Geek Goes Chic: Etchstar Carves Place in My Cell and Heart


Updated 05/12/08 7:37 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 10 comments

Geek Goes Chic: Etchstar Carves Place in My Cell and Heart

In case you haven't heard, our recent party in LA was decidedly geek chic. PopSugar put on the event with our friends at TechCrunch, but it included an array of other sponsors who set up fun stations around the venue. One of the stations was Etchstar, who I have written about in the past. The company sells custom laser etched and engraved preloaded iPods, cell phones, laptops, Moleskine journals Read more

Make a One-of-a-Kind Gadget with Etchstar


Updated 11/30/07 11:24 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

Make a One-of-a-Kind Gadget with Etchstar

I was never really keen on the idea of engraving my gadgets, but after checking out all the neat samples by Etchstar, I'm starting to reconsider. What's great about Etchstar is the fact that you can buy products directly from them or send your own to be customized (coming soon). Select a design from the gallery or upload your own — the options are endless. Prices vary from product to product Read more

Laser Engraved iPod Shuffle Adds Creative Touch


Updated 01/20/09 5:09 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

Laser Engraved iPod Shuffle Adds Creative Touch

I honestly thought that the days of lasering your gadgets were over — primarily because I haven't seen many tattoo lasered laptops recently and because there are so many unique cases. Plus, I find it hard to justify permanently scratching-up your beloved gadgets. But when I saw this shuffle on Chip Chick, I actually thought it was kinda cute! Epilog laser machines can engrave custom artwork Read more

4 Things to Do With Gifts You Don't Want


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What to Do With Unwanted Gifts

Now that the Christmas rush is over, you might be less than giddy over some of the gifts you received. Every year, millions of dollars are wasted on unwanted gifts, but that doesn't mean you should let your own unwanted present go to waste. If you're eyeing a certain gift with distaste, here are a couple of options you can take: Exchange or return it to the store: If the kind recipient was Read more

5 Cute and Stylish Gift Ideas For Mom!


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Stylish Gifts For Mom!

On the hunt for the perfect gift for your mom? Look no further, we've selected five cute and stylish gifts that your mom will love. If she's the jewelry type, try an engraved Helen Ficalora necklace or a set of stacked Melinda Maria bangles. For moms who are always on-the-go, a pair of fashionable two-tone flats or a colorful scarf are practical and stylish options. Or, if you mom is the type who Read more

Link Time — Find Out What Kris Humphries Had Engraved on Kim Kardashian's Ring


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Kim Kardashian Engagement Ring Engraving and Other News

The engravings are something personal to Kim and Kris — D-Listed Watch the ultimate Harry Potter movie experience — Huffington Post All the movies with the best bachelor party scenes — Rotten Tomatoes Who wins in a battle between Lady Gaga and Rihanna? — TooFab Bryce Dallas Howard is pregnant again! — Us Weekly Jay-Z posts a sweet tribute to Beyoncé on his website — Lainey Read more

Warm Winter Coats For Fashionable Tots


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Stylish and Warm Winter Coats For Kids

Bundle up in style this season! Temperatures are dropping, and a lightweight coat or heavy Fall sweater just won't do much longer. But mama puts a lot of thought into her lil ones' outfits, and covering up in any Winter coat is not acceptable. Tots' coats should be just as fashionable as what's underneath! From puffer jackets to sophisticated tweeds, there's something to suit everyone's tastes Read more

Personalize Your iPad


Updated 07/16/11 8:11 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

iPad Personilization and Engraving

Looking for the perfect way to distinguish your iPad from others? May we present: laser engraving. In a Flash Laser, a company out of North Carolina, goes beyond the basic name and message engraving offered by Apple at time of purchase. Ship the company your iPad free of charge, or arrange through their preferred Apple vendor to have a new device purchased and sent directly to their studio. The Read more

Karl Lagerfeld & Orrefors: Collaboration Alert!


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Karl Lagerfeld Glassware For Orrefos

I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, ShelterPop! The fashion designer branches out with his first collection of glassware. Swedish company Orrefors is offering up a haute new take on their signature hand-blown glassware. Karl Lagerfeld's collection is, as you'd expect, sleek and glossy pieces in his signature color palette of milky white, black and crystal. A few pieces Read more

Cool Idea: Carve It Up


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Ideas For Carving Designs Into Furniture

Remember when you were a kid, and carving words and pictures into your school desk was an absolute no-no? Well, good news: you're a big kid now, and those rules no longer apply! As long as you do it tastefully, that is. At Clif Winery's tasting room in Napa Valley (run by the family that invented Clif bars for cyclists), this dining table features a winding path carved into its top, an homage Read more