Katherine Sturgis Jewelry

by Laura Neilson When it comes to describing jewelry designer Before striking out on her own, the 28-year-old designer cut her teeth working in various avenues of corporate fashion. At first, making the occasional piece of jewelry was simply a pastime but as demand grew for her trademark friendship bracelets, Sturgis decided to weave her self-taught hobby into a full-fledged pursuit. Each piece is handcrafted …

Drop Stop Tea Strainer

$16 width=”100″ height=”100″ /> $16 Drop Stop Tea Strainer Drinking tea was never simpler than with the Drop Stop Tea Strainer. The stainless steel device houses loose tea, connects to the lip of the mug while it brews and catches the excess tea drops afterward. Functional and fashionable. Available from Uncommon Goods for $16. width=”300″ height=”300″ /> Drop Stop Tea Strainer Drinking tea was never …

Light and Motion Seca 700 Cycling Light

Crossing the Williamsburg Bridge on my second night using the Seca 700 cycling light, I overheard an oncoming cyclist say to his friend, "Now that's a light." And what a light it is. Designed and manufactured in California by Light and Motion, a company with twenty years experience producing high-powered, tailored beam lighting for both diving and cycling, the Seca 700 is the ultimate component …