Bodum Bistro Conical Burr Grinder
You want to grind your own coffee, and you want to grind it with a conical burr grinder. What many people do not know is that there is a big difference between a plain burr grinder and a conical burr grinder. In fact, most inexpensive burr grinders do a worse job grinding your coffee than a cheap blade grinder would. With conical…
Extra-Long USB Cable for Your iPhone, iPod, and iPad
I received one of these cables for my birthday this year and I now use it all the time. I never realized how handy a double-length, 30-pin cable would be until I had one in my possession. One would think that the last thing an Apple nerd needs is yet another white cable. But in this case, it's a welcome addition. Trying…
Brass Index Clips
As much as we love going digital, there are still parts of our life that are kept analog. Sometimes out of necessity and sometimes out of desire. And so, when using pens and papers for whatever reason, why not do so with class? Enter this set of Brass Index Clips. They are a beautiful and fanciful way to label, organize, title, or…
Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) Blu-Ray
[Insert Star Wars Theme Song here.] I have a habit of collecting classic trilogies on Blu-Ray. First it was Back to the Future, then it was Lord of the Rings, and now, both Star Wars trilogies are coming out in a single dual-trilogy box-set: the good trilogy and the bad trilogy. The set comes out in two weeks. It's cheapest on Amazon,…
Banana Republic’s Mad Men Collection: Cotton Pocket Squares
Because you and your outfit look better with a pocket square. Available in white, blue, and grey. If you can't pick which color, get white — it's timeless, classic, and goes with just about any tie so long as you're wearing a clean, white shirt.
Banana Republic’s Mad Men Collection: Classic Silver Tie Clip
Designed just for Banana Republic in collaboration with Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant, this tie clip is part of the limited edition Mad Men collection. It's silver plated, measures an inch and three-quarters long, and makes a great companion to those cufflinks you've been meaning to dust off.
Stash Stacking Drawers
These stackable, arrangeable drawers are all sorts of fun. I think they would come in especially handy in near an office desk that's short on drawers. Minimal, standing desks are all the rage these days, but where then shall we put the items which naturally clutter? Placing one of these fun and useful drawers right underneath that big monitor of yours may…
Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations
Given to me one Christmas from my crazy uncle, this is a book I return to often. The first edition of Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations was compiled by John Bartlett in 1855 and was a mere 258 pages thick. Now in its 17th edition it weighs in at 1,500 pages. Bartlett's Familiar Quotations is jam packed with interesting, inspirational, and memorable quotes. It…
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When he's not on vacation or at work, Jorge is meandering around New York capturing everyday slices of life through his viewfinder. There's no better way to document where you've been and what you've seen than with a camera. Between his photo essays and photographer interviews, he's learned that quality storytelling is key and he shares narrative of it on his site…
Classic Safety Razor Complete Shave Kit
Boys, it's time to ditch the Mach 137 throw-away razors you buy at Walmart and start shaving like a man. Which means a classic safety razor, a badger brush, and a dash of renewed self-confidence. This classic safety razor complete shave kit form Classic Shaving has just what you need to get started: a razor, 5 feather blades, a puck of soap,…
AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker
If you’re persnickety about your coffee and brew some every day then the AeroPress may be your cup of tea. I own a drip coffee maker, a Turkish coffee maker, two french presses, a stove-top espresso maker, a siphon, and an AeroPress. The latter makes a cup of coffee as delicious as you'll get from a french press or siphon, yet with…
Coffee Mug from Best Made Co.
This mug from Best Made Company is forged at a 100-year-old factory in Poland and is top-quality enamel-coated steel. This cup is made for use by the campfire, but it's fine enough that it may find its way into your kitchen cabinet as well. If that happens, don't worry about it. Who could blame you?
“Young Love” Album by Mat Kearney
Mat Kearney's music is the sort you keep hitting Play on. His 2011 album, Young Love has fun and up-beat beats, with clean and classy lyrics. Mat's music makes the perfect companion for late-night projects and August road trips alike. (Young Love is available on iTunes for $9.99, but is currently $5 on the Amazon MP3 store.)
Stanley Classic Vacuum Bottle
Last summer my in-laws and I spent a week at Lake Sylvan in Colorado. Every morning my two brothers-in-law and I would get up just before dawn and take the canoe out and fish for breakfast. Silent moments like those are when you're grateful to God that you have a thermos full of hot coffee. Even if you're not out on a…
Granada Drinking Glasses from Crate&Barrel
Crate&Barrel (a.k.a. The Helvetica Store) has, in my opinion, some of the finest glassware you can buy. So many of their pieces have a unique and classy style, and these Granda Glasses are no exception. They are handmade from recycled glass with swirls of orange, red, yellow, and turquoise. Available as a 19 oz. Highball and 11 oz. Double Old Fashioned .
Bamboo Stir Sticks for Coffee
Regardless of whether you make coffee in a french press, an AeroPress, or a Siphon Vacuum Pot, you're going to need to stir those grounds. Those who know better will tell you that a metal spoon or knife is rubbish for such a task — it steals heat from the brewing liquid and it's just not wise to go around banging a…
TOMS Classic 301
What's the sunglass style that never goes out of style? The Aviator. The Classic 301 from TOMS (which comes in several colors, but I like orange best) is a modern twist on that classic look. And if you buy a pair of the 301s then TOMS will give a pair of glasses to a person in need.
Sony MDR7506 Professional Headphones
The Sony 7506 headphones are about as good as a headphone can come for the price. For less than a C-Note you get a studio-quality headphone that will last for a lifetime. Whether you're recording a podcast or the next platinum record, or even pumping the jams so you don't have to listen to your co-workers, these are a great choice.
Coffee Siphon Vacuum Pot
If you've ever felt that brewing coffee should be like a fun science experiment, well my friends, the Siphon Vacuum Pot is for you. Not only is it a lot of fun to brew a pot of siphoned coffee, the end result is very delicious. While you're at it, be sure to pick up some extra cloth filters, some bamboo stir sticks,…
Argyle Coasters
No living room is complete without a set of coasters to protect your coffee table while showing your guests you have class. And nothing says class more than a set of classic yet fun coasters. Especially this argyle-patterned set which is laser cut from bamboo.