Although Northwest storms don’t generally have the intensity of traditional East Coast downpours, our clouds have stamina, serving up on-again off-again rain that’s supremely inconvenient.  We always have to be prepared for inclement weather, which is why we think Umbrella Today? is great.  This new tool from the tech savvy minds at thoughtbot will tell you whether or not you’ll need an umbrella for the day based on your zip code. If a daily visit to the sight is too much for you, sign up to receive a text message on rain positive days.  The site’s simplicity is beautiful, even when it’s stormy outside. www.umbrellatoday.com

A pair of smart slacks with a well-fitted button-down shirt can make an average Joe look like a million bucks.  We agree with the designers at indiTailored that every guy deserves the chance to look great without spending an entire weekend at the mercy of shopping malls and shiny-suited salesmen.  IndiTailored.com offers men the chance to customize their dress shirt collection at the push of a few buttons.  Input your measurements, then choose your desired fit, fabric, collar, cuffs, pleats, and optional monogram.  The best part – once you’ve found your perfect shirt, you can reorder in several different colors and patterns with little to no effort. Create a whole new wardrobe without ever leaving your home at www.inditailored.com.

Take our word for it - the folks at craft Los Angeles can put together more than just a perfect meal in a great setting.  They are also capable of making some of the most incredible mixed drinks under the sun! Craft LA’s bartender, Luke Sundquist, has given us two DRY cocktails to add to our official list, including the Elderflower Collins and the Rhubaretto. These elegant, yet spirituous drinks will surely take the edge off your day!  Make one for yourself and your friends, or for the full experience, pay our pal Luke a visit at his home court bar in the restaurant.  www.craftrestaurant.com.

Nobody wants a run-of-the-mill wedding, meaning every detail needs to be planned out accordingly.  Whether it’s the colors, the flowers, the location, or the dress, the celebration should be unique and memorable.  So we ask, why not start the impressions early with an invite that’s customized and super-sized?  Seattle-based Posterbride makes 19” x 25” wedding invitations, offering an extraordinary way to proclaim the details of your ceremony.  The design for each couple’s invitation is hand sketched, transferred onto a silk screen, then printed up for all to see!  When used as instructed (framed and mounted), the invite doubles as a gift.  If the size is just too much for you, Posterbride creates amazing letterpress announcements in more traditional sizes as well. www.posterbride.com