Paukstukai Pocket Squares

March 6, 2012


Good news for anyone looking to step up their pocket square game on the cheap: Lithuania’s Paukstukai, makers of those fantastic Double-Sided Bow Ties, has just added a great looking selection of squares to their Etsy Shop. There are eight in total, all of which are handmade from linen or linen-blends, and each’ll run you just shy of $18 (not including shipping). Read More »

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Good Giving: 40 Under $40

December 3, 2011


Welcome to the 2011 Well Spent holiday gift guide. This year, I set out to gather an assortment of high-quality, low-cost goods that, though small enough to fit in a stocking, are a bit more enduring and useful than your typical stuffers. Most of the items are made in the US, and all of them are under $40 (not including shipping). Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season. Read More »

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Good Giving: 40 Under $40, pt. 5

December 2, 2011


Welcome to part 5 of the 2011 Well Spent holiday gift guide. 40 items, low on cost, high on quality. The 6th and final post will be up this afternoon. Enjoy! Read More »

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Paukstukai Double-Sided Bow Ties

August 11, 2011


A nice option for anyone looking to go bright and cheap (affordable, not shoddy) with their summer neckwear, the Double-Sided Bow Ties from Paukstukai are handcrafted in Lithuania (first time that country’s made an appearance on the site) from an assortment of vibrantly colored linens, cottons, and wools. Essentially two ties in one, the bows are made with both solid and patterned fabrics, and are designed so they can be worn with either facing out (anyone else just get Rob Base’s It Takes Two stuck in their head?). Read More »

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