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Here’s my Manly Post, as promised.

I had waaay too much fun compiling this.  Might have to double dip more often!

To keep you company,  I am sharing a song from my new obsession; Bryan Ferry’s new CD Olympia but you must promise not to click on any other links til you reach the end of the post or it will cancel out the song, which would be a blasphemy.

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Ultrasone Headphones.  As much for the eyes as the ears.

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via The Sartorialist

Every man needs a good pair of chaps (my sons are cringing right now, but I can’t say why )

The Hermes scarf tied above is always an added sartorial bonus.

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British Bulldog cushion from Designer-Cushions on Etsy

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I heard this book was very good so it’s going under the tree for hubby for Christmas. Don’t tell.

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(Photo via Mut Architecture)

“Le Cercle” a private club in Paris, features a back bar made of 3,200 cricket balls.  Which is precisely the amount of times I would need to watch a cricket match in order to understand what’s going on.

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Vintage match holder

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.I love this look from Dunhill Fall/Winter 2010, except don’t show up at the door with your trousers tucked into your boots unless you’re on a motorcycle…in which case, don’t even show up …

However,

If anyone can track down these super gorgeous notebooks and travel wallets from Dunhill for me, I’ll totally pay you back + a little extra sumpin’ sumpin’ for shipping & delivery

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Give me a hunting trophy that doesn’t hurt animals and I can WEAR?!

Who could be happier?

Not that I would really wear this. Why and how I had it in my files?

Haven’t a clue…

venturing a guess I was cyber-shopping in the middle of the night for yet another “Out of Africa” Dream Safari…

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S.P. at Calvin Cottar’s 1920′s Safari Camp, Africa

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“Clock” rug reissue of the original from The Rug Company

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I’m loving the rugged, hand made look of these leather ipad cases by J.W. Hulme Co

Made in the U.S.A. since 1905!

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“The Dude Still Abides” (via GQ )

Jeff Bridges still hitting the ball out of the park.

How much do my boys love “The Big Lebowski”? They practically know it word for word.

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“Invisible Ghost Chairs” available at Valentinagw.com Fun!

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Very simple yet cool Log Holder available at Civico Quattro

(we could so copy this. I’m not saying I’m going to, I’m just saying)

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Odin’s scents are unique and rather intriguing so I’m looking forward to sampling their newest fragrance for men;

Petrana

“Transported to a Jordanian desert landscape covered in blooming black Iris comes a floral scent that reveals its dark complexion from earth to air. The heart of Petrana emerges from a foundation of wild orris root and green violet leaf absolute. Herbaceous coriander, spicy pink pepper and deep purple cassis float above the blooms infusing luminous freshness.”

What could be bad about that?!

Odin, NYC

N.Y. Son loves this store.

 

I love this camera;

 

The Leica M9 Neiman Marcus Edition is limited to a worldwide edition of just 50 and is priced at US $17,500.00.

The body and matching Summicron-M 35mm f2.0 ASPH lens are finished in classic chrome, and the body is covered in luxurious brown ostrich leather trim with a matching ostrich leather strap. The high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD screen is protected by sapphire cover glass.

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OR…

(and not that I don’t want to show Neiman Marcus (aka “My Office”) The Love, but…)

You can pick up the Panasonic Lumix for $250 ($50 less than what I paid for it a scant 3 months ago)

and take pics like this

 

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Slim Paley photo

You knew I was working a flower photo in here somewhere

 

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“Suitcase Desk” by Maarten De Ceulaer Design Studio

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For the man who has everything…

but still makes his own toast

“Pro Toast”ers available on Amazon ($33.00) in all your favourite team logos. Could be football, might be baseball- not sure, but pretty darn cute whatever they are.

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Handle-less Ping Pong Paddles

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The Only Game in which I am able to get a ball over the net more than 4 times in a row.  In fact, I coulda been a contendah…

Wait… how did this picture get in here?

 

As the first major innovation to the sport of table tennis since the 1880’s, the new racket without a handle works like a glove worn on either hand. Improved comfort, ergonomics and sensory feedback gained from playing the ball right on the hand have several advantages: greater ball control; a faster, more intuitive game; more spin on the ball; and superior backhand. With such benefits, the game is more accessible to beginners, persons who wish to improve 3D hand-eye coordination and those with dexterity issues, as well as to experts seeking to push the limits of the sport to a new level.

Available at Ameico

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And lastly,

always remember…

Photo via The Sartorialist

It’s never too early to start getting your look together!

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Happy shopping.

 

I’m gonna go grab a beer