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Durian, the $200 Fruit that Smells Like Gas

Filed under: Dining

Wow, this story is hilarious. I love fruit but I'm not so sure I'm interested in trying Durian (a fruit growing ever more popular with Southeast Asians and Chinese) because not only does it cost upwards of $200 a piece but apparently it smells like gasoline. Or garbage. Or manure. Or stinky socks. Take your pick, none of the descriptors are good.

So why do people prize this fruit so much? I guess once you cut them open you can separate the stinky part from the edible part, which is reportedly very sweet, nutty, and almost custard-like, and it's quite tasty. $200 tasty.

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Tags: asia, china, durian, food, fruit, most expensive, MostExpensive

The Most Expensive Watermelon

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Auctions

Watermelon is one of the signature fruits of summer, and although (considering today's economy) I'm willing to pay more for it than I used to I'm not so sure I'd be willing to pay upwards of $6,000 for a single melon! But at least one man in Japan was as he bid on and won an auction for a 17lb Densuke watermelon for a whopping $6,100. Despite the fact that watermelon is considered a luxury in Japan and that this particular kind of melon only grows in one place (on the island of Hokkaido in northern Japan), this auction marks the highest selling price ever for a watermelon in Japan, and most likely the world.

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Art Glass Sculptures by Anthony Biancaniello

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Art

I've never been a big fan of fake fruit as decor but these fruit sculptures of glass by Anthony Biancaniello are really beautiful. Each of Biancaniello's designs have a common theme, be it a uniform shape or color scheme, used throughout and he usually works with pairs or groups of objects to create the desired artistic effect. He also, apparently, really likes fruit.

These sculptures are a great way to have the classic beauty of a fruit still life in your home without the often associated tackiness. Prices range from $245 to $1150.

Gallery: Art Glass Sculptures by Anthony Biancaniello

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Harry Allen Banana Bowl

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Wow. The minute I saw this I just knew I had to share it, if it only because it's soooooo ugly! It just goes to show that not everything expensive is classy, right? Now of course there's a small chance that I'm way off base here and that the majority of people out there think this Harry Allen Banana Bowl is a beautiful work of art, so if that's you then don't mind me! If I ever see this in someone's home I'm totally just going to respect their edgy and gutsy taste in decor!

Made of resin and plated in gold, no worries if you love it but need a different color -- 2 other options (chrome and white) are available. $120-$350

Gallery: Banana Bowls

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Spira Fruit Bowl

by Sandy Maple (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

An artfully arranged bowl of fruit can be pleasing to the eye all by itself. But arrange that fruit in a beautiful bowl and it becomes a work of art for the tabletop. The Spira bowl is made of 8mm water jet cut curved sandblasted crystal, wound around and up to create a modern and funky nest for your apples and oranges. Supported by silver plated alloy feet, this bowl captivates even when empty. $420.

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Jay Strongwater's Butterfly on Pear

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Filed under: Decor

Jay Strongwater's home accents are instantly recognizable for their stunning, old-world appearance. From the Papillion Collection, this sparkly butterfly rests of the stem of a swirled green and topaz glass pear. The butterfly and leaf are hand-painted enamel over metal, accented with hand-set Swarovski crystals. The richness and depth of the pear alongside the delicate butterfly results in a striking piece of art that appears antique and modern at the same time. From stem to base, the piece measures 5.25" high. $525.

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Prospetto Lighting Creazione Collection

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

This hanging chandelier light is definitely beautiful, but you also want to make sure you hang it somewhere where there's no danger of someone putting an eye out -- not a good choice to dangle low over a dining room table or buffet for instance. The Prospetto Lighting Creazione Collection consists of this lamp in a variety of colors (shown here in "fruit") as either chandelier or floor lamp styles in small, medium, and large sizes. Handmade of mouth-blown glass it looks like an explosion of party ribbons, perfect for a room that needs a touch of whimsy to lighten the mood. Priced at $8999.99 and up.

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Pomona Orange Vessel by Julija Zileniene

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Filed under: Decor

Behold the Pomona Orange, from designer Julija Zileniene's Crystals and Wood collection. The designer teamed up with wood-crafter Rytis Zaveckas and Crystal Creations to create this one of a kind vessel. Hand-carved from pear wood and smothered in Swarovski crystals, the piece is segmented to resemble a real orange. 3.8 inches in diameter, this tiny orange would look lovely resting upon the Pomona Fruit Plate. $2300.

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Spy Auction Includes Prunes

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Auctions

Spink, the London-based auction house, has a few rather unusual items up for sale in one of the lots in its April 27th auction. The lot is described as "a unique and secret collection of material produced by the Free French in London during the Second World War" and includes many different pieces of spy memorabilia and counterfeiting equipment, including prisoner of war money, a faux Nazi stamp and propaganda booklets. The most unusual item in the lot is a pair of prunes that were to be used to smuggle secret messages and maps in to prisoners of war to aid in their escape. The prunes were pitted and stuffed with sealed notes before being dried and shipped out. These particular prunes, however, were souvenirs of the spy who owned them and were not actually used to carry messages. The lot is estimated to sell for £800-£1200.

[Image Spink, via MSN]

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