Preloved Roots Garden Nursery

A haven for neglected plants offering a chance at a second home

Not everybody has a green thumb—and sometimes it takes a plant-related failure to realize this. As a resource for such situations, Sydney, Australia’s Preloved Roots provides an alternate ending. In a way, it’s an orphanage for plants needing revitalization, but that maintain hope at future ownership. Conservationist David Hannan opened the nursery to save greenery that would otherwise find itself in the trash or the …

VL92 Gin & Tonic Emergency Kit

A vibrant Dutch tipple conveniently and handsomely packaged

More than just curious paper packaging (though it is lovely, thanks to design agency Rare Fruits Council), VL92‘s Gin & Tonic Emergency Kit is a smart option for the ever-famous cocktail—and those who want to quickly whip it up. With the recipe incorporated onto the bag design, anyone can easily perfect this classic concoction. The kit includes Fentimans tonic as their preferred partner, and the …

Samuelsohn Performance Weatherproof Suits

Rain-repellent fabrics get a classic cut in the brand's new line

Any suit-wearing individual caught in an unexpected storm or using a not-so-effective umbrella understands the discomfort of wet dress attire. Wool absorbs moisture and makes it more manageable, but wet wool also certainly carries a scent when saturated—in addition to a textural change. Heritage brand Samuelsohn offers a solution. Their new F/W 2014 Performance line of suits incorporates Loro Piana‘s Rain System wool, which actually …