More intuitive ways of telling time. Retro look.

http://www.nooka.com/

Wood handles, a subtly unusual shape, and fabulous weighting.

Buy them from a small company, http://www.chefdepot.net/kershaw.htm

There are lots of LEDs available. One of the major issues is whether or not the white ones are white, blue, or yellowish. This company provides a true white light. They also have lots of helpful guides and LED educational information on their website. LEDs for regular light sockets too!

Note that they have more products than are listed on the website. Worth a call.

A small company, excellent personal service.

http://www.imaginarycolours.com/

1948 Brevetti Robiati Atomic-era stovetop espresso maker.

Hard to find.

décor and photo artisanmodern.com

It’s hard to find a modern bed under $1500. Ikea is not well made. West Elm has a good selection of beds $300-600.

These gorgeous gas ranges are sent straight to the dump in some states. They are also being refurbished and sold for $4000. Hunt around locally and you may find one for a few hundred dollars. They come with grills, adjustable broilers, and many other fabulous features.

To buy a restored one, visit antiquegasstoves.com

In Los Angeles: http://www.antiquestove.com/okeefe.html 310.287.1910

Now that your old U-lock can be picked with a ballpoint pen and you have to reinvest, choose the best. Kryptonites can be cut in about 3 minutes. Buy 7 more minutes with an Onguard lock. Available at REI.

Expand your closet with sturdy, attractive, and easy to un/assemble garment racks. SeanJames also sells clear plastic covers to protect the clothes (not listed on the website. call).

These hangers swivel and they will hold onto dresses with straps, men’s pants, etc. Use clothespins or other clips to attach skirts.

Buy them by the box from hangarsdirect and replace all of hangers for a clean look in your closet. These hangers also take up less space than others.

A proper espresso cup should have extra ceramic at the base of the cup to keep the precious espresso warm as long as possible.  Bravo cups are very heavy and much cheaper than the prissy Illy ones with their dated handles.

They do sell cups without the logo, call to arrange.