A Touch of Cloth is the latest new show from Sky, part of their recent quest to produce worthwhile and noteworthy TV programmes, rather than just US imports and things that look rubbish. (Don’t think about Sinbad when reading this paragraph.) This time, it’s a parody of the entire UK police show … [Read more...]
Geek Nail Art: Cat in the Hat How-to
I was going to attempt to do this whole Cat in the Hat geek nail art piece in jaunty verse, but I'm just not Dr Seussy enough to make it through the entire article without dying of rhyme failure. Our new favourite nail art blog, the Nailasaurus has created these amazing Dr Seuss-inspired nails, … [Read more...]
Put a Pin in it: Free Pinterest Pin Cushion pattern
This week we will be sharing some of our very favourite free patterns and projects with a social media twist. First up is this Pinterest inspired Pin Me Cushion, a practically perfect project for pinners of all persuasions! This project is so simple it won't even impinge on valuable pinning time … [Read more...]
Shop of the Week: My Wardrobe
The things I do for your people. This week, I spend hours browsing through My Wardrobe for the best pieces. What a chore*. For those that haven't heard of My Wardrobe, it's an online boutique full of the hottest designer pieces, often shortly after they've come off the catwalks of London, Paris, … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The cat ballet edition
Some people think the internet is nothing but cats, pixels, lasers and unicorns. And those people have some perfectly valid points. But if you'll take a walk with me, amiable reader, I will show you so, so much more*. *May contain cats. Dance, pony, dance Everything's being done Gangnam … [Read more...]
Tetris Light: Stackable table lamp for gaming nerds
It's a miracle we've all managed to live this long without Tetris Lights (£29.99, Firebox) in our lives. When we look back, we'll view it as a time when we had to struggle on through the miseries of life, our existence shrouded in a dark funk that only a table lamp in the shape of Tetriminos … [Read more...]
The Walking Dead: Season 2 DVD – Dork Review
After finally airing on terrestrial Channel Five, The Walking Dead season 2 is out in DVD next Monday. You’ve probably seen the episodes by now if you’re a fan, but how do they hold up as a unit? Are there any special features worth seeing? Well, we’ve had an early look at the boxset, so let’s … [Read more...]
Return of the jock: is Team GB’s success bad news for geeks?
Two conversations with my nephew about three years ago: Me: "Do you do much sport at school?" Him: "NO! Only geeks do sport" Me: "Geeks do sport? Don't the cool kids do sport?" Him: "No, only the geeks. The popular kids play computer games." Another day: Me: "What do you want to do when you're … [Read more...]
Doctor Who Mittens: Free knitting pattern
If you're unfortunate enough to be a journalist, there's a good chance you're suffering the onslaught of summertime Christmas press releases. And like most journalists you'll be moaning about it on Twitter while your friends with proper jobs silently despise you. But there's one time when … [Read more...]
Forget 50 Shades, what you need is some Vaginal Fantasy with Felicia Day
Ever since my good friend bought me a copy of Kresley Cole’s “Hunger like no other” as a joke for my birthday I’ve been hooked on a certain type of fantasy novel. Now I love hobbits as much as the next girl and don’t get me started on rangers from the north, but the stories I'm talking about are … [Read more...]
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