Australian company KeepCup has created an eco-friendly alternative to the take-away coffee cup. This commuter mug has a warranty for one year and comes in four standard take-away sizes. They are also a lot of fun to make. You begin by going to the KeepCup website, where you design and customise … [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...]
Elementary Style: Sherlock-inspired pipe brooch
The lovely folks over at Finest Imaginary have come up with yet another cute and quirky piece of jewellery to add to their ever-expanding collection: a wooden pipe brooch inspired by the greatest detective of all time! This £11 laser cut accessory is etched from cherry coloured wood and assembled … [Read more...]
The low down on baby food processors
With more parents making the decision to make their own baby food, it's no wonder that companies are cashing in. Making your own baby food can have a multitude of health benefits, as well as being cheaper than tinned and jarred options. But do you really know where to start? Once you've got … [Read more...]
Shop of the week: Escentual.com
We may be geeks here at Dork Adore, but that doesn't mean we don't know the importance of a good pair of hair tongs, or indulge in some beauty buying on a regular basis (especially beauty gadgets). We're a bunch of chic geeks, after all. But time is tight. Personally, I don't have the patience … [Read more...]
Shop of the week: Casabu. Discounted designer baby gear
Up until a couple of years ago, I generally ignored or resented the existence of children. But then my cousins and friends started having kids. And my best friend asked me to be godmother to her (ridiculously adorable) son. Now I can't walk past a toy shop without indulging in a spend for the … [Read more...]
Shop of the week: Fab UK
Shopping online is fun. Do it in your PJs, do it on the commute to work, and do it when you're drunk (it's like a present to your sober self in a couple of days time). Shopping offline is not fun; you have to wear actual clothes. And deal with people inyourface. And queue for things. And – in … [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...]
Style your own photo handbag with Clippy London
Made from clear plastic pockets stitched together, Clippy bags allow you to create a unique fashion item using your own photos, tickets, Polaroids, old comics or anything else you like. Simply choose your images, pop them in the pockets and you’re good to go. I’m a huge fan of my Clippy bag, … [Read more...]
Three alternative ways to do your shopping in 2012
Supermarkets are soulless places, aren't they? All those busy aisles of grumpy shoppers who wield their trolley/pram/wheelchairs like a lethal weapon, diving for the last cut-priced cuts of meat and avoiding the zombie-like members of staff. This is exactly why they stick the wine aisle at the … [Read more...]
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