By: TCO As I previously mentioned, my husband and I are expecting a youngster in December. We’re currently working on the baby room, and, perhaps not surprisingly, the toughest part has been picking out the proper decor (perhaps second in toughness only to picking a name). Shopping online and in baby stores, everything is very…”baby.” By that […]
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August 18
Geeky Garden Decor
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By: Terra Clarke Olsen Regardless if you have a green-thumb or not*, these geeky gardening accessories are the perfect addition to your outdoor or indoor garden area. Succulent Monster by ShamefulSquid; $49 Chemistry Watering Globes by CarolynChemistry; $20 Star Wars Lawn Ornament by ThinkGeek; $39.99 Mario Garden Decorations by BurritoPrincess; $5 Dominoes […]
July 21
Geeky Office Supplies
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By: Terra Clarke Olsen This weekend, I noticed that “Back to School” aisles have already started to appear. Being the dork that I am, I loved back-to-school shopping as a kid—the colorful binders, the fancy pens, the pointless stickers, I wanted it all! So, it probably doesn’t come as a surprise that I love buying […]
August 12
Nerdy Decor: Beautiful Bookcases
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Nerdy Decor – Episode 5: Beautiful Bookcases By: Andrea Cole Do you have a lot of books? I’m sure you do. People love books, but sometimes the places we stash them don’t always match our decor. Bookcases often take the raw end of the deal and become more functional than fun. But let’s change that! Below […]
July 29
Easy Makeup Brush Storage
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Easy Makeup Brush Storage By: Katie Neely Makeup Brushes can be tricky to store. You don’t want them jumbled up in a bag, where their brushes can be ruined, but you don’t want to keep them in a vase where it can be hard to find the one you’re looking for. This is an easy […]
July 12
Nerdy Decor: Handmade Haven
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Nerdy Decor – Episode 4: Handmade Haven By: Andrea Cole Welcome back to Nerdy Decor! This time we’re going to look at some nerdy handmade elements that you can add to your home. Don’t worry, you’re not required to make things if you’re not feeling crafty. That’s what sites like Etsy are for! Zelda Keyholder […]
June 26
DIY Frosted Vases
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DIY Frosted Vases By: Katie Neely My sister got married this past weekend and we made these frosted vases for her centerpieces. This is a great way to make something inexpensive look like a million bucks! What you need: Glass vases (I recommend Ikea or the Dollar Store) Rubber bands Desired color/frost or glitter spray […]
May 01
Nerdy Decor: In the Kitchen
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Nerdy Decor – Episode 3: In the Kitchen By: Andrea Cole Nerdy Decor is back and this time we’re playing in the kitchen! I LOVE to cook, so a lot of my decor choices often have something to do with cooking or eating. But if I can be extra nerdy about my kitchen choices, well […]
March 26
Nerdy Decor: Contemplate Your Space
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Nerdy Decor – Episode 2: Contemplate Your Space By: Andrea Cole We’re back with another installment of Nerdy Decor and I want to continue where we left off last time. Inspiration. Going through all the different types of styles and rooms is a great way to get ideas for your own space. Now you have […]
February 28
Ready, Set, Decorate! Episode 1: The Inspiration
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Ready, Set, Decorate! Episode 1: The Inspiration By: Andrea Cole Greetings! I’ve got a new series for Have You Nerd that will explore the many different facets of interior decorating, nerd style. Here we’ll cover everything from tea cozies to vases to posters of every shape and style. The fun thing about interior decorating is […]
February 19
DIY Pedestal Plates and Bowls
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DIY Pedestal Plates and Bowls By: Katie Neely What you need: Candle Stick Holder Plate or bowl Sandpaper E6000 Glue Heavy book If you’re using a glass candlestick holder take sandpaper and file down the rim. This will allow the glass to adhere better to the glass plate of bowl. Apply glue to the area […]