return to tiffany padlock key ring

Comes a time in every man’s life when he needs to forgo overly stuffed wallets and key rings. We will cover wallets at some other time, but in terms of key rings, may we suggest this classically beautiful piece from Tiffany’s? Made of sterling silver, this key ring will stand the test of time.

PRICE: $235 AVAILABLE: http://www.tiffany.com

on sale: chocolate and pink freshwater pearl necklace

This cool pearl necklace strings freshwater pearls in chocolate and pink. The clasp is 10k gold and the piece is 16 inches long.

PRICE: $52.99 AVAILABLE: http://www.overstock.com

Aldo Cibic’s Coco Table Lamp

We love lamps; so much creativity has gone into making amazing lamps that we can’t but do. The lamp in question here is designed by Aldo Cibic, an Italian architect, with a lacquered metal base and a blown glass diffuser. We really love the looks of this very, er, funky piece—reminds us of something but we can’t figure out what. All in all, very cool indeed.

PRICE: $683 AVAILABLE: http://www.nova68.com

case study day bed couch

Day beds are cool, especially in summer when you can just lounge on a hot day and doze off. We like this modern piece, with all the sharp angles and lines (Spock would love one). Tons of colors to choose from on the site below.

PRICE: $1,895 AVAILABLE: http://www.modernica.net

Knú desk

What an cool take on a desk—making something static very dynamic. The Knú Desk, besides the amazing design, is made from eco-friendly materials and is available in a variety of colors and finishes. You can read about the Knú line of furniture here.

PRICE: $1,379 AVAILABLE: http://www.inmod.com

Large Triple Gourd table lamp with Silver Base

“I like” at first sight! What a nice and cool lamp. We, obviously, have seen many similar examples in far too many places to name e.g. Target, but the colors, the shape of the three gourds and the metallic base work wonders. Now, at this place, this lamp can be ordered with many color choices but we actually really like the one shown. The shade is classic and the fact that it has a full-range dimmer is just icing on the cake.

PRICE: $207.70 AVAILABLE: http://www.croftandlittle.com

Hush Puppies “cheer” thong sandals

Made by Hush Puppies, so you can be sure that they are comfortable. They tout its “ultra flexible construction”. We like the design, the mini-heel and the fact that it is all leather lined—nothing artificial to cause discomfort on a warm summer day.

PRICE: $65 AVAILABLE: http://www.hushpuppies.com

Replica 1936 Sky King Tricycle

These cute replicas of the famous Sky King tricycle can be yours for a very good price indeed. This is a 26 inch bike with an all steel construction, suitable for kids 3-6 years of age, 100 lbs max weight. We, clearly, love the design and the look which is unmistakably 1930s. Heck, if it were available in a larger size, I might ride one myself!

PRICE: $229 AVAILABLE: http://www.jcpenney.com

American Retro Classic Flying A Picnic Cooler

One retro cooler deserves another. This cool Flying A picnic cooler, in all its steel and chrome glory, is perfect for a picnic in Central Park. We love it.

PRICE: $118.95 AVAILABLE: http://www.fantasytoyland.com

Retro inspired coleman steel cooler

Yes, we do dare to put a lowly cooler on the blog. Trouble is, most of the coolers that you find in stores are, to put it simply, butt-ugly. Why must it be so? I mean, a cooler is one of the most used things in summer and pulling up to a nice picnic in your swanky car and then taking out a criminally ugly cheap plastic cooler is a major let down. Coleman, it seems, has provided an option, at least for some occasions such as a house party, in the shape of this retro-inspired cooler. Made of stainless steel, the cooler will resist rusting and provide durability and is classically Coleman. Only issue is that it appears to be only available in one size of 54 quarts.

PRICE: $169 AVAILABLE: http://www.coleman.com