Turntable to go

Turntable to go

If you’ve got a thing for retro audio motifs like I do, I think you’ll get a kick out of this Etsy shop that also has a heart for boom boxes, turntables, and other relics of the pre-MP3 era. Brooklyn’s Abreaka Studios offers a line of handmade...
Happy F-At-He-R-S Day, geek!

Happy F-At-He-R-S Day, geek!

Does your dad have an Einstein ‘fro? Does he spend spend his day in a lab coat? Is he an aspiring inventor, a dork, a science teacher, a science homework helper, or just the kind of guy who loves Think Geek t-shirts? Then chances are he’ll love this...
A pretty handmade sleeve worthy of your iPad

A pretty handmade sleeve worthy of your iPad

With a bunch of little kids running around my house, I put a Speck CandyShell case on my iPad the very moment I brought it home. The problem is, that leaves the screen completely unprotected when I want to pack it in my laptop bag or purse. So instead of using a...
Save the date!

Save the date!

You might be the type of mom, like me, who loves the idea of mom jewelry but with a bit more of a subtle twist. That’s why I am still coveting the binary cuff from Karla Wheeler and now, this equally beautiful binary code pendant that lets you keep your most...
A pillow you can really flop down on

A pillow you can really flop down on

I definitely get a little too happy over handmade geek-chic accessories that blend technology with craftsmanship. What can I say, I think every home should have a bit of a smile to it, whether it’s a Twitter pillow or this awesome new find. What’s...
Spaghetti overhead!

Spaghetti overhead!

One of my big decorating secrets is to find whimsical items that will distract from the clutter and mess that might otherwise be noticed when people come over. I ask you, who’s going to notice a pile of disorganized papers all over a desk when you have this...
Internet-inspired pillows for your inner geek

Internet-inspired pillows for your inner geek

If I ever have a few minutes to flit around on the Internet and do some surfing (who am I kidding, shopping), I always hit Etsy and troll through the millions of creative products I know I’d never be able to come up with myself. I especially love the...
An iPad case to love as much as the iPad inside

An iPad case to love as much as the iPad inside

With the iPad 2 out now, I’m seeing a renewed interest in iPad accessories popping up everywhere. iPads taking over the world! When I stumbled upon this handmade case on Etsy, I said to myself, wow. The handmade iPad case is pretty much a masterpiece to behold,...