Hanging Fireplace Will Raise Your Insurance Rates

There's nothing wrong with modern furnishings. They add a touch of style and flair that you just can't duplicate via Shaker or Early American.

That said, there are certain elements for which one should ask: Is this really neccessary?

Case in point is this hanging fireplace. Stylish? You bet. Eye-catching? Of course. Destined to show up on YouTube as an amateur Fire Marshall Bill sketch?

We'll see if this thing ever makes it past the concept stage.

Mmmmm, Spaghetti Cake

Cake is wonderful, but let's admit it. Aside from those Ace of Cakes dudes (and dudettes), cake has become pretty boring, especially those supermarket bakery confections that they decorate right there in plain view, the yeasty deliciousness of sundry baked goods wafting out from behind the counter....

Sorry, where was I?

Oh, yes. Cakes have become boring. So this is a great way to have your cake and admire it, too.

A banana cake covered with frosting shaped like spaghetti noodles and topped with chocolate truffle “meatballs” in a strawberry sauce.

Mmmmm, frosting spaghetti noodles topped with chocolate truffle "meatballs" in a strawberry sauce. Yum.

Spaghetti Cake , via Neatorama

Funky Wine Tasting Bar

Via Dvice, a funky wine tasting bar that's both green and functional.

I especially like the recycled wine barrel angle.

Funky wine tasting bar is both beautiful and green