Hot In The Hive: Telephone Cord Watch
by Alex Gambardella
Aug 20, 2009 6:20 AM PDT
What time is it? Time to get a new watch -- and possibly finally return some of those missed calls that have been piling up on your PDA. Unfortunately this "On The Other Line" Telephone Cord Watch from Uncommon Goods can't help you make phone calls, but it is a cute throwback to the pre-wireless world of long-distance communication. Made from recycled telephone cords and adorned with a vintage phone key, the timepiece is fun, functional, and artsy-chic. Plus, the stretchy cord eliminates the need for add-on links and resizing to suit your wrist. And you gotta admit, you kind of missed absent-mindedly twirling the cord around while you chit-chatted your way to an outrageous phone bill.
Price: $65
Who Found It: chelly was the first to add the "On The Other Line" Telephone Cord Watch to the Hive.
Hive 5: Cute Kitchen Goodies That Work!
by Sydel Sakuma
Aug 21, 2008 7:57 PM PDT
A pan is a pan, but why shouldn't it also be a too-cute panda face? Where most people go for function, I know that if I'm going to be looking at something, it should at the very least be cute, really cute. Showing off your charming personality through some unique and unexpected pieces in the home can definitely transform a living space, but for some reason people forget about the kitchen. I don't mean hanging plants or buying a whole new counter top; people forget that kitchenware can be both functional and kitschy. Plasticland makes a pair of oh-so-delightful vintage inspired poodle salt and pepper shakers and Wishing Fish makes a super sweet strawberry tea kettle. So cute that you will dump your solid colored ones to make room for these. Check out my favorite adorable pieces of kitchenware, that, by the way, also get the job done, in my slideshow!
