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Ancient Blooming Tea - Video Demo

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:18:08 -0600

I recently came across some bizarre tea called Blooming Display Tea that has a very strange and ancient brewing process. It has to be seen to be believed, so I made this little video demonstration to show you.

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Soapstone Ice Cubes

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:11:37 -0600

This set of six chillable and reusable soapstone cubes are a cool new solution for keeping drinks ice cold without diluting them, while also preserving the full flavor and aroma.

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Square Boxwood Wreath

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:05:13 -0600

These unique, decorative and simple square-shaped wreaths are handmade in Northern California from fresh boxwood, a traditional element in many formal gardens.

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Barbarian Viking Knitted Hat

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:39:12 -0600

Whip up and sport this crocheted cap for role-playing, Halloween, cheering on your favorite Vikings team or around town for a laugh or two.

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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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Bubble Wrap Calendar

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:34:47 -0500

Fully functional poster-sized calendar made of bubble wrap with a bubble to pop every day, however don't pop the whole year the first day!

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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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Cottage Incense Pot

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:42:29 -0500

This miniature cottage holds an incense cone inside that sends a trail of smoke from out its chimney.

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Space Invaders Cutting Boards

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:19:37 -0500

These handmade wooden cutting boards have one of the famous space invaders embedded right into the woodgrain. They are made of durable dark walnut and hard-maple cubes that are glued together and then sanded and polished to a shiny finish.

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Calf & Half - Udderly Irresistible Creamer

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:25:37 -0500

Like other creamers, this one holds milk or cream for your coffee or tea, but if you look closely you can see that this one features four cow udders to remind you of where cream actually comes from.

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Glass Watering Balls

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:24:16 -0500

These cool new Watering Balls are handcrafted from mouth blown glass and are super easy to use. Simply fill them up with water and insert the tip into the soil near the plant's roots.

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Stone Door Knocker

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:03:01 -0500

This unique door knocker is handmade in Sonoma County, California by the design team of Nerio Festa and Heidi Hummler and features a one-of-a-kind natural river rock on a stainless steel back plate.

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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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The Grill Tray

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:26:42 -0500

It's made from a patented aluminum alloy to allow that conducts and retains heat. It's heatproof to 1000°F, so you could use it to cook foods like nachos or fajitas on the grill, stovetop or oven and it will all stay warm when served. You could also serve chilled dishes, by refrigerating or freezing the tray before serving.

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Grillworks - Ultimate Natural Hardwood Grill

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:34:08 -0500

The ultimate natural hardwood grill for hardcore summer BBQing

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Broken Image Necklace

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:57:02 -0500

In the 21st century, the little cracked computer symbol with a green circle, a blue square and a red triangle is almost as common to see as the smiley face. Well, now there's the ironic Broken Image Necklace.

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Jonathan's Wild Cherry Lazy Spoons

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:04:57 -0500

Jonathan's Wild Cherry Lazy Spoons are cool and innovative updates to traditional wooden spoons. These unique handcrafted wild cherry wood utensils have a notch on the handle so they can be easily balanced on the edge or rim of a pot or pan while cooking to keep the sauce in the pan and not all over the counter.

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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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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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Felt Pebbles - Like A Rock

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:03:38 -0600

Tiny, soft, one-of-a-kind felt pebbles handmade in South Africa by women in a job creation program.

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Mio SoftBowls - Beehive, Swoop and Wobowl

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:13:44 -0600

SoftBowls are handmade from 100% molded wool by local craftspeople in Philadelphia at one of the last remaining millineries in the United States. They come in a variety of colors and in three distinctive designs.

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Genuine Linus Blanket From Peanuts

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:31:31 -0600

Super-soft and trimmed in satin complete with a little Linus patch at one corner.

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National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Advent House Calendar

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:49:08 -0600

A beautiful handmade replica virtually identical to the Advent House Calendar seen in the holiday comedy classic, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. These amazing decorative houses are made on a first comissioned, first built basis, and feature 1/4 inch wood, windows designed from basswood, real brick and mortar exterior siding, electric wiring to illuminate the entire house from door to tower and 24 dated windows that can be opened to reveal an image for each day of Advent.

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Authentic French Absinthe Fountain Set

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:57:24 -0600

The fountain is handmade from mouth-blown glass and plated brass, and the set includes four 1-oz. absinthe glasses and four stainless steel spoons with machine-tooled perforations. The set is the same one used in La Louche, an ubiquitous ritual performed at French absinthe cafes in the 19th-century.

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Inside-Out Champagne Glasses

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:23:37 -0500

The traditional champagne flute design is now inside an outer tube and is handmade using mouth-blown double-walled glass.

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Buddha Bowl - Ultimate Bowl For Noodles, Soup or Rice

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:07:11 -0500

Designed to rest in the palm of your hand and is perfect for noodles, soup, rice, lattes, ice cream, or even cereal.

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Fireplace Scented Candles

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:12:36 -0500

This unique candle has a light woodsy scent, like burning pine logs.

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The Road Tested Chair - Walk / Don't Walk / Sit

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 01:05:11 -0500

Artisan John Carter has created a cool art piece called The Road Tested Chair that is built from authentic New York City "Walk / Don't Walk" street signs. The signs actually work & light up just like the real thing and can be turned on or off with the included remote control. What's really cool is that you can specify the original scruffy used look or a fresh coat of paint. What's not as cool is the $3,700 price tag. You could cut down, steal your own signs and pay the hefty fines for a lot less. But it's meant to be art and there is apparently some kind of ironic social commentary going on with the "Walk / Don't Walk, er... Sit" theme.

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Monogrammed Alligator Flyswatter

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 12:58:04 -0600

The No. 1 Alligator Flyswatter by Colonel Littleton is quite simply stunning, as far as luxury flyswatters go. Great gift for those with general insect intolerance.

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Oriental Rug Coasters - Handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey!

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 15:04:57 -0600

I'm not a big fan of coasters and I really hate when I go to set a drink down at a friend's house and everyone freaks out and throws them at me like their table is some priceless work of art. Well, I've totally changed my mind after seeing these little miniature Oriental Rug Coasters.

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Genuine Chinese Lacquered Mahjong Set

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:36:19 -0600

This is the hand-painted and lacquered mahjong set imported from Guangzhou province in China. The game dates back to the 19th century, and challenges players to match like tiles to clear away all the playing pieces before their opponent.

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Krypt Kiddies - Cuter Than Hell Demon Dolls!

contact@thegreenhead.com (Michael Kiely) — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 01:00:00 -0500

Move over Garbage Pail Kids, there are a new breed of evil demon dolls in town called Krypt Kiddies and they are definitely cuter than mean old Chucky ever was!

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