Instead of Rent: January, 2013

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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N’East Illustrated, Vol. 11


It’s a good thing talent doesn’t make you fat. ‘Cause if it did, the unwaveringly winsome Christine Mitchell of N’East Style would literally be Jabba-sized (she’s actually quite petite, for those who haven’t met her). A fresh batch of her #menswear illustrations are after the jump, and – as always – they are killer. Previous sets can be seen here. Read More »

Good Giving: 50 Under $50


Welcome to the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Like the 40 Under $40 guide from last year, and the 25 Under $25 guide from the year before that, the following is a collection of goods that are not only affordable and US / first-world made, but also offer some utility, and will last. Hopefully it’ll help you cross a few people off your shopping list. Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season.

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Good Giving: 50 Under $50, Pt. 1


Welcome to the 2012 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. Like the 40 Under $40 guide from last year, and the 25 Under $25 guide from the year before that, the following is a collection of goods that are not only affordable and US / first-world made, but also offer some utility, and will last. I’ll be posting 10 products a day for the next five days, so keep checking back. Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season. Read More »

MidWest Saddletan Cowhide Gloves


If you’re like me, then you never, at any point in your childhood, adolescence or adulthood, fantasized about being cowboy. But, again if you’re like me, you’ll still probably really like these Saddletan Cowhide Gloves from MidWest. They’re made in the USA. They’ve got a leather outer, pile lined inner and keystone thumb. And, they’re only $37 a pair. Read More »