I'm off to today to Maison and Objet, in Paris. "10 Years of Trends, Encounters, Passion and Home-Style". This will be my first M and O, and I've heard nothing but good reports from past years. Of course, I plan…
Continue Reading →Last Friday in Boulder, the young hipsters were out in masses-- an unusual site to see them in such a large group away from "The Hill". They were lined up outside a well-lit retail store-- music, and heat poured from…
Continue Reading →I got to chat briefly with Inka Pen designer and optical engineer Greg Adelman, when he dropped some samples by my office. He came up with the idea for the Inka during a field research trip with the Scripps Institution…
Continue Reading →I've been rocking the Royal Elastic Grata's for a few weeks now, and today I'll officially give them my "fly footwear" nod of approval. They're built almost entirely out of elastic, which gives a snug yet comfertable fit, which feels…
Continue Reading →I've always liked Tumi's products, they're clearly dedicated to bringing solid design and functionality to the table in everything they manufacture. They recently introduced their first collection of swiss-made watches. Ten styles are available, ranging from $700-$1400. What makes these…
Continue Reading →The side street shops in Mitte are all worth a look, but the main streets are like any other city--Diesel, Camper, and the like--the usual international shopping scene. I did really enjoy browsing around the Adidas Originals store, something about…
Continue Reading →Monsieur Vuongs is a wonderful Vietnamese restaurant, tucked away on a side street in Mitte. A red awning, and several rows of tables and benches are in front, under a bright red awning. A local friend took me here my…
Continue Reading →My second day of exploring Berlin brought me to Mitte, which is clearly where the "hip" people hang out. It reminded me a lot of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. If you visit, you need to wind around a bit away from the…
Continue Reading →I know this made the circuit a while ago, but the incredible "Concierge Service Club": quintessentially, has recently opened an L.A. office, and now hosts a weekly party at Hollywood Roosevelt's Tropicana Bar for members only. They seem to be…
Continue Reading →There is something be said for the feeling of being in a home like environment, even if it's not your own. I've been in hotels for the past few weeks, and despite how nice each of them have been, they're…
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