REVIEW – It’s that time of year where we risk life and limb to decorate for the holidays. For many of us, that involves lights and the requisite swearing that comes from burned-out strings. LED lights have definitely reduced that, but they’re still just lights, right? Twinkly says “NO”! Lights can be more! What is …
NEWS – Before Christmas, we told you about the Modern Christmas Tree that’s perfect for your Mid-Century Modern or your Space-Age Christmas celebration. I bought both a 7.5′ large tree and a small Jubilee tree. Those are my trees you can see in the image. They are absolutely gorgeous, and they are available at end-of-season …
NEWS – The Star Wars Christmas tree topper not enough for you? How about a string of Lightsaber lights for the tree? These lights are from the folks at ThinkGeek, so you know they’re officially-licensed Star Wars merchandise. The Star Wars Lightsaber String Lights have 20 alternating 3.5″ red and green sabers illuminated by seed …
NEWS – I’m not sure how the Death Star equates to the joyous Christmas season, but who am I to question it? If Star Wars makes all your occasions happier, then you need a Death Star Tree Topper from Hallmark. This topper measures 6.3″ x 6.3″ x 6.3″ and weighs 14.25 ounces. It comes with …
That’s not a moon! That’s a Christmas tree topper! Read More
NEWS – Forget the Elf on the Shelf; that little tattletale only makes your kids anxious. The Evergreen Elf is useful; he will keep your family safe by preventing your real Christmas tree from drying out and becoming a fire hazard. The Evergreen Elf will fit on any live-tree stand on the market now. He …
The Evergreen Elf monitors your Christmas tree to keep your family safe Read More
NEWS – If you’re a fan of the movie National Lampoons Christmas Vacation this decoration will assure that your family will have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby danced with Danny (bleeping) Kaye. The Griswold’s family station wagon is now immortalized in a gigantic inflatable lawn decoration. The old front-wheel drive sleigh comes …
NEWS – In addition to buying gifts for friends and family members, Christmas is also a time to do a little good for others. Buying the St. Jude’s Hospital Carson Light-Up Light Bulb Ornament is a way to get a gift for someone or an ornament for your own tree while doing good. While supplies …
NEWS – I’m a child of the Mid-Century, and I’ve found that nothing feels like home to me now as much as the furnishings and design elements of my childhood. Apparently Matt Bliss feels nostalgic about his childhood, too, and was inspired to reproduce a part of his family’s Christmas celebrations for all of us …
Modern Christmas Trees are perfect for your Mid-Century Modern or space-age celebration Read More
NEWS – I’m continuing on my mission of finding and drooling over every orrery and solar system representation I can find. My latest finds are beautiful blown-glass solar system ornaments from the people at GlassSculpture.org. B. E. Johnson and Joy Alyssa Day are the scientists/engineers/artists behind this company. They make a lot of glass art, …
With Star Shower, you’ll be able to decorate the exterior of your house without requiring ladders or risking a trip to the ER. Shown in the above image is the Window Wonderland. Apply the adjustable 4ft x 6ft easy-fit screen to the inside of your windows, position the old movie camera-styled projector in your yard, …
Everyone here at The Gadgeteer would like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy your day with family, friends and good food. Make sure that you eat plenty of turkey so you’ll have enough stamina for all of your Black Friday shopping adventures tomorrow. And if you’re like me and would rather …
Celebrate with the Force this Christmas by decorating with these Kurt S. Adler Star Wars lawn ornaments. Each 36 inch character (which includes Darth Vader, R2D2, a Storm Trooper, and Yoda) contains 50 lights and is decked out in Christmas apparel to join you in celebrating the holidays. When decorating this Christmas, “Do, or do …
These ARE the droids you’re looking for this Christmas Read More
As any kid knows, the Christmas stocking is integral to the gift-receiving process, and the larger the stocking means the more presents that could be stuffed inside. But as an adult, you’re probably in need of something a little bigger, maybe more expandable, and definitely more impressive. And how about… tactical? The MOLLE Elite Tactical …
Show your Christmas and Android spirit with this fun little ornament from newPCgadgets. Santa will know to leave a new Android gadget under your tree if you decorate it this ornament. Ok not really… But it will definitely add a cute and geeky flair to your tree. The clear acrylic ornaments are 3 1/2″W x 3 …
Decorate your Christmas tree with an Android ornament Read More
As far as holiday decorations go, I have always been firmly in the anti giant tacky blow-up lawn ornaments camp. Then I saw this guy and my bah humbug, Grinch-like heart grew three sizes. This isn’t just 5-foot long pre-lit stegosaurus covered in tinsel. No, it’s an animated stegosaurus, and he’s wearing a santa hat, scarf, …