We’ve talked staplers, pencils and fancy notebooks in past posts. Well you’re going to need somewhere to store these things, no point buying luxury stationary and throwing it the back of a cupboard. This handsome desk over at Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. is made in the USA; Portland Oregon to be exact. It takes its design cue from mid-century, danish design – all neat lines and uncomplicated form. A solid maple top is set off by those sharp walnut legs. At the front, a white drawer as well as extra storage, at the back an extra shelf to display all you high quality stamping, clipping and writing instruments.

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Not news to our U.K. readers but in the U.S.A. this is a big one. Spotify has finally opened its doors in the United States. Sign up now for a beta invite to what many consider to be potentially the biggest threat to iTunes today. Liberation.

Available now to the “select” few who sign-up for an invite.

It is almost time for another battle between the Brits and the Yanks. June 12th is a day that will leave one side of the “special relationship” happier than the other. England v. USA. Los Angeles’ Bumpy Pitch celebrates this event with a reminder of the great upset of 1950 when the USA upset the Brits. 60 years on and Joe Gaetjens’s goal is still with us through imagery. I love this shirt. June 12th could not come soon enough. Much love to both sides.

More looks at the Bumpy Pitch 1950 England v. USA World Cup T-Shirt and a few other shirts after the click.

In our opinion, the Wolverine 1000 Mile are pretty fantastic. Horween Leather (yes, as Jason says, “the bloggers choice” ), Goodyear welt, and the lovely Made in the USA tag.

However, we are aware that some consumers like to go “whole hog.” Julian Boots makes their Plain Toe Ankle Boot by hand. They also are built Goodyear welt, with a leather and rubber sole, in the USA, and have a price point to match those distinctions. You can find them at Barney’s for $760.oo.

This past Friday, Fred Perry opened it’s first retail store in the United States, in, of all places, New York City. Located at 133 Wooster Street, the Fred Perry Shop houses all the favorites including classic polos, knit cardigans, track jackets and vests round out the men’s showing, while knit dresses, wool coats and laurel emblazoned sweater sets make up the bulk of the womens.