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Mizuki Oval Rhodium Hana Mizuki Pendant

Whether you’re single or in a happy relationship, it’s Valentine’s Day. Instead of going for a typical heart necklace, try this Hana Mizuki Pendant ($150) is a unique gift for yourself or someone else. Made of rhodium over sterling silver, … Continue reading

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Hidden Wall Safe

We all know criminals aren’t the smartest people on the block, but even the slyest thief would have a hard time finding your valuables in this Hidden Wall Safe ($7.99). This tricky hidey hole is a small and discrete wall … Continue reading

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David Choe Art Tees

People think Facebook’s recent IPO filing has made California artist David Choe a rich man, but they are grossly mistaken. Choe was already a rich man. And he wasn’t homeless (Choe owns a home but lives out of hotels as … Continue reading

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Lucky Peach magazine

The growing prevalence of food culture has put America long past the days of grilled cheese (-product) sandwiches and unfulfilling TV dinners. We know the difference between macaroon and macaron, that grass-fed beef tastes better, and why Monsanto needs to … Continue reading

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Folding Wayfarer

After rocking your new Ray Bans all day, the sun sets and sinks under the horizon. Do you: a) Keep the sunglasses on and explain to everyone that you are not in fact hiding a black eye b) Put them … Continue reading

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“The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri

The Namesake ($24.00) is a compelling and powerful novel about a Bengali son who struggles with his identity as both an Asian American and a Bangladeshi. The novel takes you through his life from childhood to end, and shares the … Continue reading

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My Travel Bunny Bottle Set

George Clooney once said in a movie: “Bingo, Asians. They pack light, travel efficiently, and they have a thing for slip on shoes. Gotta love ‘em.” (Up in the Air, 2009.) Though this may be a sweeping generalization (We, ourselves, … Continue reading

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Chrome Citizen Buckle Bag

For the average on-the-go guy or gal, there often comes a sacrifice between durability and looks. Either it’s practical and long-lasting or it’s stylish and needs to replaced every year or so. With this Chrome Citizen Buckle Bag ($140.00) , … Continue reading

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Mohzy Loop USB & iPhone/iPod Cable

Admit it: the typical white iPod cable is boring, and it’s so easy to misplace. (Looking into our drawers for long enough would likely uncover at least five of them). The Mohzy Loop USB to Micro-USB Cable, however, turns something … Continue reading

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Vietnamese Coffee Filter

Lazy afternoons are perfect for enjoying Vietnamese-style coffee, and part of drinking this beverage is the experience of brewing the coffee yourself: pouring water into the metal filter, watching that dark, velvety liquid drip slowly into the cup, and making … Continue reading

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Color Ink Book, Volume Fourteen

Admit it: you still wish you could pull out a coloring book, and make everyone have green tongues and purple hair again. With the fourteenth volume of the Color Ink Book ($10), you have a grown-up chance to do it … Continue reading

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Racoon Sake Set

For some people sake is serious business and while it’s a sacred art, it doesn’t hurt to inject a little fun every now and then. You can do just that with this Racoon Sake Set ($30.74). Instead of the usual … Continue reading

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