Data Scarves

Knitwear designs graph the success of Etsy's online marketplace

In an homage to the online retailer Etsy, Natalie Rachel has produced a pair of handmade scarves that use the company’s data as inspiration for the patterns. As the basis for her Data Scarves, Rachel collected figures related new members, items sold and the apportionment of vintage, handmade and supply goods. She later graphed the resulting data and—with a bit of ingenuity and an eye …

Coco Café

A bold new beverage mixes coconut water and coffee to brilliant ends

Here at the CH HQ, we have a bit of an obsession with coconut water and coffee. While it never occurred to us to combine our two favorite beverages, a new drink called Coco Café out of California has found synergy among this unconventional pairing. The hydration and health benefits of the coconut water balance out the natural metabolic boost from the espresso coffee, making …

Pro Messenger AW Series

Lowepro's latest line of camera bags meld function and style in classic form

Unlike other tech-heavy camera bags, Lowepro’s Messenger AW Series is thoughtfully designed to maximize functionality but is styled to be understated. Each model in the series—200, 180 and 160—fits a full-sized DSLR with grip and attached lens, plus plenty of room for extra lenses and accessories. The canvas outer fabric and simple profile disguise the purpose and contents of the bag which is a welcomed …