These fabric dresser drawers, for us, are perfect for their time and place. They are affordable, sleek and sturdy. Importantly, they aren’t too deep and fit into our bedroom nook.

Replacing lighting works as an easy, relatively cheap—but consequential—way to refresh a space. We have a mid-century modern flair, so we wanted to accentuate the theme with our new fixtures. These Gold Starburst Wall Sconces make a statement.

Because we can’t have enough bison-themed home décor, and because we had antique books requiring support, we acquired these brilliant gold buffalo bookends. They are sturdy, well-crafted and detailed. They hold our books firmly in place, which satisfies their express purpose.

We bought a new sofa. It’s longer than our old soda, so we need to replace the existing side table because it does not fit. A vicious cycle. Surfing the internet, we may have found a winner. This curve gold side table from CB2.com really shines. Literally. It reflects light because it is very clean and polished. What do you think? Should we pull the trigger? source: CB2.com source: CB2.com

We were lacking proper feet-kicking-up equipment, so we got this STOCKHOLM Ottoman from IKEA. t doubles as a seat. It also spins around.

For what seems like forever, we’ve lusted after this Industrial Glass Pendant from West Elm.

We need a nice pair of nightstands—one for each side of the bed. The good news is that we’ve found them. Check out these slice mirror wall mounted storage shelves from CB2.

We logged onto Etsy, searched “succulents,” and bought a whole damn boxful to be delivered second-day air from the Succulent Source.

As far as projects go, this pegboard organizational apparatus was both cheap and easy. We bought the pegboard at Home Depot. We got the mounts and hooks on Amazon. Everything cost about $40 total. Not shabby.

We fancy ourselves gardeners. We have this running joke. We show people our thumb and ask what color is that? They say a normal color that would describe human skin. We retort: “That baby’s green. It’s a green thumb.” No, no. We don’t actually do that. It would be terrible and stupid. We are neither terrible nor stupid. We do enjoy growing plants. The toiling away picking weeds, laying mulch and watering is therapeutic. The eventual fruits—the hot peppers, the flowers, the literal fruits—fill us with a sense of accomplishment. Gardening is a gratifying hobby. But we have an obsessive streak. Outside by itself no longer satiates us. We’ve brought our garden inside with this Socker Plant Stand from IKEA. It holds 13 pots. Impatiens do well because they prefer shade.

source: CB2.com Who doesn’t love summer? There are some people because there are always some people. But we write this blog. And we at G@H enjoy summer, especially summer evenings. Little can top a dry, 75-degree evening spent outdoors enjoying an adult beverage or a cold ice tea, relaxing alone or commiserating with friends. To fully unwind, though, you need the right furniture. We wish we had this casbah outdoor sectional from CB2. source: CB2.com

We all have that friend. You drop by his place to grab a beer before heading to the ballgame. It’s a fine place. He’s got an obscenely large television and a new sectional sofa. But, something alarms you. It’s his walls. They are utterly, embarrassingly bare. “Just move in?” you ask. “No,” he responds. “Packing up to leave?” “No.” “Got a drug problem?” “Huh?” “Are you a psychopath?” “What?!” “There’s nothing on your damn walls. It’s very upsetting. It feels like a serial killer lives here. Or a vagabond. Has another human ever seen this place and returned?” When you were in college, a room with a bed sufficed. As an adult, you need a home. That home should have a feel. That feel should reflect your personality. If you have nothing on your walls, it screams: the guy living...

There is something comforting about drinking beer out of it a can. It stirs pleasant memories of our first beer—and the next couple of hundred. We now live in the golden age of craft beer. Craft beer is awesome, but it comes almost exclusively in the bottle. Frankly, we miss the feel of the old, reliable can. We’ve found a solution. Up-and-coming designer Easy, Tiger offers these glasses shaped as cans and labeled “Beer Snob.” Ironic, yes. Not only do these glasses stoke our nostalgia, they also make a welcome decorative addition to our home bar. Count us as beer snobs.

We find ourselves in the market for a new bed. We thought we knew what we wanted: a white platform bed with a low-profile headboard. We haven’t found that exact bed. But we did find this one, the drommen king bed from CB2. It’s awesome, isn’t it? Now, it has stolen our hearts. source: CB2.com

We bought a few Powerball tickets this week. Much like fame, though, fortune escaped us. If we had won that jackpot, who knows what we’d do. We might have bought this Symbol Stereo Console because it looks incredible. source: symbolaudio.com

We at G@H are in the market for a nightstand. We're simple gentlemen who don't need much. Food. Shelter. Purpose. The basics. Just recently, we've discovered that we need a night stand. The realization struck as we stumbled out of bed yesterday and inadvertently punted a glass of water, which we'd set on the floor the previous night, across our bedroom. This is a frequent happening. The situation has become untenable. If we could build a nightstand, we would. We can't, though. Woodworking isn't our forte despite having earned a merit badge in it at summer camp. So, we have set out in search of the ideal nightstand. We think we found it. Like us, the Mid-Century Nightstand from west elm isn't pretentious. It's simple, clean and attractive. We like the color combination of white and acorn. It makes us...

