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Hot In The Hive: Alessi 'Carlo' Ghost Bottle Cap

Ida Hsiang on Oct 30, 2009 6:20 AM PDT

You're never too old to celebrate Halloween! While you may not be looking for a crazy costume party to go crash, a ghoulish get-together with friends may be just the thing for some Halloween fun. The decor is done, the scarily tasty menu has been decided and your outfit for your Halloween night is appropriately black and orange. A few bottles of wine to pop open and you're all set. Don't forget to grab Carlo! He's a ghostly little guy that is too cute to be scary and loves to sit on top or your wine bottles as a festive bottle cap (if, for some reason, you don't finish all the wine in one night). Designed by Alessi, the Carlo bottle cap comes in a variety of colors and is cheap enough so you can buy a few to add to your Halloween fun. You did finish all the wine? They're just as cute and festive sitting around the table and mingling with the guests!

Price: $9.00
Who Found It: Idabone was first to add the Alessi 'Carlo' Bottle Cap to the Hive.

Tags : wine , party favor , party , halloween party , alessi

Add Some Charm To Your Fall Kitchen With A Teapot!

Anna Yu on Oct 12, 2009 2:20 PM PDT

Instead of waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, I like to pour myself a cup of hot tea and enjoy some buttered toast. Maybe I was British in a past life or maybe it's the fact that coffee has the opposite effect on me, but I do love tea. However, even the best tea leaves need to be brought to their full potential with piping hot water. That's why a whistling teakettle full of boiling water poured into a teapot with tea leaves--never tea bags--can be almost as relaxing as a day at a spa. If you still have an old one your mom passed onto you that's full of nicks and dents, it's high time for an upgrade. One of my favorite and affordable options is this classic stainless steel teakettle from World Market, a steal at less than $20. If you're looking to splurge, this teakettle designed by Frank Gehry for Alessi is a design snob's dream. I even found some electric kettles so you don't have to watch over the stove. And of course, these tea kettles can also be used to heat up water for your instant noodle cups. Check out my slideshow for more teakettles that will have you whistling while you work too!

Tags : world market , williams sonoma , unica home , teakettle , alessi

Hot In The Hive: Ghost Corkscrew By Alessi

Anna Yu on Oct 6, 2009 6:19 AM PDT

Not a day goes by without the Stylehive office busy exchanging links to the newest, cutest, and sometimes really ridiculous (like a $12,000 Balmain jumpsuit). But it's no secret that we all love Alessi products and that our dream homes would be filled with gadgets made by the famed Italian design factory. Our latest find is the Ghost corkscrew designed by Alessandro Mendini. Perfect for Halloween, the ghost corkscrew is a limited edition piece and sure to be a conversation starter when you use this to open up all the bottles of libations at your upcoming Halloween party. In fact, I'd probably use this all year 'round for a bit of Halloween cheer all the time. There are other costumed characters such as a devil, angel, rock star, and king, but the ghost is the one that charmed our hearts!

Price: $88
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Ghost Corkscrew By Alessi to the Hive.

Tags : kitchen , home , halloween , ghost , alessi

Hot In The Hive: "Don Banana" Kitchen Box by Alessi

Anna Yu on May 18, 2009 6:18 AM PDT

Ok, let's be honest here. Are you still storing your dry goods like flour, sugar, coffee, or tea in the big bulky packages it came in? Whether it's a flimsy cardboard box with tape all over it to keep it from collapsing or big, bulky, and ugly plastic containers, it's no wonder why kitchen cupboards are such a mess. That's why I fell in love with Italian design team, Alessi and their "Don Banana" Kitchen Box! I don't know about you, but I'll certainly crack a smile every time I reach for my tea leaves or sugar in the morning. I think the box could also be a fun storage idea for candies and nuts (provided you and your guests eat them before they get stale). Or how about bath salts or cotton balls in the bathroom? The storage possibilities are endless!

Price: $50
Who Found It: facadeindreams was the first to add the "Don Banana" Kitchen Box to the Hive.

Tags : storage , kitchen , home , decorate , alessi

Unique Toothbrush Holders For Your Stylish Bathroom

Anna Yu on May 12, 2009 4:11 PM PDT

I love being invited to other people's home not only for their amazing company, but to also get different home decor inspiration. I would have never thought of pairing a zebra print rug with leopard print pillows on a solid couch! Of course in these visits, one always has to use the restroom and it's in the bathroom where you really get a sense of your hosts. Are they neat and tidy with everything in it's place? Or are the towels all mixed up and beauty items all over the counter? My latest home decor organization obsession is with toothbrush holders. So some people use an old mug or the grimy metal one that came built-in with the bathroom. If that sounds like you, then I've got a ton of unique toothbrush holders you'd be proud to show off. From the quirky stag toothbrush holder from PerpetualKid.com to a chic coral reef inspired one, who knew you could have a conversation showpiece right in your bathroom? Take a look at my slideshow for more unique toothbrush holders!

Tags : container store , cb2 , bathroom , bath , alessi

Fab Finds: Stylehive's Top 5 Home Decor Steals of the Week!

Lisanne Silverman on Aug 26, 2008 12:14 PM PDT

Ever find a pair of jeans so comfy, you could sleep in them? If you have, I'm jealous. If you haven't, you'll definitely want to scope out the latest Levi's to hit the Hive- but you'll have to check out the slideshow to see what we mean. Don't like the idea of an ordinary entryway? Check out Chiasso's pick that has no shortage of attitude- who are you calling a doormat? And be sure to catch Alessi's modern yet playful plates-- dinner's never looked so good. Click on the slideshow to see the savings for yourself! Deals like these won't last long.

Tags : urban outfitters , unica home , nordstrom , living , alessi