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6 Seconds: What We Learned at the Vine Meetup

05.6.13

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Here we go...

1. Colin and Dan wanted to create an app

2. What are some good apps that we can reference? Here they are:

- Dark Sky

- Cut The Rope

- Moves

- Will Call

- Über

3. Why are these good? Well, because great apps are simple AND complex; each of these apps solve a simple problem with a complex solution, are easy to use and understand, and to-the-point.

4. Why does Vine fit that? Because all you can do is create a video and watch videos, quick simple and on the fly.

5. Why is it 6 seconds (6.5 but who is counting...) - That's because 5 was too short, and 10 was too long.

6. Check out our Vines @JWALKNY

Want to hear more? Check out the presentation here.

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I'm Dreaming Of...

12.12.11

Here at RJW, we believe in being generous during the holiday season. That's why we've put together this list of some of the coolest things around the web (and beyond) for your shopping delight. Sure, there are hundreds of gift guides out there, but we've curated some of the greatest gadgets and style accessories this season so that you can stay ahead of the curve. Let's face it - your gifting says a lot about you as a person. With our suggestions, you're sure to impress everyone on your list.

Check out the complete list below.

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Malin + Goetz Vetiver Scented Candle
Available at (Malin+Goetz).
There are a ton of high-end home fragrance options out there right now, but this vetiver candle from Malin + Goetz still gets our vote for most intoxicating. Seriously… it’s amazing.

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Presso Espresso Machine
Available at Holstee.
The Presso allows any coffee aficionado to brew the perfect cup of espresso without the need for a thousand-dollar bar machine. Now you can ditch those alien pod K-cups for the good stuff.


Jimmy-Choo_Glitter_bedazzled_tablet_caseJimmy Choo iPad Sleeve
Available at Net-a-Porter.
If you’re going to bedeck your iPad, you might as well do it in style. This glitter-ized leather slipcover from Jimmy Choo is made for the girl who wishes she could lift the mirrorball out of the club with her. Your tablet case should sparkle like your party pumps. Obvi!

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The Trend Forecaster's Handbook
Available at Amazon.
If you consider yourself a cultural tastemaker (or would like to), this book is Influencer 101. Complete with rich visuals, this is a how-to guide to start some trend forecasting of your own, so that you’re always one step ahead of the masses.

RJW-Collective_Holiday-Gift-Guide_Kiehl's_Limited-Edition_Creme-de-CorpsLimited Edition Creme de Corps
Available at Kiehl's.
While dipping our hands in a metallic paint bath never seemed like a great idea, Kiehl’s gives us a way to still give our skin the Jeff Koons treatment. Crème de Corps is sure to take care of your skin through the brutal winter weather. Plus, 100% of net profits from this product go to charity.

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Foreign Fashion Mag
Available at Amazon.
Rather than looking for that trend-of-the-moment pair of shoes they’re sure to return, why not gift your fashion-minded friends with a subscription to an artfully printed international fashion mag? The Gentlewoman, Fantastic Man, and Lula are some of the best.

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A New Reason to Be Smug

01.21.11

Toyota is unveiling a new concept Prius geared at young, urban singles and couples, aptly named the 'Prius C' ('C' is for cookie, or so I've often heard). As a current Prius driver, I can attest to the subtle embarrassment of cruising with the windows down and Kanye blasting from the speakers (Yeezy's beats do not cover those iconically lame curves, resulting in net-loss of swagger). However, these sexy photos give me hope that those days may soon be over. Though it's still just a concept, meaning there may be awkward changes as it matures into a grown-up production car (est. 2012), I'm hopeful that the intended market will keep the design sleek and fun. Best of all, Toyota claims the new model will exceed the current leading mileage of 51 mpg boasted by...the current Prius. So this won't be a fuel-efficient vehicle in name only, unlike some other recent 'contradictory' sport-hybrids.

There's also a tubby new family-version Prius being unveiled, but I'm only 24 and particularly adept at avoiding process servers and ex-girlfriends so whatever.

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Freedom to 'SHINE

01.14.11

RJW has had the pleasure of helping launch the digital presence for Original MOONSHINE and today we received a beautiful gift. It's a hardcover book with pages cut out and a bottle of 'SHINE inside (I wish my iphone could do it justice!) This limited edition package isn't available for purchase but Original MOONSHINE will be shortly and don't worry, we'll tell you when! And it wouldn't be me if I didn't tell you to follow MOONSHINE on Facebook and twitter.

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Design Solution: Losing Objects Between The Cushions of Your Sofa

11.18.10

Furniture designers are downright cool. While most of us see furniture as just something to sit on (or at best, something to match the color scheme of a room), furniture designers are constantly re-imagining everyday objects as something fantastic. Take a look at this awesomeness:

Sukima Sofa

I believe it was Gertrude Stein who said, "A couch is a couch is a couch is a couch" (right?), but this couch is not just another couch. Designer Daisuke Motogi has created this concept called "Lost in Sofa", which embraces the idea of losing objects in the cracks of your furniture. You can stuff magazines, a remote control, your cellphone, and other small objects into the tight cracks of the furniture, and they will never be lost again.

Sukima Sofa

Now just imagine how much change could be scrounged from between the cracks...

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Social Shopping: Svpply.com

11.12.10

Someone tweeted that they were addicted to Svpply.com and well, that's my cue to 'click' on a link. And now, I too am addicted.

So what is it? Well, its a visual stream of products I think are cool. Okay. Seen this 100 times? Well for some reason, it shows just the right content based on your tastes to keep you screaming, 'This is soooo Coool." I can follow those I feel have similar tastes and I can have a  profile of my wish list. So take a look and follow me already: http://svpply.com/jesskantor

Oh, and there's a browser add-on so when I see something I like across the web, I can add-it to my stream and into the Svpply word.

Here are three items I've found and drooled over (click on the image to visit on svpply.com):

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Fancy Planters for Fancy Houseplants

I have a lot of plants growing in my apartment- in case you're interested, they're all documented at FarmTina.com. But what I'm saying is, I have a lot of plants that need to live inside planters. Right now, they are in ceramic pots or cheap buckets, and one of them is in a slightly-higher-end white ceramic planter that my mom bought for me. Now if I were more ambitious, I would only buy planters that look like this:

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See what I'm saying? Planters. For my houseplants.

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