Showing posts with label nice things. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nice things. Show all posts

6 Aug 2014

Good Things #5 | Backpacks, Branding + More

converse first string usa, converse 1970s usa america, converse sneakers usa, men's trainers
modern pottery, pottery design
lost tunes branding project, cool branding project, typography, cartoon design
best mens backpacks, fjallraven backpack review, men's accessories, mens fashion blog
lego, lego uk, lego calendar design, designs of the year 2014
bevertown gamma ray beer, craft beer gamma ray, craft ale design, beer bottle design
mamnick cycling socks, mamnick menswear brand, made in uk menswear brand

It's been a while since I've done a round-up post of all "Good Things" so I thought I'd bring it back and show a little love to the things I'm enjoying at the moment from around the web.

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Converse 1970's 3-Panel - I've been on board the Converse 1970's gravy train for a while now, and for good reason. They're superior in comfort, have a bunch of original features and the materials used feel a little more considered + durable. END have just got the Converse 3-Panel 1970 version in Red, White + Blue. I was thinking USA but Nik seems to think they're a homage to the Tour de France.

3D Printed Bowls - These bowls by Digital Natives have been created using a 3-D printer, actually being created a couple of years ago, which just goes so show how advanced the technology was. Imagine what we'll be creating in five years time?

Lost Toon's City - This branding project for a nostalgic theme park concept entitled, "Lost Toon's City", inspired by the golden age of animation. Can't stop looking at the project, it's so well done and right up my alley.

Fjallraven Rucksack No.21 - Over the years I've gone through a ton of backpacks, which I put down to inferior fabrics and skipping corners construction techniques. Any bag I buy needs to be able to take a weight, be made from water resistant fabric and have oodles of compartments. It's best to turn to the outdoor folks (even though you're in the city) with experience in the field, like Fjallraven. The Fjallraven Rucksack No.21 ticks all the boxes, plus it comes with space for your laptop, removable seat pad + pretty much any weather condition.

Designs of the Year 2014 - We're heading back to London in a couple of weeks, and one thing I'm really looking forward to is visiting Designs of the Year 2014 exhibition at the Design Museum. Pictured here is the LEGO Calendar, which helps colleagues organised their week, working both on and offline with iCloud technology.

Beavertown Gamma Ray Beer - Yep you guess it, I was drawn to this stuff because of the design. I'm glad we tried it though as Beavertown's Gamma Ray was an absolute treat. Their other beers look just as mental too, with crazy illustrations over the cans. If Gamma Ray is anything to go by then they're all be worth the money.

Mamnick Lite Socks - I've been getting into cycling more and more of late, so I think it's about time I actually looked the part. This new release by Mamnick could be the first step, literally.

What's floating your boat currently? 

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24 Feb 2013

Nice Things #4 - Gifts From Hollie


Mr Natty's Beard Elixir - One of the tiniest and best presents I received last Christmas, from Hollie. It's basically a conditioner for your face furniture. A few drops of the stuff leaves you smelling as good as any aftershave I've ever had, it's has a brilliant smoky-woodiness going on. The other benefit is that it leaves your beard looking much healthier and less rough, a la our model Frank on the bottle. Visit the Mr Natty store for more manly products.

Valentine's Card - Yes it was Valentine's Day a couple of weeks ago but I've only just managed to get this card into my possession. To Hollie's dismay I kept leaving this sweet handmade card around in various places. It's a cracker, she always puts great deal of effort in when it comes to things like this.

Enjoy what's left of your weekend guys. Take it easy.


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10 Sept 2012

Nice Things #2 - The Birthday Presents

Lexon Calculator for those sums
Paris Versus New York by Vahram Muratyan
Loads more quality reading material
Oi Polloi gift voucher, back of the net

One of THEE greatest and jazziest cards ever!

Well it's that time of the year and the friends & family have come up trumps once again. On Sunday I turned the ripe old age of 27. I'm not where I thought I would be in life but I've got a roof over my head, two part time jobs, an internship and a wonderful girlfriend so it ain't all bad. The time will come, I just need to keep positive and pro-active. 

Even though I wasn't feeling my usual chipper self on Sunday morning we got the formalities out of the way and headed down to Avenham Park to check out the last day of the Preston Guild (a celebration of brilliant people and things in the area which only comes around every 20 years!). After an ice cream and some serious dog watching we headed back and got stuck into some presents.

It was a book-heavy year with no complaints. I've been after Paris Verses New York ever since I found out the blog had been turned into a book (or was it the opposite?), check out the blog; it illustrates the differences between the two cities in the form of cartoons. Roadside America is just about the best book I own now, it's full of weird and wonderful happenings from around the States. If you're into advertising, oddities or kitsch stuff then this is the book for you. The whole gang clubbed together to get me a gift voucher for Oi Polloi in Manchester, I usually can't afford anything in there other than socks so I can treat myself to some decent clobber.

Thank you all for your birthday wishes, here to another year.

27 Apr 2010

New Found Treasures Part 4



It's been a while since my last "New Found Treasures" post, but we're slowly getting to the last of them now. For all that aren't too sure what I'm harping on about, I'm showing everything I bought within the time I moved down to London(I wasn't there ages though). So this time, it's the backpack.


I picked this little number up in French Connection in Brighton. Not a shop I go in loads but my friend Nic saw something in the window, as the sale was on. I managed to pick this up for £13.50, which I consider a massive bargain as I know there are similar ones around these days for up too £130(COS for example). I realise it's bursting open in this picture but I was carrying a lot that day.


Anyone else got a backpack thing going on?


This image was taken by my friend Kate, who also blogs at anyweargirl.com which is pretty cool.

18 Feb 2010

Nice Things Right Now

Waxed Cagoule by Albam & Backpack By Mjolk for Topman LENS
Shirt with backpack by M Tokyo Japan at Coggles & The Information by Beck
The Independent Design Guide & Hobo Clarks Desert Boots at oki-ni
Wicked beardy man snapped by The Sartorialist & being home