Favorite Things
These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (2015 Edition)
Our favorite tools and toys of the past year.
Favorite Things
These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (2014 Edition)
A brief list of our favorite tools and toys from 2014.
These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (2013 Edition)
Following in the tradition of last year, we, the Tools & Toys staff, are here to share a few of our favorite… ahem… tools and/or toys from 2013. Let’s get to it, shall we? Shawn’s Favorites Seiko Automatic Watch Buying an automatic watch is an investment that takes research and money. The Seiko is great for dipping your toe into the world…
A Few of Our Favorite Things
The staff here at Tools & Toys took a moment to reflect back on some of our favorite tools and toys of 2012. Some were new to the world, others just new to us. Shawn’s Favorite New Gadget: Olympus E-PL5 A few months ago, I bought a Micro Four-Thirds camera. It’s primary purpose was as a serious upgrade to my iPhone because…
Living Spaces
16 Items to Make Your Home (or Rental) More Interesting
Everyone's place deserves some personality.
Coffee Gear Guide
Our Favorite AeroPress Attachments and Accessories
Making one of the great modern coffee contraptions even better.
Hydration
Our Favorite Water Bottles for Staying Hydrated
The thirst is literally real. Quench it properly.
Travel Bags Guide
The Best Dopp Kits for Your Adventures
Carry your travel toiletries with class and flair.
Kitchen Gear Guide
Great Gear for Your Kitchen — Summer 2018 Edition
Deck out your kitchen with this collection of gear we've been digging lately.
Quality Linkage
Lessons from Anthony Bourdain and Mister Rogers, Making Videos as an Introvert, and a Joyous Drum Cover
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
Quality Linkage
More Live Music Performances, Expressions of Care, and How to Get Yourself Out of a Funk
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
Quality Linkage
Pencil Factories, Field Notes Item Numbers, and Spending Your Mornings Well
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
Things 3 for iOS, Apple Watch, and Mac
The long-anticipated update to Cultured Code’s popular to-do app is here with an all-new design and some tricks up its sleeve.
Science Fiction Guide
A Few Great Sci-Fi Novels
Galactic warfare, dystopian catastrophes, megalomaniacal superheroes...we've got it all.
Office Gear Review
A Razer Mega Review: Blackwidow X Tournament Keyboard, Deathadder Elite Mouse, and Kraken Pro 7.1 Headset
Gamers looking to move up from the bargain bin to high-quality competitive peripherals shouldn't look much further than Razer's trifecta.
Lens Review
The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 Micro Four Thirds Lens Review
The Pana Leica 15mm is the lens I'd start with. It's the lens I'm going to finish with. And it's the lens with the most mileage along the way.
Handcrafted Goods
Some of Our Favorite Etsy Items
Sometimes the best items you can own are the ones handcrafted with care by one or two people.