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June 30, 2006

Ash Trap

I love parties!
I like having lots of people around. I love seeing people enjoy themselves and sharing the moment of their most special occasions.
I love making parties and inviting my friends.
But the only thing I hate about this is the troubles that my friends-smokers can cause. I mean I don't like to put everywhere containers for cigarette ash. I don't have enough ash trays, so I usually use empty bottles for this purpose. But, you know, after sipping out a glass of wine or after a few pints of beer, throwing ash in those bottles becomes a very difficult task.
That's why I was very happy to find out about this new Ash Trap. I just have to fix it over the neck of a bottle and it will not only "receive" all the ash but will "swallow" cigarette buts.
So, now I can party without worrying about ash on my carpet or furniture. I'll purchase a couple of these Ash Traps for sure.

June 28, 2006

Veritas Unbreakable Mirror from Eva Abinger

Frankly speaking, all of us are more obsessed with our appearance than we like to admit. But it's not about "vanity", as vanity implies conceit, excessive pride in one's appearance. So, our concern about appearance is rather normal and quite understandable.
It seems to me that of all human inventions, the mirror is perhaps the most intriguing one. It is so closely connected to our own consciousness, as it reflects both our reality and illusion. Being our first technology for self-contemplation, the mirror is for sure not less important invention than the wheel. I guess it's even more universal.
A new Veritas (the Latin word for truth) Mirror was made by Dutch designer Eva Abinger.
This one is quite different from all the other mirrors. The mirror is unbreakable.

So, you don't have to worry about all those superstitions. Even if you are a skeptic, breaking a mirror can make even you shudder for a brief moment! The superstition is quite old one, but has managed to keep its strength over the ages. Mirrors were thought to hold the key to the future, and to break one meant to shatter your own future.
But now you can throw it, bend it, and do with it whatever you want. It won't break.
The mirror is made of stainless steel and is very compact to fit any handbag, wallet or purse. You know, size matters and this credit card-sized (95mm x 62mm x 0.8mm) Veritas Mirror will for sure become your favorite.

June 27, 2006

Swapsets Headbands with Optional Headphone or Headset Attachments

Nowadays lots of famous women from Hillary Clinton to Charlotte from Sex In The City, have been seen wearing fabulous types of headbands. Actually, headbands give the possibility to instantly dress up an existing hairstyle, as well as deal with a bad hair day by controlling unruly hair or help with the long and sometimes rather painful process of growing out bangs. Nobody knows exactly when they made their first appearance. They say even the earliest human had the headbands made out oа animal skins.
The look of headbands changed into the 20th century, but these have continued to be popular throughout the ages.
Oh, it's time for headbands to come back in a big way, in variety of colors, prints, shapes and sizes.
But this time the headbands do double duty, as they serve not only as fashion accessories keeping your hair out of face, but as well are very functional. Now they not only make you look chic, but serve as headsets and headphones. The Swapsets come with special receptables that are able to fit a quite huge range of Steffi Thomas headsets and headphones. The Swapsets can be complemented by a great amount of bangles if required.
For those girls who want to try more than one accessory at a time, several combo packs to pack everything in are available. So, I guess these Swapsets are a real must-have!

June 26, 2006

The Pocket Palette from Benjamin Moore

These days I had some free time and decided to redecorate my room into something a tad more sophisticated. And I have the horrible problem of choosing a color for it. Actually I decided that I want it to be grass green, but you know, choosing a color is probably the hardest decorating decision you can make. Although it sounds like a very simple process, it is usually the step that causes the most difficulty.
Now I'm looking for matching fabrics and furniture. And it's so difficult to find something to match perfectly, as there are so many colors to choose that I'm lost sometimes.
But a few days ago I came across this wonderful Pocket Palette Device. This is a hand-held electronic palette search instrument allowing you to match colors accurately and easily with the touch of a button. Pocket Palette Device captures a color or any painted surface and lets you know the exact color when you at the store choosing a paint or stuff like this.
The device has enough memory to store and recall up about 20 colors at the same time.
Hmmm… I guess this smart Pocket Palette Device is to make the process of choosing a color less painful.

