"Who would have thought dodecahedron candle holders could be so pretty?"

Runway shows often get creative with the styling, but this was a first for me, and check out the rooster on her sleeve too... more from Gaultier...

Glamorous pleasure products: diamonds, gold, and crystal... I'm overwhelmed. Via CoolHunting (Cockring from Kiki de Montparnasse)

Because, well, "we do things my way, or the hemingway" - perfect for your literary gifting needs

fill-in-the-blank cards for every holiday/occasion

O Plus D Greeting Cards party ~ they are even better in person!

Graffiti Research Lab. Cool site about multimedia/ non-destructive graffiti.

From art to shirts and back to inspiring art - and maybe back to shirts? This is the logic of the fabulous 2 day show Cotton to Canvas put on by ODDICA and ThinkSpace

a working harpsichord made entirely from Lego bricks?

LG's new concept laptop using edge to edge OLED displays for both the keyboard and display, and blue methanol liquid fuel in a transparent cylindrical hinge.

spray on condoms? german design has gone to a whole new level.

...wtf.

Designed to be paired with food like a fine wine, Dry Soda comes in sophisticated, all-natural, lightly-sweetened flavors like Lemongrass and Kumquat.

Leaning into the theme of eroticism:
Divine Interventions creates religious-themed pleasure products.

ATTN: Some may find it offensive, I find it humorous.

With a nod towards Notcot post on "Dirty Walls" (07/31/06), I proudly present Grafuck 2. Grafuck is an annual publication that features erotic work from a group of diverse emerging and established artists.

A clever idea from across the pond that would make the perfect present for that technically challenged relative who keeps bugging you to make them a website.

La Cie announces its new Ora Ito designed HUBY. Seriously, it is like the offspring of the Ogo and the Powersquid. And i want it.

It's good to remember where you come from. Especially if you're in the UK (talking to you RUGenius!) ~ There's a Maya Brenner Cali necklace waiting for you. (happy early xmas)

post 2324 came from Vessel's Animal Magic Exhibition, and it deserved a full feature of its own.

Take a look at the new IKEA Stockholm campaign. And I like the "What the #*%!@ is good quality?" slogan.

Great ad: Triumph is relying upon online videos of ridiculous toughness tests to sell their boats. Via NYT

Ran in to street artist, CHASE, over at Shop LA ~ some great motivationally playful stencil paintings worth a look

'the authority on contemporary tableware', Vessel, or more specifically Hella Jongerius has created bowls with little animals in the center. ever wanted your morning cereal to create a little lake around a fawn, snail or bird?

a couple of badass penguins goin' to town. its the first of december kids, happy holiday madness.

I looove this... it's the Open Edition LED Clock by Jonas Damon. I think you can stack it vertically and horizontally. Either way, it's very cool. It's gotten a LOT of press lately.

Open Air flatware by Maarten Baptist. It's a 24-piece set. Love the hollow handles. Wouldn't mind this in my stocking... :-)

i dont usually go for pretty plates, but this spider plate featured in chow's design table settings article caught my eye.

kinda like the cheekyboutique from last week, but more craftsy. make your own trophy animal heads without having to kill anything. =)

Also from Fred Flare - the tiny Camera Ring - might be more fun if you could shoot pics with it... someday perhaps.

Bling your genius with this tiny genius calculator ring. i'd be more impressed if that genius was spelled with numbers upside down.

This is the world's deepest pool, located in Belgium. It's open for swimming and diving lessons. Very cool business philosophy.

The CrustaStun: the end of the boiling water vs stake to the heart arguement
Via A Thrilling Wonder

a VERY useful tool for anyone planning to redecorate, move furniture, etc. A room planning Flash app which lets you customize dimensions, adjust furniture types and add features. Great time saving for interior decorators/designers.

The newest edition to the Meomi family: The Octonauts, an adventure book. Be sure to check out Meomi.com, where you can find great freebies, magnets, pins, and all sorts of Meomi counterculture.

the mah jongg menorah makes me smile. =)

These eco-herb pots are even better than buzzy seeds that needed repotting (which was a pain once the roots were so entwined, here you simply place the whole thing in the ground!

Vache Rouge Puzzle - designed by Gerard Petremand. Made by Naef Spiele AG, Zofingen, Switzerland... great sustainable wood puzzle over at Branch

Wow that's an impressive pi tattoo

Signature bangle design by Liana Kabel using retro black and white knitting needles handshaped into bracelets. (see #1602 for more)

Amazing origami by Origami Joel on Flickr.

i present, the rollertoaster

We all become nostalgic at Christmas, Easter and other holidays. The utility items from Cult Design connect to tradition, but have a modern expression.

The Barbara Bowl from Myrica Design.

This all-electric sports car from Tesla surly takes the whole industry, "designing cars that are good for the environment", to the next level.

Stocking are a must for Christmas. Monster stockings are a necessity.

Make your own Fleece Dog, from bits of wool and actual hair from your own pet. I'm glad my dog is all metal and plastic...

If a moleskine is the analog equivalent of a PDA, this is the Desktop: the Giant Sketch is a 8000 page, 18" tall notebook, available from MATTER. (via JoshSpear)