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Archive for December, 2008

To The Point

As much as people complain about the digital age dumbing down our communication, there is something to be said for wit found in short doses. Everything’s more compact – our phones, our computers, our words. Now you can win an award for it. Also, the One Sentence Archive is host to some of the best [...]

Tags: digital Era, Gadgets, New Media, Small Things
Posted in Gadgets, Uncategorized on December 18, 2008 | There are currently No Comments

Breathe Inn

When Winter hits NYC, I often think how nice it would be to have a little house somewhere just to get away. Breathe Inn seems like the next best thing – it’s like going to your fabulously stylish friend’s house in the country + room service and no hostess gift required. Interestingly enough, it was [...]

Tags: Getaways, Hotel, Small Businesses
Posted in Getaways on December 17, 2008 | There are currently 2 Comments

Photojojo

“You probably own a digital camera and you’ve probably taken a bajillion photos with it. You may have printed a few. Well, it turns out there’s a whole world of things you can do with your photos and with your camera that nobody ever told you about. We find the most kick-ass photo tips, DIY [...]

Tags: DIY, Gadgets, Gifts, Photography
Posted in DIY, Gadgets, Gifts on December 16, 2008 | There are currently No Comments

Stand By Me

Playing For Change is a “multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music.” Another example of new media bringing together movement for change.

Tags: doing good, multi-media, Video
Posted in Uncategorized on December 16, 2008 | There are currently No Comments

Caroline Swift

Dainty, feminine, classic – Caroline Swift. Items to wear, decorate & to present.

Tags: ceramic, design, Gifts
Posted in Gifts on December 15, 2008 | There are currently No Comments

How To Work Out From Home

Gavin McInnes strikes again – instant classic, can’t wait for installment #2.

Tags: Family Time, Gavin McInnes, Street Carnage, Videos
Posted in Videos on December 15, 2008 | There are currently 1 Comment

Stack Magazines

The Long Tail teaches that there’s now a niche for everyone, but finding your niche is most often harder than not. UK based magazine subscription service, Stack, has just the answer. Subscribe to their service, and receive “the best independent English language magazines from around the world and delivers them direct to your home. Beautifully [...]

Tags: customize It, Magazines, Subscriptions, The Long Tail
Posted in Gifts on December 11, 2008 | There are currently No Comments

Ruby Bespoke Helmets

I want to get to a point one day where everything I own is bespoke. I recently found a tailor that literally works magic within his tiny storefront in Manhattan, I mean it boggles the mind what he can do with needle and thread. New suit, no problem! Ruby extends customization to the world of [...]

Tags: bespoke, customize It, Safety First
Posted in bespoke on December 10, 2008 | There are currently No Comments

Sunyno Beads

Going bead shopping is like going into a candy store – I want one of everything! Possibilities are endless, and it’s so gratifying to hear the ol’ “where’d you get that necklace?” Oh, this old thing? I MADE it.
I find a new Etsy lust probably every day, and this is no exception. Peruse Sunyno’s bead [...]

Tags: beads, ceramic, Etsy Finds, Jewelery, Make It
Posted in Etsy Finds, Make It on December 10, 2008 | There are currently No Comments

Mimobot

There’s always an excuse to accessorize, and why should transporting your media be any different? Found Mimobot while surfing for holiday gifts, and as far as USBs go, they’re the cutest I’ve seen. So cute in fact, that you can even buy yours a sweatshirt. Good stocking stuffer for that millennial on your list.

Tags: eye candy, Gifts, multi-media, stocking stuffer, USBs
Posted in Gifts on December 8, 2008 | There are currently 1 Comment
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