Top 31 Unique Beds (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Sure you only use it for sleeping, relaxing and yes, that, but the truth is, a basic mattress and box spring just don’t cut it for most people today. Most of those who can afford it have been accustomed to luxury as well as had their every element of their lives infiltrated with design. They have co…

Felt Animal Trophies – Feltidermy (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These whimsical, felt animal trophies made me smile the first time I saw them. The handcrafted beasties are the creation of girlsavage. These custom plaques are sure to please animal lovers and those who share the designer’s impish personality.

Girlsavage says, “I still love to create things that …

Charity Galas for AIDS – Life Ball 2008 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) From former US president Bill Clinton, actresses Sharon Stone and “Sex and the City” siren Kim Cattrall to Supermodel Linda Evangelista and hundreds of scantly clad models and attendees: only the 16th annual Life Ball, which was held in front of Vienna’s city hall, could draw such a diverse audience…

Double-Ended Jars – Skforlee PB & J Jar (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This has got to be one of the most ingenious, practical, yet obvious designs ever developed. Skforlee is promoting his ingenious double-ended jar for peanut butter, but the applications would not be limited to peanut butter. I feel I’m always wasting the last bit of mayonnaise as well. He should a…

Evo Luxury Yachts – The Green Jet by Erik Sifrer (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Green Jet that designer Erik Sifrer has put together is an 187 foot sail yacht that runs on both wind and hydrogen power. The luxury yacht uses two automated Aero-sail systems that can be controlled by a touch screen and an on-board computer which determines the best position for the water craft…

Recycled Soda Can Jewelry – Eco Art by the Disabled (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Most people know about fair trade coffee, but there are also fair trade artisans who stand to gain a better standard of living if what they produce fetches fair prices. The Mombulu Workshop in Mombasa, Kenya is a group of disabled artisans who make some pretty funky jewelry out of recycled soda pop…

$86.3 Million Paintings – Triptych by Francis Bacon

(TrendHunter.com) Sotheby’s estimate that Triptych, created by the late Francis Bacon would fetch $70 million was surpassed by over $16 million. The sale of Triptych became, “the most expensive work of contemporary art ever sold at auction and a retort to doom-sayers who had predicted that the art market would fa…

Pet Food Consumption Control – DogPause Dog Bowl (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Vomiting, belching, farting & gagging. Heee almost sounds like the Pepto Bismol commercial. Anyways, anyone that has a dog at home knows that once you fill their bowl with pet food that it won’t last long. Sometimes you’re thinking to split up the feed timing but you don’t always have time for that,…

Virtual Reality Drugs – A Digital Escape by frogDesign (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The latest concept by frogDesign, called A Digital Escape, would allow the wearer to compliment their personal reality, with exclusive visuals, sounds and aromas. Frogdesign dramatically describes the necessity for such a product as a way to, “live with the troubles we’ve already caused,” in o…

Athletic Light Graffiti – Stickman Basketball Players

(TrendHunter.com) We’ve covered light graffiti before, the photographic art of creating designs or writing with the use of a small, rapidly moving light source in a dark setting, yet it still continues to fascinate us as well as the rest of the photo-intrigued blogosphere.

Although this image looks like a bunch of …

Inmate Charities – Puppies Behind Bars (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Puppies Behind Bars (PBB) is one of the most innovative programs I have ever come across. Prison inmates actually help train guide dogs for the disabled and to work as explosive detectors for law enforcement. The puppies are raised by the inmates in their cells for several months. They also attend c…

Athletes as Fashion Journalists – Sean Avery Interns at Vogue (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) It’s not just young women that dream of interning at fashion magazines — Sean Avery, a forward for the New York Rangers, is said to be starting an internship at U.S. Vogue.

The 28-year-old NHL player reportedly starting his unpaid position this week. Considering he’s used to a $1.9 million salary…

Nude Hiking – Backcountry in the Buff

(TrendHunter.com) Craigslist is one of the funnest websites to peruse, especially when you encounter odd posts. On Toronto’s Craigslist site, someone had posted an request looking for outdoor nudists who would want to join him in creating a group of hikers who hit the trails wearing nothing but their boots.

Conside…

Chocolate Perfume Paints – Kaori by Galler

(TrendHunter.com) Galler is a Belgian chocolate brand founded by Jean Galler when he was only 21. Recently, Galler invented the kaori, a new way of experiencing chocolate.

The kaori is a box with six chocolate sticks which are to be used as brushes with the accompanying “inks.” The tastes of the coloured pots are V…

Hitting With Words – Domestic Violence: Verbal Abuse (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This powerful PSA campaign from Singapore successfuly illustrates how verbal abuse can be just as horrific as physical violence. This is an important issue to raise awareness of, as many people do not realize that vicious domestic verbal abuse can actually have longer lasting effects and hurt their …

Craigslist to Battle Phobias – Haunted House Seekers

(TrendHunter.com) They say the only way to conquer your fears is to face them, which is exactly what a group of Toronto friends are trying to do. Their fear? Ghosts.

Using Craigslist to help them find a haunted house, the group is prepared to spend the night in a dwelling said to be plagued with evil spirits.

What…

Luxury Fantasy Camps – An $11 Billion Industry (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Everybody has dreams, but each person has different levels they’re willing to go, or pay, to make them a reality. The fact that the camping industry is pulling in an estimated $11 billion annually says a lot for the willingness to have those experiences. Some want to play basketball with Michael Jor…

Banana Protectors 2 – Nana Banana Saver Prevents Browning

(TrendHunter.com) My secretary swears that if she eats a whole banana, she can’t eat for the day again. If that sounds like you, then the Nana Banana Saver is for you. Cut your banana in two, clip on the banana saver and it will prevent the air from reaching your precious potassium bomb.

Here’s another banana prote…

Soda Float Gizmo – Fizz Cup

(TrendHunter.com) If you’ve ever tried making soda floats at home, you know the mess the creation of the pop and ice cream combo can be. It’s fun to concoct, but you wouldn’t want to do it anywhere you can’t clean your messy clothes after.

The smart guys at Firebox have created this easy-to-use device to make your …

Top 12 Designs From Recycled Car Parts (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Before sending your car to the junkyard, you might want to reconsider salvaging some of the parts. The following 12 pieces of Trend Candy illustrate the recycled designs that can be created with old car parts.

Features is jewelery, fashion and home furnishing made from recycled tires, box springs,…