Sweet Ride

The Oregon Manifest held a contest in September of 2011 to find the “Ultimate Utility Bike for Modern Living”. They sought to find a bike that would meet the needs of Americans who want to live a healthier and more sustainable life.

The judges panel was made up of leaders in the bicycle industry including the President of the United Bicycle Institute and the VP of Innovation Design and Special Products at Nike. Tony Pereira of Pereira Cycles came up with a truly innovative, exciting, and winning design, and got  a $3,000.00 prize for his effort!

Although this bike is impressive, I think the true winner has to be the ‘People’s Choice’ winners, IDEO and Rock Lobster Cycles. In a contest where you’re designing a product to be used by people, this award is a big deal. I have to agree with the voters, this bike is pretty cool.

Let me introduce you to Faraday…

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The latest in our continuing series is a new release from a band that’s not getting enough recognition: Telekinesis. They play kind of a harder-rocking and less whimsical Shins type music. I love the mix of retro and modern in this cover.

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Fashion Recap: Emmy’s 2011

This year’s Emmy’s brought a parade of beautiful dresses, as well as a few absolute failures. Here are my pics for best and worst dressed this year.

Nina Dobrev looked stunning in a red strapless creation from Donna Karan. The Vampire Diaries star is a virtual unknown compared to the other women on the carpet, and still managed to outshine them all.

Jayma Mays also shine on the carpet in a gorgeous pink tiered dress by Zuhair Murad. This elegant and feminine look was combined perfectly with Jayma’s soft hair and makeup.

Not everyone can get it right. Gwyneth Paltrow is usually stunning and classy on the red carpet, but this year her midriff bearing see through Pucci gown was an absolute disaster.

Someone needs to let Christina Hendricks know that there IS such a thing as too much cleavage. See exhibit A below, created by Johanna Johnson.

Aeron

When looking for new office furniture the first place we go is too often big boxes like Office Depot or Staples. Well, we’re shopping in the wrong place. I recently re-discovered this masterpiece of computer age style and ergonomics: Feast your eyes upon the Aeron Chair by Herman Miller.

They say the best revenge is sitting well. (Upon whom the revenge is taken is up to you).

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Good Eats

Living in the South, you will inevitably come to love some hole in the wall, middle of nowhere, run by an old married couple barbecue joint. They always have the best food, and there’s never a wait. There are a few places like this in my hometown, and I love driving down a road and seeing an sign or restaurant that reminds me of one of these places.

There’s absolutely nothing like home, but a good ole’ barbecue place with great fixin’s and lots of sauce can run a close second.

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Back To School!

For parents, it’s the best time of the year. For students, it’s the most dreaded time of the year. Whichever way you slice it, it’s time to go back to school shopping. The most important school supply? Your backpack. Here are some suggestions for the best made and well designed packs available this year…

For the adventurer, the North Face Surge Backpack. This stylish pack can double as an overnight or camping bag. It has enough compartments and space to hold more than a days worth of essentials. This pack has a compartment designed to carry a laptop and holds most 15″ laptops. The Surge backpack is also endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association.

If you’re a fashionista, Dooney and Bourke has created a collection just for you. The Cabriolet collection includes a small, medium, and large messenger bag as well as two sizes of shopper bags. These bags are reasonably priced and can hold all of your back to school necessities. The messenger bags include a stylish shoulder strap. *Spoiler Alert!* The Cabriolet collection is 25% off online until September 9th!

Rugby by Ralph Lauren has created a bag that is perfect for a laid back trendsetter. This canvas and leather backpack is made of durable leather and an olive green material that complement each other perfectly. This bag has a vintage flair to it. The interior has a canvas lining and open pockets throughout.

Every rocker needs a tote. The R&Em Large Graffiti Tote is perfect for any rocker or student with a bit of a wild side. This canvas bag has double looped handles and a shoulder strap for easy lugging.

Higher education in your future? For the serious student, the Briggs and Riley Executive Clamshell Backpack is the perfect choice. This elegant and well crafted pack screams luxury. There are separate compartments for laptops, files, and books. There are also compartments for USB drives, CDs, Discs, sunglasses, headphones, pens, business cards, and more.

Happy shopping!

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