The Brompton Bicycle Experience
My decision to buy a Brompton bike was not a quick one. But after such long deliberation and careful consideration, I'm very glad I did it.
My Coffee Method of Choice: Chemex
The Chemex was invented in 1941 in New York City by a German-born chemist named Peter J. Schlumbohm. This beautiful and simple coffee maker is a work of modern art… literally. And it makes the best goddamn coffee I've ever had.
The Stendig Calendar
People always ask about the calendar hanging above my desk. Here’s the story... Designed by legendary graphic designer Massimo Vignelli in 1967, the Stendig Calendar is part of the Design Collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York…
Podcast Episode 42: Hello, Cleveland
This episode is about a fabulous Ethiopian restaurant I discovered in Cleveland, my new (old) Harris Tweed and the joys and challenges of furnishing my new apartment.
Vintage Airline Posters from Boarding Pass NYC
Once these gorgeous, original, one-of-a-kind airline posters are gone, they're gone...
Opening Titles: Two for the Road (1967)
An example of the exquisite title design by the legendary Maurice Binder for one of the most beautiful and brutally honest movies about a marriage.
My Beautiful, Effective and Environmentally-Conscious Toothbrush
More on my pursuit of effective living, down to the teeth.
5×5: Intervals on Design
I’ll be part of a five-person panel for a special event this coming Wednesday (June 15th) at Rapha in partnership with Design Within Reach. The evening is titled “5×5: INTERVALS ON DESIGN – A design talk for cyclists by designers obsessed with cycling.”