Tumblr (3.0; @thegrab)http://the-grab.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lggwtpuPPY1qz95pwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>8-bit Valentines - $2.50-$10</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>i guess i’m stuck on an 8-bit kick this week.  sorry…?  these <a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kiracards?page=1">cards </a>are amazing throw-backs to the video games we loved as kids, while still showing your sweetheart that you care! </p>http://the-grab.com/post/3237169204http://the-grab.com/post/3237169204Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:29:49 -0500geek gearvalentinepaper goods<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgd05cFOgg1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>8-Bit Flowers - $14.99</strong></p> <p>let’s face it - girls like getting flowers.  end of story.  if your guy is one of those jerks that think flowers are a waste of money - maybe now he’d actually consider getting you some.  these <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/valentines/e731/#tabs">flowers </a>are dripping with geeky awesomeness, and they won’t die, and they aren’t “a waste of money” (i don’t think fresh flowers are a waste of money… just for the record).  have fun with your subtle hint dropping for valentines day!</p>http://the-grab.com/post/3200140096http://the-grab.com/post/3200140096Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:51:12 -0500valentinegeek chichousewares<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lg1xjyjWmM1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Retro Classy Cuff Links - $4.99-$31.99</strong></p> <p>alright, alright…  i’ll jump on the valentine’s day bandwagon.  if you’re looking for the non-candy kind of sweets-for-your-sweet these <a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cufflinks?page=2">cuff links</a> are sure to be a hit with any man!  get nerdy star wars lego guys, classic coins, gunslinger bullets, even capitalistic monopoly!  and if they don’t wear cuff links, they also have tie tacks!</p> <p>via <a target="_blank" href="http://geeks.thedailywh.at/2011/02/02/geek-news-lego-links-of-the-day/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TdwGeeks+%28TDW+Geeks%29">dailywhatgeek </a></p>http://the-grab.com/post/3088577538http://the-grab.com/post/3088577538Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:21:34 -0500valentineboyfriend giftAccessories<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfwo5yTfg51qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Striped Top - $12.99</strong></p> <p>well this is a big deal!  H&M seems to have opened up shop, online shop, that is.  the latest <a target="_blank" href="http://www.limelife.com/blog-entry/Soon-Youll-Be-Able-to-Shop-at-HM-Online/113447.html">news</a> says end of 2011, but this sure does look like a functioning web store to me!! get yourself some delightfully trendy and cheap <a target="_blank" href="http://shop.hm.com/gb/shoppingwindow?dept=DAM_TRI_ALL&modelnum=829821&type=matching">goodies</a> while you can, no telling if this miracle will last! </p>http://the-grab.com/post/3035806908http://the-grab.com/post/3035806908Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:10:46 -0500blousefashiontop<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfr35dadwN1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Mal Solo T-Shirt - $24.24</strong></p> <p>i might overwhelm you with my nerdy finds from time to time, and for that i do apologize, but - i really just don’t care, i will let my <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefly_(TV_series)">Firefly</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.starwars.com/">Star Wars</a> love show!! and if you haven’t seen one or either of those - get on it (honestly i have a friend who’s only seen 1 star wars - how is that possible?!?).  i do love me some Mal & Solo <a target="_blank" href="http://www.redbubble.com/people/synaptyx/t-shirts/6623683-1-mal-solo">action</a>! </p> <p>via <a target="_blank" href="http://geeks.thedailywh.at/2011/01/28/geek-news-t-shirt-mash-up-of-the-day-4/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TdwGeeks+%28TDW+Geeks%29">thedailywhatgeek</a></p>http://the-grab.com/post/2980265730http://the-grab.com/post/2980265730Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:48:49 -0500geek chicnerd wearstar warsfirefly<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfngjos9d91qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Jerri Dress - $59.99</strong></p> <p>i’ve always really adored the casual yet trendy look of fossil.  i imagine it’s how a california girl in new york would dress.  this dress is no exception with the boho/retro feel of the patters with the stylish cut of the dress.  simply lovely.</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/women/sale/clothing/jerri_dress-wc4934p.html?departmentCategoryId=30000&selectedsubcategoryid=224526&N=0&Va=61&Ns=p_wsc9%7C0%7C%7Cp_weight%7C0&rec=40&pn=c&imagePath=WC4934515">birds</a><br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/women/sale/clothing/jerri_dress-wc4941p.html?departmentCategoryId=30000&selectedsubcategoryid=224526&N=0&Va=61&Ns=p_wsc9%7C0%7C%7Cp_weight%7C0&rec=3&pn=c&imagePath=WC4941629">stripes</a></p>http://the-grab.com/post/2946137269http://the-grab.com/post/2946137269Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:47:48 -0500dressfashion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfln3aUQf91qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Double-Buckle Boot - $39.50</strong></p> <p>whole lotta stylin’ <a target="_blank" href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=55149&vid=1&pid=774522&scid=774522022">boot</a> for not a whole lotta dollars!  