About the author

Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor. Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends that I care about.


Quintessentially

Posted on June 21, 2005 Under Life

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…

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Michael Gillette

Posted on June 20, 2005 Under Art

Michael Gillette was born and raised in Britain, where at the age of 5 he won a school art competition. It was a good start, and he kept at his craft, developing his own style. A little later on he…

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Hotel Alternatives

Posted on June 20, 2005 Under Travel

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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Berlin: Snea-Q

Posted on June 20, 2005 Under Travel

I didn't have to go far from my cocoon inHotel Q!, where I'm staying, to find good things in Berlin--Kurfüsten Damm is packed with stores, and more stores. Although a huge amount of the shops around this area are touristy…

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Next Stop: Berlin

Posted on June 18, 2005 Under Travel

Copenhagen was a blast, tomorrow I'm off to Berlin for the week. I've heard Berlin is basically the hottest city in Europe right now-- and everyone I know who has been in the past few years, agrees. This will be…

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Copenhagen: WoodWood

Posted on June 18, 2005 Under Travel

WoodWood was an interesting shop on Krystalgade-- another signature Copenhagen side street. The shops name matches the wood interior, from top to bottom, floor to ceiling--everything was made completely out of wood-- Although i'm still not sure why. They had…

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Copenhagen: Hotel Fox

Posted on June 18, 2005 Under Travel

I stopped by Hotel FOX to have a peak inside, it was really a trip-- it looked great! If you haven't heard about the hotel, or Project Fox in general, here's a quick explanation. The whole project was a big…

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Copenhagen: Sneaker Shopping

Posted on June 17, 2005 Under Travel

If you're looking specifically for sneakers while in Copenhagen, you probably don't need to look any further than Wallace (left), and My Sneakers (right). Everything downtown is within walking distance-- it's very charming. The shops were brightly lit, and very…

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urbana design

Posted on June 17, 2005 Under Design

San Francisco based urbana design has a few really wonderful accessories and I love these veneered plywood vases. Founded in 2001 by Derek Chen, urbana is the result of his curiosity, respect for materials, and "an appreciation for the simple…

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Copenhagen: Norse Projects

Posted on June 17, 2005 Under Travel

I literally saw a dozen shops of this caliber throughout Copenhagen, but Norse Projects was another one of my favorite shops. They had the usualll; clothing, books, a few of the usual sneakers, some toys and accessories-- but what made…

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