The Rocking Wine Glasses

Drinking from these Rocking Wine Glasses should be a lovely experience. Because the base of these glasses is slightly off center, it causes the glass to rock gently into place, which makes the drinker watchful for its balance. The set has a very elegant and modern shape that features a lovely speckled glass pattern. It is hand made, which makes each glass slightly different than the other but that only adds more character and uniqueness to it.

The Drinks Fountain

So you've got this great party planned next weekend but you still need the head turning element that will have your guests talking. If all at the Party Essentials section fails (and I'm sure none of them will) then this Drinks Fountain should do it. This fountain pumps the drink from the lower bowl to the top tier, so the drink starts overflowing and cascades down from the top level to the next. Your guests can fill their cups as the drink pours down, without having to use a ladle. There's nothing better than a waterfall of your favorite drink, is there?!

Comic Appetizer Plates: To Serve or Decorate?

From the same shop that brought to you the Jigsaw Puzzle Appetizer Plates come these fun Comic Appetizer Plates. These cool little plates are made of hi-gloss white porcelain and are both microwave and dishwasher safe. And because of how pop and colorful they are, I may suggest using them as decoration plates in the kitchen or dining room, maybe. Sold for $2.95 each.

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Bodum Pavina Glassware

The Bodum Pavina Glassware is the best you can ever get for so many reasons. Being made of two clear glass layers is one of their best features, the two layers give the 'suspended' effect when drinks are poured in, which is cool on its own. They also help keep the temperature of the drinks longer, hot or cold, and because it's double walled.. the temperature inside does not affect the outside, so no matter how hot or cold your drink is, you won't feel it on the outside. And as the glasses don't sweat, you can say goodbye to coasters.

Design wise, the glassware have this futuristic kind of look with the right amount of roundness to soften the look. They are available in different sizes, come in a set of two and are mouth blown which might make each glass slightly different than the other.

Bodum also has the Bodum Assam Collection which is worth looking at. Designed the same way as the Pavina with a different look.

Jigsaw Puzzle Appetizer Plates

These Jigsaw Puzzle plates are just what you're table have been missing. The porcelain set of plates are a fun way to serve your appetizers interlocked either in a row or a grid. The plates aren't sold in a set, but each plate costs a little $2.95, so you can get as many pieces as you like and lock them together.

Giant Cupcake Cake Pan

People's love for cupcakes is undeniable. If the little cupcakes bring so much joy, imagine what a giant cupcake would do! With Wilton's Giant Cupcake Cake Pan you can find out. Made of aluminum and a non stick interior and a heat reflective exterior that ensures even browning of the cake. This will definitely have your guests attention at your next birthday.

The Summer Outdoor Dining Collection

Outdoor dining is one of Summer's popular activities. When having people over for a BBQ, most of us would choose to go and buy the plastic ware... the plastic plates and the big red plastic cups. Yes, it saves a lot of cleaning time, but it's so last year! This year, you might want to consider these super cool, fun items for your outdoor (or indoor, we won't tell anyone!) dining:

- Porcelain Fastfood Set: a French Fries Pouch, a Hot Dog Wrapper and a Crinkled Plastic Cup. The fries pouch was made in France, by the French, same people who brought fries into our lives. It is a real life size wrapper that captures the shape of a real paper wrapper. Same goes for the Hot Dog wrapper, only the French didn't make the hot dog. As for the cups, which come in a set of three, were made crinkled so they give a good grip for hands and not slip easily. These plastic cups don't get to see the trash as soon as you're done drinking.

- Diner Signs Placemats: These disposable placemats with photographs of roadside diner signs on them add a nice retro touch to the table. You get six of each of the six photographs, that's 36 placemats in total. Even though they were made to be disposable, it is suggested that you laminate them so they last longer and can be used many times.

- Circle Kabob Set: Forget about your average stick skewer. This curvy skewer sets nicely on your plate. Made of non stick stainless steel , one end of the skewer coils up nicely forming a handle, while the other end is open for your to slide out your ingredients.

So there you have it, the summer outdoor dining collection. Eating outside has never been more fun!

Smartea Teapot

Here's a little something to go along with the beautiful Tea Code Mug. SmarTea Teapot, made of heat resistant glass and a matte-stainless finish. It looks prettier than 99% of all teapots out there, which is what matters the most really.

