The great thing about this TARDIS patterned fabric by Travale is that it's subtle enough for you to make clothes in it; only other nerds would notice that you had hundreds of little Doctor's Wives all over your top. Maybe one day, when I finally make all those dresses for my daughter I keep … [Read more...]
Bodum stuff on sale at BrandAlley
You'll need to sign up to join BrandAlley, but if you want to grab a load of Bodum kitchen gadgets at low prices, there's a whole load of Bodum-branded stuff with some significant discounts on the clearance sale section. The Battery Operated Salt/Pepper Grinder is down from £35 (RRP) to just … [Read more...]
Geek Nail Art: Totoro Tutorial
Personally, it's a miracle if I can get through an entire nail painting session without having to delete and start again, but if you're less cack-handed than I am, you might find this Totoro Nail Art How-to useful. Just look how cute it is! These amazing nails come to you courtesy of Korean … [Read more...]
Crochet Mario and Luigi baby rattles
These excellent baby rattles have been crocheted with love by Mama24boyz (or "Melanie Blake" if you prefer a real name), a prolific pattern creator. She's made all kinds of geek fare, including crochet Spongebob and Power Puff Girl patterns. The Mario and Luigi crochet baby rattle pattern gets … [Read more...]
Do you need a JML Ninja Master?
JML is always tempting me with its in-store infomercials that promise to make me and my life more wonderful. The JML Ninja Master (£39.99) is the latest life-aid that will apparently allow me to reduce kitchen clutter, make the "smoothiest smoothies" and go from "fridge to table top with … [Read more...]
Leather laptop bags for discerning ladies
Designer notebook cases have come a long way since the days of giant laptops inside even bigger leather holdalls. Here's a selection of some of the most recent leather laptop cases that will be perfect for anyone whose insurance policy covers them when they're out and … [Read more...]
The Apple-friendly Innergie PocketCell phone charger
Portable phone chargers have become something of a necessity of late. Remember the good old days when phones lasted for nearly a week on one charge and you didn't start every phone conversation with "my battery's really low so we might get cut off"? Well, those days are long gone. Now you're … [Read more...]
Ooh, what a tease! First clip from The Dark Knight Rises
There's some serious Acting going on in this scene. Intense stuff from Gary Oldman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (John Blake) as they talk in a gloomy Gotham about just who exactly that fella with the big ears is. Apparently, he's "The Batman" (just in case any of you were hoping for the Scatman) … [Read more...]
Superhero outfits for you and your little ones
If you're not content with dressing your children up in superhero t-shirts and babygrows, you can now take the geek thing a whole step further by dressing yourself up in a matching top. [Related: Marvel Super-Hoodies] People will think it's cute and not at all weird. Fabric Flavours, makers … [Read more...]
The Hobbit new scroll artwork!
Hot off the press is this extended banner for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, in cinemas this December (click for bigger version). They're calling it "The Scroll" and it tells the film's story through some set piece stills. It's our first look at Beorn, the "skin changer", more of Gollum's cave … [Read more...]