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

13 Jan 2018

Geo Typeface Wall Clock by Paulin


Something a little different today from Scottish watchmakers, Paulin. The Geo Typeface Wall Clock is the Glasgow-based design studio's first stand-out product which ventures away but not too far from their original wristwatch collection. Featuring the brand's in-house created Geo typeface, the Art Deco-inspired design follows timeless design principles from the Bauhaus movement giving empathises to bold colours, simplistic design + geometric forms. 

One of the things that's really doing it for us is the sweeping second hand, which makes the Wall Clock completely silent - no annoying ticks when you're trying to concentrate.

The Geo Typeface Wall Clock retails at a very reasonable £45, and is available in two colours here.

16 Feb 2017

Turbo Flyer Airplanes by Tait


Who knew four pieces of airplane-shaped wood could have such an impact on someone. It's these kind of fundamental toys that really capture a kid's imagination die-cast cars had a similar affect on me (but I just wanted to skip the "becoming-a-mechanic-to-learn-how-they-work" bit and go straight to designing cars that were only suitable for another planet...).

Nostalgia plays at role, but there's just something about these American-made Turbo Flyers by Tait that still feels super modern.

Available at Cool Material.

10 Nov 2016

The Simpsons x Pokemon Badges by Thumbs Design




Sometimes your stumble across something that hardly needs an introduction - just like these badges from London based graphic design studio, Thumbs Design.

Merging too of the most popular cartoon creations on the planet The Simpsons and Pokémon Thumbs Design have created this amazing set of enamel badges, trading cards and stickers.

Get over to Etsy to see the full range.

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8 Nov 2016

This Week's Kit | Autumn Selection at MR PORTER


We're thick into the season many of us consider their favourite Autumn. I've probably tipped over the age of it being acceptable for kicking my way through leaves, but it doesn't stop me from eyeing them up them piles as I walk through the park. Autumn is ace; crisp sunny mornings, a golden hue casting over everything in sight and the perfect time of the year to practice that good ol' layering game.

With layers in mind, our plan was to select our favourite items from the new COS x MR PORTER collection, but with it selling out so quickly we turned elsewhere. This muddy coloured garment-dyed sweatshirt by Albam will look spot on with the navy + cream Vans Old Skool reissue, British-made coach jacket by Oliver Spencer and orange wool socks by Anonoymous Ism.

A few of you may have spotted that we're moving into our first house soon! While we already have a hefty book collection we're always looking to keep adding. Gray Malin's Beaches does the trick with his unique perspective on aerial photography. And, when we turn to music for a little relaxation this new bluetooth speaker by B&O Play apparently packs a quality punch.

Aesop is another brand that I've been big on lately. Ever since Hollie bought me their Tacit fragrance and Moroccan Neroli Post Shave Lotion for my birthday I've been hooked. They sure gets the olfactory senses going, but it's definitely not all for show the lotion leaves my skin feeling soft and fully hydrated after my morning routine.

Have you tried Magic Rock's Cannonball IPA? At 7.4% it's not for everyone, but it's bang-on where I'm at with beer at the moment packs one helluva flavour.

Finally, we end with transatlantic accessories from Buckets' favs, Albam + Shinola. I've been a fan of Albam for as long as I've been writing this blog, and even though their styles rarely alter, they sometimes surprise us with new colour this bright blue Canvas Tote has everything I need in an everyday bag. And maybe I've left the best 'till last, with Shinola's Runwell Watch, featuring a navy dial natural leather strap maybe, just maybe, this is a not-so-subtle hint for my 25th December list...

As always, we'd love to hear what you think about our choices. And, don't forget to share some of your recent finds with us too! See more of our This Week's Kit round-up here, shop MR PORTER's full gift selection here.


24 Jun 2016

Mexicorn On-The-Cob Skewers


These fun Mexicorn on-the-cob skewers definitely made me smile. Pick up a set of two here.

Myself and Hollie are currently on holiday, eating our way around America - next stop Las Vegas! You can find us on Snapchat at mat_buckets for daily updates, and on Instagram @mat_buckets for the usual photo rundown. See you on the other side!

9 Feb 2016

Candylab Modern Car Toys




Winter is hitting us hard now; wind, rain and snow are coming all at once. For most blogs with a fashion angle, that would be a chance to tell you about a brilliant new coat or suggesting a new pair of heavy jeans.

Not us though. We can cover that if you like, but we’d rather focus on something to brighten your life, rather than just warm your body. And here it is, these amazing cars from Candylab Toys. Designed in Brooklyn, each car is colourfully designed, made from solid Beech wood and would made for a study looking desk ornament / toy. They're sure to bring some fun to even the dullest of offices.

Take a look at the whole range here (available in the UK here) and check them out on Instagram for some neat videos of these cars doing their thing. Meanwhile, I’m off to work out which cars I need to buy to reenact some classic scenes from Steve McQueen's Bullit.

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21 Dec 2015

Watering Cans by Paul Loebach





I must admit, I hadn't penciled in any gardening time over Christmas, but these Eastern European motorcycle-inspired Watering Cans by Paul Loebach have got my feeling green-fingered. Maybe more suitable for house pants, than outdoors, but I imagine they'll look sweet on any shelf.

Available at Poketo.