Awesome Living

A whiskey glass with a twist. Instead of adding ice cubes or stones, this one holds a molded sphere of ice which rolls around your drink. Thanks to its shape, the ice melts slowly and cools drinks fast.

Many of you approved of this bizarre yet appealing concept for a pillow that offers portable privacy. Now’s your chance to own one. Its designers have put up a Kickstarter fundraiser for their product.

When he’s not shredding mad licks for Tenacious D, guitarist John Konesky is a sauce aficionado. His little invention lets you carry travel-sized vials of your favorite sauces with you wherever you go.

Protect your valuables and feel like a secret agent while doing so with the LIFTO-1414. The motorized safe pops up from the ground for easy access. Made of steel with fire-retardant lining.

A highly customizable wooden arcade table. It has a 26″ LCD, Sanwa joysticks and buttons, a trackball, DVD-drive, Wi-Fi support, HDMI and USB ports and comes with lots of old arcade games.

Top off your next burger with the ultimate sauce, courtesy of the Gotham Sauce Company, who has gone to great lengths to come up with a topping they call “the greatest thing since sliced buns.”

A thin, lightweight bottle opener, designed to fit in your wallet alongside your credit cards. Thanks to its durable carbon fiber construction, you don’t have to resort to using your teeth anymore.

While it isn’t the first folding bunk bed we’ve seen, the Dumbo is still a nifty idea, providing extra play space when folded. The large gaps in the ladder make it easy for kids to fold and unfold the bed.

A gorgeous example of upcycling done right, Balaz Moldovan’s adirondack chair is made from old whiskey barrel staves. Also available as a rocking chair. Check out his Etsy shop for more.

Channel your inner Nathan Drake with a beautiful holster from Four Chamber Forge. They can be custom-made to carry a variety of handy stuff including wallets, cellphones, flasks… and hatchets.

It doesn’t get much cooler than the Ice Jacket when it comes to keeping your booze chilled. It turns your favorite bottles into mini ice sculptures by encasing them in a thick sheath of ice.

A concept for a multi-tool iPhone 4/4S/5 case. It’s made of durable polycarbonate and it comes with a 1.5″ blade and a card that packs a screwdriver, bottle opener, wrench and ruler.

A folding knife that doubles as a flashlight. The Blade Light has 3 LEDs on either side of the handle, eliminating shadows when the blade is unsheathed. The handle has a waterproof rating of IPX-7.

While not officially tied to Sterling Archer, we could see the cartoon spy using at least one of these manly scents in his bachelor pad. Aromas include European sports car, distillery and hunting lodge.

By taking the principal behind the basic pencil sharpener and magnifying it, the Karoto provides a safe and whimsical way to peel carrots, zucchini, cucumbers or any other skinny veggies.

More from Zai and Kacper Hamilton. These two tools – a pocket knife and a screwdriver – are based on the Higonokami, a 19th century Japanese knife. Made from steel and anodized aluminum.

Designed to get 14″ off the ground without a step ladder, these strap-on risers are just the thing to elevate you to new heights while still being mobile. Help price them now over at Quirky.

A pint of ice cold beer and a dash of humor. That’s ThinkGeek and Someecard’s perfect combo for the tired man after a long day of work. Or during. Or before. Available in four designs.

A third pair to add to your arsenal of chopsticks. The nunchuck handle details also help grip food, and the metal chain means you’ll always have a complete pair (or lose both at once).

Invented by Peter Wachtel, the Stake is an all-in-one BBQ tool that replaces the three most commonly used cooking implements: tongs, spatula and fork. Made of stainless steel and wood.

Restoration Hardware has added yet another chair to our wish list. The chair is fully upholstered in hand distressed leather and has a polished aluminum base. Available in a variety of finishes.

A geeky set of 1oz. shot glasses from Living Royal. Perfect for playing drinking games while watching Breaking Bad: down a shot every time Jesse says “Yo”, whenever Walt is alone, or Skyler loses it.

Similar to the ThermoBuffer, the Thermo-Pot is designed to keep drinks – or meals – deliciously warm. The manufacturer claims that the Thermo-Pot can keep its contents warm for up to 6 hours.