February 14th or as the romantics know it as, Valentine’s Day is not too far away. So if this year, you want to impress the love of your life who is a self-confessed geek, then you are in luck. Our friends over at Zedomax have compiled a list of must have Valentine’s Day gadgets, and there is something for everyone. Our personal favorite? The uber-cute Jeweled Heart Mouse pictured above.

Must Have Valentine’s Day Gadgets

Attention Pottery Barn patrons, in case you purchased the Pottery Barn Madeline Bed Canopies, which were imported by Pottery Barn Kids, then you can contact the customer care at Potter Barn instantly. The product has been issued a recall by the company, since it is deemed unsafe, as there are chances of it collapsing. The company has received 33 reports of components of the canopy falling and for more information call 1-855-662-4114 or visit their website.

Pottery Barn Recalls Their Madeline Bed Canopies

The Child’s Womb Chair and Ottoman is one of those furniture pieces that are super expensive but also super stylish. Designed by none other than Eero Saarinen, for Knoll, the chair has a revolutionary shaper and contour and since its introduction has won favors among the design-sphere. Made of fiberglass, the chair has a bendable  feel to it and also features a polished chrome base. The Child’s Womb Chair and Ottoman has been  designed to provide maximum comfort and security and hence the name womb.

The Child’s Womb Chair and Ottoman

The Motz Tiny Wooden Acorn Speaker makes for a quirky yet functional gift this Christmas. Available on Amazon for around 50 bucks, this wooden speaker includes FM Radio, making it one of the cutest iPod and iPhone speakers out there. The speakers are made of natural cut apricots and handcrafted and also include a built-in  rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery.

Christmas Gift Ideas: The Motz Tiny Wooden Acorn Speaker

iVictrola for iPad is a stunning piece of design and is currently available on Design Within Reach. NY-based furniture designer Matt Richmond is the brains behind this object d’ art and calling it a synthesis of art, design and music won’t be an exaggeration on our part. Available in very limited batches, the iVictrola is a beautiful marriage of modern and century-old technology and stands tall on an exquisite and-carved American walnut base. Handcrafted in New York, it produces sound amplification, hence doesn’t even require any electricity or battery power.

Christmas Gift Ideas: iVictrola for iPad

Since Christmas is just round the corner, IKEA is feeling generous and has a host of special offers listed on its website. Those who have plans to buy the EKTORP, KIVIK, KARLSTAD, or TIDAFORS fabric seating, or any KARLSTAD leather seating (that means any sofa, sectional, love-seat, chair, chaise, footstool, sofa-bed or any combination of these) can get 15% back as an IKEA Gift Card. This offer is valid till  December 20, 2011, so hurry up and visit your neighborhood IKEA store now.

IKEA December Discounts

Looking for affordable yet beautiful Christmas decorations? Well, then as usual, IKEA to the rescue. The Swedish giants recently unveiled the IDGRAN Decoration  Set. Each set contains five objects and is available in a choler scheme of red and gray. The idea is to decorate your sofa, cushion or throw and the set includes;  1 star (dia. 5 1/8″), 2 moose (height 4 3/4″) and 2 hearts (height 4 3/8″) and also a thread for  hanging or stitching the decorations included. The IDGRAN Decoration  Set can be purchased from IKEA for $4.99.

Christmas Decor Ideas: IKEA IDGRAN Decoration Set

The whole world maybe addicted to Cappuccinos, but I am a Frappe girl, so imagine my exhilaration when I came across the Mr. Coffee BVMC-FM1 20-Ounce Frappe Maker. The machine is a cross between a coffee machine and a blender and makes for a great Christmas gift for Frappe lovers! Available on Amazon for $62.82, the frappe maker brews and blends at the touch of a button and you can easily add extras like milk, whipped cream, ice cream, chocolate-milk powder (yum).

Christmas Gift Guide: Mr. Coffee BVMC-FM1 20-Ounce Frappe Maker

Don’t have time to hunt for a Christmas tree or do you just want to avoid the mad Christmas shopping rush? Well then head over to Hammacher Schlemmer and order yourself the 7 1/2 Foot Prelit Crimson Tree. This beautiful tree  comes with 700 red LED lights that are responsible for the captivating scarlet luminescence and the lights can be controlled via the  included foot pedal switch. Measuring 90″ H x 55″ Diam and suitable for both outdoors and indoors, the tree is available for $599.95.

