2009 Chevy Camaro Concept

A couple years ago I gave a backhanded compliment to the new Ford Mustang and got lots of flame from readers. Well, here it goes again… I haven't been too excited by anything from American car manufacturers in a while (since the new Mustang) but then came the new Camaro concept, unveiled last week at the Detroit Auto Show. How can anyone not love this …

Mealbox

Now imagine all of that above fitting into all of that to the right. You might be exclaiming "Oh golly! Those ever so clever designer folk! What will they think of next?!" Or perhaps a simple "WTF?" sums it all up. Anyway, this packageable Japanese style dinning table, appropriately dubbed as Mealbox, was created by Igland Design, a husband and wife duo based in Norway. …

The Hooker

Famed NYC restaurant Per Se provides footstools for guest's handbags, while the queen of England reportedly has hooks installed wherever she dines. For those lacking the right title or reservations, The Purse Hook, a simple, weighted metal arm that attaches to table edges, is an ingenious solution. Currently making a comeback, the clever device dates back to the 40s and relies on little more than …