Spice up your living room decor with the UpCycle Ottoman ($425). This 18-inch square foot cushion is upholstered with repurposed jute bags that were previously used to transport organic coffee beans, logos, stencil print, and all, making each and every one unique. Granted they aren't likely to match your current furniture, but as conversation pieces, they're hard to beat.... [More]
Get yourself ready for another NBA season with The Book of Basketball ($17). Written by ESPN's "The Sports Guy" Bill Simmons, this 700-page tome takes an irreverent, entertaining, and yet informed look at the NBA from the view of a fan, and is filled with interesting anecdotes, tributes to great players of the pasts, and enough stats to make the... [More]
We're not sure whether it's actually worn by guides in Maine, but the Woolrich Woolen Mills Maine Guide Jacket ($500) is certainly up to the job. Made in the U.S. from 100% Melton Wool, this stately jacket features a slightly athletic fit, matching black buttons on the front closure, lower pockets, cuffs, and stand-up collar, and interior and chest pockets.... [More]
Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of... [More]
Who would have thought that The Beatles would finally go digital on... a USB stick? The Beatles USB Apple Collection ($280; December 8) includes all the remastered goodness of the fab four's Stereo Box Set, including 14 albums in lossless FLAC and 320 Kbps MP3 formats, 13 mini-documentary films, replicated UK album art, rare photos, and expanded liner notes, all... [More]
When most people think of tiny houses, they think of the quaint, smallish-homes one finds in older neighborhoods, built back before the rise of the McMansion. But Tumbleweed Tiny Houses ($39,000 and up) make those homes looks like mansions in their own right. Ranging from 65 to 130 sq. ft. — plans for "Small" houses ranging from 251 to 774... [More]
Inspired by the company's military heritage with looks that prove it, the Victorinox Mobilizer NXT Hardside Officer's Trunk ($520-$650) is kind of expensive, but is also built to last. It features an aircraft-grade aluminum dual-trolley handle with a Geluxe grip, urethane wheels with swivel casters for greater mobility, a trunk-style lid with a one-latch opening system, a large main compartment... [More]
Whether you're playing soccer, basketball, or football, odds are you're gonna take some hits from time to time — which is why there's Nike Pro Combat ($21-$80). These high-tech undergarments are made from Dri-Fit fabric to wick sweat away while allowing for the maximum freedom of movement, and also feature hard plates and foam cells in the most contact-prone areas... [More]
Fall is winding down and in those darker hours you try your best to spice up the days with a little color. We like to work with the beanie together with a nice coat and this outfit works best on a Sunday afternoon walk together with that special someone. Shirt: Our Legacy , Cardigan: Our Legacy, Jeans: Weekday, Beenie: Beams,... [More]
Hand drawn and printed on recycled organics and vintage material, J. Newbury T-Shirts ($30) are a great way to add some artisan flair to your overflowing t-shirt drawer. Currently, only two designs are available — the Boston-specific Guitar tee, sporting the phrase "Love that dirty water," and an American Flag tee featuring different drinking glasses in place of the 50... [More]
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Created to celebrate country legends Brooks & Dunn's farewell tour, the Tundra Midnight Rider Tailgater ($TBA) is yet another concept we wish a forward-thinking CEO would turn into reality. Based on the Tundra CrewMax Limited full-size 4x2 V8 pickup, the Rider features a Grill N Chill cooking space with countertops, infrared barbecue, beverage tap and an ice chest, an electronically... [More]
Get ready for the first 2D home console Mario Bros. adventure since the SNES. New Super Mario Bros. Wii ($47; November 15) brings up to four-player co-op to the familiar side-scrolling world of Mario and Luigi, with classic gameplay augmented by new items like the propeller suit and Penguin Mario, and motion-based controls made possible by the Wii Remote. We... [More]
If you're like us, you might see the words "bistro flatbread" together and think "glorified pizza," but the Bodum Bistro Flatbed Toaster ($80) is built for so much more. It features a large, flat, stainless steel heating surface to handle toasting or defrosting of any number of bread types, including pizza shells, tortillas, bagels, buns, and anything else you can... [More]
