Old Time Sling Shot

Coming from the same folks who brought you the Original Tree Swing, this classic sling shot is handcrafted from branches of the Buckthorn bush. The Buckthorn is a common European hedge plant found across the northern US, and is now considered an invasive species. The hardwood "Y" branches are ideal for sling shots, and harvesting Buckthorn wood has the added benefit of helping control the......read more

Classic Boardshort by Faherty

Whether you're shredding the waves or hanging on the beach, Faherty's Classic Boardshort is the ultimate attire for sunny days on the coast. Made primarily from recycled polyester from plastic bottles, the shorts are imbued with a touch of cotton for a soft, natural feel. Other sustainable materials include a recycled cotton/linen drawstring and recycled polyester button fly.   Neither......read more

Striped Wool Throw by Coyuchi

We make no secret of our love for Coyuchi, the Northern Californian manufacturer of simple, natural and beautiful bath linens, blankets, and bedding. For our money nothing beats these Coyuchi wool throws for cozying up in front of a movie. Made of soft, dense wool sourced and woven in Canada, the blankets feature classic styling in the form of three slim stripes at the top and bottom and......read more

Pendleton Yakima Blanket

If you're looking for a blanket that is as suitable in a living room as it is in a tent, look no further than Pendleton's Yakima Camp Blanket, a rugged yet luxurious wool blanket that's built to withstand the harsh climate of the Pacific Northwest. With a colorful Native American-inspired print, the Yakima Blanket will look lovely draped over your couch. And when it's time to wrap it up for a......read more

Mountain Boy Toboggan

If you're lucky enough to have the chance to go sledding this winter, you may as well do it properly. Colorado-based Mountain Boy Sledworks has just the answer in the form of this classic toboggan, made by hand using top quality materials. Featuring steam-bent planks of knot-free, flexible basswood and hand-carved willow crosspieces, the toboggan uses stainless-steel screws and genuine leather......read more

Eco-Wise Wool Throw by Pendleton

For more than 140 years, Pendleton has produced high quality woven goods in their Pacific Northwest mills. The company's Eco-Wise collection makes use of wool fabric has been Cradle to Cradle Certified CM by MBDC. From the collection comes this soft merino/lambswool throw that's just asking to be napped under. From the company sustainability statement: "This fabric can be recycled or composted as......read more

Audubon Bird Call

If birdwatching is for old people, well then color us old, because we find ourselves getting more and more fascinated about spotting feathered friends outside. The simple, classic Audubon Bird Call is the ideal tool to help further our interest. Invented by Roger Eddy in 1947, the design hasn't changed in the 65 years since. Made from cast zinc and birch wood in Rhode Island, the bird call......read more

Daisy by Heritage Bicycles

After a 3-year run launching Bowery Lane Bicycles in New York City, Michael Salvatore headed to Chicago to set off another bike project in his hometown. The result is Heritage Bicycles, a line of vintage-inspired  lifestyle cruisers and everyday commuter bikes, made in Chicago from American steel. The Daisy mixte, the company's flagship model, is a classic-styled daily ride that is......read more

Royksopp, "So Easy" (Unofficial)

Bergen, Norway's Royksopp is no stranger to creative animation -- see here and here -- so we're guessing the duo would be okay with Emmanuelle Walker’s unofficial visual interpretation for their 2001 hit "So Easy." A talented artist in her own right, Emmanuelle pulled no punches in creating the surreal animation, in which an elegant cartoon lady dances through blossoming flowers against a......read more

The Bike Porter

There's no denying the practicality of having a bike basket. With capacity for everything from carry goods to groceries, baskets make bombing around town on your bike way easier. The problem is that they they're generally clunky and ugly. This design from Copenhagen Works, spotted at Cool Hunting, answers the call and then some. Dubbed the Bike Porter, the design integrates a front basket with......read more