June 23, 2006

iWood Ecodesign Wooden Sunglasses

You know, I am an urban child. I like this life. I love this mix of shops with everything from fashion and food to cars and furniture; concert halls and theatres; galleries, parks, clubs. Urban life is about beautifully designed spaces that work for today’s way of life.
I love this chic people and this bizarre world.
But I as well highly appreciate creativity and personality in wearing style of a person. Like all those unusual, but chic accessories that add that final stroke of style and make you look like a queen.

Today I'd like to present you the accessories I felt in love with at the very first sight.
I'm talking about iWood Ecodesign wooden sunglasses. These are just amazing, you know. Not so cheap actually, but believe me they do worth buying!
They will bring you to the world of luxury, high-style and exclusivity. Besides, these are edited in limited quantities, thus making you especial.

Only high-quality materials are used, so you can not be afraid of allergy or something like these. iWood Ecodesign sunglasses are absolutely safe.
The temples and lenses are imported from Italy. All iWood Ecodesign wooden sunglasses can be fitted with prescription lenses and have a one year warrantee against material and workmanship defects.
I absolutely adore this and want to purchase a pair for myself and one more for my best friend, because she as well appreciates this kind of stuff.

June 22, 2006

MXL 70 VC Sports Earphones from Sennheiser

Sport touches many people. Actually, for thousands of years physical activity has been associated with health. Today science has confirmed the link. They proved that that people who lead active lifestyles are less likely to die early, or to experience major illnesses.
Nowadays a great majority of people indulge in sports - whether passively or actively. People go in for sports anywhere the conditions permit them: playgrounds, small open places, gyms, arenas.
If you are sport and music fan than these new Sennheiser MXL 70 VC sports headphones are for you.
The headphones offer maximum comfort and flexibility. They are sweat and water resistible, and are unaffected by low temperatures. It's very convenient, isn't it? Thus you can easily combine jogging, biking, gym and other sport activities with listening to your favorite music.
No rain or snow can do harm to your earphones anymore. So, you can easily use your earphones the year around.
The MX 70 Sport earphones as well feature a lanyard with a convenient volume control and have a removable cord designed to secure the mobile player to the neck strap.
These come in amazing apple green color and you'll certainly love it.
To recap, it's a real must-have for the ultimate synthesis of sport and music!

June 21, 2006

GT Cube FM Transmitter for iPods

Perhaps you've already noticed that I am a die-hard fan of iPods. Actually, the iPod is rather a lifestyle, than a simple technical device. Actually, there exist two groups of people: the owners of iPods and the owners of all other portable digital audio players. And the two groups don't necessarily have a lot to do with each other. I can speak a lot about iPods, so I'd better quit now.
So, today I'd dearly love to tell you about new GT Cube FM Transmitter. You know, these guys from GT Telecom made a gian leep towards the owners of iPods.
GT Cube was designed for the Ipod addicted persons like me, who wanted to share their musical tastes with friends and close people, but lacked this opportunity.
All my music is on the iPod and a special device is needed to share it with lots of people. This transmitter gives me this opportunity. It simply plugs into the iPod’s earphone socket and transmits what ever is playing on your MP3 player at the moment to a set FM station. This means that now I can easily listen to what’s playing on my iPod in the car or any other vehicle featuring an audio system. Isn't it this cute?!

June 20, 2006

Revenge CD with earplugs

You know, my neighbor is trying to kill me. I'm not kidding. He's trying to kill me with noise. This could really destroy me. Loud noise drives me crazy, especially in the morning.
He is fan of death metal. Can you imagine my morning?
Let's do it together. A beautiful morning, it's very sunny and I wake up smiling. And.. These awful sounds that can be hardly called "music" coming from the house one block along for us. And they are loud. Really loud.
When the first "song" finished, the next one started. Oh, God, I was really ready to come and kill this boy.
I came home in the evening and these horrible music still didn't quit.
But now I have a really nice solution. I'll show that boy how expensive can silence be.
These days I came Revenge CD with earplugs. It would be a perfect way to repay in kind. I've purchased this at once.
What I do have now, though, is a pair of bright orange ear and a very cute disc and by God I'm using them.
Revenge disk contains 20 ear-splitting sound effect tracks, including Drilling, Practicing Scales (Violin), Traffic Jam sounds bad drums player and others.
I'm sure that a few days with this disc on the maximum volume will save me from that fan of heavy music.

