Showing posts with label gifts for brother. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gifts for brother. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

A-K-Rowdy, Northern Summit County



What it is:  Homage T-shirts (varied – pictured, $28)
Who it’s for:  Bros who wear Clothes. 
Where to get it: Homage
Why it's yay:  They’ve got tons designs – and my bf confirms they fit and feel awesome.  Win!  

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

C-arrrrrrrr-ving ahoy!


What it is:  Scrimshaw Pocket Knife ($48)
Who it’s for:  People who like the cut of your jib.
Where to get it:  Linda Layden on Etsy
Why it's yay: There’s nothing classier than Scrimshaw

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Week of Weird - Gritty Kitty















What it is:  Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales ($19.79)
Who it’s for:  People who like noir weirdness.
Where to get it:  See link above!
Why it's yay:  It’s a noir-style graphic novel starring a cat detective. You either want it (badly) or you don’t.

Via Boing Boing

Friday, June 11, 2010

Father's Day Gifts!

What it is:  World Cup Socks ($14)
Who it’s for:  Dads who love futbol!
Where to get it:  Happy Socks
Why it's yay:  The World Cup starts today! Yay!

Via Daily Candy, Thrillest, everywhere - yay, the World Cup!

Monday, May 3, 2010

Mother's Day Gifts!


What it is: TomTom GPS Navigator ($99 on sale)
Who it’s for: Moms who get lost!
Where to get it: Target
Why it's yay: She’ll never need to call you for directions!

Friday, April 30, 2010

Mother's Day Gifts!


What it is: Call Your Mother Pillow ($89)
Who it’s for: People who need a reminder!
Where to get it: Alexandra Ferguson on Etsy
Why it's yay: Make a Mother’s Day promise to talk to her more often!

Friday, April 2, 2010

Easter Week!


What it is: Bucking Bunny Tee ($26)
Who it’s for: Boys who like t-shirts!
Where to get it: Lucky Bunny Worldwide on Etsy
Why it's yay: Casual Good Friday for Boys!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Play the Game!


What it is: Pick-ups and Come-ons for all Occasions ($7.95)
Who it’s for: People who need to break the ice.
Where to get it: Urban Outfitters
Why it's yay: Pocket-sized hints for your favorite Player

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Boyfriend Week!


What it is: Bay Rum Aftershave ($18)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who smell good!
Where to get it: J Peterman
Why it's yay: It doesn't smell perfume-y, it comes in a cool bottle, and is quietly manly.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Boyfriend Week!


What it is: NFL Garden Gnome ($16 - $25) depending on how much your team sucks :)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who like football!
Where to get it: Amazon
Why it's yay: It's a kitchy compromise on game day.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Boyfriend Week!


What it is: Jack Spade Messenger Bag ($70 - $300)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who have a lot of stuff to carry around!
Where to get it: Jack Spade
Why it's yay: There's that trifecta again - and it doesn't hurt that you get to throw out that ratty JanSport he's been dragging around since High School.

Boyfriend Week!


What it is: Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses ($139)
Who it’s for: Boyfriends who still wear those plastic knock-offs they bought at a beach kiosk!
Where to get it: Sunglass Hut
Why it's yay: Classic, thoughtful, and useful - the trifecta of boyfriend gifts.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010


What it is: Rubber AM/FM radio ($57)
Who it’s for: People who take their music cute and with commercials.
Where to get it: Greener Grass Design
Why it's yay: It's bright blue and splash proof!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010


What it is: Sonic Fabric Tie ($120)
Who it’s for: People who like to wear ties! People who have to wear ties!
Where to get it: New Museum
Why it's yay: It looks neutral but is made out of cassette tapes - and actually plays audio when a tape-head is run over it. Rad.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010


What it is: Complete Calvin & Hobbes box set ($95)
Who it’s for: People who read Calvin & Hobbes! People who had all the separate Calvin & Hobbes books and would like a nice complete set! People who haven't read Calvin & Hobbes and need to be exposed to it immediately!
Where to get it: Amazon
Why it's yay: Bill Watterson will never ruin this by turning it into a movie, so you can love it completely without fear.

Thursday, January 21, 2010


What it is: A measuring tape that looks like a tiny fly fishing reel, on a keychain ($13)
Who it’s for: People who like tiny things! People who measure! People who fish! People who measure fish! People that like to have useful things on their keychains!
Where to get it: Molla Space
Why it’s yay: It's so cute and useful, but also manly!

What it is: Money for Nothing by Edward Ugel ($13)
Who it’s for: People who play the lotto, people who like interesting things, people who revel in other people’s sadness
Where to get it: Amazon
Why it’s yay: It makes everyone feel better about not winning the lottery!