Life is all about finding joy in unique places. Who doesn’t like a good rug? Rugs have personality and pizzazz. Rugs smartly accent hardwood floors, bringing a pleasant duality to a room. And, rugs are far superior to carpet. A shag carpet is creepy, but a shag rug is just plain comfy—ask our Boston Terrier, Odie. Yes, a good rug pleases us. We particularly like this Kasbah Wool Rug from west elm. Count Odie a fan too. source: westelm.com

We at G@H promote the holistic gentleman. But, we acknowledge that it doesn’t all come naturally. We’ve always loved sports. Technology continually captivates us. We’ve never declined smoked spare ribs. Other things, though, are acquired skills/tastes. We had to learn the utility of nice, sturdy silverware. We didn’t instinctively get that tidy isn’t synonymous with clean. Bedding, we drastically undervalued bedding. Your bed speaks volumes about you. You spend as much time in it as in any one place. Your bed must be comfortable. It must be clean. It must support your back and provide space to sprawl. And though ranking lower on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, admittedly much lower, your bed should look sharp. You should dress it with style, a little panache. Allow us to provide a few gentlemanly tips: Strive for subtlety. Sprinkle in flair. For reasons...

Did you dig the third grade? We did. Tetherball. Multiplication tables. Salsberry steak for lunch every Wednesday. Heads of 7-Up. You should’ve seen our science project – blue g-d ribbon. Those were the terrific times. And, we all should commemorate them. Remember that world map hanging from the front of your classroom? We’ve got one adorning our living room wall. We stole it. Well, not quite, we bought one. Admittedly, our purchase was not inspired by elementary school. We bought the wall map because it’s awesome. We continue to exhibit it because it’s the greatest conversation starter—ever. It entrances visitors. They spend hours sharing where they’ve been and where they want to go. They converse about geopolitics, the Louisiana Purchase, and the best route from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon. Like your old classroom map, it flips. People flip from...

Thomas Alva Edison didn’t invent the light bulb. But, in 1880, he made electric light practical by developing an incandescent bulb that burned for 1,200 hours. That’s history. And, it’s unimportant. Actually, it’s important. Very important. Just not important here. Humans are fickle. Someone devises something. People love it. Someone makes it better. People abandon the old for the new. This cycle repeats and repeats. Then, a future someone says, “Hey, remember that old thing a bunch of old things ago, that looked cool. Let’s bring that back.”  And, we do. Edison light bulbs have resurfaced. And, they are justifiably in vogue. Each bulb has an intricate filament structure, such as “square cage” and “quad loop.” They emit a soft, warm light.  Compared to ordinary bulbs, Edison bulbs aren’t cheap, but they are so nifty. To aptly exhibit an Edison...

Being a professional gentleman requires some late nights in the office. When stress is high, sleep is little, and your co-workers have left for the day, the situation warrants rocking out. Your sanity will thank you—so will the janitor who surely will respect your earnest pen drum solo.  This Phillips Original radio and iPhone dock should provide perfect accompaniment. We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness

To those who say a rug makes a lame holiday gift, shut your mouth. You’ll use it every day unlike that superfluous fondue pot. The high pile is bliss between your toes.  And, a nice rug can really tie a room together.  Right now, we at G@H are lusting after this Mohawk Home Medallion Shag Area Rug from Target. We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness

We would rather not accent our mantel with seasonal décor. Frankly, not to offend your Aunt Edna, it is a tad cheesy. Pinecones belong outside. Fake cherries look fake. Snow globes creep us out. More than that, changing décor every three months demands too much effort—at least more effort that we are willing to expend. Gentlemen, though, are no curmudgeons. The holiday spirit touches us, too.  We are inspired by friends and family, pecan pie and peanut brittle, mulled wine and spiked eggnog. Sleigh rides? Maybe. Wassailing? Maybe not. A true gentleman puts up a holiday tree. Size may vary depending on space, but only an Ebenezer goes without.  Allow G@H to provide some tried and true tips for your holiday tree. Go artificial. We typically prefer the genuine article, but when it comes to trees, fake trumps real. Why?...

