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Of Our Own Creation - Ashé Collection

Today we proudly launched Ashé Collection, a fashion retail site we conceptualized and created with Anne Wells, founder of UNITE The World with Africa to provide a showcase for the diverse collection of designers, artists and craftspeople living and working in creative havens like Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa. We invite you to shop the collection where you will find one-of-a-kind merchandise like the Ali Lamu bag featured here. Shop

More PANTONE Love

If you follow our blog then you know we love PANTONE about as much as we love bacon. So it's not surprising that we fell for these awesome PANTONE CHIP cookies from designer Kim Neill. She even made some with Metallic colors. So smart. So well done. Great stuff, Kim.

Dude’s Built Like a Brick Cubicle – The GymyGym

Billed as the world’s first ergonomic exercise chair, the GymyGym is designed to conform to your body and eliminate the physical issues caused from improper seating while giving you an opportunity to sculpt your biceps and triceps while you shape up your PowerPoints. Check it out.

We’ve Died and Gone to Bacon Heaven

If you’ve been following our blog then you know all about our bacon obsession. (Ok, it’s actually Brendan’s obsession, but come on, even pigs love bacon.) So we just about lost our minds when we discovered the treasure trove of bacon-themed goodies at the Archie McPhee e-store. They have bacon air freshener, bacon gumballs, a bacon belt and even bacon lip balm. Pucker up, baby! Check it out.

Are We There Yet? – The Mom’s Guide to Traveling with Kids

Who needs to know that you can order supplies from diapers.com and have them sent to your hotel? Who cares that only triangular crayons won’t fall off the airplane tray table? Who could save the cost and hassle of parking by paying a babysitter to drive the family to and from the airport? Moms! Allison Umbricht’s 155-page book is jam-packed with tips and stories from the author and other frequent-flier moms. You will learn new ideas to use for every stage of your travels. Careful planning for each part of the trip will take you from thinking “Am I crazy?” to “That’s the best thing I ever did!” This mom-to-mom guide (excuse the cliché - dad and grandparents of course will benefit too!) will empower you to have what you need to travel with your kids and have fun doing it. Check it out.

We Knight Thee, Sir Punchedalot – The Broadsword Umbrella

Yes, we are poking fun at this Broadsword Umbrella we found on ThinkGeek, but secretly, we admire the creativity. Only $40. We know you’re tempted. We certainly are. “Be dry or die!” Check it out.

Hey Buddy, Can I Bum a Hemingway?

One of the great package designs of all time, no one can deny the deep iconic significance of the flip-top cigarette pack. TankBooks pays homage to it with a series of books designed to mimic cigarette packs right down to the size and cellophane sealing. It includes complete and unabridged works by literary giants like Tolstoy, Kafka and Kipling. Just perfectly conceived an executed. Check it out.

Fort Jocks – The Brief Safe

What’s really funny here is the fact that we found this “innovative diversion safe that can secure your cash, documents, and other small valuables” on the Sears website. Remember Sears, the proudly American company that once produced the venerable Sears Catalog? “…even the most hardened burglar or most curious snoop will "skid" to a screeching halt as soon as they see them.” You stay classy, Sears. Check it out.

Pork Roast – Bacon Flavored Coffee

What milk blog would be complete without a little bacon love? Our man Brendan – The Baron of Bacon – found Maple Bacon Morning™ from Boca Java. “The taste of sweet maple and smoky bacon blend perfectly to create a hearty start to your day.” Oh. Yeah. Check it out.

A Great Idea in the Clutch – TsuruBride

We’ve featured a lot of great accessory ideas before and couldn’t wait to add these Orwell clutches to the list. Named after the author of Animal Farm, these whimsical clutches from TsuruBride are designed to hold all the essentials and tons of attention. Find them here.