by Fünchkins
Charlie Lazor’s user-friendly FlatPak homes is set to change the flat pack house industry, the homes are easy to configure, change and finish and can be built anywhere. You can even change your mind during construction… usually a builders worst nightmare.
* To find out exactly how to get your own flat pack home, go to FlatPak for the complete list of components available
The Graham House is a beautiful project by E. Cobb Architects featuring lots of glass exterior walls, with a concrete fireplace inside and strategic lighting along the perimeter and exterior of the home.
* More images of this intriguing home can be seen on Architects List
Piamo is the world’s first espresso maker for the microwave. In just 30 secs you can have your own personal espresso ready from either pads or coffee grounds, whichever you prefer. Piamo consists of a water chamber and a filter that are turned upside down over your favourite espresso cup and placed in the microwave.
The pressure that builds from the boiling water forces the hot water through the grounds and into your cup, to be enjoyed at your leisure.
Every child (and adult) knows the comfort that can be found in a glass of cold milk and a plate of Oreos, but can you imagine the amount of comfort if the Oreos were home-made. These Oreos are home-made by Maria at Flour Child who got them from Smitten Kitchen and they look amazing.
* The full recipe is available at both Smitten Kitchen and Flour Child along with the recipe for the filling
Lee Sang Hwa, Kim Jin Ho and Yeo Min Gu designed a bicycle that locks itself with its saddle. The saddle pivots to rest against the rear wheel and locks around it to prevent it from turning, effectively keeping the bike stationary.
The Saddle lock won the Red Dot Award for Design Concept in 2012.
The Sauna Box is a self sufficient sauna in a shipping container that houses a traditional wood burning sauna. It has solar power for an iPod stereo dock, electric guitar hook-up as well as the Castor stool, magnetic truck light and bronze antlers.
The Sauna Box can be purchased from Matter for just $41, 000.00
Chew toys go a long way in preventing your from getting bored, boredom, among other things, means they chew and you don’t want them chewing your shoes. OriGummi toys are made from a rugged non-toxic plastic that has been folded into Origami crane and dog shapes.
The crane has a stuff-able treat pocket and the dog has 2 internal squeakers that will keep your pup chewing and entertained for hours.
* OriGummi toys are available through Kurgo Store
Usually air mattress cause untold grief when it’s time to put them away, it’s difficult to deflate them and it’s sometimes too big to go back into the bag or container they came out of.
The AeroBed PakMat Sleep System not only rolls up tight after use, but packs right into the pump that comes with it, eliminating the need to store a bulky pump along with the rolled up mattress.
* You can get the AeroBed PakMat Sleep System from Amazon for just $118.99
In many Christian cultures, it is traditional to construct gingerbread houses during the Christmas season. It is a pastime that is not only delicious but it also gets the kids involved with Christmas preparations, teaching them co-operation, team work and the Christmas spirit.
Homemade Muji has kits that you and your kids can bake up so as to have your own little gingerbread Christmas village.
Website: Muji Homemade
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Rocio Romero is a Chilean-American architect, currently involved in residential home design and construction in the U.S.A, Chile, France, and Canada. Her line of pre-fabricated houses have been featured in the New York Times and consist of strong, modern framing.
