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Luxury Trends: “Best of Breed” Staying Strong

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:07:33 -0500

Luxury Trends: “Best of Breed” Staying Strong :

Aspirational luxury may be down, with the majority of people cutting back on expenses, the idea of trading up may seem foolish, and those small splurges on aspirational items aren’t as likely as…

Affordable Luxuries: Craft Beers and Microbrews

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:42:12 -0500

Affordable Luxuries: Craft Beers and Microbrews:

With summer in full swing, I’ve come to the realization yet again that kicking back with an ice cold beer is one of life’s simple pleasures. And although I’ve never been one to turn down one of our…

Best Of The Day: Burberry Automatic Umbrella

Mon, 25 May 2009 21:54:59 -0500

Best Of The Day: Burberry Automatic Umbrella:

Nothing says “classic” like the famed Burberry Plaid. The iconic check was first used as a lining in its trench coats, popularized by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and who could…

Best Of The Day: KitchenAid Pro Line Series Chef's Blender

Sun, 24 May 2009 21:52:42 -0500

Best Of The Day: KitchenAid Pro Line Series Chef's Blender:

When you’re looking for an appliance that can perform consistently well over the long haul, it’s always best to take a look at what the pros use. That’s because they need a product that won’t…

Best Of The Day: Bobby Jones Players Series Fairway Wood

Mon, 18 May 2009 21:23:09 -0500

Best Of The Day: Bobby Jones Players Series Fairway Wood:

Famed club designer Jesse Ortiz teamed up with The Bobby Jones Golf Company to unveil a new line of “Players Series” metal woods that are so good, you might be tempted to use them for every…

Best Of The Day: Artifort Lex Sofa

Wed, 13 May 2009 23:16:57 -0500

Best Of The Day: Artifort Lex Sofa:

Like a lover, your sofa should make you glad it’s sitting there, day in and day out, occupying your personal living space. The Lex Sofa, in fiery red, is bound to be a full-fledged affair….

Best Of The Day: Weber Genesis E-320 Gas Grill

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:19:40 -0500

Best Of The Day: Weber Genesis E-320 Gas Grill:

In 1951 George Stephen, Sr. cut a sphere shaped buoy in half to make the first Weber Kettle Grill. Since that time Weber has been synonymous with the sweet smell of barbeque across the…

Best Of The Day: Grand Cookie Sheet

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:19:36 -0500

Best Of The Day: Grand Cookie Sheet:

Cookies are the great after-school snack and often a child’s first introduction to baking. But finding a cookie sheet that won’t burn your dough to charcoal can be a problem, one that the…

Best Of The Day: Toro Bypass Pruner

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:19:27 -0500

Best Of The Day: Toro Bypass Pruner:

For a big variety of uses—shaping shrubs and bushes, taming unruly climbers, and snipping off spent flowers, etc.—a really good pair of bypass pruners is your best friend. Bypass Pruners work…

Best Of The Day: Wally 80

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:19:13 -0500

Best Of The Day: Wally 80:

Sailing is one of life’s great adventures, but it can be frustrating when you have to rustle up a crew every time you want to hit the water. Leave the rest of the crew on land if you want with…

Best Of The Day: Wm Ohs Cabinetry

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:11:40 -0500

Best Of The Day: Wm Ohs Cabinetry:

In 1972, Bill Ohs started making custom book shelves and cabinets in a workshop in his garage, an operation today which employs over 100 people and has a 50,000 square foot facility. What…

Best Of The Day: The Great Divider

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:11:39 -0500

Best Of The Day: The Great Divider:

Open a tacklebox and the gear you find inside and the way it’s organized (or not) is a glimpse into the owner and his or her fishing soul. This “Best Of” pick – “The Great Divider” from…

Best Of The Day: Sennheiser PX 100

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:11:36 -0500

Best Of The Day: Sennheiser PX 100:

This Emmy and Oscar Award winning company has been producing sound and audio equipment in Germany since 1945. Sennheiser, always giving us the best in performance for the ultimate value, has…

Best Of The Day: Dry Creek Billiards Tables

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:11:30 -0500

Best Of The Day: Dry Creek Billiards Tables:

There’s something about a unique, one-of-a-kind pool table that attracts people like a magnet. It’s the obvious creativity and craftsmanship of a fine piece of furniture combined with…

Best Of The Day: Viper Canoe Paddle

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:11:29 -0500

Best Of The Day: Viper Canoe Paddle:

When you’re out for the day on big water, it’s no time to have a cheap, inefficient paddle in your hands. Whether you’re wrestling with whitewater or tackling a large lake, a “Best Of” paddle…

Best Of The Day: Dunhill Confidential Computer Case

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:11:28 -0500

Best Of The Day: Dunhill Confidential Computer Case:

Alfred Dunhill inherited his father’s saddlery business in 1893. He was 21 years old and at the time decided to move the enterprise toward the new and growing demand for automotive…

Best Of The Day: Peacock Alley Manhattan Bath Towel

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:11:24 -0500

Best Of The Day: Peacock Alley Manhattan Bath Towel:

A former stockbroker in New York City, Peacock Alley founder Mary Ella Gabler is regarded by many as the first to establish the luxury linen industry in the United States. Mary Ella believed…

Best Of The Day: Colt Single Action Army Custom

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:11:22 -0500

Best Of The Day: Colt Single Action Army Custom:

If you ever wanted a piece of history for your gun cabinet, there’s no better choice than the Colt Single Action Army Custom. Introduced in 1873, no revolver has earned greater fame than this…

Best Of The Day: Land Rover Range Rover

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:11:20 -0500

Best Of The Day: Land Rover Range Rover:

If you’re going to drive an SUV, you may as well go with the real deal, not some “me too” pretender that will disappoint when the going gets tough. For almost 60 years, the Range Rover has…

Best Of The Day: SoapRocks

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:11:19 -0500

Best Of The Day: SoapRocks:

We have the perfect answer to your quest for a unique gift for your loved one – soap that looks like a rock. Now before you think we’ve spent a little too much time in our research rooms, take…