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It's a stone, it's an egg, it's... actually a sort of metal ice cube designed to chill your drinks without the diluting effect that ice has. The Piet Hein Drink Cooler is made of seamless stainless steel and has a liquid core, which hardens when the egg is frozen and allows the cooler to actually cool your drink. They are no larger than ordinary ice cubes, so the only potential downside is that you might have to pay a bit more attention to what you're doing when you toss ice into glasses. Price: $31 each.

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Sleek and simple, the Steelogic Planks Table has the look of a table that has been constructed from wood slats, much like a picnic bench, but is made entirely from steel. The table measures 72 x 34 x 30 and could be used as a dining table or as a desk, particularly in a home where a modern, minimalist decor is already being used. Steelogic is know for being an environmentally friendly company and 85 percent of the steel used in their products, including this table, is recycled scrap. Price: $7,031.

While it's still quite warm to be thinking about the cold days and colder nights of winter, there is no harm in being prepared - especially since you can use the Vision Steel Fireplace Tool Set with your patio fire pit in addition to an indoor fireplace. The black-matte coated steel tools include a poker, a shovel and a brush, all of which have stainless steel handles. The triangular stand is also stainless steel and takes up very little space; the whole unit measures 29.5"x10"x10". Price: $628.

There was a time when having a home bar meant only one of two things: either you had a full, wet bar or you had a wooden cabinet with some wine, a bottle of whisky and a few glasses stacked on top. Now, there are many non-permanent bars to choose from, like the stylish and modern Amisco Manhattan Bar. The bar is built on a metal frame and has a front panel of stainless steel. Behind the bar, there are three frosted-glass shelves, one of which is actually a workspace for the bartender, and plenty of room for a large collection of drink mixers and glasses. The colors for the bar are not limited to black and silver, as pictured, and can be custom finished with a non-toxic glaze to match the colors of the room you would like to keep it in. For an even more unique look, if you have enough room, two Manhattan bars can be combined to make one large semicircular bar. Price: $1020.

There is something about puzzle pieces, when they are snapped together, that really pleases the eye - which is a grown-up way of saying that they're fun to look at. Take, for example, these Sculpted Salad Servers. Made of stainless steel, their curves fit together perfectly, making the servers both useful and visually appealing. Whether it's a bit silly or not, I like the idea of anything that makes me feel like a kid - especially if it does so when I'm eating salad. The servers hug the shape of the bowl, but are can be purchased separately, if desired. Price for tongs alone: $55. With bowl $88.

Not all ladies have time to lunch. Some don't even have time to stop in for a latte while they're on the go from meeting to meeting or party to party. Bodum's Lipstick Flask really resembles a giant tube of fire-engine red lipstick, its streamlined, high-gloss exterior giving way to an interior full of what busy women need most: caffeine.

Ok. It doesn't have to be full of coffee. In fact, we think that it is very stylish all on its own. How many of your friends have a tube of lipstick this big, after all? The vacuum-sealed thermos will keep up to 34-ounces of whatever you fill it with perfectly secure - hot or cold - for hours. And, of course, it will look great doing it. Price: $29.99.

Designed by F.A. Porsche, the man behind the famous lines of the Porsche 911 and the Porsche Design Group, this sleek looking kitchen gadget is one with fashion and function. A small lever on the side of the can opener handles unlocks the device and a simple twist allows the sharp steel blade to cut through any can. A magnet in the opener holds the lid in place until if can be removed. If you're looking to turn your kitchen into a tribute to your car, a matching corkscrew, bottle opener and other accessories are available. The can opener retails for $49.99.