Katie Olsen

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Macbook Retro

$3,000.00

Inspired by the Apple IIe (the third model in the Apple II series), a new Colorware creation pays homage to the tech brand’s roots. With all that a new MacBook offers, this model honors Apple’s ’80s image with a light-up, rainbow-colored logo. The machine itself also nods to the old-school design—it’s that classic clay/putty color and even features fake air vents, just like the old version. Available in a very limited edition of 10, this is for serious Apple enthusiasts only.

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Added: June 2016

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Rubies Boobies Necklace

$390.00

Paris-born Anissa Kermiche released her debut collection this spring and it’s a doozy. With playful yet beautiful pieces making up the bulk of her fine jewelry, our pick is Rubies Boobies. The necklace is available in sterling silver, rose gold and yellow gold—in either a shiny or textured matte, “sand effect” finish. With two strategically placed rubies, this curious design is a social media-friendly way to free the nipple. Price is in British pounds.

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Added: June 2016

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Norman Lear on Living Life With Meaning

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Norman Lear is responsible for TV shows like “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons” and “Good Times”—programs that changed how Americans saw families and gave screen time to under-represented people during a …

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New Gender Options for The Sims

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In a significant (and free) update to their wildly popular The Sims game, Electronic Arts has added several gender customizing options. Before today’s update, players would create a Sim and have just …

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The Avalanches: Frankie Sinatra

A casual 16 years since their wondrous debut record Since I Left You, Australian electronic outfit The Avalanches have released their first single from the highly anticipated second album—called Wildflower—which finally has …

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DIY Kit That Encourages Kids to Code

London-based Technology Will Save Us has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for their latest DIY kit: The Mover. Encouraging kids of all genders to learn and play at the same time, The …

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Cloud Rocking Horse

$480.00

While the rocking horse is a classic, Maison Deux has created a series of three rockers that offer a new take on the toy. With shapes including a bowler hat, watermelon slice and a cloud, your child’s imagination can run even further wild. Made from solid French oak and upholstered with 100% wool by Kvadrat, these new rockers are fun and will also add some minimal design pizzaz to your bubula’s bedroom. Price is in British pounds.

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Added: May 2016

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How Teens Are Growing With Technology

In a fascinating article profiling 13-year-old Katherine Pommerening, The Washington Post’s Jessica Contrera explores what it’s like growing up with the tech of today. For kids falling within the category of Generation …

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