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The Lego Kitchen That Rocks 20,000 Colorful Pieces

GeekSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:44:15 -0800

I guess if I can't have my dream Lego house, perhaps I can settle for a Lego kitchen instead? Created by Paris designers Simon Pillard and Philippe Rosetti, the Munchausen LEGO kitchen was made with an IKEA kitchen island base, which was then entirely covered with Scandinavian Lego pieces. The entire project took about a week to finish and certainly gives a plain white kitchen a bold new look. I've always wanted to paint my kitchen bright red, but maybe a Lego counter top would give it just the right amount of liveliness it needs!

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Website of the Day: Dezign With a Z

GeekSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:06:46 -0700

You know all those hip wall decals you've seen floating around recently? I know what you're thinking: you're afraid of using them on rented walls (sticky residue), or you can't find one that you love. Fret not, stylish friends, DezignWithaZ is here to help.

Not only can you find some awesome geeky wall decals to choose from on its site ( like the one above that I'm craving), but you can design your own custom ones from scratch. And guess what - they leave no sticky residue behind. Have a pic of your favorite pet you want to splash across your living room? Just upload a photo, and DezignWithaZ will turn it into a decal. Upload almost any pic really, and you'll come out with great looking walls that your family and wannabe interior designer pals will covet.

Have an interesting website you want to share? To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click "New Post" under the website of the day tab at the top of the page.
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Type "Technology and Gadgets" in the Categories box
Add keyword(s) in the tag field with relevant tags (for example mine for this story was "Website of the Day").
Choose whether you want the post to be private or public.
Click "Create Post" to submit content.

Find a Face Area Rug: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?

GeekSugar — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:25:37 -0700

Why do I like this Find a Face ($180) rug? Cause it reminds me of those fancy found object robots from Gordon Bennett I showed you last year. Yes, I'm still thinking about them. But there's just something overwhelmingly "kid-ish" about this rug that my little cousins (and my inner child) would totally dig.

It could be the blocks of red and yellow primary colors, or perhaps the fact that the rug itself is one big puzzle where you can find faces in everyday objects, which makes me feel young again. Who knows, all I know is it looks pretty dope sitting in front of that retro music player! What do you think?

Rest Your Head on These 10 Geeky Pillows

GeekSugar — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:50:13 -0700

Forget pillow talk, how about pillow tech? Who knew there was such a market for geeky pillows out there? I already surround myself with gadgets and geekery, so why not decorate my home with a few pillows that hold my tech, remind me of tech, or that are just tech-related? You can never have too much tech, that's what I say. Check out a few fine specimens of sexy geekified pillows in this slideshow.

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Glow-in-the-Dark Star Trek Pillows

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:10:49 -0700

Geeky pillows are kinda like geeky cakes - they hold a special place in the hearts of techies. But these Star Trek pillows, which were made by ldhenson, are in a league of their own.

Trekkies and techies alike will agree that these felt pillows are pretty exquisite - they are not only made with love by hand, but they actually glow in the dark. Which means you can enjoy them by day, and by night.

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Telephone Pillow: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:45:46 -0700

Big ups to the vintage telephone revival! Typewriters and Polaroids are hot, and now so are corded telephones, too. Case in point: the Telephone Pillow ($34) from Urban Outfitters.

West Elm had a similarly geek-inspired telephone pillow last year - it's like as everyone ditches their landlines left and square, the old-school rotary gains in popularity. But are we far enough away from the home phone to be nostalgic about it? Would you toss this on your chair?

Questionable Docking: 5 Quirky Charging Stations

GeekSugar — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:05:58 -0700

Hey, they can't all be made by Bluelounge. Modern gadget needs have called for a new home tech essential: the charging station. Now, everyone has different decor tastes, and the next few charging stations definitely bank on the fact that someone, somewhere, will be into it. Check them out.

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5 Products For Using Your Laptop at Home Comfortably

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:05:12 -0700

Sure, laptops are popular because they're portable and don't take up a lot of space, but when you're using one, you still need the proper accouterments to use them at home. Whether it's a small desk or laptop cushion, I have a list of favorites that are both petite and affordable.

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10 Vintage Desk Lamps to Light Up Your Life

GeekSugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:43:00 -0700

Although I'm a technology geek, I can't get enough vintage. And with the upcoming premiere of Mad Men - my favorite retro drama that tosses in vintage tech left and right - I couldn't help but include a roundup of some vintage goods within these here pages. But why desk lamps? Well, desk lamps not only perform the important task of lighting up my work area so I can see, but it's an old-timey technology that will never go out of style. Check out 10 of my favorite vintage desk lamps in this slideshow, and tip your hat to history!

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iPod Pillow: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:43:18 -0700

Etsy sellers have located a sweet spot: geeky throw pillows. I've seen websites and other tech icons as pillows, but I'm really delighted by this iPod Pillow Cover ($18).

Rendered in soft gray (a better decor choice than Apple white), the pillow cover is made of soft felt recycled from plastic water bottles. It certainly does the iPod Classic justice.

Would you toss this on your sofa?