The Friday Find: Unis Weekend Flash Sale


That’s right, you lucky deal-hunters, you’re getting two Friday Finds today. Unis, a brand that should need absolutely no introduction at this point, is doing an online-only 25% off flash sale this weekend. Both new and old stock is included in the sale, as are all of the store’s non-brand items (Common Projects, anyone?). Enter code UNIS25OFF to get the discount. You’ve got ’til Sunday. Read More »

Instead of Rent: February, 2012

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

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Instead of Rent: December, 2011

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

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Good Giving: 40 Under $40


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 »

Good Giving: 40 Under $40, pt. 6


Here it is, the last of the 2011 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide posts. In case you haven’t been following along: 40 items, all socially responsible, and all under $40. Read More »

Good Giving: 40 Under $40, pt. 3


Welcome to the 3rd installment of the 2011 Well Spent Holiday Gift Guide. More sub-$40 goodness below. Check back this afternoon for post number 4. Read More »

CHUP by Glen Clyde Socks


I’m not usually one to post on a $40 pair of socks, but these are pretty incredible. The 100% cotton CHUP by Glen Clyde Socks are woven in Japan on vintage stocking frame machines. Because of the intricacy of their patterns (which are based on various indigenous designs), and the limitations of the machinery, only 20 – 25 pairs of the socks can be produced in a day – about a third of what other facilities turn out. Read More »

The Friday Find: 15% Off Sale at Sir & Madame

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.


The good folks from Chicago’s Sir & Madame (you remember them from last week, right?) are knocking 15% off their entire stock from now through Sunday. Choice US-made goodies include outerwear from 3Sxiteen, boots from Red Wing, jeans from LVC, leather goods from Tanner, and of course, S&M’s own in-house line (those bags!). Enter code “15OFF” at checkout to get the discount. Read More »

Maggie’s Organics Cotton Crew Socks


Exposed ankle season is all but over, so I guess it’s probably a good time to start thinking about socks. The Organic Cotton Crew Socks from Maggie’s Organics are made in a family owned factory in North Carolina from certified Fair Trade and organic cotton. Designed with versatility in mind, the medium-weight socks can be worn with boots, wingtips, and just about everything in between. Read More »

Instead of Rent: October, 2011

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

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Instead of Rent: January, 2011

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month. Special “what I wish I was wearing during last week’s blizzard in NYC” edition.

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Good Giving: 25 Under $25


Welcome to the 2010 Well Spent holiday gift guide. I’m trying something a little different this year: 25 gifts, all socially responsible, and all under $25. Small things, but (hopefully) a bit more substantive and enduring than your typical stocking stuffers. Here’s to a healthy and sane holiday season.

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Instead of Rent: September, 2010

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

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