Inspired by Mr. Whippy ice cream cones, Cone Lamps is a series of hanging earthenware by Alex Garnett. While being a marvel of design, they also encourage the use of energy-saving fluorescent lightbulbs to mimic the swirlies of soft-serve ice cream. Now the lure of ice cream cones can literally hang over your head.
[link, via Laughing Squid]
I love that idea. It made me smile.