What’s better than four rows of water plus a full 1 foot waterfall on top you?  We’re sure there are better ways to wake up, we just can’t think of them.  Watermonopoly seems to do just that when it comes to the shower, claim a full monopoly on the simplest solution to go from one spout to a classy full body experience.  This unit won’t take up too much room, in fact all you need is a drain on your floor and the curtain bar is already in place.  Even has “thermostatic control” which means you can find your perfect temperature and never have to set it again.  For those mornings where all neurons have yet to fire, this seems to be the perfect solution.  $TBA BUY

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This Brooks Brothers Dob kit does take the best of the best.  Form the German stainless steel tools, to the finished leather, we like it.  The kit includes nail and cuticle scissors, nail file, nail clippers, toe nail clippers, tweezers, and the brooks brothers shoe horn.  Hang it on the hook at the hotel, and it opens to a full 29″ meaning it can store everything else you might need in your travels for grooming.  Best of all, the pric just dropped, from $500 to $100.  That got our attention.  $100 BUY

Although we’re on vacation until the 2nd, we had to post for our 1 year brithday.  It was one year ago today, and 257 posts ago that we founded this site.  We’re having a blast putting it together and want to thank our readership which has grown month by month.  Thanks to our sponsors as well.  Keep reading, we have plenty of good coming down the line.

If you have any interest in moving to San Francisco, you’ll be happy to know that the ultimate Bachelor Pad is for sale, and best yet - the price was just reduced 30%.  In fact they have shaved a clean $21 million off the original price, so now just find your wallet and see if you have an extra $49,000,000 laying around to make this purchase.  To sweeten the deal consider what this bachelor pad offers: It is a penthouse at the St. Regis in downtown San Francisco with 20,000 square feet, 6 bedrooms, 6 baths, 4 half baths, 4 fireplaces, a fitness room, garage space for 6, home theater, library, security system, doorman, massive hot tub, wine cellar, closet the size of a retail clothing store, sun room, sprawling terrace, 22 foot glass walls, and views of ocean, mountains and lakes.  If only they reduced it $21 million a few more times.  You do only live once. $49,000,000 BUY

The folks at POC in Stockholm Sweden are taking a new approach to skiing and snowboarding.  So if you are close to approaching the 154 mph world record for skiing, you should probably grab some ski armor.  This suit not only has panels to protect you from cuts and scrapes, but it has a spine protector with interlocking plates and fitting foam.  You could take a ski, rock, or ice block to your back and you’d walk away (barring any other missing limbs).  So go fast.  $340  BUY

If you’re looking to name a swimsuit company and you love cars, you’d better speak French because “Crankshaft” swim shorts could have a variety of meanings, whereas the French word for crankshaft, “Vilebrequin”, is far more sophisticated. The founders of this company have a penchant for automobiles, hence the name.  These shorts are made from spinnaker canvas, meaning they are durable, quick drying, and resistant to sun fading.  A variety of colors and patterns, in fact they are famous for multiple colors used on each print.   Each pair comes with a waterproof case for money etc in the pocket, and a spinnaker cloth bag for the shorts. Rugged enough to last. (Thanks to Dill) $235 BUY

You didn’t think we were just going to leave that champagne post just sitting there with nothing to go with it?  What better economic times than now to feature caviar?  We’ve seen that your worth can drop by 40% rather quickly, so now is the time to invest not in stock, but in your happiness.  And why not be “green” about the whole thing, by purchasing one full ounce of Tsar Nicoulai Osetra caviar? Raised from sustainable sturgeon farming, you’ll be glad you’re enjoying a delicacy that will now never be extinct.  A focused, clean palate with a creamy finish.  No better time…$107 BUY

Marvel specializes in wine refrigeration, so when they debuted the Champagne cellar, many paid attention.  Wider and deeper racks for champagne sized bottles, along with recessed lighting, stainless steel, and an LED display make this the perfect place to keep some celebratory bubbly on hand.  We know of one gentleman who put this in his dressing room.  Why not?  Auto-defrost, UV-resistant glass, and five glide out racks with the option for continuous lighting truly make this the best.  Don’t go through life without celebrating.  America needs to drink more champagne.  Lead the charge.  $2,150 BUY

Ed Barber and Jay Osgerby have won more design awards than you can shake a stick at (if that means anything).  Their firm designs modern long lasting items that are simple.  We especially enjoy the Tab lamp they thought of.   This one happens to be signed by Barber and Osgerby personally, but if you’re not into that you can just rub off the signature or pick one up here. Something for the home office.  We like it.  $450 BUY

How many times have you said to yourself….”if only I had a French Chateau to put this in.”  Well, you’re in luck.  This historical monument of France is up for sale and it happens to include all the amenities you are probably looking for - including spacious grounds and necessary accompanying buildings, gardens, and terraced landscaped tree-planted woods.  Your own forest as a bonus.  Only 130 miles outside of Paris, and close to Le Mans, Tours and Blois.  All this for  $2.14 million.  BUY

For the perfect practice range grab-and-go golf bag, look no further than the Mulholland Endurance Sunday Bag.  Well tailored and lean, this classic provides everything you need.  Features a loop divider to separate irons and woods, has a zippered compartment for a rain jacket, and smaller compartments for balls and tees.  Even comes with a detachable rain hood which doubles as a travel pack.  All you need is right here.  Perfect.  $505 BUY

John Allan is first and foremost a business man.  His business happens to be in men’s grooming.  Since 1988 he has worked to expand the market for high end men’s products before venturing out on his own and creating a line of quality items.  This matte pomade is firm but pliable pomade with a matted finish.  Contains only the finest vitamin, mineral and sea plant ingredients.  $22 BUY

Not many are familiar with Wiesmann motors, but this luxury sports car company based in Dulmen, Germany does something few car companies will.  It makes each sports car by hand.  Wiesmann has a deal with BMW to use its engine and transmissions, but the rest is purely Wiesmann.  The logo is a Gecko, because it “sticks to the road, like geckos to a wall.” Very few on the road, in fact Wiesmann claims less than 300 produced annually.  $250,000  BUY

Basically an extended version of the Breitling watch, this Personal Locator Beacon will call in the rescue teams anywhere in the world.  When you’re ready to put up the white flag simply flip the antenna up and just hit the red button.  Immediately a personalized coded signal beams into space, to designated COSPAS-SARSAT satelites, telling them where you are, who you are, any pre-set medical conditions, and that you are in a life threatening situation.  Within hours search and rescue, and sometimes the military, will come grab you (at a cost).  U.S. Air Force Rescue Center Approved. $600 BUY

Looking for a personal assistant but don’t have the expendible income to employ one?  We’ve found your solution.  AskSunday is an online company that will outsource your needs, get it done and leave you with a completed checklist.  Some examples of things they will do? Go shopping for your mother’s birthday present, book your flight and have a private car take you to the airport, compile a spreadsheet of bars with private rooms within five miles of you and include costs to rent them out, or the best - have someone wait in line at the DMV for me and call me 10 minutes before it’s my turn.  Makes you wonder…did we write this post or did we have someone do it for us?  Plans start at $17.  BUY