Victoria Wilmotte’s Pli Side Table
An elegant, sculptural creation from the French designer
Kevin Serai
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A New Dinosaur Has Been Discovered
Amateur fossil-hunters recently uncovered the bones of a brand new dinosaur in Wales. The dog-sized dino, newly named Dracoraptor hanigani (which means “dragon robber”), was a small, carnivorous species that lived during …
Kan-no-shiro Matcha Powder
$15.00
More than just a tea shop, Kyoto-based retailer Ippodo Tea Co. has specialized in the cultivation and blending of matcha, sencha and other Japanese teas for nearly three centuries. Their Kan-no-shiro 40g can of matcha powder is ground from shade-cultivated leaves and soothes with its full-bodied flavor and mellow sweetness. It’s an unfailing choice for green tea aficionados and newcomers alike.
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A Forgotten American Train Journey
Once called “the grandest scenic trip on Earth,” the Mount Lowe Railway transported passengers through miles of mountainous vistas high above southern California. Conceived by American inventor Thaddeus Lowe in the late …
Three-Month Bouquet Subscription
$95.00
Breaking free from traditional florists and mega-sites, UrbanStems offers fresh-cut bouquets to city-dwellers at an affordable price point. Their three-month subscription delivers a different floral arrangement each month—with flowers harvested from Rainforest Alliance Certified and Veriflora Certified farms—making sure recipients will enjoy their flowers long after the holiday. They’re currently operating within NYC and Washington DC.
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EARLY + Highsnobiety Leather Pouches
Minimal, ethical leathergoods from the online publication and up-and-coming accessories brand
Amazingreen Fragrance
$103.00
With notes of palm tree leaves, dew mist, white musk, green pepper and coriander seeds—to name a few—this “Amazingreen” unisex fragrance from Japanese label Comme des Garçons emits the alluring scent of the jungle, cut with the bitterness of spice and gunpowder. Made in France and available in 50mL, it comes bottled in a sleek metallic green container almost as attractive as the fragrance itself.
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Cute Overload is Shutting Down
After over 10 years of uncovering the internet’s most adorable animals, Cute Overload announced that it will be shutting down. In its final blog post, the five-time Webby-winning site said, “The time …
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A Discussion on Furniture with Petrified Design
After meeting in college and bonding over architecture and design, Petrified Design co-founders Tyson Pendergrass and Gable Bostic decided to pursue their shared passion as furniture craftsman. Together, they moved to the …
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Caitlyn Jenner to Write Memoir
Caitlyn Jenner, with help from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Buzz Bissinger, will publish a memoir recounting her early life and the lead-up to her highly public transformation. Speaking to the New …