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Urban Outfitters Ups the Retro Ante, I'm All In
I'm the kind of girl that can appreciate the early days of technology and rock a vinyl record player next to a high-quality sound system. Urban Outfitters isn't the first place you'd think to get your tech fix, but it has been raising the bar when it comes to offering up retro gadgets like record players and old-school typewriters. Two of my favorites, natch.
Making a Comeback: Six Retro Chic Record Players
There's just something about sifting through stacks and stacks of records, finding a gem, and then taking it home to hear the crackle and amazing sound that a record provides. There's really nothing like it. And although I (and a majority of you) get our music digitally, old vinyl is making its comeback.
Midday Muse: Surf This Wave
I recently spotted this very cool sculpture, made from old record albums, on Make magazine's website. Titled "Sound Wave," artist Jean Shin melted and manipulated records to form this wave. I love the use of recycling in this sculpture, as well as the punny title.
Etsy Find: ELO Vinyl Record Clock
I came across yet another furnishing for your man's
DIY: Iron-On Vinyl Coasters
I spotted this DIY on How About Orange, and thought it was so cute and simple, so I decided I'd summarize it. The great thing about this project is that you can personalize it with any fabric, or by sewing or stitching an interesting pattern into the coaster. It's also a great housewarming gift that's inexpensive and can be customized to the color scheme of a friend's new home!
Do You Care About Owning Music on Vinyl?
Recently, I saw that one of my favorite bands, the Magnetic Fields, would be releasing its full catalog on 12-inch vinyl records. I do actually own a record player, and yet I still couldn't decide if I really cared about hearing all the Fields' songs on vinyl rather than on the CDs I already have.
Some people are purists and believe that music just sounds better on vinyl.
American Apparel Vinyl Fanny Pack: Love It or Hate It?
Just as a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, a fanny pack made by any other material would still be a fashion no no. I don't care if this American Apparel Vinyl Fanny Pack ($17) is shiny, it's still tacky. I'd never wear it, would you?
Most of the Gifts My Tot Got Were Made Of ...
I went to one of the big name toy stores last week and noticed the shelves were close to empty. Clearly, plastic toys weren't banned from too many of Santa's wish lists. But, I am curious to know if wooden, cloth, vinyl, or other fabricated playthings were more prominent in your babe's loot bag than usual.
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Ask Casa: Best Ways to Store Vinyl?
Hi Casa,
I recently had the idea to start a record collection because I found some old vinyl albums that belonged to my parents and I live near a record store, and I also have a few CDs as well.
I was keeping one of my favorite vinyls in my bedroom but for some reason when I took it out of the cover it had cracked, now I'm wondering what is the best way to store vinyl records so this does not happen again as well as possible ways to store my CDs.
Do you have any design or organization tips?
Vinyl-izing CD Kit: Love It or Leave It?
Some of us still keep vinyl around, and then some of us just romanticize vinyl. If that's you, then forget your dream of buying a turntable and just hook up a Vintage Vinyl CD Packaging Kit ($17)!
These are great for making mixes and giving CDs or DVDs as gifts for the holidays and then "wrapping" them as records, or for your own personal stash of compact discs.
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