Get to know Matt Singer

Matt Singer's Shop

For nine years, Matt Singer worked at Jack Spade creating a wide range of items—bags and accessories, books and stationery, flyswatters and ping pong paddle covers. He left in 2009 to began his own line Singer explains,

My line consists of four bag shapes, two shirt styles and an assortment of accessories (belts, bookmarks, coasters, ashtrays, stationery, lighter covers, keyfobs, a pencil case, and a travel-sized backgammon set).

The button-down shirts and sturdy canvas bags draw inspiration from materials that improve with age—two-ply cotton oxford shirting and heavy cotton canvas. These straightforward shapes employ superior natural materials and thoughtful construction.

 I'm really looking forward to watching this brand grow. And yes the shirts are made in the US.

Jack & Jimbo Bikeshop

Jack Spade Bike Shop

I don't know if they are still doing this, but Jack Spade was selling bikes for a while. Partnering up with Jimbo, (a 71-year-old retired mechanical engineer) and Landmark Vintage Bicycles, one could stop by the Jack Spade store in NY on Fridays and Saturdays to have their bike repaired or shop for a vintage one.

41°24′N 70°37′W

 41°24′N 70°37′W

My favorite place on earth (even in the winter time).

Batting Cage

 Ted Williams

Today, I plan on hitting the batting cage with one of my best friends from Tatnall. For inspiration, I decided to post some pictures from the greatest hitter that ever lived.

New York Knights Hat

I'm a huge baseball fan (see now defunct blog Sox and Son), and since the season has been over for some time now, I find myself getting the urge to watch some baseball. What's the solution? Fire up some baseball movies. So I started off with A League of Their Own and finished the night with The Natural. Now, I've seen A League of Their Own thousands of time but I must admit that I've never watch The Natural in its entirety until last night. And I must say that it was probably one of the greatest movies I've ever seen.

Alex's Pick: Buzz Lightyear

To infinity and beyond!

I must admit that I haven't seen Toy Story until a few months ago but since the first day I put it on, Alex has been all about Buzz Lightyear. So I got him this soft Buzz from the Disney Store and he has not let it out of his site yet. When I tried giving Alex a Max doll from Where The Wild Things Are, he couldn't care less (despite the fact that he wants me to read him the story every night) but things are different with Buzz. I guess you never know what's going to peak their interest.

100th Post: Forts and Giggles

Mini Fort

For my 100th post, I was thinking about writing on James Bond inspired Corvus Watch Bands thanks to L.A.S.  but ultimately I decided to post on my make-shift fort that I put together for Alex last night. And judging by the smile on his face...it was a good decision. 

So far, one of the most commented post on this blog was Our Secret Fort, because it struck a cord with many of you. And at the end of the day, that is what this blog is all about: "striking a cord." Thus, from building fort to figuring out how to fold the tongue on your rubber mocs, Alex Grant will always be a place to swing by and relax. Feel free to bring the whole family.

The Perfect Pea Coat

Schott's Pea Coat

After searching for a new pea coat (as stated in my previous post in Nov), I decided to purchase one from Schott and it is perfect in every way.

The Lost Art of Juggling

Any Dad worth his salt can juggle. Learn.

Stuart Symington

Ebay Find: Jack Spade Ipod Case

Jack Spade Iphone Case on Ebay

Prep Your Tie Game Up

Brooks Brothers Bird's-Eye knit Tie

Brooks Brothers Bird's-Eye Knit Tie is the perfect accessory to prep up any outfit (inspired by LL Bean's Norwegian sweater).