Every March, the international Housewares Association (IHA) hosts its massive International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. This year’s show runs from March 2nd through 5th, but in January, there was a press preview in NYC, where I was able see all kinds of new gadgets and come back home with a huge bag of products to try for myself. It’s great to meet so many cool people and learn about their innovative designs, and everyone has a lot of fun! Here’s a peek at ten of my favorite new products and services from the show! Continue reading Eye On Design: Favorite Products from the International Home + Housewares Show Press Preview!
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Eye On Design: Angry POTUS Microwave Cleaner
Are you as sick and tired of looking at the likeness of He Who Will Not Be Named as you are of having to clean your dirty microwave oven? I feel you. Recently, it fell to me to scrub exploded ham off of the interior of the office microwave (don’t get me started) and that was all kinds of not fun. As as much as I dislike being exposed to the face of the one I refer to only as Dump, let me tell you about the Angry POTUS Microwave Cleaner, where two evils come together for a good cause: getting dried crud off of your microwave’s walls while poking fun at the Dump. Win Win! Continue reading Eye On Design: Angry POTUS Microwave Cleaner
Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Bunny Tea Infuser
This hilarious Fat Pink Rabbit thing is a Tea Infuser that you fill with loose tea leaves and immerse in boiling water, to be used in lieu of a tea bag. It’s pretty cute and would make a fun little gift for any Tea Drinker. Even better: it costs just $3.00! Available at the Flying Tiger Shop in NYC!
For The Person Who Has Everything: Hot Dog Shaped Condiment Bowl!
Here is my contribution to the category: Ideal Holiday Gift for the Person How Has Everything — the Hot Dog Shaped Condiment Bowl!
Hot Dog Shaped Condiment Bowl Features:
- Condiment bowl shaped like a hot dog
- Text on one side: “The Works!”
- Two separate compartments
- Perfect for relish and onions
- Material: Glazed ceramic
- Size: 8-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″
Here is a more detailed photo, where you can clearly see the two separate sides of the bowl. Adorable, and super useful.
This thing looks perfect for a summer picnic, amiright?
Buy it on sale for the low price of just $9.95 (that’s 50% off the regular price!) (Sadly, this item is no longer available!)






