Author: Tara

Geeky Fashion

SCOTTEVEST Saves the Day!

You’ve heard me talk about SCOTTEVEST before. I love their coats, and love them even more since they made my dad a finalist in their “Trip of Your Life” contest (we should be hearing any day on the winner! Eee!) When Mr. Geek and I were on our honeymoon, we […]

Gift Ideas

Gifts for Your Valentine

Valentine’s Day is two weeks away, which means it’s prime time to get those gifts ordered, reservations made, and singing telegram booked. A lot of people ask me for valentines gift ideas that are a bit more unique and personal than your average bouquet of roses or box of chocolates, […]

Geek Etiquette

Geek Etiquette: Dress To Impress

The Geeky Hostess is gonna help you get your manners on! Each Monday, we’ll focus on a topic of etiquette. We’ll take a look at the classic rules (using Emily Post as a guide), and then evaluate the rules for our daily lives, creating a guide to “Geek Etiquette.” Have an […]

A Geeky Home

Timey Wimey TARDIS Clock

This beautiful clock is the perfect way to keep track of all that wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff like minutes and hours. Hang this near a window so you can count the hours while keeping an eye out for the real TARDIS, waiting for the Doctor to whisk you away. Dr Who […]

A Geeky Home

Comic Shelf

Let your action figures do the talking with this comic text graphic-inspired shelf. I can picture showcasing a really great comic book or toy collection here. Not into collecting? Get some wooden letters (like these ones from Amazon.com) and spell out your feelings! Comic Shelf, $249 at Groopti.com. (Source: Thrillist)

Crafty Geek

Xbox 360 Hot Pocket Dispenser

Looking to enjoy dinner with your gaming session, but don’t want to take a pesky break to actually pick up your Hot Pocket? Make one of these handy-dandy Hot Pocket dispensers for your Xbox 360 controller with the help of Ben Heck. I personally would have stopped after he duct […]

A Geeky Home

Poisonous Glasses?

These glasses will make your friends think twice before asking for a second drink (unless it happens to be the antidote). Great for murder mystery nights, Princess Bride parties, and any day you want to give your friends a little scare. “You Have Just Been Poisoned Etched Drinking Glass“, $15 […]

Geek Etiquette

Geek Etiquette: RSVPs

The Geeky Hostess is gonna help you get your manners on! Each Monday, we’ll focus on a topic of etiquette. We’ll take a look at the classic rules (using Emily Post as a guide), and then evaluate the rules for our daily lives, creating a guide to “Geek Etiquette.” Have an […]

Gift Ideas

Indiana Jones Engagement Ring

Redditor Homerliwag may have already won “Geek Guy of the Year”, and it’s still only January. Knowing his girlfriend was a huge fan of Indiana Jones, he designed and commissioned this unique engagement ring for her. He says: It was about 2 or 3 days before November, 11, 2011 (11.11.11). […]