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If you like your hot beverages with a side of brutal honesty, this Pink Coffee Mug from Fish’s Eddy — spotted at the Shoppe Object gift show —has you covered. Boldly emblazoned with the words “Tea is for Losers”, it’s the perfect vessel for sipping tea ironically, serving coffee smugly, or just making sure everyone knows you’re not here for herbal diplomacy.
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Looking towards the holiday season, one of the most buzz-worthy finds at the recent Shoppe Object gift show was The Crandle™, a whimsical creation that merges pure nostalgia with clever design. At first glance, you might swear it’s a cylinder of jellied cranberry sauce just slid out of the can, complete with that smooth, ridged surface we all recognize from decades of holiday dinners. But look closer (or give it a sniff) and you’ll realize it’s actually a candle — one that not only looks but also smells like the real thing. Continue reading Eye On Design: The Crandle Cranberry Sauce-Shaped Holiday Candle
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For two weeks in June, Grillo’s Pickles brought a burst of vinegary joy to Manhattan’s Lower East Side with PickLES NYC, a limited-time pop-up experience at 2 Rivington Street. Running from June 6th through June 21st, the event transformed the storefront into a pickle lover’s paradise — complete with exclusive snacks, art installations, merch drops, and one truly unforgettable attraction: a kiddie ride shaped like a giant pickle with a saddle on it.
Continue reading Riding the Brine: Grillo’s PickLES Pop-Up Brings Pickle-Themed Fun to the LES
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I’m long overdue for a Shark Attack post — and this one’s an absolute killer. I recently spotted an ad from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that stopped me in my tracks. Plastered on the back of a newsstand in Midtown Manhattan, the image features a gaping shark’s maw, all teeth and terror, lunging straight at you. The message? Don’t look at your phone while driving. Because distracted driving kills — and this ad isn’t mincing words (or flesh).
Continue reading Shark Attack NHTSA Distracted Driving Ad
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If you’re heading to the Brooklyn Museum from Manhattan (or just looking for an unexpected adventure on your subway commute), make sure to get off the train one stop early at Grand Army Plaza (2 or 3 train) and pay a visit to Rex’s Dino Store — a wildly creative pop-up and public art installation that’s turning heads and raising smiles.
Continue reading Rex’s Dino Store at Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Subway Station