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Blake's Coolest Things 2021: For Him

Welcome to another round of Blake's Coolest Things: For Him Edition. It's like Oprah's Favorite Things but much, much cooler. This 100 gift list covers soup to nuts everyone on your list. It blends fun with functional, cool with color me surprised and sure fit with OMG THIS IS PERFECT. This is my 5th year of gifting season and I hope you enjoy the fruits of hours of research and curation. My goal…

Blake's Coolest Things 2021

Welcome to another edition of Blake's Coolest Things. It's like Oprah's Favorite Things but much, much cooler. This 100 gift list covers soup to nuts everyone on your list. It blends fun with functional, cool with color me surprised and sure fit with OMG THIS IS PERFECT. This is my 5th year of gifting season and I hope you enjoy the fruits of hours of research and curation. My goal is to help…

7 Cool Thank You Gifts Perfect To Express Your Gratitude

The great poet Drake once said, "you can thank me now." He also said "thank me later." Whichever and whenever you choose, a thank you gift can go along way in fostering a relationship and showing appreciation for colleagues and loved ones. Whether you are sending your realtor a thank you gift for all their help, or thanking one of your parents' friends for sharing some sage advice, you should neve…

NOT SO FAST! These College Football Gifts Are Heisman-Worthy

The roar of the crowd. The crescendo of the marching band. The pride of your alma mater. There are countless things that make college football unlike any other sport. Now that the season has kicked off, your friends and family are prime for a few pep rally-inspired presents. From Stadium Map Art Coasters to Tie Dye Polos, there is something for every college football fan on this list.  …

8 Cool Gifts for the Coffee Obsessed

Coffee: the lifeblood of society. Well that is if you are like me and work in advertising and need a pick-me-up to get your day started. Whether you take it black or have a coffee order that makes Starbucks' baristas eyes roll, this list is a perfect express(o) stop for the perfect gift. …

Cheers! 7 Cocktail Books That Make Cool Gifts

Give a man (or anyone) a cocktail, they're pleased for an hour. Give someone a cocktail recipe book, and they'll be pleased for life.A great story starts with a great cocktail. The more we stay at home, the more we'll have to embrace our inner mixologist. These cocktail books take a unique approach to spirits. From cocktails inspired by your favorite artists or cocktails inspired by the world's mo…