impressive, old navy, very impressive. </p>http://the-grab.com/post/2930055468http://the-grab.com/post/2930055468Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:13:58 -0500bootsshoesfashion<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfjrdzV3qH1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Baggu Duck Bag - $20</strong></p> <p>i bought a black <a target="_blank" href="http://baggubag.com/#Duck_Bag">duck bag</a> at a sample sale a few weeks before christmas.  my friend Caitlyn also purchased one (in nutmeg - which is a lovely camel color), and we ADORE these bags.  it’s very simple - one big bag, one small inside pocket, handles for carrying it short and an adjustable shoulder strap for shoulder or cross-body carrying.  it’s rugged and understated while being fashionable.  i have taken it everywhere; it is my work purse, my weekend purse, my night out with the girls purse, my date purse, my overnight bag, my grocery sack, and at one unfortunate time even became my pet-carrier (roommate’s pooch + subway + police = impromptu <a target="_blank" href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v397/StgeMouse/photo5.jpg">doggie bag</a>).  i don’t know if i’ve ever loved a bag/purse more.  and all this for the low price of $20.  i think i’ll buy more…</p>http://the-grab.com/post/2913456863http://the-grab.com/post/2913456863Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:51:35 -0500bagpurseAccessories<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfe7iw4etf1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Fashion Origami - $12</strong></p> <p>oooh!  wouldn’t this be a wonderful little <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=4567&cat=103">item</a> to keep at your desk!  in your free time fold some gorgeous duds for tiny paper people! </p>http://the-grab.com/post/2861779975http://the-grab.com/post/2861779975Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:54:32 -0500officecraftshousewares<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfa71vp91K1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Leaf Ties - $7</strong></p> <p>every once in a while you come across something and think “why hasn’t anyone ever though of this before?!?” - these <a target="_blank" href="http://lufdesign.blogspot.com/search/label/store">leaf ties</a> are that.  just think how cute and forest-y your home and/or office would be if you used these on all your cords instead of those unattractive ones! </p> <p>via <a target="_blank" href="http://ooh-shiny.net/?p=10097">ooh!shiny!</a></p>http://the-grab.com/post/2845199305http://the-grab.com/post/2845199305Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:51:15 -0500housewarestechdecor<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lf8oeoaeVr1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>In A Snap Sweater Dress - $44.99</strong></p> <p>this looks like one of those amazing dresses that you throw on with anything and put absolutely no effort into it, and you always look amazing.  a good <a target="_blank" href="http://www.brooklynindustries.com/sale-women/in-a-snap-sweater-dress?&&productOptionIDs=1082079d-25a2-4167-9921-3e499cc2fb17">dress</a> for a day where you just have no energy to dress, but still need to look nice.  and bonus - removeable sleeves (genius!) mean you can wear it in the spring too!  win!!</p>http://the-grab.com/post/2831777559http://the-grab.com/post/2831777559Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:15:57 -0500dressfashion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lf8nrg8Wc71qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Retro Scandanavian Style Star Wars Poster - $17</strong></p> <p>what a bargain for this amazingly geeky <a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65257507/star-wars-a-new-hope-retro-scandinavian">poster</a>!  you might like to keep your decor fresh and modern, but now you can throw in your love for all things nerd without messing up your style! </p> <p>via <a target="_blank" href="http://mightygoods.com/archives/2011/01/star-wars-print?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MightyGoodsShoppingBlog+%28Mighty+Goods%3A+Shopping+Blog%29">mightygoods</a></p>http://the-grab.com/post/2816399414http://the-grab.com/post/2816399414Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:59:40 -0500star warsdecorgeek chic<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lexhm3m5lL1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>The Aglaia Top - $39.99</strong></p> <p>completely lusting over this dirty librarian <a target="_blank" href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth%2FWomens%2FTops%2FShort+Sleeve+/The+Aglaa+Top">top</a>.  you might have your collar buttoned all the way up, but that flirty little peek-a-boo sleeve keeps you super feminine! </p>http://the-grab.com/post/2717894532http://the-grab.com/post/2717894532Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:13:00 -0500blousefashion<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_levl8uxXhy1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>My Scratch Map - $23.26</strong></p> <p>this is so cool!  if you’re a world traveler, or hope to someday be, this is something you must own!  just scratch off the a section of the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/my-scratch-map/index.html?affil=awin&awc=1202_1294777733_79612f9477be3ff45569d0173df1d6e2">map</a> everytime you visit a country! so cool - now countries are just like pokemon!  gotta scratch ‘em all!</p> <p>via <a target="_blank" href="http://mightygoods.com/archives/2010/08/my-scratch-map?