Unless you were one of the big jackpot winners in last week’s record-breaking Mega Millions lottery, buying a $1,300 lamp probably isn’t the most pragmatic personal expense. Still, when it’s a lamp as uniquely engineered and downright magical as this one, it’s hard to deny the temptation. Designed by Angela Jansen, the Crealev Floating Lamp draws inspiration from traditional lamp designs, while giving it a radical, futuristic spin: it floats. Standing upon a handcrafted wooden base with a high glossy finish, the lamp uses electromagnetic components to levitate the top half of the lampshade, while light flows through a mirror covering the lower half. It also employs cutting edge LED tech for minimal power consumption, and touch controls for easy intensity adjustment. Truly, it’s the lamp of the future, or at least a surefire conversation starter at parties. Available now in your choice of Silhouette and Eclipse designs at the Crealev Goodsie storefront.
In a more perfect world, our iPhone batteries would recharge themselves, without the need for any power supply or cables. Unfortunately, reality says we still have to obey the laws of thermodynamics, but at least the days of forgetting your USB cable en route to a dead iPhone battery may soon be a thing of the past. Introducing JuiceTank, quite possibly the most ingeniously designed iPhone case we’ve seen in some time. → spiffy! more please!
Carrying your grandpa’s money clip ain’t gonna work in this Apple world. An upgrade is definitely due. We bring you the Human Republic Slim Money Clip. Usually designers of furniture and other housewares, the folks at Human Republic create a ridiculous beautify money clip that bring the industrial modern touch to an ageless accessory. → spiffy! more please!
Art meets bike storage in the form of the Bike Valet. Created by Steven Tiller, Stephanie Birch and baby Bennett, this family found that leaving your bike around a small cozy apartment to be problematic as falling turned out to be the result of the interaction. → spiffy! more please!
Yes another iPhone product but a dashing and sophistical simple one. Makr is an awesome company by designer, Jason Gregory who designs everything and produces everything locally and if possible in house down to the sewing. → spiffy! more please!
Over the Hump is an ongoing series of weekly posts intended to get you past your mid-week Hump Day every Wednesday. We promise to keep things mostly work safe, though it’s still probably best to make sure your boss isn’t looking over your shoulder while you’re reading.
With Mad Men‘s Season 5 premiere on the horizon (sometime in March is the rough timeframe), most fans of the show are waiting on bated breath for the return of Don Draper and company’s return to the small screen. ‘Course, March is still a ways off, so to pass the time, musician Adam Ben Erza has arranged a solo composition of the show’s theme that’s pretty damn neat-o. → spiffy! more please!
Over the Hump is an ongoing series of weekly posts intended to get you past your mid-week Hump Day every Wednesday. We promise to keep things mostly work safe, though it’s still probably best to make sure your boss isn’t looking over your shoulder while you’re reading.
How’s this for a YouTube success story? Ontario band Walk Off the Earth and guest Sarah Blackwood huddle around a single guitar for a cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know”, delivering the video to YouTube and getting more than 10 million views in less than a week. → spiffy! more please!
image via Fashion Gone Rogue (NSFW)
A visit to Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, FL, to see if it lives up to its reputation as The Best Steak House in America. – [TheCoolist]
Scratchy sweaters and scarves, begone! De-itch and soften your wool garments in four quick steps. – [Valet]
Former altar boy and cinema critical darling Michael Fassbender offers insight into his latest role as a sex addict in Steve McQueen’s Shame. – [Guardian UK]
Patron saint of Dubstep and former hardcore band frontman Skrillex talks about his current crop of favorite musicians. – [Foam]
In case you missed it, 12 choice quotes from Kanye West’s hour-long Twitter rant last week. – [Racked]
MAN-tinerary is an ongoing series of posts highlighting the best in travel experiences for the worldly man (and his better half). Because at the end of the day, material possessions just can’t really compare to soaking up the good times during a memorable vacation or getaway.
Around the world, the name Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with luxury hotels, exceptional amenities, and unparalleled atmosphere. And assuredly, the case is no different at the Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, in Montego Bay, Jamaica. There, you’ll find secluded white beaches, shimmering waters, Reggae rhythms and enough authentic Caribbean food to throw your taste buds into an ecstatic whirlwind. → spiffy! more please!
Today’s day and age of hustle and bustle translates to a lot of unused (or seldom used) gym memberships. Between work and loved ones, it can be difficult to find the time for even a little treadmill cardio. And if that’s all you’re doing at the gym, consider folding that exercise into your work schedule with a Steelcase Walkstation. Designed for the ambitious multitasker, the Walkstation lets you work out while you work, integrating a treadmill into an ergonomic, height-adjustable desk. → spiffy! more please!
