apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time


Posts By Colleen Quinn

Tabletop Ceramic Heater from The Sharper Image

SharperImageCeramicHeater.jpg

As temperatures continue to drop, we have noticed a number of cold spots both at home and in the office. These temperature variations are especially noticeable when we're sitting at a computer typing with chilly fingers. Because we don't want to fiddle with the thermostat to fix one cold spot (or can't fiddle with it in the office), we've been on the lookout for other options.

ProTrack Stereo Recorder by Alesis

alesis-protrack.jpg

Do you ever find yourself wishing you could capture the sounds of the moment on your iPod? Whether you want to record your child's first words for posterity or your friends' karaoke performances for future blackmail, the ProTrack from Alesis allows you to record stereo audio directly (and easily) to your iPod.

EcoPad Paperless Notepad from Brookstone

BrookstoneEcoPad.jpg

For all of us who find our desks or phone tables covered with sticky notes and scraps of paper at the end of the day, Brookstone is offering a stylish paperfree alternative for taking down quick notes or messages. Though we suspect the product was designed for office use, we think it could be even more useful in the home.

iRobot Hooks from Romp

iRobotHooks1.jpg

The moment we saw these little hooks, we knew we had to share with folks who probably understand our love of whimsically geeky home decor. These robot hooks would make the perfect addition to any entryway or landing strip in a tech-savvy home...

Verizon Unveils the Droid Phone by Motorola

VerizonAndroidPhone.jpgAfter weeks of those iDon't commercials, Verizon finally released details of the Droid phone yesterday, launching a flurry of press on the possibility that this mobile convergence device could finally end iPhone's dominance of the market. With its technological improvements and access to an ever-growing apps repository, the Droid could enable a new wave of users to consolidate into one mobile device that can handle music, email, phone calls at the same time as it helps to hang level shelves or to decipher laundry symbols...

Technicolor: Purple

Purple has long been considered a royal, even imperial, color- Alexander the Great wore robes of Tyrian purple, and Han purple was used to decorate the warriors of the Xian Terracotta Army. For we ordinary folk, the technology pictured above can help add an imperial punch to our homes without the pressures of governance...

Cideko Air Keyboard

Cideko-Air-Keyboard.jpg

Trying to reduce the number of gadgets and gizmos on your desk? If so, then this all-in-one wireless keyboard, mouse and remote might just the perfect addition to your holiday wishlist...

Technicolor: Green

Usually when we talk about green technology here on Unplggd we are referring to eco-friendly products, but today we are actually focusing on goods that would make Kermit the Frog happy. Though admittedly not as popular an option as yellow or red, there are plenty of choices for the savvy shopper looking to add a pop of green...

Recycled Keyboard Mirror

RedimeiMirror1.jpg

Looking for the perfect mirror to accent a hallway or perhaps to anchor your landing strip? We love the quirkiness of this recycled keyboard mirror, and think it might be the perfect addition to any tech-savvy household...

Travelmate Portable Fireplace

ConmotoTravelmateFireplace.jpg

For those of us in small apartments without such luxury features, this portable fireplace is the ideal way to add some fun and function to any room. As the nights grow colder, we find the idea of some added warmth ever more appealing...

Swarovski Light Sock: The Chandelier Re-Imagined?

SwarovskiLightSock.jpg

We somehow missed these fabulous Swarovski light socks when they premiered at Design Miami 07, but just had to share now that they are available for purchase. Essentially a mesh bag filled with crystals and a single light source, this light sock is being marketed as "the people's chandelier"...

HP DreamScreens

092409_HPdreamscreen.jpg

We still have paper photographs displayed in frames around the house, but the urge to declutter has us looking seriously at digital options to reduce the number of frames without retiring any of the pictures. Though there are many choices available, we recently fell for the new HP DreamScreen line...

Graphik iPod Dock

091709-ErikGlaserGraphik.jpg

Though we are fond of our DIY iPod speakers (a hacked 1970s Weltron radio), we nevertheless keep our eyes open for interesting alternatives. We love the graphic design and slim profile of this iPod dock, and think it would look great in any modern home...

Roundup: Weird and Wonderful Gadget Holders

Our gadgets and gizmos tend to drift around the house, but we dream of a day when we can commit to one location for charging and storage. If that day ever comes, we might be tempted to create a collection of wacky gadget holders like those pictured above...

Home Office Trike

We love this small and multifunctional home office that can roll around the house if you so desire. The top flips open to reveal a folding workstation, and the wooden contoured drawers open to the front and sides...