Amenity Blog

Until now, the only way for us American design nerds to get Muji products had been to dig around in MoMa Design Store’s in New York and San Francisco. But today, the Japanese brand is opening a highly anticipated 3,200-square-foot location, its first in the States. It will stock more than 2,000 products, including everything from aluminum pens to streamlined sofas. If you like Design Within Reach and Vessel, you’ll love Muji.

Visit Muji USA, 455 Broadway, NYC

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Being a classic motor bike enthusiast myself, when I read about French designer Jerome Coste’s new Ruby line of helmets (keep in mind that this is a man who has survived six head traumas), I figured I had to blog about it. His work draws inspiration from Tokyo’s Shibuya shopping district (for which he named this peppermint looking helmet) as well as from the stars of Easy Rider, I can only suspect.� To finance production on these full-carbon helmets (which are essentially the same kind worn by Formula One drivers) he sold his own bike. I just love everything about this product!

Available currently at Dover Street Market� and Selfridges.

T5S (Triple 5 Soul) is a true originator of conscious and fashion-forward streetwear. After 15 years of producing great clothing, the vision of this Company remains the same: creating cutting edge premium apparel, accessories and footwear for true individualists. That’s why we love them!

Tax-achusetts is a thing of the past. During Tax-Free Weekend, August 11-12, get a tax break on any purchase under $2,500. Check out Design Within Reach where you’ll snag cool furniture and you’ll save 15% on many fabric-upholstered items, making this the perfect time to buy that sofa, armchair or ottoman. The Tax-Free Weekend is only two days though, so stop into either their Boston or Cambridge Studio this Saturday or Sunday to take advantage of the savings.

DWR Boston Studio
519 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617.451.7801

DWR Cambridge Studio
1030 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: 617.576.3690

It looks like aMENity has done it again!

Two weeks ago I received a special prerelease bottle of the newest Amenity product:  Foot Spray.  I’ve tried other foot sprays in the past and at first, I was a little skeptical of a luxury foot spray, but I figured it was worth a try.

The first few times I used it, what really caught my attention was the smell that for some reason reminded me of the odor of an herbal spa treatment I had a few months ago.  My girlfriend quickly mentioned that my feet smell better, which was a little bit of a shock because I didn’t know they smelled in the first place.  I also noticed a mild tingling, which I like because it
makes you feel as if the stuff is actually doing something.

So for the past two weeks I’ve been spraying it on the soles of my feet and in the insides of my shoes daily.  Although, I can’t speak to the healing of crevices at this point, I can say with absolute certainty that my feet are noticeably softer and the texture is much, much smoother.  Being a soccer player I have grown accustomed to having dry scaly feet, but now my feet
look and feel as if they are healthy and smooth.

I really cannot think of anything bad to say about the product at this point and I am eager to see if the patented ingredient will really heal crevices and smooth out my rough areas as promised.  I will keep you updated.

Do you really think a picture frame or a grilling apron is an appropriate way to pay homage to your Dad this Father’s Day? I think not. To give a proper tribute to the Big Guy, grab him a gift that shows him you thought about it this year. If you’re like me, you’re tired of getting your father the same old gifts for Father’s Day (and trust me, he is tired of receiving them). This year surprise your dad with a new cool gift that he is sure to love. Check out the top 10 Father’s Day gifts this season and where you can pick them up for your dad (most are perfect for the recent grad too).

1. A Book - http://www.dangerousbookforboys.com/
Heard of the book titled “Dangerous Book for Boys” - If you haven’t, go check it out and see what its about. It is the kind of book you want to hold on to and pass along to the next generation.

2. A TV - www.vizio.com
Where vision meets value is the tagline for this company which makes LCD and plasma televisions that look great and are very affordable.

3. Mimobots – www.mimoco.com
The Star Wars mimobots are a cool gift for dads under 40 who are avid fans and who use portable memory sticks (USB). This product brings style and soul to USB devices.

4. Joost – www.joost.com
If he doesn’t use it, Joost is a new way of watching TV on the internet. With Joost, you get all the things you love about TV, including a high-quality full-screen picture, hundreds of full-length shows and easy channel-flipping. It’s free!

 5. Bacon - www.gratefulpalate.com
“If this bar were a meat market, you would be the prime rib.” If you love him, satiate his carnivorous ways with a subscription to the bacon-of-the-month club.
 
6. Beer - www.beveragebistro.com
These beer guys are making headline by allowing you to choose from a rare European beer trio for only $29.95, or monthly home delivery of amazing beers, along with a free copy of the Great Beers of Belgium book.
 
7. Shave Cream – www.getamenity.com
If a man shaves, he hates it. Give him the most scientifically advanced shave cream ever developed, and he will never have another shave nick bleed on the white dress shirt.

8. Digital Picture Frames – www.amazon.com
This new technology allows you to play photos as a slideshow on a digital frame.  Great for your dad’s office and a gift he is sure to love (but pricey at $200 a pop).

9. Nike+ Sport Kit System for iPod - www.nikeplus.com
This system from Nike and iPod tracks mileage, calories, and everything else on your run/walk. Keep him healthy!

10. Vacation – www.luxurylink.com
This site has a reputation for offering the best 5 star vacations at the best prices. It’s an auction site. If you’re up for getting a villa in Tuscany for 16 people, you’ll get the best deal of your life.

In one of our past Blog entries, an epic battle between manual and electric razors took place, in which manual razors emerged victorious.  Today a new battle shall take place between the traditional single blade razor and the trendy multi-blade razor.

I used to believe it was an absurd notion that two blades could shave better than one, until I tried my first two blade razor, which was given to me for free at the college bookstore as a promo.  After my first shave with my new blades, I stood in awe for about 10 minutes as I rubbed my smoother than ever, face.  I continued to use the double blade razor until christmas, when I recieved a vibrating Mach 3 turbo as a stocking stuffer.  I nearly returned the razor because there is nothing more absurd than a vibrating razor with a useless third blade(since 2 blades gave me such a close shave already).  It only took me one shave to get hooked on a third blade and I look forward to upgrading to the 5 blade Fusion, in the very near future. 

Now, you may be thinking to yourself, this is hardly a battle of the blades, but single blades do have some advantages.  Such as, according to dermatologists, men with curly hair or hair that grows in many directions within a region should use a single blade to help prevent ingrown hairs and razor burn.  The shave may not be quite as close, but for this reason you are less likely to be irritated and suffer from ingrown hairs that can be painful and unsightly. 

So you’ve heard the arguments and now for the moment of truth…And the winner is…Well, it’s actually a toss-up, so we came up with two separate awards.

Winner of the closest and smoothest overall shave: the Multi-Blade razor.

Winner of best shave for a person with curly hair: the Single Blade razor.

Hope you have enjoyed our blog and keep checking back for new entries weekly.

Best Shaves!