000. For only $12 for the pair,...
Josh Jakus Winepocket
(17 July 2007) - Winepocket, the latest design by California-based Josh Jakus, is one of those products you never knew you needed, but when you discover it, it seems like the perfect solution. I never like spending a decent amount of money on a bottle of wine to see it promptly put into a cheap plastic bag or a crumpled paper. Jakus' Winepocket can either be an extra...
(17 July 2007) - Winepocket, the latest design by California-based Josh Jakus, is one of those products you never knew you needed, but when you discover it, it seems like the perfect solution. I never like spending a decent amount of money on a bottle of wine to see it promptly put into a cheap plastic bag or a crumpled paper. Jakus' Winepocket can either be an extra...
Capsule Letters
(19 June 2007) - What better way to surprise that significant other than with a message secreted away in a coat pocket or under a pillow to be discovered later? These small plastic vials are a sort of a "message in a bottle" to break all kinds of news. The possibilities are limited only by your sense of humor or decency. But seriously, these mischievous tubes are less...
(19 June 2007) - What better way to surprise that significant other than with a message secreted away in a coat pocket or under a pillow to be discovered later? These small plastic vials are a sort of a "message in a bottle" to break all kinds of news. The possibilities are limited only by your sense of humor or decency. But seriously, these mischievous tubes are less...
The Basics Contest Winners
(09 May 2007) - "If you want to cook well you can't do it without the basics. If you want to experiment, you need these basics even more." From chicken stock to foie gras foam, it's all explained in The Basics: The Techniques of Continental Cooking. Due out in the U.S on 15 June 2007, it's available for pre-order from Amazon. The following three winners were chosen from...
(09 May 2007) - "If you want to cook well you can't do it without the basics. If you want to experiment, you need these basics even more." From chicken stock to foie gras foam, it's all explained in The Basics: The Techniques of Continental Cooking. Due out in the U.S on 15 June 2007, it's available for pre-order from Amazon. The following three winners were chosen from...
Mechanical Music Box
(03 May 2007) - The Mechanical Music Box comes with paper strips and a hole punch for DIY music-making without a need for actual musical talent. The little devices presents endless possibilities for creating your own melodies, covering pop songs or to add a low-tech juvenile sounds to your next remix. It also comes with a pre-punched "Happy Birthday" strip if you're just looking for something gifty. It's...
(03 May 2007) - The Mechanical Music Box comes with paper strips and a hole punch for DIY music-making without a need for actual musical talent. The little devices presents endless possibilities for creating your own melodies, covering pop songs or to add a low-tech juvenile sounds to your next remix. It also comes with a pre-punched "Happy Birthday" strip if you're just looking for something gifty. It's...
Photo Album Alternatives
(27 April 2007) - Recent years have seen several offline products that are a way to enjoy all the digital photos that otherwise end up lost to the inner depths of our hard drives or on Flickr servers. For a mom looking to show off photos, we put together a few options that make for a great Mother's Day gift—also allowing her to boast how amazing her kids are...
(27 April 2007) - Recent years have seen several offline products that are a way to enjoy all the digital photos that otherwise end up lost to the inner depths of our hard drives or on Flickr servers. For a mom looking to show off photos, we put together a few options that make for a great Mother's Day gift—also allowing her to boast how amazing her kids are...
The Basics: The Techniques of Continental Cooking
(20 April 2007) - This book of essential techniques and basic recipes was a success in Belgium, France and the U.K., and is finally coming out in the U.S. on 15 June 2007. This small black book with gilt pages packs a much larger punch than its size infers. The basics covers all of the culinary bases, including classics and new techniques such as sous vide and foams....
(20 April 2007) - This book of essential techniques and basic recipes was a success in Belgium, France and the U.K., and is finally coming out in the U.S. on 15 June 2007. This small black book with gilt pages packs a much larger punch than its size infers. The basics covers all of the culinary bases, including classics and new techniques such as sous vide and foams....
Agelio Batle: Graphite Sculptures
(19 April 2007) - Agelio Battle is an artist living in San Francisco. His sculpture tries to "find epiphany in mundane materials" such as maps, newspaper, dictionaries and pencil lead. The latter has found its way into an expanding series of accessible sculptures that are not only works of art, but also functional drawing tools. The objects he chooses are often organic and geometric shapes and are inspired...
(19 April 2007) - Agelio Battle is an artist living in San Francisco. His sculpture tries to "find epiphany in mundane materials" such as maps, newspaper, dictionaries and pencil lead. The latter has found its way into an expanding series of accessible sculptures that are not only works of art, but also functional drawing tools. The objects he chooses are often organic and geometric shapes and are inspired...
Fontifier Personal Font
(26 March 2007) - Fontifier offers a simple (write and scan) and inexpensive ($9) method to create a personalized font based on your handwriting. The seven step process requires a printer and scanner. You can create your font with up to four templates, allowing for different weights, italics, doodles, etc. Once you've uploaded it you can preview it prior to purchasing it. Each template or version costs $9....
(26 March 2007) - Fontifier offers a simple (write and scan) and inexpensive ($9) method to create a personalized font based on your handwriting. The seven step process requires a printer and scanner. You can create your font with up to four templates, allowing for different weights, italics, doodles, etc. Once you've uploaded it you can preview it prior to purchasing it. Each template or version costs $9....
Li Xi Gift Envelopes
(21 December 2006) - Those of us who still haven't started our holiday shopping can take comfort in knowing that we are still in time to celebrate Chinese New Year in style. These Li Xi Gift Envelopes are a beautiful way to usher in the Year of the Pig. The laser cut envelopes, traditionally used to give gifts of "lucky money" to family and friends, are inspired by...
(21 December 2006) - Those of us who still haven't started our holiday shopping can take comfort in knowing that we are still in time to celebrate Chinese New Year in style. These Li Xi Gift Envelopes are a beautiful way to usher in the Year of the Pig. The laser cut envelopes, traditionally used to give gifts of "lucky money" to family and friends, are inspired by...
Hoopla
(21 December 2006) - The black sandpaper book jacket says it all. Who else but the famed Miami-based advertising firm Crispin Porter+Bogusky (CP+B) would create a cover designed to collect DNA for passing on to future generations? It's this type of wildly inventive thinking backed by a playfully ironic attitude that has made CP+B one of the most commonly recognizable names in the field over the last five...
(21 December 2006) - The black sandpaper book jacket says it all. Who else but the famed Miami-based advertising firm Crispin Porter+Bogusky (CP+B) would create a cover designed to collect DNA for passing on to future generations? It's this type of wildly inventive thinking backed by a playfully ironic attitude that has made CP+B one of the most commonly recognizable names in the field over the last five...
GoodStorm T-Shirt Wizard
(19 December 2006) - Photo tees are always a hit when it comes time for gift-giving, but the lead time means last-minute shoppers are out of luck unless they opt for GoodStorm's new T-Shirt Wizard Gift Package. An instant gift at $25, Goodstorm sends the recipient an e-card with a link that takes them to a site where they can create their own t-shirt with photos, graphics and...
(19 December 2006) - Photo tees are always a hit when it comes time for gift-giving, but the lead time means last-minute shoppers are out of luck unless they opt for GoodStorm's new T-Shirt Wizard Gift Package. An instant gift at $25, Goodstorm sends the recipient an e-card with a link that takes them to a site where they can create their own t-shirt with photos, graphics and...
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