June 19, 2006

SushiDisk USB 2.0

Sushi and other unusual foods like sushi became immensely popular choices for the Western world in recent years. You may soon find yourself invited to enjoy sushi with friends at a sushi restaurant or bar (or you've already been invited, who knows).
Actually, sushi's history goes back to the 7th century. But that popular form that is served in modern sushi bars nowadays came into popularity in 1820, Tokyo.
Sushi is a very healthy meal that is made mostly with rice, fish and vegetables.
Sushi should always be made with fresh ingredients. And it's not only about the safety of the eater, but about the flavors as well. The delicate flavors of rice, vegetables and fish are enhanced with healthy soya sauce, ginger and wasabi.
Those guys who "conceive" new ideas decided to make USB drives shaped as sushi. As for me, I consider this to be a pretty nice idea, because I like unusual things.
These come in 256MB and 1GB capacities and a variety of shapes.
These USB drives are theft protected, so if you lose your SushiDisk you will hear laughter alarm.
I guess I'll purchase one of these for my collection of unusual USB drives.

June 17, 2006

The Shumidor Ionic Shoe Deodorizer

Of course I'm not addicted to buying shoes like Carry Bradshow in "Sex and the city" but I love buying shoes a lot. Frankly speaking, I adore shopping as all normal girls do. Unfortunately I cannot afford to do as much and often as I want. I wish I had a lot of money to shop every day. But I guess that's also every girl's wish as well.
I have my collection of shoes. It's not an enormous one, but still causes certain troubles sometimes. I mean those odor problems.
That's why I was inspired by this Shumidor ionic shoe deodorizer. Actually, it does double duty as it can settle the matter of odor by sweaty feet and at the same time freshens the shoes. They say it's eco friendly. It dries the shoes and results in extending the life span of the shoes.
Let's see how it works. The Shumidor makes the shoes dry, thus blowing away all those harmful bacteria. No chemicals or toxins are being emitted, so you can be sure that's it's safe and doesn't affect the environment.
The Shumidor is noiseless due to the cutter-edge technologies it uses.
"Airsoles" are shaped like the inner shoe sole. You can easily place up to 6 "airsoles" in the Shumidor at a time. It means you can place about 3 pairs of shoes there. Don't worry about your pets, if you have ones. Airsoles are made up of the materials that won't do them any harm.
Oh, it's a very useful device! I'd surely purchase at least one for myself!

June 16, 2006

SL75 Escada Fuchsia Phone

There exists the opinion that when talking about cell phones men opt for functionality but women for design. But I know another opinion that men love with their eyes but women with ears. In this case I don't quite understand how men can prefer functionality if they are more aesthetes than women are. Anyway I'm against any kind of discrimination. That's why I don’t like this statement.
They think that a woman is not able to examine gadgets' technical characteristics. Of course, the way women think differs from the way men do. An ordinary representative of strong sex easier finds common language with high tech stuff. But it's not the reason to think that women understand nothing in electronics. Ok, I stop this monologue and confess you that it' was a simple joke. I imagine how many supporters in name of fair sex I've just found. But I have to disappoint you.
In fact, I agree with the first statement. But I consider this to be our advantage but not a weakness. Moreover, I suppose that everything that is connected with ladies is beautiful. I mean that even when we choose a model of mobile phone we introduce something special in this process. And I'm proud of the fact that we are almost crazy about different chic stuff.
Now I can introduce you SL75 Escada Fuchsia that is a real combination of both functionality and superb design. This limited edition device demonstrates beautiful cooperation of two industries: high tech and fashion. You know, things which appear as a result of such collaboration are especially attractive.
SL75 Escada Fuchsia features camera, 5x digital zoom, integrated flash, USB cable, Bluetooth and many other standard functions. It's a real pleasure to use this elegant gadget every day. I'm fond of its color and design. Stop! I hark back to the point I've began with. But it's me…And I'm a woman.

