Inventors Month: The Alyce Santoro Story
When I first saw the sonic fabric tie, I knew which uncommon artisan I wanted to talk to for National Inventors Month. Alyce Santoro makes each sonic tie from prerecorded audio-cassette tapes– and if...
View ArticleHoliday Gifts Your Teen Will Love
The holiday season is is in full swing, and we’re pouring through our assortment selecting great gifts for everyone on your shopping list! Many of our picks are inspired by our Twitter contest winner,...
View ArticleComments of the Week
With the gift-giving season booming, UncommonGoods has been bustling! We’re answering customer questions, helping people find great gifts, and taking, packing, and shipping orders. But don’t worry,...
View ArticleGift Lab: Jingle All the Way
Background Research: Kim: When I first saw this item, I immediately remembered the recorder that I had when I was six. The only songs that I knew were ‘Hot Cross Buns’ and ‘There’s a Hole in the...
View ArticleOld Instrument, New Tune: Jamie Cornett’s Instrumental Lighting
According to artist Jamie Cornett, there’s an ongoing joke among musicians; when they get frustrated with practicing or tired of music in general, they say they’re going to turn their instrument into a...
View ArticleTop 10 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Guys
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and while chocolates and flowers are nice, we know that some fellas would probably prefer valentines that can’t be devoured and won’t wilt in a few days. These great gifts...
View Article6 Uncommon Wedding Proposals
I love a good proposal story. Something about a well-planned surprise and the element of pure astonishment makes me a little giddy. Traditional proposals are sweet, but this hopeless romantic prefers...
View ArticleLove Songs We Love
I love a good love song. I’ll admit I always get a sappy grin on my face when I hear Etta James’ “At Last,” I spent way more time picking music for my wedding than picking out a dress (I ended up...
View ArticleGift Lab: Portable Magnetic Speaker
Background Research: Camping can be a wonderful, relaxing thing. But, can my boyfriend and I survive 2 nights in the Great Outdoors without any tunes?! I’m going to test the Portable Magnetic Speaker...
View ArticleUncommon Gifts for the Vinylphile
There’s a certain breed of music lover who, when given the choice, always takes the slightly gritty sound of vinyl on a turntable over a digitally remastered CD or a quick-and-clean download. Whether...
View ArticleGift Lab: Thumb Piano “Ka Limba Limba”
Research The Kalimba is older than Jesus. Also referred to as a thumb piano, it has changed form and tuning numerous times over the last 3,000 years. It was initially made of bamboo and then...
View ArticleMixtape Mixed Drinks: Butterbee Cocktail Recipe
We’re celebrating the drop of our Mixtape Glasses by mixing up our favorite cocktails and pumping up the volume on the songs that go best with them. First up–the Butterbee. The Butterbee is a yummy...
View ArticleA (Snow?!) Day at the Beach with the E-tablet Sounds Speaker
When I first heard about the E-Tablet Sounds Speaker, I don’t remember being impressed. Considering that the description explaining the two capabilities of this case is 1. It protects any standard...
View ArticleInside the Artist’s Studio with Jeff Davis
I had been cruising around Philly listening to XPN for a couple days. Lou Reed had just passed away. It was a very appropriate time to visit Jeff Davis in the Vinylux studio, a business created in...
View ArticleGift Lab: Boombox Touch Speaker
Product: Boombox Touch Speaker, a portable speaker that’s cord free and will blast out your tunes by simply setting a smartphone on top of it. Research: I love to jam out (preferably to Motown, MJ,...
View ArticleInside the Artist’s Studio with Richard Upchurch
In a world where kids feel they should be quiet, Richard Upchurch has built a business with the motto, "Let your voice be heard." Take a tour of Richard’s Brooklyn studio, and learn why he finds a...
View ArticleUncommon Personalities: Meet Brian Hashemi
Director of Marketing Brian Hashemi is an essential piece of the puzzle at UncommonGoods - and also the missing link between humans and our future cyborg overlords.
View ArticleUncommon Personalities: Meet Arnold McMayo
Operations Team Lead Arnold McMayo has a recommendation for the best Trinidadian roti and doubles in Brooklyn. For this, we worship him.
View ArticleUncommon Personalities: Meet Moises Rios
Operations Associate Moises Rios is from the Boogie Down Bronx. It's one of a kind. It's the place to be. It's a state of mind.
View ArticleUncommon Personalities: Meet Reggie Philbert
Security Officer Reggie Philbert never learned how to whistle, but he can yell, "Hey Arnold!"
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