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Dandelight - Made From Real Dandelion Seeds

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:38:37 -0600

This strange miniature electronic light sculpture is a true amalgamation of nature and technology combining real fluffy dandelion seeds, a tiny super bright LED light and a battery for food/power.

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Royal VKB Garlic Crusher

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:53:53 -0600

This cool new 18/10 stainless steel Royal VKB Garlic Crusher from Dutch designer Ineke Hans is an innovative new way to quickly and easily pulverize garlic cloves with a simple roll and magically removes garlic odors from hands and fingertips when used to wash hands with.

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Grand Illusion Table

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:50:27 -0600

The amazing design of this acrylic table gives the illusion of a table cloth on a round table, but without the table.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Floor Globe

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:23:10 -0600

An authentic reproduction of a floor globe designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the early 1900s that was ever completed, but recreated from a sketch drawing found in the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation archives.

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Graphite Writing Objects

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:09:59 -0600

These exquisite graphite objects from artist Agelio Batle are decorative sculptures made from carbonaceous graphite (mineral remains of prehistoric plant life) with smudge-resistant compounds under intense pressure.

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Life Clock

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:01:01 -0500

A limited edition modified Karlsson Clock with the clock mechanism slowed down by a factor of 61320, so each number represents one year.

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Bettylou Rechargeable Wine Glass Lamp

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:13:31 -0500

A stunning new cordless and rechargeable LED lamp that is placed on top of your favorite wine glass.

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Sorapot Modern Teapot

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:50:27 -0500

Simply add your favorite loose-leaf tea, pour in the hot water and watch in amazement as the tea leaves slowly unfurl inside the Pyrex glass tube of this sleek modern tea-pourung masterpiece.

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Grey Octopus Tee

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:36:14 -0500

If you've always wanted a t-shirt with a cool octopus on it, you can't go wrong with the amazing Grey Octopus Tee by Dead Worry.

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Ceci - Broken Lightbulb High-Powered LED Lamp

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:44:42 -0500

It may look like a broken lightbulb, but that's only an illusion. It is actually a high-powered LED bulb with a hand-blown heat-resistant Pyrex broken bulb lampshade around it.

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Oregon Scientific Giovannoni Weather Station

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:29:39 -0500

Designed by the world renown Stefano Giovannoni, this wireless weather station features a graphical weather forecast with 5 channel support as well as a self-setting atomic clock and alarm. The unit also has an easy to use rotary dial for navigation.

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Tab A/B - Ashtray Vase or Planter

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:30:23 -0500

Designer Vitamin has come up with a interesting way to conceal and camouflage this nasty habit with the cool new Tab A and Tab B ashtrays. Tab A combines an ashtray bottom with a vase that sits on top. Tab B is the same, but has has a planter cover instead.

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Bad Moon T-Shirt

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:07:13 -0500

While werewolves may only live in the legendary tales told around campfires, they can still be idolized with these cool new Bad Moon T-Shirts created by the Ames Bros.

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Mansion Planter

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:35:33 -0500

The ultimate luxury home for your plants is designed it to resemble a realistic small-scale mansion complete with windows, balconies, handrails, stairs and, of course, a rooftop garden.

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Sagaform Irish Coffee Glass Cup Set

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:00:46 -0500

This sleek and stylish coffee set includes 4 glasses, 4 straw-spoons and 1 tray combining stainless steel and heat-resistant glass.

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Apothecary Fern by Julie Mulligan

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:45:27 -0500

This unique floral set comes with a rustic clear glass apothecary jar and lid modeled after the types of containers used to store and dispense medicinal drugs by apothecaries, a fresh green fern in a grow pot and a bag of green moss.

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Torch - Lightbulb-Inspired Flashlight

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:24:22 -0500

The cool new Torch flashlight by designer Naoto Fukasawa is not your ordinary, everyday flashlight. It's uniquely designed to look like a portable lightbulb with a handle. Interesting and simple.

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Everyday Holy Mug - Coffee Cups Inspired by the Holy Grail!

