We're just getting started in the CES 2012 expo hall, and companies have to bring a certain je ne se quois to gain attention. Standing apart from all the futuristic cameras and sleek TV sets, there was retro-inspired Crosley. With a booth full of vinyl players, iPod docs, and bluetooth radios, it was a nice change of pace. Check out all that Crosley has to offer in the way of music enjoyment, Read more

Retro is in, baby, and if you've got a stockpile of vinyl records hanging out in your living room, why not store them in a more fashionable way than just sitting in a heap on your floor? These five shelves and cases should do the trick. Read more

City living can come with lots of obstacles, one of which is limited space. Unless you've got the bankroll to afford your own condo or house, you're going to have to settle for small square footage. But if you're a gadget freak like we are, where on earth do you put all of your gaming goodies and your retro music collection? The Draper Cabinet ($249) may be just the thing you need. Not only does Read more

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If someone you know can't go more than a few minutes without diving back into their MP3 player, has a constant soundtrack playing in their heads, or is as obsessed with music news as you are with gadgets, then check out a few ways I'd wire the geeky music lover this year. Read more

There's just something about sifting through stacks and stacks of records, finding a gem, and then taking it home to hear the crackle and amazing sound that a record provides. There's really nothing like it. And although I (and a majority of you) get our music digitally, old vinyl is making its comeback. Maybe it's the "full steam ahead to digital" momentum that makes people long for something a Read more

Since you had a retro turntable before vinyl became cool again and are most often found with a set of headphones wrapped around your neck, jewelry inspired by your favorite hobby is a necessary indulgence (other than a new mixer or rare vinyl box set, of course). With its tiny turntables pendants and sterling silver headphones rings, Australian artist Nathan Thomas's Darkcloud Silver line of Read more

Toys certainly aren't just for children. With the dozens of designer toy booths at Comic-Con every year, stores like Kid Robot gaining mainstream artistic cred and even Disney joining in, collecting vinyl art figurines is a decidedly grown-up hobby. To honor the art that has spawned colorful collections worldwide, Clutter magazine, which focuses on all things toy, is hosting the first ever Read more

Ah, the beauty of nature! Many mamas and mamas-to-be love the idea of bringing nature indoors — and into the baby's room — with vinyl or fabric tree decals. From a woodland fantasy scene to a modern enchanted forest, the world — or should we say, Etsy! — is your oyster. Check out these 10 tree wall decals and let the peel-and-stick decorating begin! Read more