Record Specs

Last week we brought you Scott Urban, the Chicago-based sculptor and designer, and his spectacles of wood. This week Urban reinvents humble frames once again, using vinyl records to craft his Record Specs. Made from four layers of old LPs, Urban will also custom-make pairs—from your own collection natch.

Earmecca Earphone Earrings

Combining in-ear technology with a clip-on earring, these new earbuds from Korean company Earmecca dress up minimalist headphones. Currently only available in Korea, the earrings come in 11 different designs, and several different metals, including gold and silver. via Gizmodo Also on Cool Hunting: iDiamond Earphones

Contest Winner: Katana Series Knives by Calphalon

In our recent post on the Katana Series Knives by Calphalon we asked you to send in your favorite kitchen mishap to win an 8-piece set of these great knives (featured on the right). It was a close call. Highlighted by inadvertent slices and dices to various body parts, maggots, festering meats, potato plants growing in cubbards, ruined meals, a few sexually deviant acts, scary …