Affluenza: June 25

Fill In The Cat: http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2007/02/12/fill-in-the-cat-by-nel-studio/ * These aren't quite logs, you idiots, but they're still pretty ugly: http://design-milk.com/organic-design-nature-collection/ Still, nice of Jamie over at Design Milk to do my job for me! Sigh, now if only Contemporist would find an entry for An Open Flame Is The New Bowl Of Rocks... * Wait, whaaaaaaaaat? http://www.contemporist.com/2008/06/17/gaya-fireplace-from-safretti/ * Azzedine Alaia's flat lace sandal: http://www.brownsfashion.com/pages/product/product.asp?... * The Genuinely Funny NotCot Caption Of The Week: "Control a real submarine over the internet!" http://www.notcot.org/post/11370/ * Orange Beautiful's gorgeous line of typographic notecards: http://www.roadsidescholar.com/2008/06/20/orange-beautifuls-type-line-letterpress/ * I'm not crazy about this Fred Flare reusable shopping bag: http://fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=3627&cat=108 But for some reason the "1st / Last" graphic is really intriguing. Here's a question I never thought I'd ask: is Fred Flare quoting the Sermon On The Mount? Matthew 20:16 So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen. (Later, after the Sermon, Jesus was disappointed to discover that the frozen daiquiris he'd brought for everyone had melted: "Many are thawed," the Messiah lamented, "but few are frozen.") * OH MY GOD. Not too many things render me speechless, but this "ice cream koozie" has done the job. http://www.prepara.com/pint_sleeve.php That's so American, we should cast a giant one in bronze and put it on the Washington mall. (thanks, Molly!) * Speaking of ice cream, though, I approve of this Cuisipro Ice Cream Scoop http://www.wrapables.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=C57237 It's more of a post hole digger than a scoop, which seems to be a good solution. * The title of their homepage proclaims: THE SLANKET, THE BEST BLANKET EVER http://www.theslanket.com/ I like a company that believes in its product. I totally want one of these, by the way. So does your mother. (That sounds like a dirty joke, but it's not. I'm sure your mom would love to get one of these. * A preview of Gucci's ridiculous "limited edition" 8-8-2008 line: http://viacomit.free.fr/index.php/2008/06/23/8-8-2008-limited-edition-by-gucci/ * I know this seems like a tiny thing, but if you've ever used hex keys, then you know how gobsmacked I am at the genius who decided to color-code a set: http://pbtoolsus.thomasnet.com/item/rainbow-series/... * We've talked about how distasteful and tacky most luxury watches are. And sure, this one is excessive beyond all measure: 400 large! But unlike most of the insanely expensive watches that make the rounds every few months--goddamn, is it a beautiful watch. http://dvice.com/archives/2008/06/chapter_one_wat.php * I can't believe no one thought of a Blue Screen Of Death t-shirt before: http://www.errorwear.com/shirt-bsod95.php Heh. Good job on matching the exact shade, too. * Single-serving caulk? That's such a good idea I can't believe GE came up with it: http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2008/06/ge-caulk-single.html Now let's get to work on smaller and cheaper packets of spices, 'kay? * Round-Toe Flats with Detachable Strap: http://www.yesstyle.com/en/Product.aspx?pid=1011047917&section=bags& * Affluenza, definition of: a personalized cattle brand--from Williams-Sonoma!--for your grill: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/cw140_1/index.cfm?pkey=cctlnew