Christmas Decor Ideas: The 7 1/2 Foot Prelit Crimson Tree

Confused what to get the resident health freak this Christmas? Well how about an uber-chic juicer (yes they do exist). Check out the Bugatti Vita juicer which is just one of the many design wonders from the Italian luxury kitchenware. The electric juicer is suitable only for citrus fruits and comes equipped with two different sized reamers to squeeze all citrus fruits. Beautifully packaged in a sexy black Bugatti box, the juicer highlights the confluence of form and function. You can buy it online from here.

Christmas Gift Ideas: Bugatti Vita Juicer

Gifting someone a Swarovski product always indicates taste and style. So why not be extra generous this Christmas and fill your loved ones stockings with Swarovski figurines. We particularly like the Rocking Angel Figurine which can be purchased from Macys for $55. This modern-day angel from Swarovski measures 1.9″ and will sway  from side to side on your bookcase, coffee table or Christmas tree. The angel also features a golden star and beautiful matte wings.

Christmas Gift Ideas: Swarovski Rocking Angel Figurine

The olli and lime Billie Crib Quilt is a great way to infuse some style in a child’s nursery. Available on Design Public for $85.00, this designer blanket doesn’t conform to the so called fluffy” stereotypes and is targeted at fashion-conscious parents. Made of 100% cotton and having a 204 thread count, the blanket has a hollow fiber filling and measures 40″ x 50″.

The olli and lime Billie Crib Quilt

The Crosley Corsair CR612 is an interesting mesh of retro and modern and is a cool gadget to have around your bedside table. The alarm clock comes with  selectable CD, radio or buzzer alarm options and has a dual alarm setting, which lets you u to set 2 different alarm times. The top-loading CD player has a  LED display and programmable 20-track memory and there is also an AM/FM tuner. The Crosley Dual Alarm Clock Radio is available on Best Buy for $59.99.

The Crosley Corsair CR612 Alarm Clock

The Spock Tree Topp was for Star Trek fans, and now we have something for the Star Wars fan. Check out the Star Wars Holiday Lights from Think Geek that will light your tree from a distant galaxy and is available in two models;  Yoda or R2-D2. The holiday lights has 10 lights per string and each string measures 138′ target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”. An officially licensed Star Wars collectible, the lights are suitable for only indoors.

Christmas Decor Ideas : Star Wars Holiday Lights

It is no secret that we here at Bedzine have a soft spot for all things geeky. So imagine our delight (okay euphoria) when we came across the Star Trek Spock Tree Topper, which is selling on Think Geek for $39.99 a pop. This  Star Trek inspired holiday decor item is a nerdy take on  Star of Bethlehem. The tree topper features a photo of Spock telling you to LLAP and yes the details around the star so actually look like Starfleet badges.

Christmas Decor Ideas : Star Trek Spock Tree Topp

The Thomas Kinkade Illuminated Crystal Snowman is a beautiful piece of Christmas ornament that will light up any home. The design seeks inspiration from renowned holiday artist Thomas Kinkade’s original artwork and also includes a  numbered certificate of authenticity. The snowman  depicts snowcapped Victorian homes with illuminated windows and lampposts and a five-car train circles the snow-covered base. The Christmas decor item needs two AA batteries to run and is available here for $99.95.

Christmas Decor Ideas: The Thomas Kinkade Illuminated Crystal Snowman

The Holy Toast Press is fun little kitchen tool to have around in the house especially during the holidays. The press lets you  create a “miracle” every morning and is strictly for those with a sense of humor. Oh and in case you are wondering it is indeed inspired by the ‘Virgin Mary’ toast that fetched around $28,000! You can purchase it online from here.

Christmas Gift Ideas: The Holy Toast Press

Let your children beat the Christmas chill by snuggling into the Sherpa Sleeping Bags, which are currently on sale at the Pottery Barn Kids. Shaped as polar bears and moose heads, the sleeping bags are available in regular and XL size and features snuggly sherpa exteriors and yarn-dyed cotton gingham lining. The sleeping bag is secured with  Velcro tabs and is detailed with  hand pickstitching. So to place your order, point your mouse here.

