Oops, my bad

Yesterday, misterarthur guest-blogged for me. And he did an exceptional job, as usual. However, I didn’t do such a great job. I failed to hit the Publish button after reviewing one of his posts. I think I was laughing too hard. Anyway, I’ve remedied the situation.

Now I have a favor to ask. Can you brighten misterarthur’s otherwise drab and dreary day by reading his most excellent post on Father’s Day gifts? The staff here at Design Hole thanks you.

Chair of the day: Rodrigues’ Kilin

In keeping with our Man Decorating theme today, may I present Sergio Rodrigues’ Kilin chair?

The chair was design for ClassiCon in 1973. It is a manly chair, no? Suitable for Fred Flinstone.

Please, no angry letters. It’s a classic beauty (manly, yes).

The Man Decorator is back with some Father’s Day gift ideas

There are only three things you really need to know when it comes to buying a Father’s day gift.¬† Bigger. Louder. Faster. (If it can be dangerous or explosive, all the better.)¬† It’s easy.¬† Whenever an option presents itself, go for one of those adjectives. In the best of all worlds, go for all three.

iPods (in all their variations) are very popular. “But they’re small!” you say. True enough, but man rules means you should select the one with the most gigs.¬† When it comes to actually listening to the music, the same rules apply.¬† You might think, for example, that this unit from JBL (a highly respected audio manufacturer) would be a good choice.

No, no, no. Way too small. Sure, it plays music, and probably sounds good, and it won’t disturb your home decor, but Man decorators don’t care about that. Here’s a much better solution. It’s much bigger and louder.

See? These speakers, from Avante Garde Acoustics are so enormous, they are the decor. Perfect.

Here’s another example. Say you enjoy the fine flavors of food cooked outdoors.¬† Here’s a charming and beautifully designed charcoal grill from Eva Solo.

Nice lines, stainless, well-thought out, unobtrusive, modern, etc. In other words, all wrong.¬† Here’s the grill he really wants:

This baby from Cookers and Grills is the real deal. Big enough for a whole hog. And surely, you can find some space in your back yard for it. Make sure you get a trailer hitch for your car, too.

Fathers tend to be responsible for outdoor maintenance. Maybe you’d think he’d appreciate a nice new rake to help keep the yard beautiful. Here’s a handsome adjustable rake from Smith & Hawken.

Think that’s a good choice?¬† Mais non, mon ami. Not when other more obnoxious options await.¬† Here’s something that has the added bonus of a) being really loud, b) having a hot muffler upon which you could burn your fingers, and c) grossly expanding your carbon footprint.

I present to you the shindaiwa EB 802 backpack leafblower.

The fact that it’s part of shindaiwa’s professional series gives it even more street cred.

All of the above are excellent choices.¬† However, I think I’ve found the ultimate Father’s day gift, mostly because it’s both potentially dangerous and completely useless for everyday life.¬†¬† It’s the Sabre Bleacher Reacher Semi-Automatic T-shirt cannon.

So what if it’s $3,500? Your father (or spouse) will be the envy of the neighborhood. And the county. Maybe even the state. And who can put a price tag on that ?

Happy gift hunting. If you find something you think fits the Man Decorator (r) gift giving style, please let us know.

Chair of the Day: Cow Chair

I just don’t understand. Cow Chair, $1,850. At Savvy Snoot.

Someone please pick me up off the floor. I can’t stop laughing.

Explanations of the designer’s vision would be more than welcome.

Chair of the Day: King Tut’s Throne

The King is back! Chair of the Day rules. I always enjoy searching for interesting chairs, and was glad to know that you like looking at them.

I thought it would be appropriate to start things up again with something extra-special, with a touch of the exotic. King Tut’s throne fits the bill perfectly.

The original is made of wood and gold leaf. Scenes depict King Tut enjoying an afternoon of fun with his wife. But wait, there’s more! Now you can feel like a just like an Egyptian king!¬† This replica (be careful – it’s a work of art) is yours for only $85,000. That’s for gold. Silver is $8,675.