Azalea Online

Posted on December 15, 2006 Under Fashion

If you are like me, and are in desperate need of last-minute Christmas and Hanukah gifts for the fashion nut in your life, look no further than San Francisco-based Azalea Online. Started in 2003 by two Cornell grads 'with a…

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Veloce Coffee

Posted on December 15, 2006 Under Food

Pronounced Ve-lo-chay, Veloce Coffee is a relatively young coffee company possessing all of what I look for in a coffee brand. All of Veloce's coffee is hand roasted in small batches, each batch hand perfected by their roasters to ensure…

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Pee and Poo: The Unflushables

Posted on December 14, 2006 Under Design

I know some of you wouldn't as much as entertain the idea of buying someone the gift of Pee and Poo; I however, wouldn't think twice-- especially after the amazing feedback I got from people the other night when I…

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Beck vs Beck Wheeler Contest

Posted on December 14, 2006 Under Design

We're still kind of buzzing about Beck's latest LP, we think this one might be timeless. We've got some more goodies to share with you from another Beck, Beck Wheeler, a German born artist who studied sculpture and jewelry design…

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I See France: Clearance!

Posted on December 14, 2006 Under Fashion

Last year, Josh scored some extra web traffic when he blogged about the girly site I See France and their quest to demolish the average tighty-whitey (or maybe it was the accompanying picture of a hottie in undies that did…

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Substratum: New Threads

Posted on December 13, 2006 Under Fashion

The guys at Substratum have been working hard on their new store and latest apparel line-- they're very proud of the new designs, and they have reason to be-- they're some of the best yet. Pop by their site and…

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Dry Soda

Posted on December 13, 2006 Under Food

The culinary experience (eating good food) is one of my main passions in life. A significant part of the eating experience for me is the beverage-- whether it's beer or wine, I strive to pair my cuisine with something that…

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From the Vaults: Travel Gifts

Posted on December 13, 2006 Under Travel

By now you all know the drill-- my picks 'From the Vaults' of our travel goodies! Should be something here for everyone on your list. Bon Voyage! "¢ Inside Out Guidebooks: The Inside Out Guide Book series from Rand McNally…

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From the Vaults: Fashion Gifts

Posted on December 12, 2006 Under Fashion

Some of my favorite content on the site comes from our fashion vaults (that probably has a lot to do with my love for fashion, but I really do think we have found some fabric gems). I frequently find myself…

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Dry Bones: Salt and Pepper Shakers

Posted on December 12, 2006 Under Design

Sick of Skulls yet? How about some cross bones instead? These Dry Bone Salt and Pepper Shakers are about 5 inches long-- made from fired, hollow, unglazed porcelain. They're designed by an LA guy by the name of Chris Stiles…

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