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Field Notes

Posted on May 19, 2012 by George

I take notes all the time. Whenever I meet a new client, I have to take notes. Whenever I draft a blog post, a letter or a story, I need to take notes. If I feel like sketching a draft of a new site design, I do it on a note pad. Doodling? Same. For these and other note-taking, sketching or doodling tasks, we have Field Notes. Fieldnotes originally refer to notes taken by scientists during or after their observation … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Lifestyle, Work | Tagged accessories, coudal, draplin, field notes, owen and fred, work | Leave a comment

The Wonderful Wash & Stain Bars from The Laundress

Posted on May 16, 2012 by George

If, like me, you wash and iron your own shirts and if, like me, most of those shirts are white, you probably get ring around the collar and the inside of the cuffs. The temptation is to use bleach or some other chemically corrosive agent you found in the laundry aisle at Rite Aid. Don’t. The vixens over at The Laundress have created the Wash & Stain Bar. It was originally developed for taking care of tough stains on sweaters … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Lifestyle | Tagged home, housekeeping, laundress, laundry, lifestyle, Shirts, stain, wash | Leave a comment

How To Fold A Fitted Sheet

Posted on May 14, 2012 by George

I had no idea. Did you? Many thanks to Wayne Edelman (@ClothesDr) for sharing this. A whole new world opens up for fastidious gentlemen everywhere.

Posted in Entertainment, Home, Lifestyle, Video, Web Video | Tagged fitted sheet, folding, home, housekeeping, laundry, sheet | Leave a comment

Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market – May 12, 2012

Posted on May 12, 2012 by George

Weather-permitting, I always do a lap through the Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market, which happens on West 39th Street between 9th and 10th Avenues on Saturday and Sunday. Sometimes there is an overflow of gems that catch my eye, sometimes not. There are furniture items, unique housewares and home accessories, collectibles, records, glasses, photos, bags, hats, clothes and accessories (though women can typically have more fun at the flea with the clothes), and much more. Every weekend, it’s like a different … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Clothes, Design, Home, Lifestyle, Menswear, Shoes | Tagged flea market, hell's kitchen flea market, hells kitchen, new york, nyc | Leave a comment

The Wonderful Maurice Sendak

Posted on May 8, 2012 by George

Maurice Sendak died today. He was 83. Having written and illustrated many children’s books and poems, he is most famous for his 1963 book Where The Wild Things Are. He was a man who devoted his life to his art, never having children and coming out as a gay man late in life. (He lived with his partner Eugene Glynn for 50 years until his death in 2007.) The audio clip here was from his interview with Terry Gross from … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Books, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Podcasts, Radio | Tagged fresh air, maurice sendak, npr, radio | Leave a comment

What I Would Wear To The 2012 Tony Awards

Posted on May 2, 2012 by George

The average New York theater actor doesn’t enjoy as many zeros in his paycheck or as many stylist/designer resources as his Hollywood counterparts. But that doesn’t mean a veteran Broadway thespian can’t show up on the Tony Awards red carpet looking as smart and polished as an Armani-clad George Clooney or Tom Ford-clad Colin Firth without blowing two weeks’ pay. Continue reading →

Posted in Clothes, Going Out, Lifestyle, Menswear, Shoes | Tagged awards show, formal, menswear, red carpet, tux, tuxedo | Leave a comment

Spotify for the iPad. Finally.

Posted on May 2, 2012 by George

The best thing that ever happened to the frugal music lover is finally available on the iPad. Now, we can enjoy all of the perks of the $10/month premium Spotify account on a beautiful, easy-to-navigate, high-resolution interface designed specifically for the iPad. The iPad version includes everything we love about the iPhone version and more: unlimited access to a growing library of millions and millions of songs, unlimited streaming, hi-def audio and album art, simple playlist management, stream to home … Continue reading →

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The Experience of The 2012 New Amsterdam Bicycle Show

Posted on May 1, 2012 by George

As my friends and readers know, I love my bike. My ride is a Brooklyn Cruiser, which not only gets me around town, but it also turns heads. When someone attractive looks my way, my excitement quickly subsides when I realize they’re admiring the bike. But the bike is more than just a slick way to get around town. It’s also an amazing money and time saver. I only take a taxi under unusual circumstances, and I can’t remember the … Continue reading →