Connecting the dots...on plates? This super one a kind piece fuzes the old fashioned, spunky spirit with the admirable ambiance of delightful dining necessities. Although their dinnerware is nothing short of fabulous, the history behind the magic is the true gem of their brand... More»

24-karat gold toothbrushes. Wondering what to send a darling of yours who just happens to be a recently convicted corporate criminal? Word on the street is that Ruthie Madoff is dipping into her meager $2.5 million pension to send these off to Bernie. With love. The brushes are the love child of a collaboration between Swedish toothbrush company TePe and hip-hop designers A Bathing Ape.

[Self Contained Underwater Breathing Canine. Via PWWTKT] Stanley Stuyvesant, our beloved editor and mayor of the Bowery has always dreamt of seeing the coral reefs of the Caribbean. He's got quite the doggy paddle on him. We steadfastly determined to get him there for his birthday  August. First, we have to get in touch with Gene Alba of Redding, Calif., who -- as HowStuffWorks.com explains -- "dreamed up a scuba setup for his shaggy mixed breed Mutley." The resourceful Alba came up with a doggie suit for the low price of $40,000. Anyone care to donate to the Scooby Stanley Fund? More»

The Hello Kitty Castle. Mover over Barbie, there's a new dream house on the block ... well, on the other side of the world. Hello Kitty lovers now have an official shrine in China, and it just might be the greatest thing to happen in Hello Kitty's march toward world domination. The folks in the far East recently baptized the too cute feline-inspired home in Shanghai, and much like everything San Rio, we don't get its purpose. Though,  people think it's super kawaii! More»

Vibram Five Fingers. I saw a clearly advanced man, sporting a pair of these at last night's opening Internet Week You-Tube party (write up to come, pics HERE), and couldn't get them out of my mind. In typical fashion, my early adapting friends on Tumblr were already posting about them.  I want to try them out soon. Think this would be a really cool gift idea to give to your running partner. Read about them below.... More»

Ed Hardy Wine. As the new Housewives would say, it's juicy and delicious! Why no rhinestones?! The rest of us, however, might agree with early reviews proclaiming it "the douchiest wine ever." Before you jump out of the tanning bed and throw on your pink (stupid word of choice on the butt) jumpsuit, please remember that Mr. Tattoo is probably not the one to trust with wine pairings for that nice dinner you are planning. More»

My Beating Heart Pillow. Summer is the most important season to remember good guesting rules. With all the wallet tightening, more than a few of us are certainly opting for the guest circuit instead of throwing down for a share. What better way to endear a host than with this beating heart pillow? The cute little cushion actually simulates a tactile heartbeat, meant to sooth and calm. More»

The Keys To Your Memory. Literally. A really brilliant concept by Alissia Melka-Teichroew for byAMT Studio. Crafted to look like a Victorian era key, the ceramic bodied stick holds either 2GB or 4GB of info and is an elegant addition to your office. A perfect gift for anyone that needs a little help unlocking their memory.

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The Hole-OnEx Pinhole Camera Kit. Have you ever shopped for a digital camera? It's unbelievably overwhelming.  And, if you're like us, you are starting to find that sometimes the most simple gadgets are the most fun.  Take the do-it-yourself pinhole camera kit by "Hole-Onex." "All the parts needed are printed on heavy durable cardstock, die cut and scored for easy assembly. A metal pinhole aperture is included. Step-by-step instructions mean the camera can be ready for shooting in less than two hours using standard 35mm film (not included). Assembly requires only white school glue." For $19.95 how could you go wrong? [via asimko]

The "Corona-Matic" aka the waffle maker in the shape of a computer keyboard. Genius!  With more pockets for your syrup to fall in, this waffle maker would create breakfast masterpieces!  What a great gift to give your techie friends.  The only problem?  IT doesn't really exist to buy, it's like art, you know? (By Chris Dimino over at Designhead).

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The 24 Karat Gold Lollipop. For those guests that have "everything," this will get them talking.  "This Lollipop is the ultimate extravagance, for those who have everything. [It] is made by hand with genuine 24 Karat Californian Gold Flakes. Gold is said to contain various anti-bacterial properties when consumed." What is it with people wanting to eat their gold these days?

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