Chauncey’s Magic Bar from 71 Irving, NYC

Next trip to the Big Apple will have me definitely within the walls of 71 Irving given these pictures sent via text by a few NYC friends of mine. If anyone has had one of these and knows what is in them, please tell me! Even grainy pictures can’t make them look UNdelicious. Plus, my buddy Mike said the girls who own the place are cool. Added bonus. That’s what friends are for…Thanks Amy and Mike.

The Go Plate Food & Beverage Holder

Damn if that plate of nachos isn’t a pain to carry with a cold one in one hand and a hunk of watermelon in the other. Plate’s all teetering precariously on the top of a frosty beer can where if you take one clumsy step, melted cheese and tortilla chips will make their date with the ground. It’s an occurance that will plague BBQs worldwide this Summer unless the smart ones get their hands on the Go Plate Food & Beverage Holder ($49). It’s like having a third hand, or just a plate to wrap around a can. Nachos!

Bacon Stickers – Suck it Swine Flu

Bumper stickers make cars look messy and cluttered. Me? I keep it clean. But for those that like to rock the look and let the world know what you believe in (while simultaneously not trying to crash into you), say it with Bacon. I guess you dont have to put them on your car. There are plenty of sticker-appropriate locales – scooters, walls, fridges…well, I guess that’s it. Regardless, Bacon Stickers ($5.20) from Zazzos are gonna sell like hotcakes (mmmm bacon and pancakes) with this swine thang going around. Plus Mother’s Day is coming up…

Dermalogica Skin Rescue Set

Listen, if you’re going out in public and you’re, say, over the tender age of 20 and you don’t look presentable, your excuse has got to be pretty damn good. Find some clothes that fit right, ditch the sports jerseys and backwards visors, and make sure your skin is looking smooth and clear. I’ve already pointed you in the direction of some cool clothes, so I thought I would help with the skincare part, too. The Dermalogica Skin Rescue Set ($35) is stocked with the essentials (Daily Microfoliant, Skin Hydrating Masque, Multi-Active Toner, Skin Hydrating Booster, Total Eye Care). So fork over the small amount and get to looking good already. And for the sake of everyone here, shave that stupid soulpatch.

Colouring In Wallpaper by Jon Burgerman + 1973

Someone told me that wallpaper is making a resurgence. Whether that be true or not, this customizable form of the stuff is pretty sweet. Color In Wallpaper from Jon Burgerman + 1973 ($62) goes on like any other wall covering but then lets the homeowner add whatever colors they want to it. YOu could spend hours doing this… especially if you happen to find yourself under the influence of something mind-altering. Whoa. Available through Magma Books.