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Performance Enhancer – Forearm Forklift Lifting Straps

Usually anything that is “As Seen on TV” is pretty cheesy. But this is pretty cool. Invented by a professional mover, the straps allow you to lift furniture and appliances that you would have no chance of moving on your own. There are a few companies selling straps like this, but the product demonstration on this site is pretty good. Check it out.

You’re Punished! Don’t Go to Your Room!

Italian furniture company Tumidei Spa has taken the loft concept to elevated levels with its beautiful and ingenious Tiramolla bedroom collection that allows for maximum flexibility, fantasy and fun. They are truly a marvel of modern design. What wouldn’t kids do to get sent to rooms like these? Check it out.

Off-The-Wall Idea - IdeaPaint Dry Erase Paint

Our favorite new product. Idea Paint is a patent-pending single-coat roller-applied paint that transforms any smooth surface into a high performance dry-erase writing surface. IdeaPaint is perfect for the conference room, creative spaces, classrooms, home offices, kids rooms, playrooms… or any other spaces. Check it out.

You’re Getting Warmer – Seek Out this Cool – er, Hot – Showerhead

Never jump in a cold shower again. This great showerhead has an LED light that changes the color of the water based on water temperature. It starts out “blue” then changes to “red” when the water reaches 89º F. It fits most faucets and even includes a universal adaptor. Check it out.

The Sinking Lamp

This Titanic lamp looks exceptionally simple and downright plain in design other than the fact that it's "sinking" right into the table like its famous namesake ship did into the sea so many years ago. It's made of lacquered wood with a cotton and steel shade, plus it does turn on to provide light so it appears more like a normal lamp that just happens to be sinking than it does some molded sculpture -- but you'll have to resist the urge to "save" it by setting it back up straight. Available in white only from Viable London. http://www.viablelondon.com/flash.html

Itty Bitty Masterpiece Chairs of the World Collection

If you can't actually have designer furniture in your hepcat bachelor pad, now you can possess a veritable Greatest Hits of Chair Design in 1/12 scale with the Masterpiece Chairs of the World Collection. That oughta fit in even cubby-hole apartments. The little seats are highly detailed, and some of them have removable cushions. That chaise lounge even reclines a bit. These miniature chairs are available in six volumes, each group costing between $38 and $50.  http://nexus404.com/Blog/2007/05/16/miniature-designer-chair-collections/

The Lomme Bed

I've seen egg shapes in home decor before, first as a game player's paradise and later as a massage oasis, now the egg reappears as the inspiration for a sleek new bed. The Lomme includes light and sound therapy to remove outside disturbances and give you a protected feeling.  http://www.lomme.com/index.html

Fire Table Keeps Your Coffee Warm, Toasts Your Feet

Even though spring is definitely here, we still like the idea of a cozy fire, and this Fire Table from British design firm Fuego is just weird enough to satisfy our firebug jones.  This one's exceptionally easy to use, where all you need to do is light up its alcohol-based gel (it's like Sterno) and whoosh! The thing's burning without any stankin' smoke, muss or fuss.  http://www.firetable.com/tables.asp

Lighted Palm Tree in your garden

With summer creeping up on us, there is no better time to prepare yourself for three months of sunshine than now. The Lighted Palm Tree Umbrella is definitely a must have addition to any garden or yard, bringing the feel of a tropical island to your home.  Although you might not get other island benefits such as the gentle sea breeze and sound of the waves hitting the beach, the Palm Tree Umbrella keeps you shaded under the scorching sun with its weather-resistant and flame-retardant leaflets.  http://www.hammacher.com/

Theo Fennell's Fancy Condiment Lids

If your kitchen and dinner table are in need of a style upgrade you might want to try something unique and unexpected, like these sterling silver condiment lids and sleeves by Theo Fennell. I love sterling silver, and these accessories are beautiful and have a nice understated design.  http://www.theofennell.com/acatalog/Sleeves_and_Lids.html