Now for a recommendation from my students: Leatherman multi-tools. They'll work as a third hand in a pinch, pull everything from staples to nails, cut wire and wooden dowels, quickly adjust any of the screws in your life, open a tin can, and (according to legend) cut through a 2x4 in less than 30 seconds...
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First ran across these "handmade-in-LA" ceramic pieces at Chief's Peak at the Ojai Ranch Inn in Ojai CA. Seems that the locals get a perk for being loyal customers - a permanent spot for a K&R mug on the bar's wall....
For those of you out there looking for a solid everyday-use knife to carry on you that's made in the good old U. S. of A. this Case Sod Buster Jr. has got you covered. At 3 5/8 inches long with just one blade it's a nice size for your pocket but still big enough to use for anything from whittling down a hunk of wood to...
BAGGU has become a household name in the past few years for their durable, long-lasting, carry-all nylon bags. But did you know that their leather goods are produced in the USA and their nylon reusable bags are ethically sourced from China...
Welcome to the first in a series of LOCAL GIFT GUIDES! For this one we're taking you to One Ocean One Love Shop in Rockport, MA. (For you out of towners they've got an Etsy shop where you can grab their printed apparel here). We've curated a selection of their products that you can buy knowing that they are produced ethically and in most cases also supporting a good cause. Here goes...
We loved the soap we tried from Shore Soap Company, so we went back for more! We bring you this...our current favorite candle. "Warm Sand". On their website, this scent is described as a mix of Coppertone and jasmine. So accurate. When we smell it, it's like we can feel the sand in our toes.
We were searching for some jugs and pitchers for iced tea for quite a while. Not only was it hard to find glass jugs that were fairtrade, but it was also hard to find glassware that was simply functional and beautiful. Until we discovered Blenko Glass Company...
This may sound pretty old school, but did you know that cooking your food in a cast iron pan helps supply your body with needed iron? We promise this isn't some kind of medieval trick...it actually works. So we're happy to turn to Lodge Pans.
Wood & Faulk just gets it. Matt Pierce, a DIY guy after our own hearts, is the builder and "tinkerer" behind the company, and we love the evolution of how his knack for creating became a full-blown, successful bag + leather goods company.