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Byrd & Belle Wool Felt and Leather iPod Case

Cambria over at our green-tinged site Re-Nest posted about these handsome 100% felted merino wool and leather iPod cases from etsy seller Byrd & Belle that look like an offering from J. Crew rather ...

Hot or Not? Clock made from a Recycled Bike Wheel

Clock made from a Recycled Bike Wheel ...

The Turntable Clock Recycles Old Tech

Mmmm.. tastes like retro redemption. We at Unplggd don't believe in "out-dated" technology. We believe in tech that simply needs another purpose, especially ones with timeless designs. Take the turnta...

Geeky Graphic Computer Key Coasters

We know a cold drink is the best thing to help us reboot and escape. But now the reboot and escape key commands can also help us to a cold drink. Check out these coasters......

Look! Military-Grade Desk; Design Nerd Style

Having a good desk when you work from home is as important as having a good bed. Like the latter, if you're not comfortable at your desk you're going to have a really tough time getting through the d...

Look! Perforated Lamp Mimics Mac Pro's Grid

Ok, we know this lamp is pretty low-tech (what it can't be programmed by your iPhone?) but it totally reminds us of the Apple Mac Pro. The bent expanded metal mimics the grated front of the Apple tow...

Delete Button Street Ads and Keyboard Bags: Turning Up Everywhere

It's funny to see how ubiquitous keyboards have become. We see them everywhere. They are the fastest way to enter data into a computer. For the time being, they will remain that way, since using your ...

Behind the Blog: Etsy

When we think of online marketplace for arts and crafts gift products, there's only really one name that comes to mind: Etsy. For many, visiting the site regularly borders on a near obsession, such is...

Ctrl+Alt+Del Felt Throw Pillows

Typography is popping up everywhere in artwork lately, from the curious and giant "5" artwork to the watercolor typography illustrations by Alberto Seveso. As you should do with most art trends, take ...

Etsy Find Custom Katamari Painting

What to do with some garage sale landscape artwork? Why not repurpose it with some additional artwork from that ever-popular vid game, Katamari Damacy, like etsy seller loudxmouse did. Match this artw...

Wall Mounted Origami Speaker Cabinets

There are plenty of strange speakers out there, as we saw last week, but occasionally people think outside the box in a more subtle way. Etsy seller Jonathan Gomez Whitney has come up with a unique w...

Mac or PC Jewelry From Etsy Helps you Declare your Party

Wearable techie love is always welcome in our house (You know, like the fictional Unplggd manor? We like to imagine that it's pimped out with the latest and greatest gadgets we can't really afford). I...

The Seven Coolest Etsy Finds
Best of 2008

The innovative high-tech gadgets that we love here at Unplggd don't really fit in the same sentance with "hand-made craft projects." But every once in a a while, our favorite online handicraft store, ...

Look! Retro Tech Felt Gear

Holiday shopping is in full swing, and you've got a friend or loved who is a little bit geeky, has a indie crafty streak and pines for the days of old tech like 8-bit gaming, audio tapes and floppy di...

Look! Clocks Made From Old, Recycled Tech

Making something new from something old is getting, well, old. Not like the idea of recycling is tired—but just that we're not so impressed by the creativity of it all as we once were. But that ...

XBOX, Wii and Guitar Hero Cufflinks add Geek Flair to Chic Tablescapes

Being AT fans, we are no stranger to the tabletop catch-all dish. It's great on a desk to catch paperclips and wayward rubberbands, and it's great on a bedside table to catch rings and other late-nigh...

Handmade Nintendo DS Cases go Retro

You know how some people are Apple freaks? And how they'll buy anything with that half-bitten fruit stamped on it? (Kinda like this guy with his Apple cake!) We're beginning to think that there are al...

Handsewn Apple iPod Shuffle Case is a Throwback

We found the "Applepod" while searching Etsy for homemade iPod cases. A throwback to the old Apple logo, this case is handsewn upon order and can be customized in your choice of colors. (Although we'd...

Knitted Power Cord Has Us In Stitches

Normally we try everything in our power to hide power cords from view. But we think this Knitted Power Cord made with cotton and acrylic blend yarn is so cool, we'd actually want a tangle of them arou...

The Following Is a Test of the Emergency Cuteness System

We've talked about dolling up your computer monitor with felt in the past, and now we've found a felt option for protecting your computer monitor when you're away. Etsy user sallyenglanddesign has ...

July Scavenger: Top Ten Etsy Finds

In keeping with this month's green theme, we found ten amazing items on Etsy, some of which are made from recycled or repurposed items. There are CD holders made from old calendars, USB drives made f...

Marble Desktop Makes Apple Desktop Look Even Classier

Wow! We never thought of using marble as a home office tabletop, but how elegant does it make that iMac look?! Man, you could feel high brow reading Perez Hilton if you were parked at this desk!...

Roundup: Etsy Scavenger

We're a few days late with this monthly round-up, but you'll forgive us once you see the goodies we've found for you on our fave craft shop, Etsy. ...

Roundup: Etsy Scavenger

Etsy is a goldmine for gadget and geek accessories you didn't know you needed. Every month we'll be rounding up the best finds from craftsters from around the world. This month we found a rad needle...