tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79942474478554411042024-03-05T17:04:30.865-05:00Workin' From HomeWorkin' from HomeDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-75127037160224546712013-09-17T23:22:00.002-04:002013-11-29T22:32:36.937-05:00HibernationAfter eight successful weeks at the Sowa Vintage Market in downtown Boston, Maine Street Vintage, and DanielByron.com are taking a short break.<br />
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I've moved back to New York City, and am now looking for a job in the fashion industry.<br />
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Once I get settled, I certainly plan to return to the blogosphere with whatever project comes next.<br />
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I hope you have enjoyed reading thus far, and I look forward to seeing you again.<br />
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DB Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-15452792675645693152013-07-10T14:05:00.001-04:002013-07-10T14:05:23.107-04:00Week #4So I didn't post last week. I should have, and I regret that decision.<br />
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However, the booth has been evolving over the past couple of weeks, and now you can really see the difference between my first and most recent week.</div>
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Here's Week 1.</div>
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And now... Week 4.</div>
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I've added a whole new rack of clothing, two rugs, the flags, and rearranged some other items as well. I'm happy with the overall aesthetic, and the polished look will hopefully sell more clothing.</div>
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But after 4 modestly successful weeks of business, I now have a new 'problem'; I need more clothing. Luckily, that means more thrifting. To restock my inventory, I'm heading to Maine. This should be fun.</div>
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Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-27578506660534735522013-06-25T14:13:00.003-04:002013-06-26T02:27:49.534-04:00Week #2Another Sunday, another day at the booth. I changed some of my pricing structures, tweaked the layout of the booth, and I was ready for a big day. As we opened our 'doors' for business, I thought the booth looked great.<br />
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I'd love to have one more rug to cover up that piece of floor in the front, but other than that, I'm happy with the overall aesthetic. Here are a few shots of each section.<br />
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The mannequin on the left actually belongs to booth next door, but it totally fits with my stuff, so... that's nice. Unfortunately, the sign that I made wasn't great. The yellow was drowned out by the sun, I'll have to work on that.<br />
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I gave you guys a glimpse of this table last week, but I had a bunch of new items, so I figured I would repost it. Again, this table did very well at attracting customers.<br />
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But in the end, just like in life, its all about the clothing.<br />
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These racks were entirely new this week, a great collection of polos, button downs, and blazers.<br />
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In the end, it was a good week. We sold a ton of clothing, passed out a number of business cards, and we were able to survive the 95 degree heat (although, to be honest, I think that definitely hurt our numbers.)<br />
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For our third week at the booth, I'm hoping to put together a collection specifically for the 4th of july. I've got a few <a href="http://danielbyron.blogspot.com/2012/10/see-you-in-9-months.html">old finds</a> that should really make a splash.<br />
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I haven't painted anything since... high school? I honestly can't remember. But this morning, I broke out some paint, some stencils, and got to work.<br />
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Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-71094363563195940832013-06-20T15:50:00.002-04:002013-06-21T12:20:47.836-04:00The BoothHey guys,<br />
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Sorry I haven't posted in a while, its been a crazy couple of weeks. But I have to say, I love running this booth. The first week certainly had its ups and downs, leaving plenty of room for improvement, but I was still happy with how it all looked.<br />
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You may notice the framed logo on the right side of the photo. That's my logo! I wanted to create the illusion of an actual store, so a name, logo, and business cards were all something that I wanted to have before opening shop.</div>
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I used <a href="http://elance.com/">Elance.com</a> to get a graphic designer to help me flesh out my concept. Here's the finished product.</div>
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I'm happy with how it came out, and it was definitely a good experience working with the designer. Once I had a logo, I used Google Apps for Business to register an email with my domain name (which is hosted by Hover.com), so feel free to message me at info@danielbyron.com. Once that was all set up, I had cards made at a local print shop.</div>
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The stationary bike is the most important item in my store. Everyone who walked by it wanted to play with it; people were riding it, playing with the bell, and it just started a ton of conversations. The vintage Playboys, glassware, and decorative antiques also had a similar effect. </div>
