Make those Oreo Blizzards at home with the Waring Super Mixer II ($630). This counter-mounted, commercial grade mixer makes thick and tasty ice cream concoctions, and features stainless steel construction, a heavy-duty 1.2 HP motor with variable speed control, and a splash guard that moves up and down with the cup. Don't forget your Scoop ($5-$7), Malt Mixing Cup ($7), Candy Toppings ($65/ 10 lb box).
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No kitchen is complete without a blender to crush ice, make smoothies and shakes, and prepare mixed drinks. While most blenders look like relics from a bygone era, the Bugatti Vela Blender ($250) is so stylish you'll want to show it off. But these race-car looks bely some serious power — Bugatti makes race cars, after all. The blender features a 1.5-liter conical glass jar, 18/10 sharpened steel blades, concise controls, and a non-drop spout. Who knew crushing ice could look so good?
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The Hoover Platinum Collection Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum ($180) is a bagless vacuum that features Hoover's WindTunnel technology. Its motorized power brush will pick up the deep-down dirt other vacuums miss, removing any trace of last night's party. At just over 7 pounts, the Linx is lightweight, maneuverable, quiet, and perfect for use on both carpets and floors. Even better, the machine runs on an 18-volt Lithium Ion battery, so there're no cords to tangle.
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Built for restaurants (and really large families), the Oranfresh Expressa ($1,000) is the smallest automatic citrus juicer available. The commercial-grade, Italy-made machine automatically cuts and squeezes 12 oranges per minute. It's easy to clean and maintain, and also works great with limes and lemons.
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To look so retro, this thing is packed with features. The Bodum Bistro Toaster ($70), sporting a perforated brushed chrome finish, offers 900 watts of power and features variable browning and temp settings, defrost and cancel buttons, a built-in warming rack, and removable crumb tray.
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Ikea's Datid collection is a new line of seriously stylish appliances. Sporting a great anthracite finish, the current collection includes a couple gas cooktops ($299-$379), a microwave oven ($549), two built-in ovens ($599-$749), three different exhaust hoods ($479-$599), and a pro-grade gas range ($1,749).
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Meet the Dyson DC25 Animal ($550). It has officially taken the reigns as the most powerful and versatile machine in Dyson's catalog. Featuring ball technology for simple maneuvering, the DC25 Animal is also equipped to deal with pet hair and virtually anything else.
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Legendary cookware designer Calphalon recently launched itself into the world of small appliances — and we like the results. The Removable Plate Grill ($150) is made from heavy-duty cast aluminum and has a temperature range of 150 to 450 degrees. Perfect for apartments or anyone without a backyard.
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Featuring three 24-ounce blending jars, the Tahiti Margaritavillie Frozen Drink Machine ($600) can make enough of any frozen concoction to give you brain freeze then dull your pain with alcohol. Equipped with an ice hopper to send shaved ice to the jars, while six preprogrammed settings emulsify your drinks to perfection.
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To look so retro, this thing is packed with features. The Bodum Bistro Toaster ($70), sporting a perforated brushed chrome finish, offers 900 watts of power and features variable browning and temp settings, defrost and cancel buttons, a built-in warming rack, and removable crumb tray.
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Built for restaurants (and really large families), the Oranfresh Expressa ($1,000) is the smallest automatic citrus juicer available. The commercial-grade, Italy-made machine automatically cuts and squeezes 12 oranges per minute. It's easy to clean and maintain, and also works great with limes and lemons.
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No kitchen is complete without a blender to crush ice, make smoothies and shakes, and prepare mixed drinks. While most blenders look like relics from a bygone era, the Bugatti Vela Blender ($250) is so stylish you'll want to show it off. But these race-car looks bely some serious power — Bugatti makes race cars, after all. The blender features a 1.5-liter conical glass jar, 18/10 sharpened steel blades, concise controls, and a non-drop spout. Who knew crushing ice could look so good?
