Thursday, May 3, 2007

if i were rich, i probably would have a dishwasher

WIWI: depending on how often you hand wash dishes, this might actually be worth it to get. if adjusted correctly, it could pay for itself by saving you on dish soap. then again, that's a lot of dish soap. plus i like the color red they use in this pic. pretty.


The Simplehuman Sensor Soap Pump dispenses soap touch-free to help avoid cross-contamination. Simply place your hand under the sensor to dispense soap automatically. An optional LED light timer blinks for 20 seconds to indicate how long to lather for germ-free hands. Four volume settings allow the pump to dispense preset amounts of soap or lotion. Use the continuous dispensing button to dispense soap directly on pots and pans for dishwashing.
$39.99

i don't even like sweets

WIWI: homemade whipped cream is incredible, especially since you can adjust the sweetness of the cream. i wonder if you can add cocoa powder to make chocolate whipped cream. possibilities are endless


Add the ISI Stainless Steel Gourmet Non-Aerosol Whipper to your list of kitchen must-haves. Quickly and easily turn whipping cream into delicious dessert toppings with very little effort. It comes with several attachments, and a bottle brush type cleaner to help make clean up a snap. And because it's non-aerosol, it's good for the environment.
$120

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

When the Finger won't do...give 'em the Digit



WIWI: I've found that as effective as hand gestures are at communicating with other drivers when you're on the road, they have their limitations. I can't count how many times my "thanks!" wave has been mistaken for the "I've been a bonehead" slap on the head. And, they don't work very well at night.

This LED emoticon from ThinkGeek.com may be the perfect solution. You can tell this thing to flash a happy face or a sad face to the driver behind you, as well as to say "Thanks," "Back Off," and "Idiot." If only you could hack it to customize the messages.

ThinkGeek does note that it may not be legal in all states (Sorry, Tennessee!!!). I suspect mine (Minnesota) is one in which this might be contraband.

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

it sucks!

WIWI: yes, i'm literally drooling over a vacuum, but i like my stuff clean. especially since my hair falls out at an insane rate (TMI?), the dust bunnies in my place are actually beginning to look like bunnies, and i essentially occupy a 17x12 foot space.


The Dyson Stowaway has Root Cyclone technology, wraps to store away, with a motorized Brushbar.
$499.99

functional decorating is fab

WIWI: i hate hate hate dealing with wiring. messy and ugly and the whole chance of electrocution is offputting. but wires this pretty might make a good sound system project worth it.


FlatWire is thinner than a business card and yet flexible enough to bend to any angle required for a customized installation. This technology has the same or better performance as conventional wiring.
And most uniquely, when FlatWire is installed correctly, it becomes virtually INVISIBLE.
FlatWire will forever change the way we think about wiring, decorating, redecorating and even new construction. We no longer have to compromise our vision of a room based on the location of outlets or how easily we can move them.
25 ft of 18 gauge wire: $37.25