BOOQ Folee
At present, I am in the market for a new bag. It must be able to hold my laptop, a fair stack of paperwork, deal with Chicago's temperamental weather, and travel -- lots of travel. My current bag is serviceable…
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Observations on Planes / In Airports
For the past week, I have been diving head-first into my new day job -- learning the ropes, meeting my new teammates, and generally bracing myself for a return to the working world have all taken up much of my…
Continue Reading →William Warren Designs
As we all know, a good rug will pull any room together. An "alligator surfacing from swampy depths" rug, on the other hand, can give your cocktail party guests a good fright and make them think twice about tracking their…
Continue Reading →Aqus for the Rest of Us
Confronted with evidence of global warming, undeniable environmental degradation, and calls to action, I think many of us are left are left wondering what we can do today to help reduce waste and negative impact in the environment. Particularly inside…
Continue Reading →Nike Vintage Running
I'm having a hard time separating my feelings about the upcoming Nike vintage running shoes themselves from the marketing campaign that surrounds them. For starters, it seems risky to go on record criticizing the fine men and women at the…
Continue Reading →A. Leo Nash
In the interest of full disclosure, let me state the following: I have not gone, nor do I ever intend to ever go, to Burning Man. There are a myriad of reasons behind my reluctance, not the least of which…
Continue Reading →Lakeview Manufacturing Company: Chicago
The Wrigleyville neighborhood in Chicago will never be thought of as a shopping destination, at least not unless you're in the market for an Old Style, roasted peanuts, or a Hebrew National frank. There are a few spots here and…
Continue Reading →Neil Duerden
UK-based graphic designer Neil Duerden revealed some new work recently, and the results are absolutely stunning. His mixture of organic imagery, vector designs and photography creates an impressive mosaic of patterns and colors that takes center stage even when he's…
Continue Reading →Art, Inspired by Your Day Job: Chicago
Before reading further, please take stock of your past and current employment situation. If you an obnoxiously rich heiress whose most taxing chore will be deciding on your outfit for the after-party (or the after-after party), or anyone else fortunate…
Continue Reading →Spike Press: Chicago
After moving across town last year, I have fallen in love with my new neighborhood. Despite some dispiriting signs of obvious gentrification, enough creative energy remains in the residents and environs of this area that just walking down the street…
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