The humble man hole cover – if you’re like us, you’ve probably not given it much thought. In movies, it’s that hole in the middle of the street where the star climbs down to escape into the sewers! Hardly pleasant and not very memorable. In Japan however, the dreary man hole cover has been transformed into a work of art. From flowers and animals to intricate patterns, these man hole covers have turned the streets into a galleries of masterpieces. It will be interesting to see whether other countries adopt this fascination with man hole covers as well!
If crowns excite you and if you are obsessed with Queen Elizabeth, then we have found the perfect chair for you – the Colour in Cardboard Throne. Printed in black and white and made of cardboard, the throne can either be coloured in with paint, crayons, pens or pencils. It’s also easy to pull apart, so can be stored away with no fuss. However, we have to fill you in on a little problem – right now, it’s just for the young ones – you have to be less than 40kgs to actually sit on the seat otherwise it will break ... hopefully they’ll make an adult size throne soon!
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“Kate is eating a carrot.” Great. “Steve is feeding his cat.” Fascinating. Everyone, it’s time to get back at all those Twitterers that post extremely boring, unnecessary tweets. Introducing our new best friend, the Rambler Shoes. So what do these shoes do? They do what their name suggests – they ramble. Equipped with a Bluetooth which is hooked up to your mobile, and a sensor that knows when you are walking, the Ramblers automatically let your fellow Twitterers know that you are taking a step, after a step, after a step. So, your annoying tweet on Twitter will look a little something like this – “tap...tap...tap tap... tap,” and so on. Yes, it’s useless information, but then again, aren’t most Twitter posts unnecessary?
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You know when you are stressed - your heartbeat quickens, you sweat more, and you have shallow breathing. Yet in our fast pace life, it seems that all of these symptoms of stress are the last thing on our minds, causing an unhealthy lifestyle. Yet in comes the StressWatch to save the day (and your health!). The StressWatch monitors your heart rate and body temperature, and acts like an alarm clock – not telling you to wake up, but to calm down and breathe. Designed by Michael Mathis and Gerda Hopfgartner, the StressWatch has a black bar graph which shows your stress levels – if blue and greens are visible, then that’s great - you are cool, calm and collected. However, if pink, red or orange are appearing, it’s time to sit back and relax for a while.
And yes, the StressWatch also does what watches are meant to do – it also tells the time.
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Jump into the new trend that all jumpers are raving about – The Springfree Trampoline. And why so fantastic? Firstly it’s safe – the World’s Safest Trampoline , to be exact. World class engineers have developed this design with all areas of accident prevention covered for avid trampolinists. With a FlexiNet Safety Enclosure System on the 8ft Round Trampoline they’ll be no leg breaking, no bruise making and no body parts caught in between the springs…
However don’t worry, young jumpers, The Springfree Trampoline will still spring you high into the air – it’s made of strong and extremely flexible fiberglass rods, located under the surface. So get jumping! Prices range from $945 – through to Jumbo trampolines which start at $2035. Available here to purchase online.
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Now you can really sing in the shower and listen to your favourite tunes while lazing around in the pool – and you’ll never have to part with your beloved Ipod again. Introducing Atlantic’s new waterproof Ego Ipod speakers. “But I’m scared it’s not actually waterproof and my Ipod might die!” you blubber? It’s waterproof, alright. Atlantic’s Ego Ipod speakers ensure your Ipod keeps nice and dry with its special airtight latch, and is safe and sound in a durable shell that is triple-fortified. And there’s a bonus – the plastic case is shatterproof, made from polycarbonate – it’s tough – so that not only is it good in water, it’s great if you’re a bit clumsy and drop your music machine quite often). Yet never fear – even with all this covering, you can still easily work the clicker wheel.
So if you are as big of an Ipod addict as we are and need your best friend whether your inside the tub or outside in the pool, get your hands on one of these! Visit www.atlanticego.com for more info.
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They’ll be more than one reason why you’ll be turning heads on the sand. The UK based label, JG4B, combines the distinguished graphic artist Jasper Goodall’s prints with renowned swimwear designer Louise Middleton’s chic bikini shapes. No wonder the brand is so popular. Vibrant and flattering, and with very cool styles – Galactic, Go-go and Prism Print, just to name a few- we are hooked, and you will you be too.And finally, if Gwen Stefani, Sienna Miller and Naomi Campbell wear Middleton’s pieces, and fashion magazines love Goodhall’s illustrations, then JG4B swimwear is our new favourite surf attire. The beach will be calling your name everyday…
Stock is completely sold out, however for up-to-date information about when you can buy a pair, visit http://www.jg4b.com/stockists.html .
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With gumboots and raincoats becoming more and more stylish in the wet weather, it’s about time umbrellas take the plunge into the fashion world. Innovative UK based design company, Squid London, have created the latest chic accessory to brighten up the gloomy streets of England, with their first product collection – the Squid London umbrella. Made using hydro-chromatic ink, the limited edition umbrellas change into an array of colours when touched by water. Chic and practical (let’s not forget the prime purpose for an umbrella!) the Squid London umbrella will brighten anyone’s rainy day. And while helping you look uber cool, by purchasing a Squid London umbrella, you are helping others as well. The founders of Squid London, Viviane Jaegar and Emma-Jayne Parkes, have pledged to donate $2 from every umbrella to ChildReach International, a UK charity which is helping to assist children in developing countries.
With all this in mind, we’re hooked with Squid London’s umbrellas, and never want to see a sunny day again!
To purchase a Squid London umbrella, visit http://umbrellas.myshopify.com/products/bird-squit-umbrella
RRP: AUS $45
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