Etsy seller GeekUnique offers handmade, game-inspired quilts for the baby geeks in our lives. The 36×36 crib quilts feature 100% cotton tops and polyester battling, and are available in the following characters: Mario/Luigi Donkey Kong Frogger Ms. Pac-Man Q-Bert Dig Dug Link I would love a Mario quilt for the nursery, but the $80 is a […]
I am loving these coasters/pads designed by Sunny Chung for Toast Living. Made of colorful silicon, they can be used folded and square, or unfolded to form delightful petals for your cup, pot, or pan. Via Yanko Design. You may also like: Penguin Paperback Style Covers for Video Games Paper Coasters by Terada Naoki OMGz […]
I love the idea behind these magnets… But I’m not sure if I’ll have the patience to neatly arrange them into letters to form cute, quirky messages on the fridge. $16 ($14.40 for members) for a set of 22 magnets at the MOMA Store. Via Beter Living Through Design. You may also like: Penguin Paperback […]
The Fliqlo screensaver. Used (and loved) by many a minimalist and design enthusiasts alike, it has become one of the most popular screensavers of the past year. image source And today, I found the perfect physical accompaniment: I love it — it’s the perfect mix of retro, minimalist, and functional design. Measuring more than a […]
Alright, I know that DVDs are on their way out but I still cling onto my 500+ DVD collection because I love movies that much (I have no taste and will watch anything). Our old Toshiba DVD player was decent, but all that changed when we upgraded our television to a widescreen HDTV LCD. With […]
Our beloved Roomba has died. Correction: it is “disabled.” It has lost a lot of its suction power, its parts constantly need replacing, and it’s nearly not as “smart” as it used to be. So we made the difficult decision to get a replacement vacuum. I have experienced my share of vacuum frustration over the […]
How GORGEOUS is this humidifier? Made of Japanese Cypress, it uses no electricity; water is naturally drawn through the wood and evaporated into the air. And according to Okada, the Japanese firm that designed this piece of art, this process evaporates water six times faster than if left in glass. Okada calls this device “The […]
Brooklyn-based company Underground Signs has a licensing agreement with the NYC MTA which allows them to sell replica subway station signs, or custom signs based on the iconic white-Helvetica-on-black pieces. The prices aren’t cheap at $400 for an 8′ sign ($310 for 5′, $99 for 12″) but they would make wonderful additions to any New […]
The handmade version may have more clout, but here’s one for the rest of us: The only thing I can suggest is that they add a cursor (and perhaps a spinning Mac ball to make it super-realistic). Get your own at ThinkGeek. You may also like: Penguin Paperback Style Covers for Video Games OMGz I […]
Earlier today, I saw this personalized fridge magnet clock by Designplus and let out a delightul little yelp. What a cute and fun way to organize your tasks and chores! I wanted to get one right away for our cluttered-with-too-many-papers-and-pictures fridge. Then I noticed something. What was this? Is that…a man jumping over a crouched […]
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