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:45:52 -0500

There's nothing better than a fine cup of coffee or tea in the morning or while on break at work, it's like a sacred daily ritual. Designer Ilkka Suppanen understands this and was inspired by the ultimate cup, the Holy Grail, when designing the Everyday Holy Mug.

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Lifesize Salacious B. Crumb

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:36:42 -0500

One of the most annoying critters in the galaxy, Salacious B. Crumb was the favored jester in the court of Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi. Now you can own a lifesize figure of him to pester guests in your own palace.

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Topography Soup Bowl

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:11:16 -0500

This awesome ceramic bowl is shaped to look like a realistic miniature mountain range. When you use it for soup, it appears to be a delicious lake in the valley of the mountains or if you use it for salad, an edible forest of greens.

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Cats in Style - Designer Cat Products

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 27 May 2008 08:03:02 -0500

Designer Marly Gommans has created a four piece matching set of all-natural and environmentally-friendly cat products, including a litterbox, pillow, scratching post and a door.

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Nubrella - Ultimate Hands Free Umbrella

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 15 May 2008 18:17:25 -0500

This modern 21st century umbrella isn't simply an improvement on the old stick and canopy design, but is shaped like a futuristic space helmet that not only covers and protects your head from rain, wind, sleet, snow and extreme cold, but your shoulders as well.

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Sommelier Wine Glasses - Somewhere Between College and Careers

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 08 May 2008 21:24:09 -0500

Resting on top of a delicate long stem is a cup that resembles a cheap plastic beer cup. Don't let the looks fool you though, this fun and unique stemware is made entirely of hand-blown glass.

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R2-D2 - Ultimate Digital Audio and Video Projector (VIDEO)

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:09:35 -0500

This amazing remote control Artoo unit is a complete entertainment system featuring a projector, cd/dvd player, ipod/mp3 dock, stereo sound system, multimedia card reader, USB slots and more. He can even be remote controlled to maneuver around your home. Very cool.

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Icon Clock

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:02:03 -0500

This simple clock is as about as minimalist as you can get.

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Cheese Slicer by Marcus Vagnby

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:02:03 -0500

As far as modern 21st century cheese slicing contraptions go, this new cheese slicer by Marcus Vagnby is the coolest.

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Humidifier Version III

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:02:02 -0500

Designer Naoto Fukasawa from the Japanese design house Plusminuszero has completely rethought and redesigned the humidifier. The company's intent is to turn everyday objects into art and they've succeeded with this cool new water drop inspired Humidifier Version III.

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eiCrate - Modern Dog Crate

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:02:03 -0500

An uber-stylish modern dog crate that will look just as nice in your home as your own furniture.

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Lamp/Lamp - Lightbulb Light

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:02:09 -0500

It's hard to think of a light source as mundane as the naked bulb, but in a surprising twist, the Lamp/Lamp gives it a new and delightfully absurd personality by simply adding an extra socket.

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Phonofone II - Retro MP3 Player Speaker

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:02:01 -0500

Simply connect your personal music player's earbuds and the audio output is transformed into a warm, rich and resonant sound, amplified up to 55 decibels.

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Soldier Egg Cup - Battle on the Breakfast Table

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:01:02 -0500

The Soldier Egg Cup brings the term shell-shocked to a whole new level. This cool new egg cup holds a delicious soft-boiled egg in the security or hmmm captivity of three sword-wielding plastic military soldiers. Why? I don't know exactly, but it's funny and your kids will love using it a breakfast.

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Modern Cat House

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:06:06 -0500

An ideal place for the modern cat or small dog to find some comfort and privacy within the constructs of your contemporary decor.

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Bowl That Ran Away With The Spoon

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:13:28 -0500

A cool new soup bowl and spoon set with a cleverly designed built-in spoon holder.

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FREE - Dr. Dobb's Journal

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:33:56 -0500

Dr. Dobb's Journal enables programmers to write the most efficient and sophisticated programs and help in daily programming quandaries. Dr. Dobb's Journal is the essential multi-language/multi-platform resource for professional programmers and software developers. You'll read about algorithms, coding tips, working code, discussions of fundamental design issues and actual program listings guaranteed to make you a better programmer.

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Wireless Light Switch

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:12:28 -0500

This wireless light switch can control any light fixture or any electrical device within 100 feet by attaching the remote component to a fixture and flipping the switch On or Off.

