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R2-D2 Knitted Cap 

In spirit of the cold weather us chilly inclined properties have been enjoying living with, Gizmodo featured a few R2-D2 styled knitted...beanies. Ugh, I really didn't want to call them that. I hate beanies. But I love these caps!

[via Gizmodo]

Clothespin Pencil 

Here's a cute little idea for a pencil by super pencil (among other things) designer Yuta Watanabe. Bringing an old fashion technology to the mechanical pencil, the P Pencil is really just that a clothespin. Though I don't know just how comfortable the it would be to hold and use, I do have to admit, it's the easiest way to reload lead.

Would you be down with using the Peg Pencil, or would it remain a novelty for your desk?

[via DVICE]

NatureMill: Easy Compost Solution 

The theory of compost is a great one. You cut down your trash by great amounts, helping you pay dues to Mother Earth. But let's face it. Most of us aren't well equipped in our homes to maintain a compost pile. Apartment buildings just don't make it easy for you. So here's a great solution. The NatureMill can hold and maintain your compost for you with no ickiness or stink. It can fit under your sink, right next to the trashcan, and take up to 120 lbs. of compost worthy goods. With its low-energy motor, the NatureMill processes your food, running every 4 hours, until its ready as fertilizer. That's 2 weeks that you don't have to worry about emptying it.

It may seem a little pricey at first. Here on its site it's currently available for $299 marked, down from $399. But if you think about the difference you'll make in a year, it's worth it to work a littler harder now for a good cause.

I've been thinking a lot about compost lately, and if I were to start exercising such an activity in my current living situation, just how I'd make it work. Needless to say, this goes high up on my wish list.

[via *GeekSugar]

Hamburger Phone 

It's amazing how a little indie flick gone big can make a forgotten novelty object a highly coveted item. And yes, I am going to make a Juno reference. I don't know what I found more endearing about her as she called the women's clinic: that she was using a hamburger phone, or the fact that she excused herself for using a hamburger phone to the person on the other line. If you have an Ellen Page caliber of delivering witty sarcasm, you just may need to get your hands on your own hamburger phone. Lucky for you, you can here for $19.99.

Just think of all the funny things you can say aside from the "I'm sorry. I couldn't hear you. I'm on my hamburger phone." Like "I'm sorry I missed your call. I couldn't find my hamburger phone." Or "How about you give me a call on my hamburger phone." And maybe a little "Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring ring hamburger phone!"

Now that I think about it, I think I'm just going to start referring to my phone as a hamburger phone. Not like they can see me.

[via Gadget.Brando]

Elastico Bookshelf 

It's going to be tough find a bookshelf to top yesterday's bookcase stair case, but the Elastico Bookshelf isn't too bad. Starting with two posts and one long belt of elastic, you can create your own secure shelf to your specific liking. This unique concept allows the tension from the elastic to fit just about any bookshelf item. Keyword for now is concept, so it's not ready for your walls yet. Patience my dears. Patience.

[via OhGizmo!]

Nubrella - Hands Free Umbrella Is Embarrassing 

What is it about futuristic innovations that look so uncool? Regardless of all the things that will change in the future, our need to maintain a certain level (preferably high) of coolness will always factor in. I mean, isn't it hurting us already?

The concept being the Nubrella (n00brella?) is to have hands free umbrella. Do you know what hands free umbrellas look like? Stupid. May I present the umbrella hat: I rest my case.

So if you want to drop $60 on a bubble that's going to fog up as you breathe, which you kind of need to do, you can join the "future". Me? I'm too proud to even hold an umbrella. See how cool I am?

[via OhGizmo!]