Last week, Sky1 debuted Sinbad, their new fantasy-adventure show in the vein of Doctor Who, Merlin and so forth. A group of misfits sail the seas, led by Elliot Knight as Sinbad, legendary sailor, cursed to die if he sets foot on land for more than a day and a night. So, is this a worthy addition … [Read more...]
Pantone’s colour-scented candles
If it's been Pantone-branded, I'm on board, which is why these candles hold a special appeal that no other candle could hope to match. Not only are the Pantone candles available in a choice of colours (which is really the least you would hope for) you'd expect, they also come in a variety of … [Read more...]
TARDamask: Doctor Who TARDIS fabric
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...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The Bieber-Cat edition
If your week has been as traumatic as this moment captured from the ongoing feline/canine gang war, then you need links. Lovely, undemanding links. Feel the glorious texture of mah splendid, juicy links! 30-love in Michelle's room Orkney Library made a spectacular attempt to win the favour of … [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...]
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