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Giving Back Never Went Down So Smooth

Though the eventual consequences of the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill are still being determined, the damage done to the seafood industry along the Gulf Coast of Louisiana is a very present and tangible reality. Families which have fished and shrimped in the murky waters off the Mississippi delta for generations are facing an end [...]

Old Wood With A New Purpose

We all love Ikea for what it is, but no self-respecting man passes a fiberboard desk down to his kids. At some point we have to grow up and invest in furniture that will leave a legacy, so it only makes sense to build with wood that already has one. Matt Sears believes man has [...]

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Putting the Village Bicycles to Shame

We may not have magical aspirations like Gob, but that doesn’t prevent us from appreciating the quality of Theory 11′s latest deck of playing cards, dubbed the Sentinels ($6). Created to outshine decks in every imaginable way, each embossed design element is unique to this series (even the face cards) and printed on the highest [...]

Your Throne Awaits

All outdoor chairs are not created equal. We have been to enough concerts, festivals, camping trips, BBQs and pool parties to know this. The Wilderness Recliner from GCI will be the best outdoor chair you buy. It has a patented auto fold system that allows you to carry the chair on your back like a [...]

I Ain't Afraid of No Ghost

If you haven’t seen the new TaylorMade Rossa Ghost Putter ($160) all over the PGA Tour this summer it’s not surprising. It’s designed, after all, not to draw your attention. Justin Rose has already won twice with it (and nearly a third time), and I easily counted a dozen pros at St. Andrews sporting some [...]

Sure to Impress the Girls in Home Room

High school may not be a time all of us wish to relive. Unless you never left your home town though, there’s no reason everyone has to know you were Jeff Spicoli, when you can dress the part of Charles Jefferson. Ok so maybe simply wearing this varsity shawl collar cardigan ($70) won’t be enough [...]

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Where Design Meets Dog

The Holden Designs pet bed ($250) is for those who demand that their four-legged friend’s possessions match their own distinguished tastes. Constructed from bent-ply wood and coated in a walnut finish, its retro curves and white detailing certainly look better than an old pile of blankets. Whether your pooch will opt to sleep in it [...]

Hey, It's Better Than a Pocket Protector

When it comes to notebooks, we’ll always love our Moleskins. Japanese made Delfonics diaries have often caught our eye though and spotting these striped elastic notebook bands ($17) has renewed our interest. Sure, the idea of paying $17 for a rayon strap with slight leather detailing might seem absurd, but for stationary geeks like us, [...]

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Fall Together Now

For those who love the ultra-matchy look, the Apolis Activism accessory bundle ($106) makes things easy for fall. Sold for $42 less than buying every piece a la carte, the set includes one 78″ x 9″ scarf, a 21″ x 21″ bandanna, and a 16″ x 16″ pocket square. Each piece is made of 100% [...]

Redefining Hot Ride

After Land Rover updated the Range Rover Sport , the car specialists at Project Kahn decided to follow suit with their lava-inspired Vesuvius edition. The new iteration features an orange and black aero package that’s matched by the SUV’s custom quilted and perforated leather interior, proving that Kahn Designs clearly had Gear Patrol in mind [...]

Das Beaut

We fully endorse Sonos’s line of high-end multi-room audio equipment, and honestly feel their competing systems provide more flexibility than the pricier 2Raumfeld ($1,794). That said, Raumfeld’s system certainly scores for its stylish Bauhaus looks, which can be more important to some, and gives Sonos a run for its money in sound quality. What’s included [...]

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