random how awesome: moneybag wallet

how awesome is this wallet made by etsy's chakra pennywhistle from an actual retired money bag?

stumbled across her fantastic shop when i was catching up on the latest etsy front-page news - she's the current featured seller. read the interview here or check out her blog. love, love, love!

and oh - i want a money bag pillow so much. this one from the bank of nevada, please. ;-)

random how awesome: mustasche glasses

am so drawn to this find that i spotted on the front page of etsy a moment ago: mustache glasses! glasses that make it look like you have a mustache while drinking your beer (or whatever). must have!!!

from the very talented bread and badger.

weekend project: father's day tie

father's day ties - high up there on the list of conventional dad presents along with hammers, golf balls and whatever this year's new fangled car washing accessory may be. one definite advantage is that, in theory at least, i could make a tie myself...

i really want to make one of these amazing ties from the purl bee for jamie, but am hestitating only because they do seem to have a lot of steps... you may know how i am about steps.

but they're so cool! and i was recently reminded how expensive good ties really are - and how many truly awful ones there are out there - when we were buying some fancy new duds for jamie's business trip to japan. at those prices, and with rather limited options, it makes sense to diy... plus, if i could gather my wits and make a dress shirt too, i would have utter creative control over the upper half of his wardrobe! ;-) so i'll jut have to add this to my list. pretty sure it won't get done in time for this father's day, but someday...

lovely mondays: for the gents

found on etsy: some cool, original loot for your favourite guy (or, you know, yourself if you are one!). clockwise, from top left:

the one-of-a-kind pirate book belt buckle from maxinedear features a section of the cover of an amazing old children's book . the buckle is pewter and the image is protected with a thick layer of resin. it will fit either a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" belt. check out their hand-dyed & distressed belts too, while you're at it.

pilotdesign's mod honeycomb wall clock would look terrific in the office or just about anywhere. the honeycomb patterned lattice made of mdf measures 11" x 12.25" and the cut-outs cast cool shadows on the wall throughout the day. check out his other awesome designs, like the splat kendo bamboo clock.

man panties!!! need i say more? these were too fun to resist. orange crush man panties by the very cool ruffeoheartslilsnoty were made from scraps left over from of their clothing production combined with the elastic rescued from a defunct belt factory. check out this how-to video if case you're inclined to make your own (undies part at about 4 minutes in)...

this titanium and rosewood wedding ring by zoeanddoyle is something special, alright. it's hand made from a solid piece of rosewood, bonded together with satin finished titanium - a naturally hypo-allergenic metal that's , light, and very comfortable to wear. and, in case "wedding ring" might be the just words that send him running for the nearest bus, you can tell him it's a hip man ring, no strings attached... ;-)