To me, nothing reminds me more of arts and crafts time at school than making things in shrink plastic. The satisfaction of covering the sheet of plastic in your own designs and then seeing it shrink in the oven is one that I have actually yet to recreate in my adult life. It's one of the most … [Read more...]
Since moving to the UK, I've learned one essential thing: when it comes to the weather, always be prepared. Summer's just around the corner, and with the skies apparently unable to decide whether they want to give us rain or sun, being prepared is kind of essential. I've found a couple of beauty … [Read more...]
Father's Day is always a tough one: either you've completely forgotten about it, or you've got a dad who's spectacularly hard to buy a present for. If you're celebrating your dad this Sunday and are completely out of ideas, then this last-minute gift guide might come in handy. … [Read more...]
After The Avengers assembled on the big screen last year, everyone went mad for Marvel. This year, we had Iron Man raking in the billion at the box office, Thor battling evil Christopher Eccleston and his elves in London and Agent Phil Coulson resurrecting on the television. And if … [Read more...]
The phrase “on the rocks” couldn’t have a truer meaning with these new ingenious ice cubes. Quite literally, these beauties from DB Tech are polished rocks that chill your drink. The rock itself is made from 100% soapstone, which maintains an ideal cooling temperature for longer, and is extremely … [Read more...]
Once you start on the path to Pantone-coloured heaven, you may find yourself a little bit obsessed. I'm already the proud owner of a set of Pantone Espresso Cups, and the Pantone Scented Candles we featured a while back are definitely going on my Christmas list. To keep you topped up on Pantone … [Read more...]
Bicycle helmets that make your child look like a giant zebra can only be a good thing in my eyes. So thank goodness for the likes of Crazy Stuff! The company has produced a whole range of really quite awesome animal safety hats for your little one's noggin. The animal bike helmet range has been … [Read more...]
Are you packing to go away to university? I've compiled the ultimate list of must-haves that no university fresher should be without. 1. A laptop or tablet. This will become your home entertainment system for watching movies on, playing music and playing games. It will be your communication … [Read more...]
It's what you've been waiting for! It's the first of our new, irregular series of "concraptions" (things you don't actually need, hadn't even considered, but suddenly can't live a full and happy life without now you know they exist). I have a bit of a personal obsession with these sorts of … [Read more...]
As you might have guessed from our Home + Home section, we love us some kitchen gadgets here at Dork Adore. Sure, some might be slightly pointless and sit on the shelves gathering dust after one use (hello fondue and bread maker). But others will actually come in useful time and time … [Read more...]
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