A Buying Guide For Thoughtful Men

A man does not need many things. But the things he does own should serve a purpose. They should be well made, beautiful and functional. They should improve his life in some meaningful way. And ultimately, they should reflect his personality and what he values. This site is about those things.

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Rojo Cabinet by Crate and Barrel

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A common interior design suggestion is to build a room around a large piece that makes a statement, and build the rest of the room around that piece. The Rojo Cabinet by Crate and Barrel serves this purpose well.

The cabinet’s substantial size draws your eye, and its versatile red finish instantly adds warmth to a room and looks great in a dining or living area. With ample storage and solid construction, it provides a safe place for nice dinnerware, your favorite books, photos or anything else you want people to look at.

The finish makes it look like an antique that is worth far more than the sticker price and will fool many a guest. And its versatility means that it will fit into your lifestyle and survive many moves.

Build your dining room or library around this piece and don’t be surprised at the consistent compliments you’ll receive.

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The Settlers of Catan

The Settlers of Catan

In The Settlers of Catan, players race to acquire resources, build roads and develop cities in order colonize the island of catan. The game board is variable, constructed from 19 resource tiles at the beginning of every game, making every game unique. And while the game does take a while to learn for the first time, it is simple enough for the entire family to understand.

Games can take up to 90 minutes to complete, but the time goes by quickly. Unlike many strategy games like Monopoly and Risk, Settlers of Catan is not a zero-sum game. While there is a definite winner, the game doesn’t end with the other players feeling beaten into submission. Instead, it’s a race to victory, with teams trying to build the longest roads and largest colonies the fastest.

The game has become extremely popular worldwide, leading to the creation of several expansion sets to give the game even more variety. It requires a minimum of three players to play.

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Montgomery Task Floor Lamp

Montgomery Task Floor Lamp from Pottery Barn

Finding the time to relax and catch up on one’s reading can be difficult. Interior decorators often remark on the importance of creating a space to encourage certain behavior. By having an area of one’s house devoted to and designed around the activity of reading, one will inevitably find themselves getting more reading done.

The Montgomery Task Floor Lamp from Pottery Barn can contribute to the creation of just such an environment. It’s brushed bronze finish gives it a simple but refined look that works in any room, and it’s adjustable angled neck allows you to adjust it to fit your illumination preferences. Use soft white bulbs with low wattage to create an ideal environment to catch up on your reading this winter.

Posted in Home, Lighting, Living Room