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This week, I want that number to grow. I'll be adding blazers, polos, and ties. I also made some improvements to the booth itself, adding a beautiful blue rug and a new hanging rack. I'll certainly have some pictures for you next week, but if you want to come check it out for yourself, please do. Personally, I can't wait for Sunday. </div>
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10am - 4pm at the <a href="http://www.sowavintagemarket.com/">Sowa Vintage Market</a></div>
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Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-9521440419888487702013-06-11T10:33:00.000-04:002013-06-11T15:14:38.114-04:00Big NewsFor the next three Sundays, my roommate Dave and I will be renting out space at the <a href="http://www.sowavintagemarket.com/">SOWA Vintage Market</a>.<br />
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The booth will be primarily stocked with vintage button downs, soft crew-necks, bright T-shirts, and beautiful jackets.<br />
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As you can see, we have more than just clothing; we will also have glassware, watches, clocks, cameras, and collectibles. If you follow the blog as well as I think you should, then you have already seen some of what we are going to be selling. But really, that's just the tip of the iceberg.<br />
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For the past two years I have travelled all across New England looking for vintage treasures. On Sunday, its time to see what I found.<br />
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With each purchase, I'm undoubtedly going to be suffering from a serious case of separation anxiety. But I'm also very excited for people to hopefully fall in love with what I have. In the days ahead, I will be highlighting some of our merchandise so you can have a clearer idea of what to expect.<br />
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I have a lot of work to do before Sunday, but I'm really looking forward to it. If you are in the Boston area, you should come say hello! The doors open at 10, and close at 4. If you've never been, the <a href="http://www.sowaopenmarket.com/">SOWA Markets</a> are a great place to hang out, to eat some delicious food, and to do a little shopping.<br />
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<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-18987495161513514352013-06-06T15:27:00.000-04:002013-06-06T15:50:53.084-04:00Nice Bag Edward!A few weekends ago I went up to Maine for Memorial Day Weekend. My buddy Edward was traveling in style. Check out his bag.<br />
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He bought the bag in Morocco, and the strap is Jack Spade. Unfortunately, Jack Spade no longer carries these straps. I was certainly bummed to learn that. But either way, I like what Edward did here, a nice combination of an old and new, classic and modern. </div>
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I kind of want to recreate a similar look, but I don't have a bag yet. I did however spot these guitar straps at a music store in the East Village. </div>
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Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-25263786256418712772013-06-06T15:13:00.002-04:002013-06-06T15:13:33.982-04:00PLAYBOYI bought an old PLAYBOY a few weeks back at a flea market in Brunswick, ME. I loved reading it, such an interesting look into the history of men's culture. And ya know, there are pretty ladies too.<br />
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The ads are amazingly old fashioned, the clothing is classic, and the nudity is actually quite scarce. Last weekend on Ebay, I helped myself to a few more magazines.<br />
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<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-87422602068374633702013-05-31T12:54:00.000-04:002013-05-31T12:54:25.780-04:00Collab' CreationsI bought this pair of Air Jordans from the Nike Store in Chicago when I was in High School. I love them.<br /><div>
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Although this pair is pure Nike, some of my favorite shoes are often collaborations between two designers. With this in mind, I started surfing the web and stumbled upon this great list of <a href="http://www.complex.com/sneakers/2011/10/the-top-50-sneaker-collaborations-of-all-time#51">The Top 50 Sneaker Collaborations of All Time</a></div>
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Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-26482532768887055732013-05-23T14:37:00.001-04:002013-05-23T15:38:57.884-04:00My Best Find YetA few days ago, I drove all over New Hampshire going to every thrift shop I could find. I bought well over a hundred articles of clothing, and I'm starting to be really proud of my collection.<br />
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I did some research on EBAY, and I found listings from between $50 and $250. I paid $22, so I'm pretty happy about it. I have absolutely no where to put it, and it weighs a ton, but I really want to keep it. Its too pretty to get rid of.</div>
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Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-32630654616754080522013-05-23T01:05:00.000-04:002013-05-23T01:06:26.916-04:00Keezer'sJust a quick one today, I lost my wallet last night, so its been a hectic day to say the least. Ugh.<br />
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Anyways, after a brutal morning, I needed to escape from the paperwork and 1-800 numbers, so I took a short walk to a store that my roommate Ben had recommended. Until yesterday, I had no idea that I lived just a few blocks from a legendary vintage tux shop called <a href="http://www.keezers.com/">Keezers</a>.<br />