We at G@H revile the term, “mancave.” It assumes the worst about our gender – that we require compartmentalization because we are tasteless, obtuse boobs who given the opportunity will transform any area into a fraternity den.  This may ring true to some males but not for gentlemen. Gentlemen can design. We can appreciate spacing and lighting, color and texture, balance and geometry. We too like clocks and side tables. We appreciate apothecary jars and antique books. We think a nice rug can really tie a room together. Our decorating palate includes more than sports memorabilia. Yet, a gentleman need not hide his love of the athletic.  Sport unites communities and cultures. Competition challenges the human spirit. If it speaks to you, go ahead; display that ball or hang that jersey.  Just practice a little moderation. Need an idea? Allow...

Glass really classes up a gentleman’s domain. It filters light across the room. It adds texture and elements of interest without blocking sightlines or dominating the space. We see only one problem with glass: it breaks. This happens when it mixes with pets, wine, storytelling, feats of strength and/or clumsiness. G@H’s solution? Suspend glass elements from the ceiling. Hung at eye level, if you face-smack these bubble clear balls and whirly hanging candleholders from CB2, then you don’t deserve to have nice things.

We at G@H worship at the altar of IKEA. The world's largest furniture retailer catches flak in certain circles. Critics see it as a place college students flock for cheap, assembly-required furniture. That may be true, but do not miss the forest for the trees. IKEA provides a sanctuary of clean, modern style. Its products are unique, well-designed and affordable. As discerning gentlemen, we shop methodically and spend shrewdly. Despite our prudence, we cannot visit IKEA without dropping major cash. Never, though, have we felt regret. We use that potato press, a lot. Try finding a better deal on a side table with built-in bowls. And, who could live without a transparent chair? Join us and drink the lingonberry-flavored Kool-Aid. Here are G@H’s five favorite things about Sweden’s greatest export, IKEA. 5. Furniture with Interchangeable Covers This EKTORP side chair...

You want your home to reflect the dynamism of you. Your style. Your creativity. Your vigor and gusto.  You may have painted your den the ideal shade of squirrel grey. You may have invested a week’s salary in a mid-century modern sofa from West Elm. Yet, something is off. The room feels lacking, rather empty. Panic not.  You've scored the touchdown. All you need now is the extra point. A few pieces of small décor can finish a room brilliantly.  Of course, small décor can befuddle us gentlemen. We don’t understand the utility of decorative lanterns or glass jars filled with fake rocks covered in fake moss. At G@H, we enjoy decorating with beer paraphernalia. When you happen upon a coaster for a beloved beer, swipe it. Take it home. Stick it in a frame. Place it next to a...

You backpacked across India. You studied a semester at sea. You speak four languages, including an almost dead aboriginal dialect. Every summer, you lead a medical mission to Haiti. Every Christmas, you sponsor all the children  in a remote Mongolian village. You are a gentleman of the world.  We commend you.  But, along with adaptability and persistence, your travels have taught you the virtue of humility. Boasting does not become a gentleman. Instead, let your home tell your tales of glory. When abroad, stash train tickets, unused currency, maps and memorabilia.  Upon triumphantly returning stateside, integrate those treasures into your decor. They will remind you of past adventure and prompt future conversation. We at G@H enjoy traveling and sampling local beer, and we frequently combine these two activities.  Whether it’s a warm Tusker in the shadow of Kilimanjaro or a...

A gentleman can dream.  Here's what is currently captivating us at G@H. We revere The Big Lebowski but rarely consult the Dude for design tips. Nonetheless, he preaches truth about rugs: they can really tie a room together.  Unlike Donny, this is our element, and we wish we owned this ZigZag Wool Rug from west elm. We’re throwing rocks tonight. And, just for good measure . . . We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness

An oil painting hung above the fireplace says sophistication. But, a gentleman must exercise prudence when selecting his artwork. It will serve as the room’s focal point and speak volumes about its exhibitor.  It should be a portrait.  Frankly, the mantle is no place for a painting of a wheat field or a unicorn (unless mounted by a king/prince/general in full military regalia). The portrait should convey power and confidence while embracing its own whimsy.  You want visitors to grasp instantly that you are a formidable man endowed with great intellect, humor and humility. Some gentlemen will opt for a self-portrait.  Done well, this can triumph superbly, but executed poorly, you may broadcast a message of ego and arrogance.  Remember, no one likes someone who takes himself too seriously.  Those opting for self-portraits should go for quirky or screwball.  Consider,...