June 15, 2006

The smallest LED flashing

Do you know how much time should a girl spend to look beautiful?
In fact, each of us makes her own choice. As for me, I have to spend two hours in the morning and about an hour at night to satisfy my desire to look perfect. I don't even mention how many times I have to check my make-up during the day! But, please, don’t think that I'm one of these gals who always wear rich make-up. I look pretty natural, but it is not as easy as you can suppose to look this way.
Anyway, there are days when I don't want to make effort at all. In these days I prefer using only small accessories. You know, accessories have a brilliant advantage – they emphasize one's style. And I think that we can consider the Luxeon LXCL-PWT1 to be this kind of accessory. In fact it's the smallest LED flashing in the world. Anyway, I haven't seen something like this before. Its size is only 2.0 x 1.6 x 0.7mm. And can you imagine that this small device generates 26 lumens of light at 350mA?
How does it work? The principle of its work is simple: it works due to Lumileds and is able to produce light up to 2000 hours.
So, I think this device will cheer me up when I'm in law spirits. This thing can make one feel different and special. Feel in the limelight with the help of this magic light.

June 14, 2006

The Poaching Toaster

You know, I hate getting up early to cook my breakfast. This unsettles me every time.
As I get up as late as possible, I often don't have enough time to have breakfast. But all those doctors and scientists do believe that skipping the first meal of the day increases the chances of becoming obese. This as well causes blood-sugar problems, which increase the risk of developing diabetes or having high cholesterol, which can cause heart disease. That is the reason why I even so try not to skip it in spite of all that incommodities it usually brings.
As for me, I'm not fond of traditional English breakfast, but prefer to have toasts and eggs for my first meal. That's why I liked this Poaching Toaster so much.
It tans my toast and cooks eggs within 4 minutes. It's just great because I always lack these 15-20 minutes I have to spend on cooking.
The Toaster can also steam heat pre-cooked breakfast. If bored of poached eggs I can easily hard boil up to four eggs at once. Of course I don't eat so much, but it'll fit the bill in case I'm not alone in the morning. As they suggest people who eat breakfast are less likely to be hungry during the rest of the day I'd rather eat this fast cooked breakfast than suffer from hunger the whole day and am less likely to overeat!

June 13, 2006

Hands Free Can Opener

You know that there exist a lot of things in the world we hate doing, but we have to.
Opening of cans of beans is the one of the most unpleasant things in the world for me, especially when I'm very hungry. I think that the percent of cutting oneself with these sharp edges of opened cans among general cut cases, should be rather considerable. In fact, such a simple action takes too much nerves and time. That's why I dare to foreknow that coming of device like this Hands Free Can Opener was near at hand.
In fact the producers improve different can and bottle openers even every day. Anyway, all previous models where not ideal, because we had to use our hands to open a crock. Hands Free Can Opener is self-explanatory. It can open cans almost of any sizes. At the same time you can be sure that you won't hurt yourself. Running automatically around it perfectly cuts can's edge without leaving any sharp edges. It's safe and can be used by children. You know how it's difficult to provide all the family with health food for the whole week. That's why family members often have to consume canned products. Of course, it's not the best solution, but life is life and some thins it's difficult to avoid. That's why we should use the chances when we are able to control or reduce risks. If I had children, I would throw away all old openers and leave only this one.

June 12, 2006

Paper Says: Instant Cell Phone

I could well live without my jewelry, without my make-up set, and even without my laptop(well, it's quite hard, still) but I can't, for the world, do without my mobile phone. And here comes a problem: I travel a lot, which simply means that I have less possibilities talking to my dear friends. And what could be more appealing than a fancy "paper cell phone" in Tetra Pack style when I don't have one handy? A new designer curio, called "Paper says" is expected to appear in the near future for all chat-lovers and those who simply want to call someone right on-the-spot. You are not stick to phone booths and don't need to fuss over your rented phone being lost somewhere at the hilltop or under the depth of the sea, you just have papers to tear.
If you are still at a loss what could this device is all about, let's take a look at it together. First of all, "Paper says" is actually a cell phone, however tricky it may look. It won't cost you like a common cell phone and you won't need to search for it in electronics store. You can buy it just everywhere from local airport to National museum.
On the outside it looks quite simple- an ordinary Tetra Pak frame, while the phone itself or rather a paper with interior components, keypad and LED being placed at the back of the paper's back you tear down the dotted line. Paper characters available are nothing but dialing buttons. When the time is over, you simply return it and recycle your "paper phone" with another covering. You don't need to scratch your head over, you communicate as easy as winking.

