The most important, if often underrated, element of visual design is lighting design. After all, without light to see by, none of your carefully curated decorations and fixtures will be visible for visitors to marvel at. Maintaining a well-appointed bachelor’s pad, suited to all kinds of social engagements, requires some thought on how to light […]
Archives for 2016
Laybeany Air Lounge – Portable, Inflates with a Flick of the Wrist
June 2, 2016 by
Folding chairs are uncomfortable, heavy and take up a lot of room. Inflatable chairs and mattresses are comfortable, but the heavy vinyl and necessity for an air pump does does make them quite as portable as we’d like. Why can’t somebody invent a chair you can practically fit in your pocket, requires no air from […]
New Rules for Wine, Temperature and Storage
May 31, 2016 by
We’d like to think that a gentleman should know a little bit about everything, including his wine, women and shoes. But these rules are not just laid out to protect these luxury items from harm. They are there to protect your reputation as a gentleman and connoisseur of the finer things. There is a big […]
Urban Rides in the City
May 30, 2016 by
They still make them like they used to There is something mighty noteworthy about the classic rides of the past. It was a time of excitement, experimentation, freedom, craftsmanship and brand honor. From what we’ve hear, today’s generation of men are not as interested in going for a ride in the open air. Possibly because […]
Bespoke Post Father’s Day Gift Ideas – Teach Dad Something New
May 30, 2016 by
They say that the greatest gift to any man is a set of tools to become a better man. Every man loves to improve on his life (his legacy) by learning how to build something useful, discover a new and better shortcut, perfect on his new (or old) style, or embark on a new path in […]
4 Ways to Upgrade Your Man Cave
May 27, 2016 by
Mark Twain’s was a billiard room. Ernest Hemingway had a writing studio, and Bruce Wayne preferred the bat cave. But the man cave has an even richer, deeper history. In fact, the man cave dates back to the late 17th century, when dedicated gentlemen’s clubs appeared in London and aristocratic men would get together and […]
Jack Erwin Makes a Boat Shoe, That Only Looks Like a Boat Shoe
May 27, 2016 by
We like Jack Erwin. They can handcraft a Chelsea Boot like nobody’s business. But the Chelsea boot was originally designed for the urban landscape, so of course we love it. When Jack decided to take on the classic boat shoe, they knew that there was one change that had to be made. It had to be […]
9 Classic Sneakers That Will Never Go Out of Style
May 24, 2016 by
A gentleman only has so much time in a day. That includes time to love, work, relax, exercise, eat, sleep (your order of priorities may differ slightly), and then do it all over again the next day. And consider this: Every pair of ‘trendy’ sneakers you buy, you need to research them, purchase at their […]
9 Things You Should Never Say to a Naked Woman
May 19, 2016 by
You talk a good game. You’ve got the attitude, the confidence and the character. All of these are great traits to have for a man, but can work against you in the bedroom. These are the nine things you should never say to a naked woman. 1. My ex…” Your what? As far as she’s […]
Artificial Intelligence – Visions (Art) of a Dying Synthetic Brain
May 18, 2016 by
The Ultimate Tech (the kind that thanks you when you break it) In spite of what you may be hearing through the press regarding efforts to build synthetic brains, a small company in a sleepy Midwest town has found a distinct advantage. They have already produced contemplative, brain-like systems having ten times the neurons of […]