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Acrylic jewelry in interesting shapes by Alex + Chloe. Chains are sterling silver or 14K Gold Vermeil.

Lookit. They’re made out of real street signs so they shimmer and shine in their recycled glory. Each one is one of a kind and will feature “naturally acquired marks and distinctive imperfections”. Available as red stop sign or green street sign bracelets. Handmade in Texas.

SIZE: 6″ L X .75″ W

(This item’s link and price was updated 05/05/10.)

If any of you have visited New York for more than 5 minutes, you’re sure to recognize this…except it’s a leather change purse and not a coffee cup. And you won’t feel guilty for buying it either: A portion of the proceeds is donated to HELP USA, an organization that has helped the homeless since 1986.

4.25 x 3.75″

Look! A kite! How many of us have forgotten the happiness that such a simple craft can bring? And, now that we’re all grown up, we can probably afford to buy one that’s not made out of plastic.

Made of fiberglass, aluminium frame, nylon fabric.
Measures 70″x7″ (!)

The Cableyoyo was posted long ago, but since it’s such a great solution for cord organization I thought it was worth an update.

So simple, it’s beyond smart… wrap your iPod, camera, phone charger, you name it cable around the Yoyo, have one end stick out, tuck the other one in and off you go, no more mess. But wait, there’s more: Stick the center to your laptop, back of your screen, or even directly onto your plug and you’ll be really organized!

Comes in a box of three.
Color: Black, Silver, White
Size: 3.15″ x 3.15″ x 0.35″ (8 x 8 x 0,9 cm)

$14.00, Buy it here.

Zippered leather pouch with laser etched geometric pattern can be used as a wallet, cosmetic case, or mini clutch.

From Italy.

Top zipper closure
Multi color
Striped cotton lining
Metal KEY ring
5 3/4 (L) x 3 3/4 (H)

Look at this beauty. It’s a replica Rolex watch which is vacuum sealed in leather and then plated in gold.

“The hidden watch transcends typical associations of wealth or at least the accepted appearance of such by silencing the “bling” and isolating the emerging form. By stripping the user of this visible mechanical aid, one is forced to rely on a sense of personal time or the help of others to determine the hour.”

Oh, what the hell (or heck, if you prefer). It’s a gold-plated comedy nose necklace! It’s designed by Marcel Wanders, and I personally think he’s got to be one of the best designers out there simply based on this product here (I like his other stuff quite a bit, but I’m just saying, this takes the cake). Funniness. There’s some bad news though- I couldn’t find a U.S. retailer, so if you want it, you’re gonna have to deal with the whole overseas shipping thing.

Material: Silver gold plated
Dimensions: 4.5 cm

Leave it to the nephew of Rem Koolhaas to make an architectural shoe based on the Eames chair (note the heel).

Perfect for restaurants, this portable hook folds out and sits on a flat surface, holding your handbag until you’re ready to leave. No more putting your purse (ready to be forgotten) between your ankles or in the chair next to you.

Measures 3 inches when closed.

There’s a saying in Texas, (actually, it’s more of a lame bumper sticker) that goes something like this: “Yes, this is my truck and no I won’t help you move.” I agree with the sentiment. Avoid helping anyone move by getting them this great Champagne Toolbox.

Includes: mini bottles of Champagne, gourmet cookies, chocolates, gourmet cheese spread, crackers, Dwell magazine and some essential tools: a hammer, screwdriver, flashlight, extension cord and tape measure.

Now I’m torn…I thought perhaps I had found the perfect watch (see previous posts), but look at this one! What to do?! It doesn’t have all the bells a whistles that some other watches have, but I think it completely makes up for all that in it’s simplicity.

designer: Flemming Bo Hansen
materials: Polypropylene, stainless steel
Displays date and time.

An incognito bottle opener that fits nicely on your keychain.

But, it’s what’s inside that counts… Each doll (IceBat is shown on left, Ox on right) comes with a hangtag that tells each uglydoll’s unique tale.

Surface washable with mild soap and water.
(Both are plush polyester)

IceBat is approximately 12”Wx3”Dx14”H
Ox is approximately 11”Wx3”Dx12.5”H

I’ve been looking for a watch and I think I’ve found quite possibly the perfect one. The large numbers show the current time while the small ones indicate a second time zone, alarm, date, chronograph (!), and countdown timer. And the face lights up. (Philippe Starck, 2000-2001)

Size: Case .75w x 1.25″l