Friday Finds: Geek to the core

Last week's discovery of the R2D2 mug got me thinking about how best to incorporate my love of all things Geek into my decor. A quick Etsy search turned up plenty of choices.

I don't have kids, but if I did, you can be sure this would be in their room:

The ABCs of geek pop culture, SuburbanYeti 

This would be fitting addition to any (wo)man cave:

 Bold Bluff, RyanJonesArt

I love the graphic nature of this one. It's pretty much on my must-have list now:

 Retro Scandinavian style Star Wars print, handz

There's something gorgeously geeky about these simple blueprints for the Millennium Falcon. Want!

Framed plans to Millennium Falcon, trasureiland

And because I love typography and The Lord of the Rings, I can't help but think this is pretty awesome:

"Not all who wonder are lost" in Elvish calligraphy, tiedyejedi

And finally, I love the moody quality and the reference that only fans would get:

Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station, kylespears

Friday Finds: Fun mugs

This week I hope to offer some options for getting your caffeine fix - or decaf, if that's your style.

Love mug; Chocolate Creative

Bicycle mug, LennyMud

 Dandelion travel mug, Pretty My Drink

 Harry Potter, Daily Grinder 

 Keep Calm and Drink Coffee, Daily Grinder

 Star Wars R2D2 mug, Daily Grinder

Jane Austen quote, Brookish

One day I hope to enjoy some delicious french press in my own reading nook, where I will use this photo to decorate:

Morning Coffee - Seattle's Pike Place Market, Big Bean Photos

And this:

Shhh, Thebigharumph

Friday Finds: Upcycled is fun

Sometimes you just have to respect people who are creative and skillful enough to make some of the amazing things that you can find on Etsy. Granted, there's some real crap on that site. But for every piece of crap, there always seems to be several pieces of joy just ready to be taken home - by me, if I had the money.
This week I sort of went on an Etsy craze and just browsed randomly through stores that popped up by searching "upcycled." That's what will be featured this week.

Amusing finds

Who doesn't need something to advertise their obsessive addiction to coffee? I know I do.

"Death Before Decaf" coffee/espresso spoon by Sycamore Hill

This next shop was full of these reclaimed, old-lady tea cups with random things like "slut" or "whore house" written on them. I literally laughed out loud when I saw them. They also made me think of a certain tea drinker I know. I think she might get a kick out of this:

"Trollop altered vintage teacup" by Trixiedelicious 

Simply gorgeous

I want this, so bad. I know I really don't have a need to display cupcakes or dessert, but it is so pretty that I might just buy it and use it for something else. A place to throw keys in the entryway, perhaps?

 "Green Shabby Heirloom Scalloped dessert stand" by Burlap and Blue

And this lamp is so beautiful. I wish I had a place for this. Sadly, renters really can't go around updating lighting and what not. This is the essence of "upcycled."

 "Bombay Sapphire Gin upcycled pendant" by Bottlehood

I could see getting like 4 of this next piece and hanging them on the wall as art. The shop is full of really pretty designs.

"Red hand-painted vinyl record bowl" by Reclaimed Wreckage

Cottage Chic

I think this slightly worn look of this next piece is beautiful. I really love the graphic nature of bikes and I think they make great silhouettes - obviously, since I just spent money on a print of a tandem bicycle.

 Bicycle key rack by prettylovelypainting

There was something about this vase that drew me in. It's not my style, but it's still pretty.

 Upcycled galvanized bucket by Alexis BrookeLane

I think my mom would love these. She once did this to a spice rack, though her's was mostly blue. I would put little bunches of wildflowers in these.

Shabby wall sconces with mirrors in vintage white and blue by ShabbyNChic

Industrial but pretty

Someday I will have floor-to-ceiling bookcases that hold mostly books, instead of DVDs. When that day comes, I hope to need bookends. These instantly took me back to the time when I worked at the college library. I love that that were painted a bright color, though.

 Industrial style green bookends by Orangedoorcottage

When I was in high school, I got the chance to go to Hawaii. This lamp, made out of photo slides, features scenes from Hawaii. It's a little ungainly, but I still love it.

Kodachrome slides of Hawaii lamp by cameratakesphotos  

Around the house: On the walls

The reason I still feel like a college student might have a lot to do with the fact that our wall art consists of posters stuck to the wall with 3M. I love many of these posters and wouldn't dream of getting rid of them, but I want to frame them at some point, if only to finally feel at least a little bit like an adult.
At the same time, I've fallen in love with new pieces. Like this one:

Which I bought at Target for $6.99.

And this one:

Which I haven't bought yet, but might this week, especially since it's on sale right now for $18.99.

And there's always this:

There's nothing like supporting small companies on Etsy, with this print from the Keep Calm shop.

I love the graphic simplicity of all these prints. Plus, typography is just awesome.

A smashing good wedding idea

Last night I was driving home from work and it hit me: Pinatas.
Let me back up. As the fiance and I near our wedding day, we've both been attempting to come up with fun ways to celebrate with our friends and family. On my way home, for no particular reason, I began thinking about pinatas and how much fun it would be to have one (or two) at the wedding. Why not begin our marriage by smashing something apart with a baseball bat? So what do you think, bad call or a smashing good idea?

Bride and Groom Pinatas by LlavesDesigns on Etsy