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Supposedly, JFK used to sell his suits to this strangely named store while attending Harvard. The store is filled with old tuxedos, suits, and sport jackets. It was really fun to look through their collection, but I wasn't really looking for a big-ticket item, so I focused my attention on their ties.<br />
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The people were so nice, so I had to buy something. I chose this beautiful $5 tie.<br />
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I liked their note, so I included that as well. And lastly, I just liked this little sign.<br />
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The Salvation Army in Rutland, VT isn't like most rural thrift stores, which are usually large one-room buildings with aisle after aisle of clothing. This was different. </div>
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I pulled up to the address that I had found online, and was surprised to see a little sign lying half-crooked on the door of a basement level storefront. My hour long drive was starting to feel like a waste of time. But I had heard good reviews of the store, both online and in person, so I walked in with high spirits.</div>
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Although the entrance didn't suggest it, once I walked inside I saw that the store was a series of dimly-lit rooms, each one filled with an eclectic mix of antiques, clothing, and well, junk. It was a hoarder's paradise, so essentially, it was my paradise. I started snooping around, and almost instantly, I fell in love with this tray.</div>
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It was a little dirty, but I checked the stains by scratching them with a finger-nail, and luckily nothing seemed permanent. The picture above is after a good scrub down. </div>
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Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-3624049250941959142013-05-19T11:36:00.001-04:002013-05-19T15:46:54.778-04:00Salvation Army Super StoreIf you follow me on Instagram (which you totally should @dann6789), then you may have seen a few of these pictures before. For that, I apologize.<br />
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A giant warehouse stood before me, so I rolled up my sleeves, used a quarter to get some skittles, and went to work.<br />
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Such a great find, great vintage condition. I also loved the graphic on this next crew-neck.<br />
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After a long hour of searching, I ended up buying over 20 shirts, mostly old button downs from Gant, L.L. Bean, Polo, McGregor, Orvis, and Brooks Brothers.<br />
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I love these more remote locations because they are far less picked over than the city stores, and some of the clothing is amazing, and often quite old. Here are a few of my favorite tags that I saw.<br />
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The fun continues tomorrow. In the morning I'm driving up to Rutland, VT to check out another Salvation Army Super Store. Let's hope I have the same luck.<br />
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DBDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-82308321138148684162013-05-15T15:05:00.000-04:002013-05-16T11:31:48.428-04:00For Richer or Poorer Last weekend I went home for Mother's day. While I was there, I decided to buy a small gift for my old man, who's birthday was just last week. I started in Brooklyn and found a vintage t-shirt in Williamsburg, and then I bought a pair of <a href="http://www.richer-poorer.com/">Richer Poorer</a> socks from the Steven Alan Outlet on the Upper West Side.<br />
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I really like Richer Poorer. Simple and handsome socks, $12 a pair.<br />
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I'm all about logos these days, so I had to post that, but now back to the socks.<br />
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I kind of want these.<br />
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<a href="http://www.richer-poorer.com/shop/new-arrivals/usarpdt-starsandstripes.html">USA MADE - PATRIOT DEL TORO - NAVY STARS & STRIPE $20</a><br />
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<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-9698843374254871762013-05-15T13:27:00.000-04:002013-05-15T14:26:02.863-04:00StorageFive months ago, I posted a picture of my watch collection. Here's what my stash looked like then.<br />
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As Christina Aguilera once sang, it <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkPxgUshpec">Keeps Getting Better</a>.<br />
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But as I'm sure you can imagine, storage is becoming an issue. While many of these are rather inexpensive timex's and novelty watches, a certain few ought to be protected properly.<br />
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Thankfully, my friend Daisy spotted this <a href="http://uncrate.com/stuff/martinator-watch-cases/">Martinator Watch Case</a> on <a href="http://www.uncrate.com/">Uncrate</a><br />
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Very James Bond, but at $300 (which is actually quite a good deal) for this case that holds 18 pieces, I think I'd rather buy a new watch. However, I'm always one to compromise. Instead, maybe for $150 I'll buy this smaller version to protect the more fragile among the collection.<br />
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And with the leftover funds, I can splurge on this.<br />
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Sounds like a plan to me.<br />
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<br />Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-49067000463375982292013-05-14T15:19:00.001-04:002013-05-14T15:19:39.248-04:00I Need your Help!Hey guys,<br />