June 09, 2006

Flower printer

Are there many romantics on the Earth? I think that there are more of them than we used to think.
The fact is that today it's a little bit shameful to be a romantic person. You see, intense modern life requires people with strong characters. The urbanization affects our sensitiveness. We begin concealing our feelings and emotions. To achieve success we develop diplomacy and show restraint. This way we loose our individuality. That's why there exist many latent romantics around. It's right time to organize Romantics Anonymous.
If you belong to those latent romantics Flower printer is the very gadget to help your coming out. If you steel feel uncomfortable to present a real bunch of flowers, this wonderful tool will give you another chance to express your feelings with flowers.
Using this you can put your private massages as well as some other pictures right on flowers. We are sure that a person whom you'll dedicate this kind of postcard will appreciate your fantasy. Flower printer is able to print up to 200 flowers on one cartridge.
At the same time one can earn money using this. We don’t' think that a single person will use this everyday. After you make several postcards you'll be ready to have a deal with real flowers. In this case you can offer your service to other persons wishing to get unique pictures. And why, on earth, should you do this for nothing? You have invested your own money and now you are free to get them back. The only thing I doubt about is how you must file an income-tax return in this case.
Anyway, I like the idea of Flower printer. Everything that makes our life more beautiful is worth speaking about!

June 08, 2006

Bluedot BDM-100S DVD/CD Disc Storage System

The device I'll present you today is for those who keep up with the times. I actually mean those who spend considerable amounts of time and money to craft their perfect minimalist interior space.
Bluedot BDM-100S DVD/CD "neo style" disc storage system was designed by Japanese Bluedot especially for persons who appreciate high-tech style and love music. We actually mean those who are motivated by music and style and can spend a certain amount of money on an item that perfectly fits their interior.
Disk Storage System is meant for the storage and retrieval of up to 100 DVDs or CDs.
To retrieve the disk you need, just scroll through your collection on 1.8- inch LCD display of the device. Unfortunately, the device neither can be connected to your PC nor has the Internet connection, that's why you'll have to entry all those titles in your database by yourself.
As Bluedot BDM-100S DVD/CD holds only 100 discs than you'll probably have to purchase one more item of this, if have much more CDs.
This original decision of the problem with finding space for your extensive musical collection certainly deserves your attention.

June 07, 2006

FM Cup for your IPod

It's difficult to follow all novelties in gadget' world. It's especially tricky to catch new iPod accessories. It seems that the popularity of this music device leaves behind the popularity of all similar products. That's why it's quite normal that lots of designers aim to provide iPod owners with many modern accessories. Very often I can't keep from purchasing more and more new cases, headphones, and all that stuff for a couple of iPods I have. And you know, I think that it's worth being on the top.
This time, I'd like to introduce you Macally Fm Cup. The device comes in two colors (black and white) to fit any iPod. In fact, it's a kind of FM transmitter. I've seen a lot of them, but chose this one, because it does meet my requirements. Being rather simple, it functions perfectly. You have only to place it in your auto cup holder and enjoy high quality sound. The main idea is that while you are driving your car and are listening to music, you iPod gets charged. I think that it's a perfect solution, because I don't have to part with my lovely gadget in order to charge it. As for me, I can't fancy my day without musical background. And each situation, when my iPod discharges unexpectedly, becomes a small tragedy for me.
Don't worry whether it fits your iPod, cause it comes with instructions, three docking inserts of different sizes, the cigar lighter charging cable and a 3.5mm Line-In cable. So, it can easily fit iPod of any generation.
According to the information I've got, its producers have taken into account all the details. That's why you can feel comfortable when using this Fm Cup and don't worry if decided to get iPod of new generation.

