Java Juice

Only second best to an IV drip, Java Juice, a new coffee extract makes your next caffeine fix as instant— and as transportable and economical—as a Cup-o-Noodles. Slightly more gourmet and environmentally-friendly than its ramen counterpart, each packet contains a half-ounce of organic Arabica coffee that, unlike other extracts, is a "live" product, formulated to retain freshness and flavor without the use of preservatives. The …

Things As They Are

Things As They Are is the first world history of photojournalism that presents stories that were landmarks in excellence, innovation, and also articles that played a key role in shaping the history of the art-form. This coffee table-friendly volume is divided into five sections focusing on decade-long spans starting from 1955 and ending with 2005. It includes 120 photojournalism features from around the world in …

Chrysalis Lamp

During a recent trip to DC, I discovered this amazing, silk cocoon pendant lamp hanging in a restaurant (more on restaurant later) in the buzzy heart of developing "U" Street. From the Thai design firm Ango, it's made entirely of empty(?) cocoons woven together with wire threading and resembles a dense cluster of supernovas in The Milky Way. It is available as a pendant, floor, …