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Legendary cookware designer Calphalon recently launched itself into the world of small appliances — and we like the results. The Removable Plate Grill ($150) is made from heavy-duty cast aluminum and has a temperature range of 150 to 450 degrees. Perfect for apartments or anyone without a backyard.
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Meet the Dyson DC25 Animal ($550). It has officially taken the reigns as the most powerful and versatile machine in Dyson's catalog. Featuring ball technology for simple maneuvering, the DC25 Animal is also equipped to deal with pet hair and virtually anything else.
SaveClean your car, stairs, and other hard-to-reach areas with the Eureka 71B Handheld Vacuum ($48). This 5.5 amp mini-vac features two motors — one for suction, one for the revolving brush — an onboard extending hose with crevice tool, a 20-foot cord which wraps for storage, and a Riser Visor cover that stays down for normal cleaning but flips up for vertical surfaces like stair fronts. It's the perfect complement to your full-size vacuum.
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The Hoover Platinum Collection Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum ($180) is a bagless vacuum that features Hoover's WindTunnel technology. Its motorized power brush will pick up the deep-down dirt other vacuums miss, removing any trace of last night's party. At just over 7 pounts, the Linx is lightweight, maneuverable, quiet, and perfect for use on both carpets and floors. Even better, the machine runs on an 18-volt Lithium Ion battery, so there're no cords to tangle.
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Make those Oreo Blizzards at home with the Waring Super Mixer II ($630). This counter-mounted, commercial grade mixer makes thick and tasty ice cream concoctions, and features stainless steel construction, a heavy-duty 1.2 HP motor with variable speed control, and a splash guard that moves up and down with the cup. Don't forget your Scoop ($5-$7), Malt Mixing Cup ($7), Candy Toppings ($65/ 10 lb box).
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Featuring three 24-ounce blending jars, the Tahiti Margaritavillie Frozen Drink Machine ($600) can make enough of any frozen concoction to give you brain freeze then dull your pain with alcohol. Equipped with an ice hopper to send shaved ice to the jars, while six preprogrammed settings emulsify your drinks to perfection.
SaveFrom the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
SaveMost of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
SaveEver wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
SaveEver wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
SaveShow your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
SaveFlapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
SaveWe love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
SaveOne of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
SaveTempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
SaveLeave it to the air maestros at Dyson to create a fan with no blades. The Dyson Air Multiplier ($300-$330) uses a fairly ingenious design to suck air into the base, accelerating it through an small aperture in the device's ring and then over a ramp to channel its direction. As it happens, this also causes the air behind and around the machine to be drawn into the airflow, creating a smooth stream of air amplified 15 times, without the unpleasant buffeting caused by the blades of a traditional fan chopping the air. The only downside? It's a $300 fan.
SaveKnown primarily for its sporty pro outerwear, the new line of Arc'teryx Veilance ($175-$1,000) tops, coats, and pants combines tough, outdoor-ready fabrics like Gore-Tex and Paclite with more traditional cuts and syling, letting you dress your best no matter what the weather's like outside. And no, we don't know how you're supposed to say "Arc'teryx."
SaveTackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
SaveThink you've seen or read all the great books and films there are to digest? Think again. City Secrets Books & Movies ($14 each) are your guide to gems of cinema and literature that are mostly overlooked, compiled from recommendations given by some of the world's most well-respected minds on either subject, including Alec Wilkinson, Kenneth Turan, Marty Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet. Good luck finding copies of — and time to watch and read — all of them.
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Looking for a way to monitor your energy usage and cut down on power bills during the economic crunch? Check out the Black & Decker Power Monitor ($100). This easy-to-use device provides real-time electricity use, cost, and outdoor temperature readings, thanks to a wireless sensor that attaches to your electricity meter. Offering an Appliance Mode that isolates the cost of individual appliances or gadgets, it could save you up to 20% each month on your power bill — meaning it should pay for itself in no time.