June 06, 2006

Pimp Watch for Ladies

Pimp watch Looking at this watch I caught myself at thinking that I want to get it by any means. It looks both oddly and classically. I think its producers managed to combine two styles and not to spoil design. Style mix is the right thing I like about all these accessories. That's why being the person who never wears watch I was surprised to find out that Pimp has introduced a new women's model. In fact, Pimp LED displays are very popular, especially among those who prefer being different and attract everybody's attention.
Pimp has already developed many original and unique watches. But watch's size didn't fit those with small wrist. It means that the majority of customers where men. Is it a kinв of discrimination? Of course, it is not. They just probably have forgotten about us – fair sex.
Pimp Pleasure Seeker is a little bit smaller and its design as for sure more feminine. It has 1.8" long and 1.2" wide and weights about 3 ounces. Its producers claim that it's made of high-quality materials: stainless steel and best mineral crystal. They come is several variants, so one can choose whether he/she wants a model with red, blue or green LEDs. They also have placed the watch in a rather pretty package. So everything, emphasize that these are limited edition devices. Of course, it's tricky to the time they show. But I think one should get used to it.
Anyway, I'd willingly wear this even as a kind of bracelet. I suppose it can be a good accessory for modern woman.

June 05, 2006

Steam Washing Machines from LG and Designers Guild


LG and Designers Guild have joined their forces to create a limited edition series of Steam Direct Drive Washing Machine. These are available in 4 stylish prints: Cloisonné – dark flowers on black, Imperial Flower –red flowers design on a white background, the light green on white airy floral Sevilla and Ribailagua - a modern geometric design.
The washing machine itself pushes the boundaries of technology. It features a unique Dual spray system that is meant to spray hot steam and water on fabric continuosly, thus improving washing performance. One more advantage of these Steam Washing Machines is that they are eco-friendly and use 35% less water (in comparison with 80L consumption per average wash) and 21% less energy than traditional washers (in comparison to ‘A’ rated conventional washing machines).
The machine is noiseless. One more extra, but very useful feature- you ca check the progress of washing performance wherever you are in the house, as the machine a special remote monitoring system.
The limited edition LG Steam Washing Machine will enter the market in June 2006 (Imperial Flower, Sevilla and Ribailagua). And the Cloisonné printed Steam Direct Drive Washing Machine will be available from October 2006.

June 02, 2006

Soft-Serve Ice Cream Maker

It seems that almost everyone has a sweet tooth for some sugar food in one way or another. And of course, I am not an exception. And I have an obsession with ice cream. When I tasted it for the first time long time ago I've told myself something like "This is really good!". So, pleasure became commonplace, commonplace became habit, habit became obsession.
Now, a new Soft-Serve Ice Cream Maker is available. It was designed especially for ice cream lovers, like me. It takes this device 20 minutes to make fresh delicious ice cream!
Ice, salt, or something like these is unnecessary. Automatic ice cream maker makes 8-10 cones of tasty ice cream
Actually, your Ice Cream Maker can do double duty, as you can use it not only for ice cream, but as well for making various fresh fruit sorbets, sherbets, slushes, and some refreshing fruit cocktails if needed. A special book with 29 recipes comes with the ice cream maker.
Anyone who has a sweet tooth and all those who do not will for sure appreciate this Automatic Ice Cream Maker as this makes it easy to satisfy your sinful cravings!!

June 01, 2006

Ballistic Rose Pin by Tobias Wong

Accessories are those little items that make the finishing touch and give our apparel a trendy look. Actually, they can sometimes even build your style. So, you'd better pay attention to all that stuff rather than neglect these.
These days I came across one of those accessories that were probably designed to break the habits and turn the established world of usual things upside down. I'm talking about Ballistic Rose Pin designed by a young New York artist/designer Tobias Wong that is a real masterpiece! The designer passed up all those traditional fabrics, but opted for the cutting-edge technologies instead.
The Ballistic Rose Pin is made from "black fabric covering ballistic nylon" and looks just great! Just imagine a black bullet proof rose! This Rose is to protect your fragile heart and feelings in times of conflicts.
I'm not sure that every woman would like to put on something like this, but the one who dares will be just irresistible!
As for me, this accessory can easily replace the whole wardrobe. And the gentleman of virtue will be your Man!
And I am certainly coveting this fabulous item!