Complete Technique

Posted on November 8, 2007 Under Fashion

This silver Walkman tape player pendant and necklace from Complete Technique is the hottest thing ever. Look at that craftsmanship. Look at the meticulous detail, down to the cassette inside. My heart is skipping! It's only one model from the…

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EtsyFound: Beards Are In

Posted on November 8, 2007 Under Design

There's something about bearded men, and I should know...I have a beard...and I'm a man. St. Louis-based Artist Ashley Goldberg must share this sentiment because she certainly seems fascinated with them enough to make them the subject of many of…

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Alex and Chloe: Black Diamonds

Posted on November 7, 2007 Under Travel

Alex and Chloe, our favorite line of un-boring jewelry, just released their latest collection of individualist-friendly neckwear. Sharply geometric and modern (in its mod-est sense), Black Diamonds features bold shapes in Alex and Chloe's signature lucite, again incorporating elements like…

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White Desert: Chilly Thrills

Posted on November 7, 2007 Under Life

Antarctica is no place for babies. However, thanks to White Desert, an eco-tourism company ran by outdoor enthusiasts, it is now a place for luxury travelers in seek of some frosty fun. Somewhat frosty, anyway; the luxury camp, located near…

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Speaking at IAB Engage: London

Posted on November 6, 2007 Under Travel

One thing is for sure, I've been spending way too much time in Airplanes, but, alas, I'm back in London for a couple of weeks again on a bit of a speaking and consulting power-run. First thing tomorrow, I am…

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LP-to-iPod Converter

Posted on November 6, 2007 Under Gadgetry

I have some first pressings of David Bowie albums on vinyl, graciously bequeathed to me from my uncle, but my annoying OCD and penchant for worrying have kept me from playing them, because I'm afraid of the scratches that might…

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Mod My Life

Posted on November 6, 2007 Under Life

Just when you thought reality TV had gotten about as real as real was worth, in step the guys at Mod My LIfe. Co-founders Andrew Keidel and Martin Codyre have created the newest - and realest - in real TV.…

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Smacker Journals

Posted on November 5, 2007 Under Design

Smacker Journals, If'n Books limited-run note-jotters (so named for their size, apparently perfect for hitting people), are designed by artists and bound by a bookbinder. The artists, currently, are Alec Thibodeau, Jen Corace, Sarah Neuburger, and Ray Fenwick (who, if…

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Part of It

Posted on November 5, 2007 Under Fashion

Graphic designers in the T-shirt biz collectively turn out innumerable designs every month, but it's rare to find our favorite ones selling their creations for more than just "” and sorry to be so blatant "” profit's sake. That's not…

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The Neverending Web Page

Posted on November 2, 2007 Under Design

Often times when we use the words "never" and "end" in concert it has a negative connotation as in "this day feels like it will never end" or "I just watched The Neverending Story 2." That's not to say those…

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