On impressive ROI - hugh grant bought the warhol liz taylor 6 years ago for $3.5 mill... and is to be sold again, this time by Christie's in New York in November, with an estimate of $25 million to $35 million

To coincide with the 20th anniversary of Andy Warhol's death, the National Gallery of Scotland has a huge exhibition on and soup canned the columns - see the great slideshow

For ICON magazines 50th issue - they have 50 manifestos from 50 of the most influential architects and designers of our time.

For those too lazy - or nosy - see my picks from the IKEA catalog that jumped out

Have you browsed the IKEA 2008 Catalog yet?

Furniture design applying the traditional techniques of japanese parquetry. So nice. Tone collection by Leif.designpark

From cardboard tubes and mirrors as a kid.... to iPhone Video Chat (as well as for your laptops)! Periscopes have come a long way.

If you've ever needed a wrench and a fork at the same, and to be honest who hasn't; then these are for you. "It's dinnerware with real flair!" - by Northern Tool and Equipment

Friedemann crafts sculptural vessels, bowls, and translucent lampshades. His turning technique is complex and time-consuming, resulting in stunning one-of-a-kind pieces as well as small series objects.

The Director's Bureau Special Projects Idea Generator - just push the buttons, watch the wheels spin, and *poof* a gorgeous new crazy idea mashup

Uniqlo's world clock is gorgeous

iWood - handcrafted wooden cases for iPhone, from the company that brought you wooden ipod cases

Worried about security? Lock up your love on Rome's Milvian Bridge.

Cardboard pets, table, shelves and more from D-Torso in Japan.

German usband and wife design team, Quickhoney previews work at, and is interviewed by, Format.

The Paper Alarm Clock: once you're done, just scrunch it up and toss it

Protect those easy to loose SD memory cards by letting this chap eat them - thus keeping them safe, clean and dust free whilst out and about.

eyl and green's aperture, a facade installation with interactive and narrative displaying modes, creates new imagery as well as a new channel for communication between inside and outside

This summer, The Royal Parks Foundation, the charity for London's eight Royal Parks, celebrates a new collection of Deckchair Dreams and boasts a host of contributing artists.

What's Bubbling Up - A charming promotional site by KSVC for Unicel featuring user created messages.

A cute little paper robot you can print out and assemble

"Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree" t-shirt by Graphicairlines for Apple lovers

In today's society, we're conditioned to get the most food while spending less. Bulk buy comes to mind. Borrowing on that dichotomy, what if you paying more meant getting less.

Finally! A Digital Pencil for touchpads - "Made from a super special space age silicone material that exactly mimics the electrical resistance and supplety of a human finger" (esp for people with long nails and iphones?) SUCK UK

New colorful silicon goodies for your kitchen ~ mini Food Loops - Poach Pods! - Food Loop Lace - magnetic Cook Hook - as well as Drizzle Stick and Tender Press

Mini arcade cabinets for your Sony PSP portable, courtesy of Suck UK.

Habitrail OVO Pad - it's like a little space pod for hamsters.

The fish light. designed by j.parker 2005 for Esque in blue+white, round or square 24"to 28"

SpokePOV is an easy-to-make electronic kit toy containing all the parts necessary to build your own bicycle LED light show.

Love these smart ass arty ads for MTV's TRL in Rome

Sony Bravia "Color like no other" - the third (after the bouncy balls in SF and the pain in Glasgow) are Play Doh Bunnies all over NY!

Beautiful Graffiti Jewellery by LauraUno a.k.a. Laura Bezant

Eco-friendly wind-up radio with AM/FM radio, flashlight, and a light cap to create a soft bright nightlight.

Retro looking record player plays vinyl records, CDs, AM/FM radio and music from your iPod. It can also record to MP3 format.

IWG introduces CUBS! Complete with sharp stick, marshmallow, and human eyeball.

Fuzzwich is an intuitive online animator. Watch and create short animations all in the same interface. Brilliant.

i humbly present this truly glorious azalea wood chair, new from wisteria!

The MyFountain is a completely automated electronic bartender. It can crank out beer, wine, pop or mixed drinks with the push of a button.

Kasil's fashion hybrid is part Scarf and part Hoodie.... introducing the SCOODIE, complete with pocket for whatever you choose to stash in it.

Kids, its Friday early evening... head home before you end up looking like Frank Cho's Monkey Boy!

Graffiti legend MARE 139 was commissioned to make this G-Unit award for rapper 50 Cent. Known for his "wild style" sculptures, he used the G-Unit 'G' and polished it off with his trademark "graff arrows."

I just received this media kit for a new beautiful Los Angeles based magazine called GLITTERATI. The cover was shot by Tony Duran

This beautiful, strictly limited edition Audi Auto Union Scale Replica Pedal Car is crafted from over 900 components and even has leather upholstery.

Foosballl Coffee Table. Manufactured from Solid Oak with a Stainless Steel frame and a glass top to protect the mirrored football pitch underneath.Designed and handcrafted by Howard Bushell

Here's a preview of "Sink or Swim," a new exhibit by Jeremy Fish, who's exhibiting at White Walls Gallery in San Francisco.

This is a CONCEPT music player that can play both mp3s and cds. Definitely a very cool idea. by Yong-Seong Kim