Marvel Bar, our favorite bar in Minneapolis, has just released the first in a line of candles inspired by classic drinks. The Old Fashioned candle, made in Minnesota, smells of bourbon and smoked orange peel and sits in a Marvel Bar glass used to serve the drink. Once the candle burns out you can use the glass to enjoy an Old Fashioned with the enclosed recipe.
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Plants adorn almost every desk at CH HQ, and when we came across byAMT’s Strap Planter at ICFF last year we knew we needed to marry our interests. Our signature green hue is painted over the natural leather handle, adding a botanical touch to the the open weave construction. Designed to fit standard 10-inch terra-cotta pots, the planter features copper-plated hardware and is handmade in collaboration with LA-based Mimot Studio in limited quantities in byAMT’s New York City workshop.
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When a refillable fountain pen isn’t practical we rely on these affordable disposable fountain pens. A staple at CH HQ, they’re available in a range of colors (including CH green).
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Captivated by the vivacity of Neapolitan families frolicking in Italy’s warm summer waters, photographer Brett Lloyd began snapping images of them, hoping to capture the carefree scenes playing out in front of him. Dashwood Books took notice of Lloyd’s work and commissioned him to further document his experiences, resulting in Scugnizzi, a photobook dedicated to the playful children found throughout the streets of Naples.
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Rising Dutch designer Lex Pott explores real value versus nominal value with these Crown Jewel rings. Each is constructed from a coin reduced to its outside diameter, forever altering its original form and worth.
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Much-loved NYC author and illustrator Maira Kalman curated an exhibit for the long-awaited reopening of the Cooper Hewitt design museum, where she highlights some of her favorite things from the Smithsonian Institution’s collection—from Abraham Lincoln’s pocket watch to a 1934 zig-zag chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld. Complementing that is a beautifully handwritten and illustrated book “My Favorite Things.” Kalman’s humorous words and personal memories place each object in a new context that will have you eager to revisit your own journal.
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Stick your tongue out at the haters while lighting up in freedom (in some US states). These cheeky weed pipes are each handmade by the artistic duo behind Troll, Aine Vonnegut and Maia Ruth Lee.
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The simple and elegantly designed Aether Cone combines the best features of portable home listening into a compact package. With adaptive technology and voice commands the more tunes you play the better the Cone learns your taste, and you can speak your choices instead of fumbling with your smartphone to make a selection.
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A mathematician with a penchant for graphic design, Simon C Page creates works that are as nerdy as they are visually striking. 2014 marks the International Year of Crystallography, and Page celebrates crystals’ mesmerizing atomic structures with a detailed study in a limited edition print.
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In a genius way of connecting teachers in need of funding for classroom projects and altruistic individuals looking to give rather than receive for the holidays, DonorsChoose lets you give the chance to give. Recipients can redeem the value of their gift card toward projects specifically chosen by teachers, from supplying books for a Spanish reading library to a computer to edit video footage for an “Alchemy of Composting” science project.
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Bower’s Tipsy paperweight puts the fun in functional. Like an adult—and tiny—version of those pop-up punching bags, knock this desk accessory over when you’re feeling stressed and it’ll spring back to life, keeping your papers dutifully protected. For Cool Hunting, Bower specially created the solid brass and turned maple Tipsy in a subtle gray color way. Available at AmDC’s NYC pop-up, 27 Howard Street.
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Amy Heckerling’s Clueless is as heavily referenced now as it was in ’95, proving its worth as a timeless coming of age flick. Pay homage to its ever-entertaining script with stickers by Matt Kasin, perfect for popping on a glass pillar candle, notebook or skateboard.
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Japanese cherry blossom trees are admired the world over for their staggeringly beautiful but fleeting nature, which is poetically symbolic of the cycle of life. Lend the spirit of rejuvenation to your home with Shoyeido’s incense sticks, a stimulating blend of clove, cinnamon and rhubarb.
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In Hohokum—a PS4 game collaboratively created by London-based studio Honeyslug and artist Richard Hogg—players navigate a surreal world as a curious flying kite. There are goals, activities and secrets to uncover as you roam around, all set to a soundtrack created by Ghostly International (which you can also buy separately from them).
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As Linda Richman knows, a good kvetch among friends is best paired with a cup of joe. This bone china mug makes light of “Coffee Talk” through the humorous use of American artist Mel Bochner’s 2010 painting “Kvetch, Kvetch, Kvetch.”
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A creative publication celebrating smart women making the world a more interesting place, London-based Riposte Magazine follows a set format of “five ideas, four meetings, three features, two essays and one icon” for a fully fascinating read.
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Hudson Valley Seed Library’s Art Packs comprise more than a hundred heirloom varieties of flower, vegetable and herb seeds, in a specially illustrated packet. Types span heat-tolerant Brazilian piracicaba broccoli (produced on their small New York State farm) to Good Bugs Bloom, a mix of flowers that attracts beneficial insects to your garden, Kaleidoscope Carrot, Little Gem Lettuce, Panther Edamame, Teddy Bear Sunflower and many more.
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Ralph Lauren brings their classic Ricky Bag into the future with the addition of four discreet LED lights (which activate when it’s opened) and an integrated USB port to charge your phone on the go. This bag, and its Bentley-like features, are the epitome of modern luxury.
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Paul and Jude Huber’s Hole in the Mountain Farm is one of only three in Kaua’i to grow Sugarloaf pineapples, a heritaxge variety with a creamy white fruit that isn’t too sweet and even the core is edible.
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San Francisco architect and designer Molly McGrath uses a laser cutter to achieve her uniquely colorful, mosaic patterns, which are then printed on 100% cotton, acid-free paper using ethically sourced materials.
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Founder and creative director Anupama Sukh Lalvani and her partner Sonal Sood create jewelry for their line, En Inde, that captures the dichotomy of India’s urban industrial and indigenous rural landscapes. The White Shell Single Strand Necklace is handcrafted, comprised of shell discs on a vermillion rope with stainless stell plates and a jute fiber tassel.
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For those that take fitness as seriously as they take design, look to German newcomer Hock. Founded in 2009 by Kristof Hock, the eponymous label uses only certifiably sustainable and natural materials for its handsome workout gear, while adhering to a forward-thinking design philosophy. The pragmatism of both leads to equipment you can count on workout after workout, year after year.
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For the recent graduate, Phil Cleaver shares invaluable practical advice on embarking on a successful career with his economical appendix, “What They Didn’t Teach You in Design School.” Topics range from how to build a strong portfolio to invoicing, with an entire section explaining specific web skills.
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For those looking to take their basketball game up a notch, ShotTracker provides extensive analysis from a few small components. A wrist sensor works with a net sensor to register stats to the corresponding iPhone app, which you can then use to track your percentages and compare your efforts with friends.
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Urban cycling brand Martone presents a cherry-red helmet in the spirit of equestrian riders. Function meets form in the simple, protective piece designed for urban commuters.
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