A Turkish bath towel that can double as a scarf? Centuries of Turkish bathers can’t be wrong. It’s a modern notion to ditch the terry cloth for a handsome and moisture-defying Hammam towel. Born in Tunisia, this lovely piece of fabric has taken a detour to the US market and is ready to be your number one multi-use item. Woven from a lightweight, hand-woven cotton, the Hamman becomes even softer and more absorbent over its long and happy existence.
For those who value excursions into nature as much as they do personal hygiene, the Nemo Helio Pressure Shower is the gadget of choice. Engineers blended the ease and packability of a traditional basic gravity shower with a foot-pump, which lends a satisfying pressure usually achieved only with heavier and more high-tech camping showers. An even-pressured shower in the wilderness requires nothing more than an enclosed alcove in the trees and a few stomps of the tootsie.
Jason Markk’s Premium Shoe Cleaner is for both sneaker snobs and wingtip types. The Essential Kit includes four ounces of Markk’s 98.3% natural and completely biodegradable solution which is safe on all colors and materials, and a handcrafted wood block brush.
Jawbone’s intuitive UP bracelet tracks motion, sleep and if you let it, dietary intake, reminding you when you need to move around, hit the pillow or eat raw veggies all day to cancel out last night’s turducken feast. We won’t say that this bracelet knows you better than you know yourself, but its constant presence and gentle nudges might be just the encouragement you require to live a more holistic lifestyle.
For the budding nail artist or DIY enthusiast, Sephora’s Nail Art Brush Kit is the complete package. The set comes with fan, flat and pointed brushes, a dotting tool and two fine-tip pens for easy, customizable nail art.
Guaranteed for life, Clean Bottle’s stainless steel packs a big punch. The 100% BPA-free construction and square shape prevent it from rolling away when dropped, both ends unscrew for an easier cleaning and drying process, and 10% of all profits are donated to eco-friendly charities.
Unlike traditional home juicers that shred food at high speeds and collect the juice, the Hurom Slow Juicer works slowly as it pushes food through its corkscrew-like cylinder, gradually compressing it. The result is more juice, more vitamins, less waste, and an easier to clean machine.
Handmade in New York, this multi-purpose soap doubles as a shaving cream and whisker shampoo. The soap blends nicely into the morning routine with a fresh scented cedar and juniper lather that any man will enjoy.
When Savannah, Georgia’s Prospector Co. say their product is “all-purpose,” they really mean it. Be in harmony with mother nature with an all-natural, cleansing dirt comprised of finely powdered rhassoul, white kaolin, and French yellow clays that will make your face, hair and skin feel great.
Revitalize your favorite lady with a bottle of Royal Botanicals’ Rose Geranium Bath Soak. This invigorating blend includes Dead Sea salts, Epsom salts and organic essential oils of the “flower of constancy,” housed in a Victorian Era-inspired amber glass bottle.
Dusk is one in a trio of handmade coconut oil candles created in scents matching designer Kelly Lamb’s favorite places and moments of the day. You can use the oil for fragrance or as balm, and once it’s diminished, the geometric ceramic vase can be used as an elegant flower pot.
Vermont’s Bill Glabb and Courtney Apple create Fair Trade triple milled shea butter soaps that literally save lives. With their “buy a bar, give a bar” program, the socially-responsible company makes soap available to children in need, and a portion of the proceeds is used for rainforest conservation projects. Hand in Hand wraps each bar of lavender, orange blossom and white tea soap in eco-friendly packaging and provides a free carbon offset.
Scented oil burners are a easy way to facilitate relaxation and stress relief. This calming and well-balanced blend of lemon rind, ylang-ylang and Bergamot oils from Aesop will give the someone special some much-deserved down time.
Installed at Amsterdam’s Droog Hotel, Weltevree’s wood-fired hot tub combines savvy Dutch design with nature’s innately handsome aesthetics. The Dutchtub’s simplified heating method means you can set it up anywhere, no plug needed.
Steady your grip with this three-part footwear system by Nike. Designed with barefoot workouts like yoga and barre in mind, this innovative wrap offers the benefits of support and better traction with an easy to slip on flat for the commute home. Pick them up online or at your local Niketown store.
Slide into Marimekko’s striped terry slippers after a relaxing bath to quickly dry your feet while providing them with a little cushion when padding around the house. Designed by Fujiwo Ishimoto, the fresh colorway is sure to put an extra spring in your step.