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So a few weeks ago, I wrote about a pair of <a href="http://danielbyron.blogspot.com/2013/04/two-christmases-ago-my-brother-nate-got.html">shoes</a> that my brother had gotten me for Christmas. I liked the pictures that I used in the post, and decided to recreate it with a new look.<br />
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Here's where you come in. I know everyone is getting into fun socks these days, so if you think you're wearing a particularly snazzy combination of shoes/socks/pants, send me a picture (framing it in the same way) so that I can do my first ever interactive post!<br />
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In other news, last weekend I went to a flea market in New York City, and stumbled upon this awesome watch.<br />
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The Swoosh is actually a moving second hand, which really makes the watch stand out.<br />
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DBDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-81466733621628307292013-05-09T15:04:00.001-04:002013-05-09T16:05:11.468-04:00Duke and WinstonA few days ago I posted about <a href="http://www.hudsonriverwatchco.com/">Hudson River Watch Company</a>, a new watch maker that my buddy Edward had spotted on Kickstarter. Impressed by their story, and captivated by Kickstarter in general, I've spent the past few weeks pouring over the site, watching videos, and reading through different ideas.<br />
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And just last night, I stumbled upon <a href="http://www.duke-winston.com/">Duke and Winston</a>. You can watch the promotional video <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1249528304/duke-and-winston-pet-line?ref=live">Here</a><br />
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The company is just a single man who started a clothing line out of his own apartment in Philadelphia. The brand is named after his English Bulldog Duke, and Sir Winston Churchill.<br />
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I like some of his clothing alright, but I was more interested in the development of his concept. The amount of work that goes into putting together something like this from scratch is rather mind blowing. And stories like this make it clear to me that execution is often more important than an actual idea. Either way, this guy clearly has follow through, and his branding has been successful as well; he just reached over $30,000 on Kickstarter, well over his funding goal. </div>
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Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-13737114828370467832013-05-08T13:44:00.002-04:002013-05-08T13:44:41.168-04:00ZenithI haven't posted a vintage watch in far too long, and today on Etsy I found two that I absolutely love. Both are made by Zenith.<div>
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Very cool, simple and clean. This next watch is also classic, but the colorful band gives it a more modern touch.</div>
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These aren't exactly cheap though, so I'm not really in the market for either of them right now. And while that makes me sad, the bright side is that I don't have to choose my favorite. Not yet at least...</div>
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Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-90106974192852295032013-05-07T14:05:00.000-04:002013-05-08T10:13:33.153-04:00New BarLast Sunday afternoon I was walking home from work when I popped into a store called Boomerang in Central Square. Its a nice little thrift shop that actually specializes more in furniture than clothing. When I walked into the store, I instantly stopped, and locked eyes on a vintage bar that was tucked away into the back corner of the store.<br />
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Although the price tag was relatively rather small (only $125), this was a big ticket item. Its super heavy, and its not exactly small. I was hesitant. I knew I wanted it, and I knew I liked the price. That said, buyer's remorse is an affliction that I often suffer from, so I decided to sleep on it.<br />
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When I woke up the next morning, I was antsy. I had to have it, and I knew exactly where it would go, so I rushed over to the store just as it opened, and sealed the deal on this beautiful vintage bar.<br />
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Its amazing, and better yet I now have the distinct pleasure of trying to fill it with vintage glassware, licentious liqueurs, and all other appropriate accouterment; an adventure that I am certainly looking forward to.<br />
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DBDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-7564711932926968322013-05-03T19:05:00.001-04:002013-05-04T01:50:39.367-04:00For the WallIts Friday, and the Knicks game starts in 5 minutes, so I'm going to keep this short.<br />
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Earlier this afternoon I went to a Goodwill in the Back Bay. I didn't find any clothing that I liked, literally nothing, and was beginning to get cranky. Luckily, finding this framed picture really turned my day around.<br />
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Its huge, and also very good looking. Unfortunately, seeing a marathon of any kind right now does bring about some difficult emotions. But this race was almost 30 years ago, and at least for me it reinforced the idea that we will be running marathons forever, and that while we never forget, great traditions like this cannot be faltered, and I liked that.<br />
