Behold: Pancake Plates from UncommonGoods.
Designed with a raised edge that gently slopes the plate toward the diner and an ingenious reservoir for pooling loose syrup, it's perfect for slicing, dipping and delighting in each bite of pancake deliciousness.
This plate is fabulous for far more than pancakes, dahling. It enhances any saucy dish down to the last drop.
Feast your sicko eyes upon the wonderful, oh-so-dark world of photographer Mariel Clayton.
Why did she do it?
"Because I hate Barbie," Clayton said in a Street Couch interview. "I intensely dislike the stereotype that the 'ideal' female fits no current authentic female form. You can’t get to be Barbie without an ocean’s worth of peroxide, 27 plastic surgeries and a complete lack of intelligence, so it irritates me immensely that this is the toy of choice women give to their daughters to emulate."
Formal apron by Aiste Nesterovaite, EUR 65.00.
Via Wannekes.com
Molecular Addictions by Aroha Silhouettes.
Simplified molecules in stainless steel finished in a matte black powder coating with gunmetal chain and findings.
Choose your poison: caffeine, chocolate, MDMA, nicotine, THC, or DMT.
Anthropomorphic fabulousness! Well-dressed Animals, a series of illustrations from the Berkley Illustration Etsy shop. I especially enjoy the vignettes that accompany each piece.
Betty the squirrel is still occasionally recognized on the street from her days as a folk musician. Many years ago she played guitar and tambourine for a fairly successful folk trio. She is still playing music but now her main audience are her five grandchildren. She loves writing a new song for each one on their birthday.
Because of his tiny stature, this pygmy marmoset learned from an early age that all of his pants would need hemming. He became so good at tailoring, in fact, he now runs the most exclusive alteration business in town. He gives discounts to most executive birds of prey to keep himself on their good side.
After earning every traditionally available merit badge, this Scout Bear decided to start making her own. As a result, she may be the only scout in the world with a badge for "Cape Making" and the specialty category of "Robot Dancing".
Everyone knows that Koalas love Eucalyptus, but this Koala took his passion to a whole new level. He turns the leaves into beautiful origami sculptures. You'll never find his intricate work in a gallery, however. He prefers leaving the pieces behind trees and floating down streams.
Canvas totes by Maude & Tilda, featuring 100% sustainable materials and hand-printed with eco friendly inks. $45.
The Christian Louboutin Barbie Shoe Collection. Nine pairs of sassy, teeny-tiny Christian Louboutin shoes---complete with shoe boxes and bags---for Barbie's bountiful wardrobe. Around $65.
Pillow fight weapons by Bryan Ku.
Microwhat: before and after pictures of microwaving everything.
It's the Moody Pet Humunga Stache Ball Dog Toy! So stupid, it's fabulous!
The coolest and creepiest Halloween treat award goes to Matt Armendariz and Adam Pearson of MattBites for this masterpiece: Adam's Scary Apples.
Via MattBites
Released today: Seeking Major Tom, William Shatner's new album, in which he sing-talks his way through some of the most beloved space-themed songs of our time.
Highlights: Black Sabbath's Iron Man, Deep Purple's Space Truckin', Duran Duran's Planet Earth and, naturally, Bowie's Space Oddity.
Backed by a fleet of stellar musicians, including Peter Frampton, Zakk Wylde, Sheryl Crow, Bootsy Collins, Michael Schenker, Lyle Lovett and many more, this concept album is not to be overlooked.
Check it out on Amazon and iTunes. Important note: You will be doing yourself a huge disservice if you fail to click on the Space Truckin' sample.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVI79PmIzFE&feature=player_embedded#! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TLD6bZIouE&feature=related
The coolest porcelain skulls you've ever seen, courtesy of Katsuyo Aoki.
Animal chairs by Maximo Riera.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pcuI6K9daIw#!
It's Superhero Dinosaurs!
Click here to check out these awesome, Marvel-meets-Jurassic Park prints from graphic designer David Resto's awesome collection.
Ever wish you could be privy to some of the ridiculous and totally shallow conversations at Conde Nast, the superpower of magazine publishers, and home to Vogue magazine?
Somebody is eavesdropping in the Conde Nast elevator and posting the overheard comments on Twitter... and it's faaaabulous.
You must check out the Twitter feed for Conde Elevator, which has amassed over 13,000 followers in just three days.
