Background Audio

Music for Writing & Working

Background tunes and ambient sounds to keep your productivity flowing.

Automatic – 2nd Generation

Automatic is a dongle that plugs into your car's ODB-II port (check to see if your car is compatible) and provides a wealth of data. We wrote about the original one back when it was available for pre-order, and the company has continued to innovate. They've just released the 2nd generation of the Automatic device. It includes all the same features before, but adds some great new ones.

Laptop Review

The MacBook Review

The MacBook is nothing more than what it claims to be. There are no adornments, no complications. There is only clarity and focus, each piece of the puzzle offering up its best self within the confines of the concept.

Nordic Appeal MacBook Wall Desk

A MacBook stand and standing desk, all in one.

Pre-order the Fujifilm X-T10 Mirrorless Camera

Fujifilm's upcoming X-T10 camera is the smaller, cheaper, and ultimately more approachable sibling of last year's popular X-T1.

Joli Originals “Smooth” iPad Case

A luxurious Italian full-grain leather and Dutch wool felt sleeve for iPad.

Cooking Guide

The Tools & Toys Guide to Backyard Cooking

When it comes to backyard cooking, it's important to have the right gear. This guide will provide you with the resources to get started.

‘Only Fish Fall From the Sky’ by Leif Parsons

A silly but charming new book by illustrator Leif Parsons about a boy whose dream world is our humdrum reality, while what's ordinary in his world is surreal in ours.

Quality Linkage

Huge World Maps, Dwarf Planet Flybys, and the Health Benefits of Coffee

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.

Horizon 3 Calendar + Weather

I've been testing Horizon Calendar for iPhone for a few months, and it's really well done. I love the design, the fonts, and the inclusion of weather next to appointments. It was developed by Kyle Rosenbluth, Alex Griendling, and Ben Brooks.

Pre-order Jessica Hische’s Book, ‘In Progress’

Designer Jessica Hische's upcoming book about the creative and technical process behind making award-winning hand lettering.

Gear Guide

Waxed Canvas Goods

Bringing mid-19th century nautical textiles into the modern world.

Twelve South HiRise for Apple Watch

After using the Apple Watch for a few weeks now, I can say that a quality charging stand is a must have accessory. While an iPhone can easily lay flat on a nightstand, the watch tends to want to move around. The charging disk included with Apple Watch is also weighted, so it often falls to the floor in the morning. With HiRise for Apple Watch, everything will stay in place.