What to buy for that person who has everything, except taste and a brain. Loro Piana checkers mat, $2050 If I am going to be dropping upwards of two grand (plus shipping) on a piece of felt, I would frankly expect to see an actual picture of it first. Playing cards sold separately. Jack Spade … Read more
Because the Ugly Things For Rich People posts aren’t really supposed to be about stuff that is just expensive*, but there are some items that are too stupid to not make fun of on the internet.** Shipley & Halmos “beer sleeve,” $2.50 for 6 By far the cheapest item I have ever posted, and yet, … Read more
It’s the Monday after Thanksgiving.* You’re back at your desk, bleary-eyed and wondering what it is you actually do for a living and if it is really possible for a person to eat her own weight in turkey, when you happen to open your email. Immediately, your eyeballs slam to the back of your head, … Read more
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you: The Math Clock. (I’ll just wait here while some of you have to go and solve all of the equations. You know who you are.)
Looking for that perfect gift for someone with a celebrity obsession and very little understanding of molecular biology? How about some cologne “Engineered from the(mtDNA)* of some of the most recognized Celebrities & Famous people in the world“? Celebrities and Famous people! The scent of DNA! And it’s on sale! I don’t see how you … Read more
Is there a girl aged 5-9 years* in your life? Does she like Hello Kitty? Well, you could get her something like this: You know, if you don’t care about her at all. But if you really want her to be happy, you’ll buy her this: Sure, it costs 25 grand, but really, can you … Read more
(I meant to blog this a while ago, but I forgot.) On of the perks of volunteering at the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market was the tremendous opportunity for people-watching it afforded. Mostly this consisted of spotting Women of a Certain Age wearing their purchases from last year’s Market (Yes, it is beautiful workmanship, … Read more
Do you have excellent eyesight, tiny but dexterous fingers and some free time? Know someone who does? Well then, do I have a gift idea for you: Made by these fine folks, 3-D printers extraordinaires.
Know someone who follows the stock market a little too closely? Want to kill them? Have I got the gift item for you: The Ambient Orb. Turns red, yellow or green depending on the direction the market is moving. Perfect for the person who likes checking on the Dow every thirty seconds but finds opening … Read more
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