For a company famous for its toasters, Dualit is going modern - while staying a bit retro in design. The Dualit Digital Radio has a rechargeable NiMH battery, timer, alarm with snooze and sleep options, cast aluminum casing, and an aux in for the iPod. Put it next to the bed, in the home office - take it on the road. We like it. Enjoy. $225.00. BUY
Looking for the ’70s wide collar? The Goodfellas long collar? Specify your taste using Wurkin Stiffs magnetic collar stays. Over the past few years the company has grown and expanded their line and sizes. A small magnet attaches inside your collar and keeps it in line. Simple idea - and these guys came up with it. Easy enough - and they’re nickel plated. $45.00/6 stays. BUY
In April of this year, 253,190 U.S. passengers had their luggage sent to the wrong place. American Airlines alone lost 38,454 just in April. New charges have just gone into effect for checked bags on some airlines. So now imagine heading to the airport with only your wallet and a magazine, no TSA baggage screening, no waiting at the carousel, no lugging, no carts. The Luggage Club will pick your bags up at your home, and deliver them to your destination for less than one would think. A set of golf clubs from San Francisco to Sun Valley, Idaho round-trip is about $140. That means you only handle them on the course. Business for such services has increased 500% in the last year, and we think it’s time to take them up on their offer. Bags insured for $1,000 each and you get a tracking number. BUY
We like to keep Clipspringer.com G-Rated for the most part. But life is meant to be enjoyed, so we think everyone should do it right. Oro Designs sells the Mile High Kit, including whisper-quiet massager, lubricant, 2 condoms, and lipstick mirror. Safe, effective fun at 35,000 feet. Everyone wins. About as much fun you can have without your clothes on. Join The Club for only $22 BUY
What the world needs now, is…a street legal formula one car. The Caparo T1 goes over 200 miles per hour, and does 0-60 in under 2.5 seconds. The Prince of Monaco unveiled the Caparo and it is about to go on sale around the world. It will have an electronically adjustable height, so one can go over a speedbump without destroying the thing. Don’t expect to see too many on the road, as one will set you back…$480,000. BUY
Status symbols indeed. These British cufflinks send just the message you’re looking for - Desperate, Adulterous, Divorced, Married, Available, Swinger, Curious and many more. Hell - you may find yourself changing them throughout an evening. Quickly turn the knob to fend off the over-the-hill cougar, or turn it to bait her - whichever you prefer. $140. BUY
The new James Bond book, The Devil May Care, is out and available cheaply, or - if you’d prefer to see what happens when Bond fanatics go a little overboard, take a peek at the Bentley special edition version of the book. Bond drove a handful of Bentley’s over the years and is behind the wheel of one again in The Devil May Care. Only 300 copies of the book have been made (100 for the U.S.). The publishers met with the design team at Bentley and spared no expense in the details of the special edition. The look is a mix of the original 1950’s Bond novels with the 1950’s Bentley owner’s manuals. The leather binding and stitching is the same used in Bentleys and there is even a steel engine plate inside with the number of the book. And it comes with a little die-cast replica of the original Bond Bentley from Casino Royale. Afraid someone might use this book as a coaster on your coffee table? Likely not when it is in it’s plexi-glass case…included. $1500. BUY
Out with the old and in with the new. Time to take the Babolat Aeropro Drive for a test run and see how you stack up to Wimbledon’s #1. Rafael Nadal uses this racquet, and quite well we should add. He wraps two over-grips around it to expand the width of the handle and strings it to between 55 and 65 pounds. Large sweetspot will only help. $185 BUY
We appreciate everyone’s patience as we slowly return from vacation. We’ve been gone for more than 2 weeks now and will be back up and running on Monday the 7th of July. Thanks for your patience, we’re almost there. We also are excited about the increasing hits and visitors. Don’t forget to send any suggestions our way by clicking here. Enjoy the weekend….
Few things are greater than a bachelor pad…but a bachelor castle? We’ll take it. For the price of a two bedroom apartment in New York, you can work from home in your Italian eight bedroom castle located on a 36,000 square foot lot. Restored over the years (the last 1,000 years - because that’s how long this has been standing) it has been updated and is ready for sale. Everyone needs a fireplace you can fit a dining table in. So go ahead - grab life by the horns and enjoy it. $2,349,000 includes all agents fees. BUY
In case you couldn’t tell, we’re not ones to skimp on the home-front. So why skimp when it comes to the address? Weston Letters makes “Architectural Numbers” which are custom made to your liking. Checkout the fonts, metals, finishes - and easily customize it online. Instructions et al, online. Kick it up a notch. Around $200 BUY
Land Rovers originally were invented when Willy’s jeeps left in England following World War II finally met their maker. Intended to be farming vehicles, the high and low geared 4 wheel drive Series I was exported everywhere the British empire reigned. Africa, India, and beyond became populated with them, and the four-wheeling functionality was put to use in the brush and mountains. When the U.S. placed requirements that all imported new cars have airbags, Land Rover stuck to their original core vehicle values and refused. No longer are new Defender’s sold in the U.S. So for Land Rover’s 60th Anniversary Defender - complete with satellite navigation, Recaro seats, iPod compatibility and USB input - it’s best to head to Australia where they were just released. 1,800 will be produced worldwide and they are sure to be grabbed quickly. Interior photo after the jump. US $60,000. BUY
The essential 100 books for your library. Fill the rest with what you will, but be sure to have these on hand. From Tolstoy to Fitzgerald to Wolf to Thoreau - you’ll be cultured and educated with the finest literature of the last centuries. Philosophy, drama, even some comedy to keep you entertained. So pull up a chair, grab a glass of scotch, and take a breather. 100 Books by Everyman’s Library. $2,223.45. BUY
Caillou Boats is putting out a personal sailboat called the Okume. With a mohogany deck, fiberglass hull and sturdy sail, these are the best of the best. Can also be used as a canoe. Put on a suit and arrive in style. $13,200. BUY
In major cities you probably know that lamp posts use vertical banners to advertise artist exhibitions at major museums. You can actually grab these from Betterwall.com. They purchase from nine major cities, so just to add a little more art to the Chuck Close hanging in your wall, make it the banner ad for the exhibition. You can even shop by color scheme, to fit it perfectly. $400-800. BUY