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MightyGoodsShoppingBlog+%28Mighty+Goods%3A+Shopping+Blog%29">mightygoods</a></p>http://the-grab.com/post/2701760874http://the-grab.com/post/2701760874Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:36:30 -0500wall decordecortravel<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_letpgfbfos1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Classic Chair Backs Decals - $30 (for 6)</strong></p> <p>oh i am super in love with this!  what a fun way to spice up some dull chairs!  just go get yourself some crappy ikea chairs and then slap these <a target="_blank" href="http://www.whatisblik.com/shop/explore/classic-chair-backs">decals</a> on, and voila! fancy chairs! </p>http://the-grab.com/post/2687338508http://the-grab.com/post/2687338508Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:12:14 -0500furnituredecordecal<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lema0wnfs61qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Chain Suspender Tights - $28</strong></p> <p>i think these <a target="_blank" href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=80&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=19631605&parentid=W_ACC_TIGHTS&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,+product.marketingPriority&navCount=36&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_ACC_TIGHTS&popId=W_INTIMATES&prepushId=&selectedProductSize=&isSoldOut=">tights</a> are incredibly sexy!  a wonderful throwback to the garter days without the extra hardware!  might be a nice surprise for a gentlemen friend even…  enjoy!</p>http://the-grab.com/post/2638602950http://the-grab.com/post/2638602950Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:32:06 -0500tightsfashionwinter wear<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lekfbjR8ss1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Tough Love Necklace - $34</strong></p> <p>tough love…sure… that’s what i thought when i first spotted this <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=6103&cat=103">necklace</a>…  not “my heart got pummeled” or “smash my heart with a hammer”….not at all.  i like tough love though- it’s a little more optimistic.  maybe this could be something we wear to symbol to new interests “be gentle - i’m on the mend!” or depending on your outlook - “you be careful, i’m reckless with hearts now”. </p>http://the-grab.com/post/2624720046http://the-grab.com/post/2624720046Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:32:06 -0500necklacejewelryAccessories<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_leda0sD8fY1qz95pwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Yumbots Robot Cupcake Molds - $12.98</strong></p> <p>oh my sweetness, these are just wonderful!  whenever you need a smile just whip up a batch of cupcakes in these amazing <a target="_blank" href="http://www.popdeluxe.net/yumbots-fred.html">molds</a>, certain to cheer the grumpiest of grumps!  <strong><br/></strong> </p>http://the-grab.com/post/2610710313http://the-grab.com/post/2610710313Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:30:07 -0500bakinghousewareskitchenwares<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lehc5rQ4jB1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Craft Books - $10.19-$14.42</strong></p> <p>another resolution of mine is to craft more.  i have no choice at this one b/c one of my christmas gifts was a sewing machine.  and i enrolled in an online sewing class (<a target="_blank" href="http://frecklednest.blogspot.com/2010/07/home-ec-full-details-registration.html">home ec</a>).  so, gotta use both of those.  so these are some craft books (sorta craft) that i would love to put in my library! </p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Times-Crafts-Poor-People/dp/044655703X">simple times</a><br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/One-Yard-Wonders-Sewing-Fabric-Projects/dp/1603424490/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1294111547&sr=1-1">one-yard wonders</a><br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Mamas-Crochet-Creative/dp/0471973815/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1294111510&sr=1-2">not your mama’s crochet</a></p>http://the-grab.com/post/2597177089http://the-grab.com/post/2597177089Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:31:00 -0500bookcraftshandmade<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lefiqfPYNf1qz95pwo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>My Reading List - $8.99 - $28.66</strong></p> <p>another of my resolutions - read more.  i’ve been reading a good bit since moving to NY (trains are good for that), but i’d like to read more.  and i want to add graphic novels and comics to that list.  so this is a sampling of my 2011 reading list, i’ll be doing good if i get through at least this many (i’m a slow reader).</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Games-Suzanne-Collins/dp/0439023483">the hunger games</a><br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Making-Mummies-Dance-Inside-Metropolitan/dp/0671880756/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1RE4X0V3YZO3N&colid=3AKX0Z2MI0EHU">making the mummies dance</a><br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Last-Man-Vol-Unmanned/dp/1563899809">y the last man</a><br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Just-Kids-Patti-Smith/dp/006621131X">just kids</a><br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Room-Novel-Emma-Donoghue/dp/0316098337/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1RZX5KVQYPCPT&colid=3AKX0Z2MI0EHU">room</a><br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Serenity-Vol-Those-Left-Behind/dp/1593074492/ref=pd_sim_b_1">serenity</a></p>http://the-grab.com/post/2583185029http://the-grab.com/post/2583185029Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:30:07 -0500bookcomicsgeek gear