It’s “Stardust”, ok? Not a certain similarly-named famous coffee brand. And anyone could design a green and black circle, of course.

The Stardust Coffee Phone Strap was made for Starbuck’s lovers who are in denial, probably. Love the coffee, hate the trendiness, maybe?

Hey, at least you can use the back to wipe the phone screen. And even though it would look much better with the real name, it’s pretty cute nevertheless, in a generic-coffee-shop-chain way.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $8 on UrbanCoutureNY.com.

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It would look silly on the street, but it’s just the thing to spice up the service in a bar: the Hip Grip.

Looking for a way to make those tips start pouring in? A bottle opener on your belt, a little sexy movement when opening a beer… And a pub owner should know how to boost his business. It’s not turning women into objects if they’re ok with it, and if you can be sexier and boost your income, why not?

As for men… well, ladies probably won’t drool over their waiter if he used one of these, but partygoers are bound to love the human bottle opener. Instant popularity boost!

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14.95 on HipGrip.biz.

Via The Gadgeteer

I don’t like coffee. I’ve said it before and there’s a couple of shocked friends of mine out there, but I really don’t like the taste and the way I get really sleepy after the effect wears off.

I tried mate a few months ago and it was “whooaa”. It’s a leaves infusion and it gives you energy, but it’s not as rough as coffee (and it tastes better too). You can get mate leaves easily, but the experience isn’t complete if you just drink it out of a cup.

The Yerba Mate and Bombilla Set gets you the plant and the recipient in one go. The gourd is actually called a mate, and the straw is a bombilla – both Spanish names, naturally, since the drink comes from South America. It comes with serving instructions too, which you can check out here.

There’s one thing I don’t agree with: “It is a drink from the past and it encourages you to just slow down, relax, and focus.” My first cup made me bounce around the house for 6+ hours, so slowing down? Not really.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19.99 on ThinkGeek.com.

Are cookie plates cumbersome? Didn’t think so, but in case you disagree with me, the Valentine’s Edition Dunk Mug is here to help.

The catch is the hidden compartment, perfectly sized to hold a couple of delicious cookies. How that keeps the crumbs away is unclear though, since they tend to fall off while you’re biting, not before…

What makes it a special Valentine’s edition, you ask? Why, of course, the pink color.

Despite the drawbacks, it’s definitely original and seems to be popular, so if you feel a lack of inspiration creeping up on you come February the 14th, you can give this a try.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $23 on CharlesandMarie.com.

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A mug is a mug. You drink out of it, how can you reinvent something so simple? And yet not a week goes by without a new design popping up – new in terms of looks and usage.

The Chalk Board Mug looks boring: plain black and nothing special in terms of shape and size. But the innovation is in the finish: it’s glazed with a chalk board surface which allows repeated writing and wiping, just like we used to do in school.

I wouldn’t go so far to call it indispensable or even useful, but it could be handy when having guests over (no more mixed up drinks, finally!). Even better, it could make a most romantic kitchen utensil: who wouldn’t love to find love messages while drinking their coffee?

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $10 on SpoonSisters.com.

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Even non-environmentalists would agree that single use drinking straws are a waste. Not surprisingly, someone put forward an alternative. It probably won’t ever catch on, but that’s never stopped us from talking about things!

The innovation here comes in the form of metal. The Endurance Drink Straws won’t add to the mass of plastic choking the landfills, since they’re made from stainless streel and they could potentially outlive all of us.

Of course they don’t come cheap, but $2.50 per straw isn’t the end of the world either. Think of it as an investment in the entertainment of future guests.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.95 on Amazon.com.

Via CoolMaterial

What can be fancier than a nice bottle of sparkling wine for a special occasion?

A nice bottle of sparkling wine with gold flakes. Yes, that’s real gold, and yes, it can scratch your throat a bit, but what’s a bit of pain between a man and some precious metal?

The Sparkling Gold Cuvee is like a snow globe with alcohol instead of water and 22 carat gold instead of plastic flakes. Which means that, aside from the “whoa, gold!” effect, it also looks impressive from a purely aesthetic point of view (in translation: you’re going to shake it to death before actually drinking it).

The affordable option is the 200 ml bottle at $15, but there’s also a 750 ml bottle at a hefty $37. How special is that special occasion again?

How much under $29.99?
Some: $15 on Firebox.com.

If you’re out of gift ideas for the next party you’re invited to… you could skip the traditional flowers for the hostess/booze for the host and be original.

First up, make sure it’s not the kind of party where people just get drunk and pass out on the floor, and inquire about the state of the liquor cabinet. If it seems to have a wide variety of drinks, you’re set: get a set of Drinxx Recipe Playing Cards and make a lot of people happy.

Yes, playing poker might not be everyone’s favorite activity, but when you’ve got 52 cards, each with its own cocktail recipe, the possibilities are endless. The makers took the most distructive into consideration… and made the cards waterproof.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $7.49 on Organize.com.

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Now this gives “whiskey on the rocks” a new meaning… Whiskey Stones are actual rocks – made from Vermont soapstone.

As opposed to ice, which melts in the whiskey, so they won’t dilute it. Instead they will only bring it to that perfect temperature… if you keep them in the freezer before plopping them in the drink, of course.

Each set comes with 8 stones for you and your guests to enjoy, and they’ll be a great conversation piece if nothing else.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $18 on Fitzsu.com.

Via CoolMaterial

Coffee connoiseurs aren’t satisfied with the regular stuff (and let’s not even mention instant anything). But do you need to be passionate or crazy to try out some Weasel Puke Coffee?

No joke here. There’s a sort of weasel that lives in Vietnam and likes to eat the fruit of the coffee beans. But evolution hasn’t taught it that they’re bad for digestion, so it just keeps throwing them up. Disgusting, but it looks like the acid in the weasel’s stomach wears away the bitter taste and makes the coffee even better.

You just have to wonder one thing: who the hell came up with the idea to make coffee out of something an animal threw up?!

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.99 on ThinkGeek.com.