SaveForget simulated wood grain — Shwood Sunglasses ($95) are handcrafted from actual wood. They're available in two basic styles, the Wayfarer-like Canby and the more squarish Govy, and can be ordered in a variety of different woods, all with your choice of Carl Zeiss lenses. Just remember: these probably aren't the best shades to wear to the beach, water park, or campfire — we're guessing they're at least a little flammable.
SaveWho needs buttons? Apple's Magic Mouse ($69) eschews mechanical buttons and scroll wheels, letting you navigate using the same Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone and MacBook trackpads. The sexy, seamless, touch-sensitive device works as a single or multi-button mouse with advanced gesture support, allowing you to scroll, pan, or swipe with ninja-finger skill. Works for you freakish lefties too.
SaveWhat would you pay to be Don Draper or Roger Sterling? How about to look like them? The Brooks Brothers Mad Men Edition Suit ($1,000; October 19) pays homage to AMC's hit show with a medium gray sharkskin suit designed by Janie Bryant, the Emmy-nominated costume designer for the show, and is modeled after Draper's and Sterling's wardrobes. Features include a noticeably slim cut, diagonal pockets, narrower notch lapels, and side vents. Limited to just 250, the suit is made in a Brooks-owned factory in Massachusetts, and while it might be more classically stylish than your current attire, don't expect it to magically turn you into Jon Hamm.
SaveJust in time for undeadliest of holidays comes The Horde T-Shirt ($18). This black American Apparel tee sports a terrific print of a single character wielding multiple weapons on the roof of a car as a horde (get it?) of zombies surround him. While it won't pass as a costume per se, it's certainly festive, and if you happen to harbor a secret zombie obsession, you'll no doubt find yourself wearing it all year long.
SaveClean your car, stairs, and other hard-to-reach areas with the Eureka 71B Handheld Vacuum ($48). This 5.5 amp mini-vac features two motors — one for suction, one for the revolving brush — an onboard extending hose with crevice tool, a... [More]
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No kitchen is complete without a blender to crush ice, make smoothies and shakes, and prepare mixed drinks. While most blenders look like relics from a bygone era, the Bugatti Vela Blender ($250) is so stylish you'll want to show... [More]
The Hoover Platinum Collection Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum ($180) is a bagless vacuum that features Hoover's WindTunnel technology. Its motorized power brush will pick up the deep-down dirt other vacuums miss, removing any trace of last night's party. At just... [More]
Built for restaurants (and really large families), the Oranfresh Expressa ($1,000) is the smallest automatic citrus juicer available. The commercial-grade, Italy-made machine automatically cuts and squeezes 12 oranges per minute. It's easy to clean and maintain, and also works great... [More]
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Ikea's Datid collection is a new line of seriously stylish appliances. Sporting a great anthracite finish, the current collection includes a couple gas cooktops ($299-$379), a microwave oven ($549), two built-in ovens ($599-$749), three different exhaust hoods ($479-$599), and a... [More]
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Forget the colossal capacity, preprogrammed stain treatments, sophisticated controls, and "out where guests can see them"-worthy looks — the new GE Profile Frontload Washers & Dryers ($1200 and up) hide their coolest feature in their optional pedestal. The $600 SmartDispense... [More]
The Super Side Bar ($500-$580) lets you dispense five of your favorite drinks without picking up a single bottle. And, like your own personal bartender, the Side Bar is fully programmable for automatic measuring of mixed drinks. Allowing you to... [More]
While hot water is great for ridding your clothes of allergens, it's also hell on delicate fabrics. The LG SteamWasher ($1,300-$1,600) & SteamDryer ($1,100-$1,420) uses steam to soften the little guys up, so a quick blast of hot water... [More]
It's going to take a lot for us to put down our Dysons, but the Halo UV-ST Ultraviolet Vacuum ($500) sure makes a convincing argument. It's the first vacuum to use UV-C light to kill unseen bacteria and germs hiding... [More]
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