Sherpa Sleeping Bags For Children

Christmas is in the air and that only means one thing, time to shop for Christmasy decor. Check out the Neonetics Christmas Tree With Garland Neon Sculpture which has a very kitschy vibe to it and also looks a tad retro. The tree features a striking multi-colored, hand blown neon tubing that emits a warm mesmerizing glow. The entire set up includes  base, AC adapter, neon tube and wall mount adapter and you don’t need any special wiring to light this busy up. You can purchase it online from Wayfair for $52.90 after discount.

Christmas Decor Ideas : Neonetics Christmas Tree With Garland Neon Sculpture

Statuary warning: In case you are on a diet, then stay away from this post. We won’t be responsible for you calling the pizza guy.

Now that is out of the way, lets talk about the  Slice of Pizza Sleeping Bag with Veggie Pillows, which is available on Etsy for $300.00 USD. The sleeping bag is hand-crafted and and has been used from  recycled materials. The bag is lined with satin and the pillows are not attached to the bag so you can arrange them however you wish.

Slice of Pizza Sleeping Bag with Veggie Pillows

Most of us have been witness to a variety of standard wall clocks. They normally have the hands to tell the time but what if you could get one that could actually tell time using words? Well the QCLOCKTWO clock should be one for you if you are indeed interested in one.

The clock tells time with simple and direct words, making life a whole lot easier for people wanting the exact time. Other than simplicity, the QCLOCKTWO comes in stylish designs that should be perfect for the modern home setting. It measures 17.72 x 17.72 inches and weighs around 8.8 lbs/ 4 kgs, coming with acrylic stands for an optional upright standing versions.

They are available in various languages as well (English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Danish, Swedish, Arabic, Swiss German, and Spanish) and were handmade straight from Germany.

The clock can be yours for about $599.99. If that is too much for you, a smaller version called the QCLOCK is also available from Biegert & Funk for $1,100.

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QCLOCKTWO Clock

Christmas Gift Guide 2011 – Italian Designer Mens Poker

Black Friday requires some serious mojo and this time try avoiding the madness as much as you can and try finding killer deals online. Those in the market for a new mattress should head over to the Black Friday Mattress Store as they are offering top-of-the-line mattresses for 50-75% OFF their regular season prices.You can also sign up to receive alerts, so happy shopping!

Check Out The Black Friday Mattress Store

With nerds almost ruling the world, it makes complete sense to celebrate their geekdome. So show off your geeky side this Christmas by interspersing your holiday decor with geek inspired items. Relax they are not all cheesy as the blog Zedomax has compiled a fantastic list of “Top Five Ideas For Geeky Style Christmas Decorations”. While the Think Geek 8-Bit Wreath is an old favorite at Bedzine, we are now also crushing on the Dr Who tree decorations. Head over here for the entire list.

Geeky Style Christmas Decorations Ideas

Drumroll please, as Walmart has unveiled the teaser of their much anticipated Black Friday 2011 Sale. Head over here to see what the retail giants have in store, as they have announced a 3 day event, starting from Thursday 10 PM! You can also plan your trip with store maps and the online specials start on Friday.

Walmart Announces 3 Day Black Friday 2011 Sale Event

This Christmas, unleash the geek decor god within you and head over to Think Geek to buy some geeky old school decor. Case in point, the retro styled 8-Bit LED Holiday Wreath, which will resonate with the  old school gamer and pays homage  8-bit gaming. Crafted of durable EVA foam, the 8-Bit Wreath features shiny gold coins with blinking yellow LEDs, cherries, a controller, a pair of cherries, and a green mushroom in a Santa hat. Buy it from Think Geek for $19.99.

Holiday Decor Ideas: 8-Bit LED Holiday Wreath

When it comes to gift shopping for men, it can always be tricky or boring. Take a break from the wallets, the belts, or the regular gadgets and get your man something funky yet functional this Christmas. Our pick? The uber-cool  Dreyfuss 500 Desk Phone which includes an  authentic mechanical bell ring and rotatory dial appearance, inspire of using  push button technology. This retro styled gadget will not only looks cool, but also make a striking design statement. You can purchase it online from here.

