Archive for February, 2010
Decor Bust: Talking Pillow Series
15 years ago
These pillows are my favorite. The coloring on them is simple enough to go with multiple colorways, which makes the pillows very desirable (to me at least) The pillows, along with many other cool home items were designed by Egor Bashakov. And though it doesn’t look like the pillows are for sale anywhere, I still recommend you check out Egor’s flickr account to find images of some of his pieces.
Jigsaw Puzzle Stool
15 years ago
Buy the Jigsaw Puzzle Sttol as a set of 2. The pieces are precisely cut to fit together as snugly as the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. In any arrangement, they provide impromptu seating, a novel surface for plants or magazines, and ample material for jump-starting conversations.
Leather Band-Aids
15 years ago
The makers of Leather Band-Aids have coined a new phrase in fashion and medical care: “Hurt Couture”. Actually they claim that the leather breathes better than regular band-aids. We’re not sure how true that is, but we do know that this is the right way to dress a wound in style. Also, we have to admit that anyone wearing a leather band aid looks much tougher than anyone not wearing one. $15
New York Magazine: Retailers of Rusticity for Men
15 years ago
New York Magazine points out some great places in New York City to get the current blue collar work-wear/lumberjack looks in their post Retailers of Rusticity. Shops such as Alter, Smith & Butler, Epaulet, Billy Reid, and Dunderdon are mentioned as the must stop shops for denim, wool flannel coats, work chinos, boots, and other leather goods and accessories.