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Lifesize C-3PO and R2-D2 Star Wars Droid Replicas

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:44:27 -0500

These are the droids you're looking for...

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Rubik's Cube Coffee Table

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:03:31 -0500

The Rubik's Cube table is inspired by the classic toy and makes a cool end table or coffee table. Thankfully, the colored cubes in this version don't actually move, so it will always be in a perpetual state of solved.

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Singgih Kartono Magno Wooden Radios - MP3 Ready, AM/FM and Shortwave

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:15:16 -0500

Not only are these radios simple and refreshingly non-tech, they are handmade by Indonesian carpenters in areas with high unemployment of two-toned sustainable harvested woods. The radios come in three sizes and have the most current mp3 player compatible electronics and AM/FM and shortwave radio bands.

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Bar of Gold Door Stop

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:06:32 -0500

The perfect object to celebrate the collapsing economy, the upcoming recession, the high unemployment rate, the astronomical gas prices and of course the embarrassing devaluation of the US Dollar. As these winds of change blow through your home, you can rest assured that gold will always be there to protect the doors from slamming in your face or that growing pile of bills from blowing off your desk.

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Drink Light

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:24:01 -0500

The Drink Light is basically a giant ice bucket for keeping plenty of beer and wine bottles ice cold and unlike most coolers, it actually lights up and glows.

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Lifesize Cylon Centurion Robot from Battlestar Galactica

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:41:17 -0500

This seven foot tall lifesize Cylon Centurion robot from the newly re-imagined Sci-Fi Channel television saga Battlestar Galactic is handmade by Fred Barton Productions, Inc., has a 100% fiberglass body with a hammered duo-tone finish, working red LED light effects in the visor and it even makes that eerie hum.

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FREE - AQUA Magazine

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:22:05 -0600

AQUA features up-to-date industry news that has an impact on the spa and pool professional. Including the latest in: technical news, industry trends, marketing advice, product information and maintenance/service issues. Also, each year you're provided with our exclusive Special Buyers' Guide Issue, which includes a comprehensive listing of products, manufacturers, brand names and distributors in the spa and pool industry. Serves the spa and pool professional with industry news that can have a positive effect on your day-to-day business operations.

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Daedalus - Feather Winged Table Lamp

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:59:04 -0600

In Greek Mythology, Daedalus was an inventor who fabricated feathered wings for him and his son Icarus. He warned Icarus not to fly to high, but Icarus didn't listen, flew too close to the sun, melted the wax holding the wings together and plummeted into the sea. Today, Daedalus is simply a cool polyester feathered table lamp by designer Tord Boontje.

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Vase Maker - Transform Any Container Instantly

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:28:55 -0600

Place VaseMaker over any container and it makes an instant new vase.

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Leather Vases are Actually Porcelain

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 07:34:15 -0600

Upon first glance, you might be a bit worried about filling this vase with water, but what looks like stitched leather is actually high-quality porcelain, skillfully manipulated to mimic the details and characteristics of the soft, supple material.

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Pure - Porcelain Dixie Cup

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:41:26 -0600

The Pure cup by designer Maxim Velcovsky looks just like a common plastic disposable dixie cup, but it's actually made from high-quality porcelain and can reused over and over again.

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Extra Normal Wall Clock

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:27:23 -0600

This high-contrast minimalist timepiece has a laser-cut opening that acts as the hour hand as it travels around the face revealing the numbers marking each hour. Don't worry, it still has minute and second hands too.

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Skase Tea Cup Set

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:12:35 -0600

This unique white glazed creamware cup and its Manchurian walnut cross base form a perfect symbiotic relationship. The cup simply cannot rest without its better half.

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Lifesize Egyptian Anubis Sculpture - The Grand Ruler

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:20:51 -0600

At over eight feet tall, the grand ruler lifesize Anubis sculpture is ready to protect your Egyptian palace!

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Impression Crockery - Ceramic Soup Bowl and Spoon Set

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:44:43 -0600

A ceramic soup bowl formed from a single surface with a soft impression forming the bowl and spoon holder.

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