Uniform Wares

Seriously good looking watches. Here.

In the Navy

My favorite color, set for Summer. 

Timex Camper Watch, Land's End Canvas Military Web Belt, ASOS Linen Tank, Oak Street Bootmaker Trail Oxford, Billykirk Waxed Wallet, Moscot Carlos Singlasses, Land's End Beach Towel, Orlebar Brown Classic Beagle Swim Trunks, Joshu + Vela Leaf Indigo Zip Backpack.

Mess Mates

I love the concept and simple styling behind the "Mess Mates" story from the September Issue of The World of Interiors, shot by photographer Bill Batten.  Sometimes a simple concept, like dip dyed fabric in various colors, is all you need to make a compelling trend story. Well done! 

Desired: American Modern

Clockwise from Top Left: Iron & Rope Mirror, Restoration Hardware; Navajo Rug, Dash & Albert; Glazed Pitcher; Thomas O'Brien Side Table, Target; Petrified Wood Dish, Jayson Home & Garden; Theron Arm Chair, Jayson Home & Garden.

AANDD

I'm really liking this awesome Sea Bag by AANDD. Navy cowhide leather and waxed canvas, simple design and great rope handles. And it would certainly make a lovely travel bag for weekend escapes. 

images: adamanddavidson.com

Desired: Miansai

Spotted these cool Miansai bracelets over at All Plaidout. Great looking stuff that has a sporty and nautical feel, without being overly so. Very summer.

images: allplaidout.com, miansai.com

Primary Colors

Some primary colors for summer. Mustard, cherry red, rich navy and pale blue. Perfect!

Backpack, Jansport; Button Down Shirt, Band of Outsiders; Necktie, Urban Outfitters; Scarf, Gant; Bag, Hackett; Watch, Timex; Belt, Oliver Spencer; Shorts, Levi's for Opening Ceremony; Wallet, Jack Spade; Shoes, SeaVees.

Country Road

I discovered a new Australian lifestyle brand today called Country Road. I can't really think of a US equivalent...kind of a Gap meets West Elm. Browsing their website, they have some nice homewares and some great Men's accessories. But for the most part, very clean-lined and simple stuff, but very appealing.

images: countryroad.com/au

Mod Man

Inspired by watching many an episode of Mad Men, vintage modern furniture and my own interest in the 1960s, I give you my take on a 60s inspired Bachelor Pad.

From Top, Left to Right: Side Chair, Crate & Barrel; Lamp, CB2; Pillows, Jonathan Adler & CB2; Chair, IKEA; Floor Lamp, Anthropologie; Side Tables, West Elm; Sofa, Urban Outfitters; Coffee Table, Urban Outfitters; Clock, IKEA; Vintage GQ magazine, Ebay; Bowl, Jonathan Adler; Flower Pot, IKEA; Paint by Numbers Art, Ebay.

Lillian Darling

Remember Lillian Vernon? The catalog of all things novelty & tacky & personalized. I was in loveeee with that catalog as a child. Well turns out they actually have some classic stuff, like this leather card case/money clip. Oh, and it's $8.

How bout a flask for $13?

Or a personalized bottle opener for $6

images: lillianvernon.com

Inspired By: Sam Logan

It was love at first sight when I saw this accessory story in the September issue of OUT styled by Sam Logan. What an amazing job of prop styling and creating such a dynamic, visually interesting story from new and vintage objects.

I went in search of some more of Sam's styling work, and it is equally impressive.

images: out.com, www.pdev.co.uk/sohomanagemen

Classy & Brassy

A very nice selection of vintage brass pieces from a great Etsy shop, High Street Market.

From Top Left, Pocket Change Dish, Horse head Hook, Desk Calendar, Brass Globe, Sailboat Paperweight,  Ashtray with Rope Detail,  Phinney-Walker Alarm Clock.

images: etsy shop, high street market