Tea Code Mug

One of my pet peeves when making a cup of tea is how the label of the tea bag always seems to fall in the cup as I'm pouring hot water in. This beautiful Tea Code Mug solves this problem by adding a small silicone button to attach the tea bag to. Where did the handle go, you may ask? Well, the mug is double walled which eliminates the need for a handle, giving the mug a beautiful design different than the regular. Available in 4 different models, short, tall, rounded or flared.

Fridge Magnet Digital Photo Frame

If you're one of those people whose fridge is full of the kids artwork, pics and notes... here is something that you'll find quite cool. This Fridge Magnet Photo Frame is a digital one, that can store up to 66 photos and display it either in a slide show or manually. It charges over USB, so there are no batteries to worry about, and has 11 hours display time. Displaying your photos on the frame is very simple, connect the frame to your computer via USB and upload the pics using the included software. The frame also has a pop out stand if you'd like the frame free stnading rather than on the fridge. 

Classic White Stacked Cup by Fred

How many cups of coffee do you have per day? Would you say you like coffee so much you'd like to have three cups at once? That's what this Stacked Cup is all about, a three handled, amusing looking, porcelain cup. Coffee breaks just got better!

Ichi Ni Sando Sandwich Maker

We've got to love the Japanese for the fun little things they bring into our lives. While I was browsing the Japan Trend Shop, I came across the Ichi Ni Sando Sandwich Press (One, Two Three in Japanese). As the name suggests, it's an easy to use sandwich maker that makes lunch a whole lotta fun. The cutters will shape your sandwich into a flower, heart, teddy bear and a round shape. All you have to do is choose your design, add your ingredients and press! You'll end up with a sandwich so cute you'll want to take a picture with it.

Stella Bar Glasses from Crate and Barrel

The Stella Glasses have such a nice contemporary design. These bar glasses contain bubble and droplet textures within their walls, giving a fizzy effect when drinks are poured in. They're made of handblown glass and are dishwasher safe. Available exclusively at Crate and Barrel.

WFM1 Coffee Maker

The WMF 1 Coffee Maker is small, smart and cool. What's special about it is that it only makes one cup of coffee and makes it in under a minute, so you don't have to worry about wasting precious coffee anymore. It's a filter coffee machine, the integrated water tank contains just the amount of water you would need for a 125ml cup. All you have to do is fill the machine with coffee, add the water in the container, press 'release' button and you'll have a fresh cup of coffee in under a minute.

This looks like a great machine, that is perfect for small kitchens specially. But of course it would be impractical for a place that has many people waiting for coffee in the morning.

Rolling Stones Pint Glasses

Rolling Stones Pint Glasses are a great gift for any rock and roll fan. They come together in a set of four different colors so no one mixes up their drinks. Same way these beer bands and wine lines work. But we all know parties come to a point where no one can tell which colors is theirs, so let's just call the color thing a bonus.

Plant-Me Pets

Plant Me Pets are handmade figures made of biodegradable latex with eyes made of veggies seeds. Bury your pet's head in soil and soon it'll grow into a lovely plant. Available seeds are pumpkin, melon or tomato.

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Fred's Movers and Shakers

Fred Movers and Shakers are a salt and pepper shakers that don't need to be shaken, they shake themselves! Just pull the cord, invert and hold. Perfect for seriously lazy people or people who like to have a little fun while eating.

I Am Not a Paper Cup

The paper cup pictured above is not a paper cup! 'I Am Not a Paper Cup' [featured before] is an eco-friendly porcelain cup designed like the classic 'to go' paper cups. The cup is double walled, and its lid is made of silicone which will keep your coffee warm for a longer time. If you're not a coffee lover, you may fill it with tea or even hot chocolate and we promise no one will know about it. 'I Am Not a Paper Cup' sells for $19.95 and it's the only cup you'll ever need from now on. Well, from the time you buy it on. You'll also be doing the planet a favor by saving up on the paper cups and saving the trees. And you'll save yourself some money by using your own cup rather than the coffee shop's cup. So, it'll pay for itself in no time.

Available from Firebox.com

Lego Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Found only at the Lego store, the shakers were obviously designed to resemble the Lego mini figures heads. Fun addition to the dining table!

Damn Mr. Tea Mug

"Make me some damn tea, fool"
Mr. Tea Mug and Pint Mug from Tee and Toast Shop.