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    Hot In The Hive: Falling Books Bookends By Art Ori

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    Alex Gambardella on Jul 29, 2009 6:19 AM PDT
    Forget dull metal bookends that serve as only functional, minus the "fun" -- your at-home library deserves a little character, whether your collection includes a fond selection of your favorite fiction or a boring set of textbooks that could use a good dose of humor. Art Ori Designs is known for its clever metal works, all featuring silhouettes of different characters that bring a little life to otherwise boring household objects like napkin holders and coin trays. Their latest addition is the Falling Books Bookend, which supports your books at an angle in a way that conceals its frame, giving the illusion that your books are about to squash the tiny figures below! But don't worry -- the frame is sturdy enough to keep the cute little guys safe, and you won't have to crane your neck quite as far to read the book titles! It comes in three different colors and two shapes -- check them out at Design My World!


    Price: $35
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Falling Books Bookends to the Hive.
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    Hot In The Hive: Rebound Designs Book Bags

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    Alex Gambardella on Jun 18, 2009 6:18 AM PDT
    Attention all bookworms and bag snobs! Despite the well-known cliche, we've all judged a book by its cover. We haven't all, however, ripped that cover off of its book and turned it into a super cool handmade handbag! Rebound Designs does just that, recycling old or damaged hardcover books and transforming some of your favorite new and classic titles into cute, fully-functional and collapsible totes. From Little Women to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you can browse by title or just pick your favorite color and design combo -- you can even contact the creators to donate your own used book for a fully-customized creation! It would still be super-dorky of you, but I think this is a much wiser way to wear your Twilight fandom on your arm than that tattoo you were considering...


    Price: about $130 and up, depending on the design
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add Book Bags to the Hive.
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    Hot In The Hive: Get Cooking! Cookbook Box Set

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    Alex Gambardella on Apr 27, 2009 6:20 AM PDT
    Despite the fact that my father is a chef, my mother is a natural talent in the baking arena, and I come from a long line of major foodies, I have to admit that the kitchen-savvy gene definitely skipped a generation in my case. Don't get me wrong -- I certainly can read, I can follow simple instructions, and I can whip up a mean bowl of Easy Mac, but when it comes to making a full meal or even just baking cookies from scratch, I need a little help! That's why I think this Cookbook Box Set from Fred Flare is the cutest thing ever -- six colorful cookbooks with photo-accompanied recipes for all kinds of concoctions (Indian, Pasta, Fruit, Wok, Veg, & Treats, to be exact!) that all come in an oven-shaped box, great for gift-giving or even for displaying next to your neglected life-size oven! It's the perfect little packaged gift for the friend or relative (or just for yourself!) who loves the idea of cooking but just needs a little inspiration and instruction! Plus, the whole set is way cheaper than just one cookbook from one of those bigwigs on the Food Network! Stand back Giada De Laurentiis!


    Price: $30
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Get Cooking! Cookbook Box Set to the Hive.
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    Valentine's Day Gifts for the Geek In Your Life

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    Gene Miguel on Feb 6, 2009 7:16 AM PST
    Is there a special someone in your life that you spend all night with playing Xbox or roaming the lands of Azeroth? These fun, unique gifts will be sure to show your geek just how much you <3 them! Instead of sending them an e-card, write a personalized message on this hand-cut €˜I Love You More Than Xbox€™ card to show them exactly how much you love them! If your valentine is into music, skip the old-school mixtape CD and load up their favorite tracks on a Happy Tree Friends Mimobot USB drive. For a more romantic twist, check out this sterling silver heart necklace, which features a subtle keyboard heart design. Of course, you can really get his hard drive spinning with these Username and Password Boy Brief Panties. If all else fails, you can always rely on The Girl€™s Guide to Dating a Geek.
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    Gifts For The Fashionable Bookworm!

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    Dino-Ray Ramos on Dec 11, 2008 8:16 AM PST
    Thank God for books for fashionistas! This way, when you are at dinner parties and someone asks, "Read any good books lately?" You can go on and on about the Karl Lagerfeld and Yves Saint Laurent rivalry in Alicia Drake's The Beautiful Fall, or give style pointers from Tim Gunn's A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style. Or if you want go for something a little more light-hearted and fluffy, go for the fabulous literary piece of shameless self-promotion, That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between by Victoria Beckham. You can also show off your worldliness by talking shop about Harajuku style, referencing Style Deficit Disorder (I love that title). Whatever you choose, a fashion-centric book is always a good accessory to have that will not only make you look stylish, but smart as well. Because fashion isn't all about being catty and shallow €“ it's about being well read too. Check out these books that will make your bookshelf a little more fashionable in the slideshow, and for more gifts for your fashionista friends, check out my fashionable film recommendations!
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    Book Review: "Friend or Frenemy" Will Change Your Life!

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    Sabrina Newman on Aug 19, 2008 1:37 PM PDT
    Forget about the glamorous clothes, the fabulous parties, and the adoring fans- at the end of the day, celebrities deal with the same issues as the rest of us, especially when it comes to friendship drama. To help women everywhere navigate through such turmoil, there's a new must-have book: Friend or Frenemy? A Guide to the Friends You Need and the One's You Don't written by Andrea Lavinthal and Jessica Rozler. As we speak, stars like Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton, and newest Hills addition Lo Bosworth are perusing the pages to score tips on maintaining and sustaining meaningful friendships. This witty guide breaks down the raw truth about modern day friendship and candidly dishes out no-nonsense advice on keeping your friends close and ditching the users and abusers, commonly known as the 'Frenemy.' Click READ MORE for a preview of what you'll find in this MUST-HAVE book, which is sure to becoming your friendship bible!
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