gentlemen

14 May 12

wythe hotel

journaled under: creatives, far away, gentlemen, yum

Dearest Brooklyn,

You’ve been calling my name for soo long now. And since many of my favorite creatives call you home + favorite shoppes line your streets, I know you must be pretty special.

So when I read that you’d gone and outdone yourself with the debut of Wythe Hotel, Williamsburg’s latest, it pretty much sealed the deal – I’m coming to visit!

Wythe Hotel started with the discovery of an old factory on the Brooklyn waterfront. Built in 1901 as a cooperage, we have preserved, renovated, and turned our historically industrial building into a place where people feel welcome.

Who’s coming with me?

Photographs by Mark Maheney. Discovered via The Gilded Lobster.

11 April 12

jack spade

journaled under: gentlemen, products, shoppe, summer

Holy stripes, summer is nearly here!

Loving Jack Spade‘s latest in nautical-chic. These signal flag coal bags are sure to keep us in tip top shape for all our days at sea.

Summer, we’re so ready.

27 March 12

herb lester

journaled under: creatives, far away, gentlemen, products, shoppe

My travel bug is at an all time high, especially with my big (eek) birthday trip just around the corner!

In preparation for our bon voyage, I’ve been collecting every indie travel guide under the sun, including these fabulous pocket city guides by Herb Lester.

I love their tagline too - A Guide to the Usual and Unusal

Aside from these illustrated beauties, below are a few of my favorite go-to travel companions:

Crumpled City Maps

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Wallpaper* City Guides

And last but not least, many of Jane’s lovely finds. It goes without saying, Jane would be an ideal blogger travel buddy!

22 March 12

praia piquinia

journaled under: far away, film, gentlemen, please, products, summer

At the very top of my wish list is a subscription to Christian Chaize’s collector’s series of Praia Piquinia prints.

It began in 2005 on his annual (and swoon-worthy) pilgrimage to the seaside of Portugal. Since then, Christian has returned each and every year to photograph the same locale, capturing its crystal waters and colorful beachgoers. To me, it’s the perfect landscape study.

You know how some say you’re either a beach-going or mountain-treking person through and through? Well, I’m definitely the former, no matter how hard I try to love those majestic alps. The seaside gets me every. single. time.

My tote is beach bound every chance it gets. How about you?

23 February 12

public

journaled under: creatives, decor, far away, gentlemen

Clicking my ruby slippers together and hoping I awake at PUBLIC Chicago, Ian Schrager‘s latest design darling. Who wouldn’t want to hibernate here for the winter?

Ian has created a gem so lovely, it continues to receive oodles and oodles of noteworthy press since debuting last October.

Travel+Leisure boasts, “It is possible Ian Schrager has done more to bring design to the travel experience than any other living person – single-handedly reinventing the hotel as a site of electrifying cultural significance.”

PUBLIC, leave the light on pretty please; I’ll be there in 3 clicks.

27 November 11

sightglass

journaled under: creatives, gentlemen, san francisco

Sightglass Coffee Bar & Roastery is a city favorite. Located in SOMA and owned by the Morrison brothers, it’s one of the most beautiful spaces to spend your morning, afternoon…or the entire day.

I had my very first-ever cup of coffee here this summer (I know, I’m like an alien to most people). Sadly, it didn’t turn me into a convert; but the dozens of other patrons were in heaven, savoring each and every sip with pure delight. People really do take their coffee seriously, and I love it. Every person in my life has a love affair with coffee, and places like Sightglass help me understand why.

And the best news of all? Sightglass now sells their coffee online. It’s true, take a peek. I bet it would make a pretty fabulous stocking stuffer.

28 September 11

calio

journaled under: creatives, decor, gentlemen

Francisco Cálio has spent twenty-five years immersed in the world of architecture and interiors. His São Paolo-based firm, Calio, showcases his dedication to clean lines and minimalism, including a few stunning portfolio pieces.

26 September 11

salt. optics

journaled under: autumn, gentlemen, lifestyle, products, shoppe, summer

Alongside Warby Parker and Barton Perreira, SALT. Optics is one of my favorites for eyewear. Their branding, design and handcraftsmanship is impeccable, reflecting California coastal lifestyle perfectly.