Liz Gumbinner

This week, we became tastemakers on an awesome new site called Luvocracy --basically it's like Pinterest, only you can shop directly through the curated recommendations we make on site and get the guaranteed best price on any item. We ev…

Every so often I go ahead and swap out the photo on my desktop for some soothing, cool illustrated desktop pattern. Often because I have so much crap on my desktop I stop being able to find it. I mean...because I have awesome style and w…

I am definitely having a thing for plaid lately. Not sure if it's a pining for my Preppy Handbook phase or somenew Scottish friends, but every time I see it on boys' swim trunks, a beach blanket, or a men's summer tie I get happy that th…

Behold, my actual MacBook Pro keyboard! Most see it and think whoa--she really abuses that S, L, C, and is that an E up there? Me, I try to see the positive side: My kids are going to rock at touch typing. Suddenly I get the benefit of a…

When Cole Haan tells me they're having a sale, I jump. And when they have some swanky tech accessories on sale, I jump here to tell you all about it too. Hurry over and find this awesome Hermitage Kindle Fire Case down to just $39.95 ins…

I figured the big news about ATT's free mobile charging station program would be taking place somewhere like San Francisco or Portland or Austin. But nope, NY mamas like me--and those who visit our fair northeastern hamlet--are in luck w…

Even since I was a kid, gifts with batteries were somehow considered higher on the Awesome Gift Continuum™ but still, I get that not every parent wants a child's head buried in a screen. So this is one gift that fulfills all the techy fu…

We've been seeing MacBook decals and stickers for a while--you know, the Snow White holding the Apple (logo) and so on. But we just found these stickers just for your iPhone. And wow, are they fun. The smartphone stickers by the Sticker …

My linen Knomo London laptop bag is still my favorite for summer--and not just because it's a constant source of compliments (though that helps). All their bags are as stylish as they are well-constructed, and I could see my next purchas…

Poking around one of my favorite online shops, Fat Brain Toys , I was looking to see what's new and geeky and cool for kids now that school is close to letting out around here. That's when I came across this robot. But it's no ordinary r…

I've heard of knock-off designer phone cases and tech accessories before, but never anything quite like this. The Chanel Nail Polish iPhone cases is guaranteed to bring smiles and raise eyebrows--should fashionistas still be able to do s…

Okay so you know you're supposed to be doing something productive, like say getting that last minute Father's Day gift, but instead you're on Facebook. Not just me, right? Fear not! Perhaps it's kismet, in fact. Because that's just the p…

When I first had a baby, I remember the frustration of buying a pricy baby thermometer--only you couldn't actually use it on a baby under 6 months. D'oh. It's amazing how far technology and thermometers have come since then. Whether you …

Yesterday's big Apple announcements included the introduction of the overwhelmingly awesome new iO7 operating system. In our minds, this could be a game changer for those of you on the fence about investing in an Apple phone, with helpfu…

I know a lot of people like dreamy, impressionistic sunset and floral photos on their iPhone cases. It can be an nice balance to the coldness of the technology. But me, I've always been partial to strong graphics and pop-y colors. This B…

We're always looking for cool hostess gifts (and have the Pinterest board to prove it), but if you're visiting someone who's a little more tech than twee, here's an awesome idea. The acrylic keyboard coasters at CKIE are so fun, right? T…

Because I'm a huge Sonos evangelist and pretty much want everyone I love to own one, I was poking around the site to get some Father's Day tech gift ideas. As it turns out, there's a deal right now that's too good to pass up. If you're c…

While we adore Instagram , we still approach the Facebook takeover of Instagram with a healthy dose skepticism. Still, the network only seems to be growing, and the fact that there are so many cool things people are doing with their feed…

The gift for the dad who has everything? Well thanks to technology, there are increasingly more everythings out there in the world each day, which makes the search easier. A little easier? Okay, not that much easier. But if you've got an…

The more gadgets I feel I need to travel with, the more cords I find I'm cramming into a little zip bag--which means the more cords I'm frantically untangling when I realize the power on my phone is down to 2% and I need a charge. A bett…

While you can't exactly fly around the country any more with your handy Swiss Army knife in pocket, this tech version is the perfect tool to keep on hand wherever you may go this summer. The USB Utility Charge Tool comes in a few fun, mo…

Unless you have a gihugic computer monitor (very likely these days), a desk lamp is probably the focal point of your desk. I love these wooden desk lamps handmade by Ellen's Alley on Etsy. The feminine colors made with eco-friendly paint…

The last time I went to a live music concert was... oh, alright, I can't even remember. I'm sure I'm not the only parent with that answer. And that's exactly why I'm intrigued by EVNTLIVE. The concept is pretty simple. And pretty brillia…

Raise your hand if you've got a cord nest somewhere in your home that looks more like a design magazine "before" instead of an "after." I am raising my hand. Okay, both hands. So I'm thrilled to find a smart, affordable, nice-looking sol…