Dreyfuss 500 Desk Phone Is A Great Christmas Gift For Men

Continue on your Early Black Friday trail by shopping on Amazon. Have trouble getting up in the morning and the mobile phone alarm doesn’t work most of the time? Then get the iHome iA9BZC App-Enhanced Dual Alarm Clock Radio for iPhone/iPod with AM/FM. It is on a discount and sell ing for $74.99 for a limited time. One can wake or sleep to iPhone, iPod and make use of the dual alarm settings which lest you  set alarms for a full week and work week. The iA9 also includes AM or FM presets, international radio band select, EQ controls and 3D sound and Reson8 sound technology.

Early Black Friday Deals – iHome iPhone/iPod Alarm Dock

Get into the festive spirit early and don the hat of the  Christmas decor genie. Start with your children’s room and plaster their walls with these beautiful Christmas Tree Wall Stickers. Available in a number of sizes and colors, these  wall stickers are designed by a French company and have a pre-cut adhesive, which can be stuck on any smooth surface.The Christmas Tree Wall Stickers are available in  34 colors and can be ordered online from Nubie.

Christmas Tree Wall Stickers

Now that Christmas is just a month away, its time to put on your holiday hat and go on a shopping spree. Start by buying beautiful stockings from Pottery Barn. This year, I am going for the Snowman Quilted Stocking, which can also be monogrammed. Retailing for $19 a piece, after discount, the stocking has a cheerful looking snowman, who has been sewn of quality fabrics. The Christmas stocking measures 11″ wide x 20″ long and also contains appliquéd details and hand-embroidered accents. For more information head over here.

Christmas Decor Ideas : Snowman Quilted Stocking

The holiday season is almost here and get into the holiday spirit by going shopping. Make a stopover at west elm, to check out their new holiday collection. The Mercury Votive Holders caught our eye instantly and we love its shiny and reflective texture. The holders reflect and refract candlelight and just grope them together on the dinner table to make a design statement. Each votive holder is available for $5 and for more information head over here.

The Mercury Votive Holders For Christmas Decor

If the Vampire Fountain is too macabre for you, then maybe the Lit Twig Gate will be more up your alley. Available on Pottery Barn, this elegant Halloween decor object has hundred of lights entwined on a fence, which is e made of natural twig. Measuring 48″ wide x 36″ high x 1.5″ deep the gate is made of handwoven natural rattan over a wire base.

Halloween Decor Ideas – The Lit Twig Gate

Vampires are everywhere! Be it literature, cinema or even television. So it doesn’t matter if you support Team Edward or prefer the yummy Salvador brothers, chances are you will love the  Vampire Fountain. The Vampire Fountain is available on Hammacher for $69.95 and it emits a stream of blood from its fanged mouth while clutching a recently decapitated head. “The vampire has the deep facial furrows, striking pallor, and demonic, piercing red eyes of a nocturnal ,” and thankfully doesn’ target=”_blank” rel=”nofollow”t sparkle (sorry Twilight fans).

Halloween Decor Ideas – The Vampire Fountain

Looking for a fun yet functional holiday gift? Then do check out the uber-cute Pill Box, that really believes in taking a chill pill. This tongue in cheek designed box has been designed by Build-a-Bag, who make the art of popping painkillers more fun. The box has compartments like Chill”, “Happy”,”Bitter”, “Sugar” & “Owie!” and features a  chrome finish. You can order it online from here.

Gift Ideas: Pill Box by Build-a-Bag

Halloween decor doesn’t always has to be cheesy or garish. Find that hard to believe? Then do check out the Peek-A-Boo! Hoo! Hoo! Halloween Overlay. A product by Pop & Lolli Fabric Wall Decals and available on Design Public for $160.00, the collection is fun, funky and freakish. The cool sticker collection includes:  1 Extra Cheesy Moon; 5 Wishful Hats; 7 Friendly Bats; 2 Scrawny Trees; 3 Sticky Branches; 3 Feisty Ghosts; 10 Cool Candy Corns; 9 Itsy Bitsy Spiders; 3 Spider Web Ropes; 8 Plump Pumpkins; 1 Kitty Cat.

Peek-A-Boo! Hoo! Hoo! Halloween Overlay

A Halloween must have is the Prelit Halloween Tree which is now selling for $149.95, as opposed to the  original $249.95. Available on Hammacher, the  metal tree has 240 colored LEDs encased in plastic five-leaf blossoms, casting an orange Halloween glow and the LEDs are rated for 25,000 hours and the branches and trunk are made from weatherproof metal. The tree also comes with an integrated stand and four stakes, which ensure a proper grip.

