A personal tech desk designed around the idea that not seeing your cords is better than seeing them.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

If like me, your desk is starting to become a tangle of devices and cords and accessories, you’ll get the genius of the iSkelter SlatePro Personal Tech Desk right away. Especially now that it’s on sale. Handmade in Arizona from premium bamboo with steel...

The iPad stand that Jack Benny and Ed Sullivan would approve of

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

The folks at Safari Cardboard captured our attention ages ago with their now ubiquitous (yet still appealing) cardboard taxidermy in one of our gift guides, followed by their cool gift boxes, and eventually cardboard holiday wreaths. And now they’re back with a...

Need Instagram photo gift ideas? The Novogratz can help.

by Liz Gumbinner | Photography

The Novogratz family is back, and since I’m a fan of their accessible but eclectic decorating style, I like that they’re continuing their quest for colorful world design domination with a new line of modern custom photo gifts that should be a big hit this...

Heat Seek NYC: Help turn up the heat this winter

by Julie | Life and Home

While it may still be pleasant and warm — I’m currently wearing flip flops here in Denver myself — winter will soon be on its way. Too many NYC residents live in buildings with inadequate heat, but Heat Seek NYC aims to help change that, thanks to...

Soundfreaq Double Spot wireless speaker has us feeling doubly stylish. Even if we’re just rocking out to Let it Go. Again.

by Nicole Blades | Gear + Hardware

We’re not ashamed to let our Soundfreaq fan flag fly. We definitely dig what they’re doing over there, matching style with audio substance, and its latest wireless Bluetooth speaker delivers on that promise. The new speaker is called the Soundfreaq Double...

What to do with Instagram photos? Print them, then frame them. What a concept.

by Nicole Blades | Photography

We’re always looking for even more new ideas on what to do with Instagram photos that will get them off of our tiny screens and into our big, real lives. Sticky9 just introduced one cool way with Magnet Wall Frames. It’s just like it sounds: a sleek...

Guardian Angel Safety Outlet: the must-have outlet for parents. (Yes, there is such a thing).

by Jeana | Life and Home

With my third baby who has been on the move for a few months, I re-realized how vigilant we have to be when it comes to babyproofing. She is into everything, including electrical outlets (ack!), which is why I’m so glad I discovered the Guardian Angel Safety...

Photobrix: If you’ve ever imagined yourself as a LEGO portrait

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

Twitter isn’t generally the best way to pitch us, but when we get a Tweet like this, well…how can we resist?   @coolmompicks That’s an awesome profile photo, and even better in #LEGO by https://t.co/LK9Hyuz4UG pic.twitter.com/cQoriCzIFn —...

Custom built speakers from luggage that may have traveled to Paris in the ’40s.

by Kate Etue | Gear + Hardware

We’ve covered a lot of audio speakers here over the years, but none have been quite like the exquisite custom built speakers made from vintage luggage by Case of Bass. (Not to be confused with Ace of Base which you may or may not want in your home.) I mean,...

How IKEA is using Instagram in a very cool way. As in, no selfies.

by Nicole Blades | Social Media

What happens when 14 young designers put their heads together to figure out how to promote IKEA’s newest furniture collection? The highly-innovative IKEA PS 2014, that’s what. It’s the first fully-functional, interlinked web site on Instagram. Yes,...