Stuff We Like

Like this commercial I saw today for American Express. I completely agree with the message—while so many people are fearful during a down economy, the entrepreneurial spirit is still going strong… seeing even bad times as an opportunity for growth.

There’s nothing quite like Michigan in the fall. For those of you who’ve never been… I think these commercials sum it up pretty well. I’m really digging the Pure Michigan campaign right now. The images are stunning and the message it simple… makes me feel proud to be a Michigander! Check out more spots in the campaign on the next page!

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Loving Chimay Ale brewed by Trappist monks in Belgium. This is one of only seven beers that are allowed to carry the Authentic Trappist Product logo which adheres to the following standards: 1) The beer must be brewed within the walls of a Trappist abbey, by or under control of Trappist monks. 2) The brewery, the choices of brewing, and the commercial orientations must obviously depend on the monastic community. 3) The economic purpose of the brewery must be directed toward assistance and not toward financial profit.

A beautiful bottle, a fantastic tasting beer, and a good cause! I’ll drink to that….

For more on Chimay, visit their (English translated) website.

Check out the next page for more of my (slightly obsessed) photos.
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I am a sucker for great new packaging and EOS “Evolution of Smooth” totally grabbed me at a recent trip to Target. The bottle is modern and fresh compared to everything else on the shelf and seemed like it should have been more expensive than it was. Beyond just the great package, it does seem to be an evolution of sorts from the normal shaving creams—feeling more like a lotion than like the normal foams out there. Plus, it smells pretty good too! Check out more of their products (including an organic lip balm) at evolutionofsmooth.com

Just got back from a visit to my hometown in Marshall, Michigan. Wandered around downtown and took some photos… I have to say, it was fun to take a fresh look at what I’ve known my whole life.

Check out the next page for more photos.
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