Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Real life Star Wars destinations, a blue moon eclipse, growing materials for robots and more

1. Get Ready for a Very Rare Blue Moon Eclipse For the first time in 150 years, we can expect a blue moon total lunar eclipse on 31 January. A blue moon is the second full moon in a month—and the eclipse will happen in the middle of the night. Viewing, however, is best “in Central and Eastern Asia, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Australia,” according …

CH Omakase 2017: Made In Cookware Skillet and Saucepan Set

Premium materials and manufacturing combine for these kitchen essentials

Launched late in 2017, Made In is a direct-to-consumer brand of cookware that focuses on high-quality materials, meticulous manufacturing and a dedication to American-made products. Founded by Boston-based Bradford “Chip” Malt and Jake Kalick to offer home cooks high-quality equipment at affordable prices, another significant mission is to provide people with only what’s necessary—no huge sets of multiple pans if you just need one to …

CH Omakase 2017: ANNA Heritage Cocktail Picks

Meticulously made with blue sodalite stone, this accessory will elevate your home bar game

From bookends to table lamps, vases and coffee tables, ANNA‘s products are inspired by unexpected and beautiful materials. Whether semi-precious stones or Italian alabaster, the NYC-based studio crafts homeware that is anything but pedestrian—rather each piece is striking, yet remains functional. Working with artisans in Brazil and Italy, the ANNA team collaborates intimately and the results are meticulously made, sophisticated and eye-catching. In an edition …