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This next item is a classic, great for any bar or man cave. I found it last weekend at an antique store in Manchester, VT.<br />
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DBDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-66946380326521267992013-05-02T19:22:00.000-04:002013-05-03T00:02:53.445-04:00Cocktail HourToday was fun. I had the day off, and decided to explore Davis Square, a part of Cambridge I previously knew little about.<br />
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I won't bore you with the minute details of my afternoon, but the highlight was certainly stumbling upon a local barware store called <a href="http://www.thebostonshaker.com/">The Boston Shaker</a>. </div>
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While I already have a growing collection of bar related paraphernalia, most of it is more form than function. Today, I changed that. Here's what I bought.</div>
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The store is wonderful, great for beginners like myself, while also carrying some of the more obscure items that an experienced mixologist might desire. </div>
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A mix of high brow and low brow, rather emblematic of myself actually. </div>
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Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-8857734052434256862013-05-01T13:37:00.003-04:002013-05-01T14:13:01.607-04:00Wear the RainbowI've seen a few clothing stores post something similar to this on Instagram, and figure'd I give it a try. My first ever "Shirt Rainbow".<br />
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I've been buying vintage button downs for the past year or so now, and I'm starting to have quite a collection. In the coming months I'll begin, or rather, continue to feature my growing inventory on this blog. I really hope you will enjoy seeing and reading about what I purchase.<br />
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In the end, I'm planning to also provide you with an opportunity to shop the collection in person this summer. More details to come on that later this week.<br />
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In the meantime, let me just show you quickly the newest addition to my vintage glassware.<br />
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I found 7 of these glasses at a Goodwill in Bennington, VT. I'm sure to break one of them at some point, which is good because an even number of glasses is always better.<br />
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DBDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022740011936600452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994247447855441104.post-1412536918316735032013-05-01T11:39:00.002-04:002013-05-01T13:41:51.217-04:00Bureau of TradeWhen I woke up this morning and checked my email, I was pleasantly directed towards a company I had never seen before, called <a href="http://www.bureauoftrade.com/">Bureau of Trade</a>.<br />
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Basically, its an online marketplace for all things manly -- vintage watches, clothing, artwork, and everything in between. You can even buy a classic car, like the Porsche Tom Cruise ruins in Risky Business, but probably not the Ferrari that Cameron totals in Ferris Bueller's (<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/05/19/1961-ferrari-california-spyder-sells-for-record-10-894-900/">in 2008, a 1961 Ferrari California Spyder sold for a record $10,894,900</a>).<br />
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I've been looking through the collection all morning, and thought I would share some of the highlights. I'll start with a few watches.<br />
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First, we have this handsome <a href="http://www.bureauoftrade.com/sporting-life/the-keelboat-skipper/">Omega Seamaster $310</a>, a pretty great price for something of this level.<br />
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Next, we have this beautiful <a href="http://www.bureauoftrade.com/sporting-life/the-keelboat-skipper/">Blue Watch by Timex $70</a>.<br />
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And lastly, for the more adventurous among us, we have a <a href="http://www.bureauoftrade.com/sporting-life/the-jacques-jock/">Red Watch with Nato Band by Lucerne $140</a>. Technically, this is a digital watch. I've never seen anything like it, but I love the colors, and I'm always looking to add unique styles to my collection.</div>
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But OK enough watches (as if that were possible), check out this super old school <a href="http://www.bureauoftrade.com/category/objects/">Bakelite Beach Radio by Zenith $70</a></div>
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Unfortunately, I don't see an ipod jack anywhere. Probably more for decoration than anything else.</div>
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And while I do usually appreciate most modern luxuries, sometimes, older is better. Like this beautiful <a href="http://www.bureauoftrade.com/category/vehicles/">1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta $123,000</a> for example. </div>
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The selection of goods on this site is fairly incredible. Unfortunately, as is the case with most one-of-a-kind items, there's only one of them, or a handful at most. This can make it quite difficult to always get what you want, so you better act fast. </div>
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Either way, <a href="http://www.bureauoftrade.com/">Bureau of Trade</a> is definitely worth taking a look at the next time you need to buy a gift, or a blow a bonus (look at me, cool finance talk!)</div>
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Spotted by David</div>
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