The 2010 UK General Election is due very soon, so now is the perfect time to show your political allegiance on a T Shirt. Here are a few ideas for tee designs you can buy online relating to Gordon Brown and Labour. Click on the image and let people know what you think. (See also: David Cameron / Conservative tees)
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Here in the UK an election is due very soon. Do your part for democracy and spread the word for or against your candidate of choice. If you don’t have any political gear to wear, here are a few David Cameron (Conservative) T Shirts you can buy online. (See also: Gordon Brown / New Labour tees)
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Are you an Apple iPhone owner looking to get the most out of your device? Or are you looking to buy a gift for someone who owns an iPhone? Well there are plenty of accessories out there to choose from, here are a few ideas.
Cases
If you spend hundreds of dollars on a new phone it makes sense to spend a few more to protect it. There are a wide variety of decorative and/or protective iPhone cases you can buy, ranging from pretty pink to more traditional basic black.
Mounts
As well as ordinary cases you can buy ones with specialised purposes. For example if you’re a cyclist then you might be interested in attaching a handlebar mount to your bike. Obviously put safety first if using something like this, don’t have an accident because you’re busy tweeting!
Screen Protectors
One problem with a touch screen is that you need to touch it. You can help protect the screen against mucky fingerprints and some scratches with stick on screen protectors.
Sound Systems
Your iPhone has a built in speaker, but it’s not great for listening to music. There are a lot of external speaker systems available, ranging from the small and compact to top of the range units like the Bose SoundDock.
Manuals
OK, so some people hate reading manuals. But some people – including me – love them. I like to know every last thing about my gadgets so I can make best use of them and squeeze out every last drop of power. Amongst the many iPhone books you can buy are The Missing Manual and, of course, the iPhone entry in the For Dummies range.
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Wow, is it almost Christmas again already? It always catches me by surprise. If – like me – you haven’t decorated yet then here are a few easy ideas for giving your home a Christmasy holiday feel.
Seasonal Foliage
Holly, berries and pine cones all give a seasonal feel – just make sure you have permission to pick them. For a jollier look you can use red or metallic indoor spray paint on them. Or you could just buy artificial holly instead.
Candles
One upon a time candles were for providing light. Now they’re items of decor in their own right. Not only can you buy candles that look cheerful and Christmasy, you can buy ones that smell Christmasy. Mulled wine is the one I like best. Always take all safety precautions when using candles.
Seasonal Appliques
I use the word “applique” rather than “sticker” because I’m talking about the sort you can remove easily. You can buy packs of Christmas themed stick ‘n’ peel appliques at very affordable prices and some can even be stored for use next year. Another advantage is that they’re simple enough for kids to use, letting them feel part of the holiday decorating. Just make sure you really do buy ones that will come off easily!
Ribbons and Bows
Almost anything can be made to look seasonal if it’s wrapped up like a gift! Get some Christmas ribbons and bows and wrap them around cushions, chair backs, towels, etc. Be careful not to place ribbons or bows on electrical equipment or anything else that could be a fire risk.
Mini Trees
Not everyone has the space – or the desire – for a full blown Xmas tree, natural or artificial. However a miniature Christmas tree or two placed on a strategic shelf or tabletop can be extremely effective addition to the decor.
Cards
There are many more ways to display your Christmas cards than simple putting them on shelves – there are a variety of greeting card holders available to buy. Or you could just string them together with twine. And why restrict yourself to the cards you’ve received this year? If you get a particularly attractive card you can keep it for next year. Don’t forget about the cards you’ve bought yourself and got leftover after sending ones to all your friends.
T Shirts are a great way to express your personality, get noticed and start conversations. Funny tees are especially popular and there are zillions of different designs available to buy online, far too many for any one person to view. So here are a few suggestions for funny t shirts to buy:
The gothic themed bedroom has always been popular – and not just with goths. There’s something both romantic and edgy about the gothic style. A gothic bedroom design can vary from a few carefully chosen accents or a complete theme; from aristocratic class to peasant grunge. Here are a few ideas for turning your bedroom into a gothic crib:
Colour
Think more than just black! Red accents are a great way to suggest blood, lips and passion – perfect if you’re a vampire fan. And if black is just too hot or claustrophobic for your bedroom walls, consider grey. It suggests stone – and hence castles, dungeons and crypts.
Light
Even the most gothic of bedrooms needs some light, even if only for applying your goth makeup! Using down and uplighters with their pools of light in the darkness can be very atmospheric. And, of course, you can buy a wide variety of gothic lights and lamps.
Skulls and Bones
Where would a goth be without someone well bleached bones? Skulls are especially popular and as well as just using them for decoration you can buy them as anything from trinket and jewelry boxes to lamps. You can also buy skull and bone themed accessories such as mirrors and other furniture.
Bedding
A combination of red and black bedding in plain designs works well for gothic bedding. However if you’re not too much of a purist you can buy more interesting gothic themed bedding.
Posters, Prints and Wall Hangings
These are perhaps the most affordable way of adding a gothic touch to an existing bedroom without having to completely redecorate. Gothic posters and prints are easy to put up – and easy to take down when you want a change!
Toys
Kids’ toys have a great emotional impact, especially when found in an incongruous setting like a gothic bedroom. That’s especially true if the toys themselves are somehow “wrong” – a gothic doll or an evil clown perhaps.
Costumes aren’t just for Halloween, fancy dress parties are fun all year round. Very often the party will have a theme, but if not you’ll be left a free choice of costume. Here are a few ideas the you can buy or make:
Law and Disorder
Everything from pin striped gangsters through pimps ‘n’ hos to sexy policewomen. Just be careful not to wear your costume in public!
Superheroes and Villains
You could just wear your underwear on the outside or you could buy a professional costume: Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman are traditional favourites. And don’t forget the villains such as the Joker
Pirates
A an eyepatch and a bandana might be enough, or you could buy an evil cutthroat pirate costume. The ladies would once have been serving wenches but in these days of equality we also have female pirates.
TV and Movie Characters
Some of these are easy to improvise – Columbo, anyone? Or you can buy costumes covering every genre from Star Trek uniforms to adult Harry Potter robes.
That should be enough to get you started, more party costume ideas later.
Online jewelry retailer has issued a list of what it considers the top ten Perfect Gifts for this Christmas. Their list consists of:
All these items are, of course, available to buy online from Blue Nile. Prices range from under $50 to over $3000.