With all the laid-back attitude of the originals, the Converse All Star Rain Boots ($80) are the first we'd actually consider wearing in inclement weather. Staying true to their roots with a simple lace-up design and Chuck Taylor insignias, these rain boots feature a green rubber upper, attached tongue to prevent water from seeping in, corded laces, a reinforced toe,... [More]
Sure, it runs the not-so-hot Windows Mobile 6.5 OS, but if you're determined to pick up a new Windows Phone, you can't do better than the HTC HD2 ($TBA; Early 2010). As the first Windows phone with HTC's Sense user interface, the HD2 is way more usable than the average Microsofty phone, and it packs some serious features, such as... [More]
Despite the name, these aren't some crazy Andriod-based Power Glove replacements — in fact, they're about the farthest thing from it. Knox Handroid Gloves ($TBA; March 2010) are designed to protect your pinchers when riding dirt bikes, ATVs, or other high-speed, minimal-protection vehicles. They accomplish this by offering exoskeleton protection, a system for stopping scaphoid injuries to the bone connecting... [More]
If you were hoping for a return to the more introspective lyrics of Pinkerton or the modesties of the Blue Album, keep hoping. While better than Make Believe by a wide margin, Raditude by Weezer ($14) is more of the same from Cuomo and company: power pop distilled down to its most potent, concentrated form, which in and of itself... [More]
Inspired by the Eames Walnut Stool and arriving just in time for the holidays, these Herman Miller Tops ($200) are a classy, whimsical gift choice for a loved one or yourself. Each features an intricate original sculptural profile designed by KleinReid in NYC, and looks as good on a desk as it does in a toy chest.... [More]
Whether you're a seasoned jazz fan or just getting started, consider dropping some coin on The Complete Columbia Album Collection by Miles Davis ($330). This exhaustive set includes 52 albums spread across 70 CDs, a previously unreleased DVD of Live in Europe '67, featuring performances by Miles, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams, a 250-page color book... [More]
Live in cold weather and have enough money to let yourself blow a three year's worth of greens fees on an electronic game? Then grab yourself a Putt Arcade Golf Machine ($6,900). The same version as can be found in Dave & Buster's, GameWorks, and other adult playground/watering holes across the country, Putt Arcade lets you play with real clubs... [More]
Made to honor the company's 125th anniversary, the new line of Hamilton 1883 Shirts ($165-$185) combines the best of the old with a taste of the new. Built of the company's bespoke tradition, these recreations of six of the company's most classic designs — including the long-sleeve oxford, utility, western, and white collar, as well as the classic short sleeve... [More]
Combining an All-Star-style sole with a weathered, worn suede upper, the Converse by John Varvatos Sprint Grip Chukka Boot ($100) is bound to cause confusion — and draw a few compliments along the way. It features a removable insole, leather trimming and inner lining, a lace-up front, and looks that might best be described as a mash up of frontiersman... [More]
Times have definitely changed since the first Thanksgiving, but you can still get a taste of the frontier life with a Good Shepherd Heritage Turkey ($120-$200). Grown on an open range using vegetarian feed, these birds are raised to the American Poultry Association's Standards of Perfection, on farms that are the first to receive the Animal Welfare Institute's Animal Welfare... [More]
NES. Xbox 360. Aliens. Robots. USB. Test tubes. Protractors. If it's geeky, you can bet you'll find it hidden in the I Be Au Sm T-Shirt ($18). Printed in white on a black American Apparel tee, this ode to geekiness has all sorts of meme-tastic icons and illustrations hidden within its four letter outlines, guaranteeing to bring others closer to... [More]
While it may not carry the same prestige as an Omega Seamaster or Rolex Submariner, the Victorinox Dive Master 500 ($525 and up) offers features and looks rivaling its more expensive counterparts. It features a Swiss made self-winding movement, a stainless steel case, luminous hands and markers, a date function, either a stainless steel of textured rubber bracelet, and more.... [More]
