Author: Tara

Geeky Fashion

Hello Kitty Clutch

I’ve recently become obsessed with Pinterest. Like many other bloggers, I love relaxing at the end of the day by browsing other people’s pics and adding things to my own boards. One item I’ve added was this Hello Kitty Clutch, and it’s received 13 repins so far (repins = people […]

Crafty Geek

Illusion Knitting

Seattle is in a city-wide snow day today, and I can’t think of anything more cozy than staying inside all day, drinking tea and knitting. Turn cozy into epic with an illusion knitting pattern. Maybe illusion knitting’s been around for a while, but I was just introduced to it yesterday […]

Geek Etiquette

Geek Etiquette: Be Nice on the Internet!

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

Emo Droid Prints

Love Star Wars and a bit of Dashboard Confessional? These prints will be perfect for you. Made by Chris Gerringer (of PaperBeatsScissors), the images show the softer and sadder side of your favorite droids. Hang them up wherever you like to get a bit introspective. Droid Feelings collection, $14.57-$24.96 each […]

Fun Food

Geeky Cooking Shows

One of the ultimate “Geeky Hostess” tasks is creating food based on your favorite book, game, or movie. These two newer YouTube channels will help you create some masterpieces and entertain you in the process! Feast of Fiction Jimmy, Ashley and friends guide you through recipes from and inspired by […]

A Geeky Home, Libations

Game of Thrones Steins

Winter is here, and you are ready for a nice, big, hot beverage. These Game of Thrones steins will keep your thirst quenched and your geek cred intact. The toughest thing will be deciding what house to get! Well, that and waiting until April for the second season. That’s so […]

Crafty Geek

Cross-Stitch Mario Coasters

I received one of the coolest gifts ever from my friend Lisa: cross-stitch Mario coasters. The coasters are photo coasters with a bit of cross-stitch fabric slipped in where the photo would go. Lisa found the pattern from the Mario Power-Up post on SpriteStitch.com. I’m a noob to cross-stitch, but […]

Geek Etiquette

Geek Etiquette: Phone Use at Dinner

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 […]

A Geeky Home

Facebook in the Shower

Can’t get enough of Facebook? Keep sharing TMI with the world by turning your shower into a Facebook profile page. Or maybe you should just take a shower and then go outside for a while. Seriously. Social Shower Curtain, around $25 at SpinningHat.com.