Link Dump Deux πŸ”—πŸš½

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2nd Link dump. Gonna keep posting these as I build up “link backlog”.


Gaming, Geek Culture & Tech πŸ’Ύ

  • 808cube – An interactive, web-based 3D Rubik’s Cube puzzle and simulator.
  • DokuWiki – A simple-to-use, open-source wiki software designed for creating documentation without requiring a database. Its what I use to run a wiki at home for recipes and family information.
  • Fangamer – A popular merch store offering high-quality gaming apparel, physical media, plushies, and collectibles. It has Celeste gear, enough said.
  • Hacker Typer – A classic joke website that makes you look like a Hollywood-style “hacker” as you smash random keys.
  • HowLongToBeat – A crowdsourced database that helps gamers estimate how long it takes to complete different video games. Just a neat site.
  • Limited Run Games – A publisher that releases limited-quantity physical editions of digital and indie video games.
  • M5Stack – Modular, open-source hardware platforms and IoT development kits designed for rapid prototyping and maker projects. these are great for pairing with Home Assistant and Home Automation projects.

Apparel, Accessories & Outdoor Gear πŸ•οΈ

  • Bird Collective – A lifestyle brand offering apparel and accessories designed to raise awareness and funds for bird conservation. I own one of every shirt and hat it feels like.
  • Giltee – A custom apparel company specializing in soft, state-pride-themed graphic tees and cozy loungewear. Great quality shirts for midwesterners.
  • Kato Brand – Premium denim and Japanese selvedge jeans designed with everyday comfort and stretch in mind. JEANS.
  • Nocs Provisions – High-quality, colorful binoculars, monoculars, and outdoor optics built for modern adventurers. Found these on Bird Collective and they are awesome.
  • Northern Goods – A collective of legacy brands crafting hand-made wooden sleds, toboggans, and cold-weather gear.
  • Pyknic – A food-centric lifestyle and apparel brand featuring quirky, food-punning t-shirts and home accessories. Cereal Killers.
  • Stay Home Club – An independent design brand making cozy apparel, pins, and stationery for introverts and homebodies. They have some of the best shirts.
  • Yamatomichi – A Japanese ultralight outdoor gear and apparel manufacturer focusing on hike-ready minimalism.

Food, Drink & Culinary Delivery 🍱

  • Goldbelly – A online marketplace that lets you order famous regional eats, gourmet treats, and artisan foods directly to your doorstep. Get your Los Angeles and New York faves shipped to your house.
  • Hey Fruit Queen – An artisan shop specializing in small-batch jam, preserved fruits, and gourmet condiments.
  • Rintaro Monthly Bento Box (via Table22) – A monthly subscription service for authentic Japanese bento meal kits from San Francisco’s Izakaya Rintaro. It looks so good. Always sold out, but there’s no cost for looking.
  • Smitten Kitchen – Deb Perelman’s renowned food blog featuring approachable, meticulously tested recipes cooked from scratch.
  • Yun Hai – A boutique importer specializing in premium, small-batch ingredients, teas, and pantry goods directly from Taiwan.

Home Decor, Art & Specialty Retail 🎨

  • ilsangisang – A Korean design studio creating unique, artistic lighting fixtures and modern home accessories. Some super awesome stuff like the birds.
  • Letters From Bear – An independent artist store featuring custom illustrations, prints, and personalized stationery.
  • Shop Merci Milo – A boutique shop offering handmade, heirloom-quality wooden toys, books, and crafts for children. we used to go here all the time when we lived in LA.
  • Studio Roof Wall Art – Eco-friendly, 3D cardboard wall sculptures of colorful birds, insects, and nature motifs. BUTTERFLIES.
  • Ten by Ten Art – A donation-based art gallery selling 10″ x 10″ original works to benefit young adult cancer survivors.
  • Tender Loving Empire – A Portland-based boutique and record label featuring handmade goods, art prints, and local music.
  • Throwboy – A quirky home decor company famous for plush throw pillows shaped like vintage tech, software icons, and nostalgic gadgets. Mac Pillows.

Plants, Pets & Nature 🌳

  • BWH Plant Co. – An online plant nursery offering house plants, rare varieties, and botanical accessories delivered straight to plant lovers.
  • Fi Collar – A GPS-enabled smart dog collar designed to track your pet’s location and monitor daily activity levels.
  • Spoonflower – An on-demand print marketplace where artists upload custom patterns for custom fabric, wallpaper, and home decor. This is going to be my go-to for our house wallpapers.

Media, Pop Culture & Internet Curiosity πŸ‘€

  • Acrophase – An independent media and music outlet focusing on electronic music, culture, and sound design.
  • Corndog on Corndog – A classic single-serving internet joke site featuring a simple animation of a corndog spinning on another corndog.
  • Hot Dog Cat – A surreal, humorous single-page novelty site dedicated entirely to hotdogs and cats.
  • Laughing Squid – A curated blog featuring art, culture, technology, and unusual pop-culture finds from around the web.
  • The Kid Should See This – An educational video repository sharing kid-friendly, curiosity-sparking videos on science, art, and technology.
  • The Library Store (LFLA) – The official shop supporting the Los Angeles Public Library, selling literary-themed gifts, apparel, and books.
  • Vinegar Syndrome – A cult film preservation company restoring and releasing rare genre, exploitation, and forgotten classic cinema.
  • Yarn – A video clip search engine that lets users look up exact dialogue snippets from movies, TV shows, and music videos.