Fossil Anadigi Watch
In this day and age, when everyone carries around a cell phone and/or an iPod, it may seem like watches are becoming obsolete. That shouldn’t stop you from wearing one as a stylish accessory, if not for its functionality. The Fossil Anadigi ($75) does you one better, it allows you to get the exact time at a glance thanks to its digital display, while still maintaining a more traditional analog display right along side. Its mixture of warm browns and stainless steel ensure it will go with just about any outfit.
Stampage Wallet
The Stampage Wallet ($55) from db clay is completely hand made from gaffers tape and thread, and comes in a minimalist black on black print that goes with anything, you probably won’t find anything remotely as nice at some shop in your local mall. They’ve got a good collection of wild looking wallets, if you would prefer something a little more fancy, and you can check out the process by which they make these pieces of art on their site as well.
Min Media Wall
If you live in an apartment, like most of us, and also happen to have a flat panel television, then the Min Media Wall (Reg: $1,398, Sale: $1,099) from Design Within Reach may be your best bet to get that thing “wall mounted” without having to actually drill into your wall, which most leases prohibit. Constructed from smooth, powder-coated aluminum, it’s capable of mounting any flat panel up to 47″ wide and up to 185 lbs. The whole thing is crafted in Italy, so you can be sure about the craftsmanship.
Metropolis Wall Clock
Got a lot of bare walls and looking for something to fill up that space? Give the Metropolis Wall Clock ($130) from Crate & Barrel a shot. Measuring in at two and a half feet in diameter, it’s as much a statement as it is functional. In spite of its size, the numbers and hands are both sizable, and the minimalist treatment of the type and monochrome color scheme help give it a modern look. It also runs on three AA batteries, so there won’t be any ugly cords to try and hide. Just make sure you mount it well, you wouldn’t want this behemoth knocking you senseless the next time you’re trying to do the deed.
Dune Daybed and Ottoman
If you’re lucky enough to have a large deck or spacious balcony, the the Dune Daybed and Ottoman ($3,166) may be just what you need for the many warm and sunny days to come. With its curvy design, which features a tabletop area, and large sitting space, it’s perfect for an evening get-together or just spending some alone time flipping through the Sunday paper.
Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses - 3 Pack
If you’re anywhere near as careless with your sunglasses as we are, you’re likely to go through a handful before the summer is out. If that’s the case, then there’s no sense is spending $100+ on a designer set when you know you just might end up sitting on them. That’s why we’re high on this three pack of Mirrored Aviator Sunglasses ($15) , via Amazon. They seem well made, at least according to the reviewers who have given them a 5 star rating, plus if you don’t like em, you’re only burning 15 bucks. No biggie.
Heritage linen military-style shirt
We’re located on the east coast and got our first dose of real spring weather over this weekend, it was beautiful out and reminded us that it is finally time to completely dump the winter gear and pick up some fresh gear. We’ve always loved linen shirts for their simplicity and how light they feel when worn, the Heritage Linen Military-Style Shirt ($78) from Banana Republic is no exception, even if it is a little more decorated than your typical linen button-up. They would look great with a pair of jeans and a simple pair of sneakers.
Wüsthof Culinar 7-Piece Knife Set
There comes a time in every bachelor’s life when he realizes that plastic utensils and paper plates just won’t cut it anymore, if you’ll pardon the pun. A good place to start is with a high quality knife set, such as the Wüsthof Culinar 7-Piece Knife Set ($460) from Williams-Sonoma. They’re pricey, sure, but they are precision crafted in Germany, so you know you’re paying for quality. The seven-piece set includes a 3 1/2″ paring knife, 4 1/2″ utility knife, 8″ carving knife, 8″ chef’s knife, 8″ bread knife, 9″ sharpening steel and an oak block with slots for 9 items. The stainless steel and artful construction of the knives also make them suitable for open display, don’t hide these bad boys away in a drawer.
“Water, Just Water” Tee from Threadless
A lot of guys gave up on wearing tee’s with logos after grade school and adopted the graphic tee’s that better represent their own sense of style, instead of reducing them to a walking billboard. If you failed to pay attention to the water cycle in high school biology, the “Water, Just Water” tee from Threadless will help refresh your memory. Oh, and it looks pretty good too.
Epsilon Firetable from Fuego
Here’s something for those of us stuck without fireplaces. The Epsilon Firetable by Fuego ($1800 - $2200) can run double duty as a conversation piece as well as a foot warmer. Every table is handmade and comes in a variety of finishes to match your decor. Don’t worry though, the fire is created by burning an alcohol based gel so you won’t have to worry about smoke or cleanup.