The Prelit Halloween Tree

There is still two weeks to Halloween but avoid the last minute rush and order some cool decor items online. Go all out and get the Halloween Spewing Corpse Fog Machine which can be purchased from Walmart for $55.00. The item features a ghoulish corpse who looks like he’s pulling himself out of the ground and for that added effect, also spews fog from its fang-lined mouth. For the fog machine, you need to spend extra, but it is totally worth it!

Halloween Spewing Corpse Fog Machine

Thanks to Picasa, Facebook and digital photography in general, the art of printing and displaying photos is lost. Rectify this problem by the Hovering Picture Frame that displays two levitating photographs, thanks to the magnets inside the acrylic photograph case. The dual-sided acrylic case holds two 5″ x 3 1/2″ photographs and rotates 360º and the on board blue, green  and red lights inside the frame cast a subtle glow onto the picture. You can purchase the picture frame from here for  $69.95.

Gift Ideas – Hovering Picture Frame

Kluft Mattress, known for their high-quality luxury bedding, recently unveiled the low profile mattress, the A3. The European inspired plush mattress  comes with a Comfort Top, includes a a luxurious reversible pad  and has also been lined with organic cotton Joma wool from New Zealand. This Comfort Top is detachable and also features  Watergel direct from Italy.
Says Kluft:
“The ComfortTop can be combined and customized with a choice of middle mattress in three separate firmnesses so the retailer and customer can have a range of comfort feels using the same base. Many times a retailer gets returns because one partner complains about comfort, even though there is nothing defective about the mattress. With this new concept mattress couples will not have to compromise, and if they decide later they prefer a different comfort experience, they can return and exchange just the top or one side of the middle mattress. The retailer will be able to accommodate them without a full return.”

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Kluft Mattress Unveils A3 Luxury Mattress

Sony HID-B7 and HID-B7 DASH Alarm Clock

Outdoor lights are so passe, now that you have chairs that do the job. Check out the Terrace Chair by Kaare Baekgaard which takes the art of multi-functionality to a new level. The chair is made of “rotation molded in polyethylene” and also includes a steel base and comes with an in-built light source. Just connect the cord to the power source, and voila you will have light!
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Lighted Terrace Chair by Kaare Baekgaard

I am not a morning person and the thought of interacting with a complete stranger puts me off completely. But different strokes for different folks. There is a new app in town and it ensures that you get wake-up calls from totally random strangers! The TalkO’Clock app will connect to a database of  available callers, call them up and then anonymously connect them to you! So each day you can get a new creative wake up call! For more information head over here.

The TalkO’Clock App Will Make Strangers Give You Wake Up Calls!

Home wellness is really taking off, as the last few years has seen an explosion of home spa products. The Concoon by Wasserbetten will also be appreciated by home spa lovers as it takes the art of rejuvenation to new heights. Shaped like a capsule, the spa bed ensures ultimate relaxation on the and complete disconnection from the world. The Concoon  consists of a  water mattress and one can also program it with  relaxing sounds and soothing lights.

The Concoon by Wasserbetten Promote Home Wellness

Not a fan of the iPad? Well you are not alone since the folks at Think Geek also think its pretty “useless”. However, they decided to do something about this and voila we have the  iCADE iPad Arcade Cabinet! The  retro-styled tabletop arcade cabinet can be hooked to the iPad via Bluetooth and includes support for over 100 classic Atari games.  All 100 games are for around $14.99 and the iCade is compatible with both the original iPad and iPad 2. Buy the  iCADE iPad Arcade Cabinet for $99.99 from here.

Gift Ideas : iCADE iPad Arcade Cabinet

The iPhone Desktop Handset

Morgane Pluchon’s ‘Soffa’ Is Modular

The Woven Photographic Throw

The Harmony Cradle By BabyBjorn

Sleeping bags can be tricky to buy, as you don’t want to compromise on quality especially when your children have to use it. North Face is one of the more established companies, when it comes to outdoor gear and I really liked theirSmoky BX Sleeping Bag. This rectangular sleeping bag is prefect for the great outdoors and can be used inside too. It features Heatshield Optimal Technology™ (H.O.T. SL) , has an adjustable drawcord top opening and even a full-length draft tube.

Smoky BX Sleeping Bag By North Face

Father’s Day Gift Ideas – The Netted Cocoon Hammock.