“A History of Britain in Thirty Six Postage Stamps” is kind of like Cliff’s Notes, but better. The stamps themselves are art, and Chris West incorporates not only the country’s history, but culture and politics as well, into a snappy survey of three dozen British stamps.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Chris West
From her Unique Series, Carola Zee’s set of four gray ceramic coffee spoons for Label Aleph will delight any bean aficionado. The various porcelain shapes are manipulated by pressing the thumb into the clay—a key feature in the design—not only for functionality but because it uniquely molds each shape during the firing process.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Carola Zee + Label Aleph
Farm to Feet’s extended-crew Englewood sock provides full-density cushioning and warmth, perfect for commuting through all types of wintry mix. These gauranteed-for-life socks were designed for the slopes and other outdoor sports enthusiasts, but can be worn for a comfortable fit on a regular basis. And, each pair is made in the US from raw materials sourced around the US.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Farm To Feet
This 100% naturally varnished, vegetable tanned leather sandal—for men and women—was designed in Tel Aviv and is manufactured in Hebron, Palestine. Their work symbol for hope that one day this kind of partnership will inspire more peaceful relationships in the region.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Apolis
A deliciously super-plush collection of organic luxury towels made of natural fibers and materials from Nandina Organics, a company that utilizes a sustainable business model. Bonus: even delicate hand-made elements such as on the Tassel towel promise to machine-wash like a dream on the gentle cycle.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Nandina Organics
Each page of “Archidoodle: The Architect’s Activity Book” contains a famous architectural wonder, incomplete without your finishing touches—so be as accurate or as imaginative as you’d like. With big time structures like the Taj Mahal, Sydney Opera House and Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe, even the youngest of design dreamers can be the architect at the drafting table.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Steve Bowkett
A provocative look inside the last two decades of the most significant works of art from our time, with compelling snapshots of the artists behind them from art critic and historian Kelly Grovier. The collection of 100 works best capture the spirit of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, impacting our generation as Picasso and Dali have of the previous. The text is accessible and enough for an art school student yet compelling enought for any contemporary culture-ist offering a biography of each piece, tracing its inception and impact, highlighting a unique look into the imagination of each artist who created it and the social effects they’ve created through their works.
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This product is sold by Kelly Grovier
The Impress Coffee Brewer combines a traditional French press with a travel mug, making it a great resource for mornings when there’s no time to steep. The clever design separates the grounds with an extra-fine filter basket, delivering a few clean cups of coffee, all while the double-walled stainless steel outer cup remains cool to the touch.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Gamila Company
For those sketchbook devotees trapped in a digital world, the Equil JOT smartpen transmits paper scribbles directly to your Apple device, into a highly editable and sharable document. The pen’s companion Bluetooth accessory triangulates the position of the pen and records each stroke in real time. Therefore, the type of paper used for digital recording is irrelevant; the JOT can capture hand-drawn musings on any medium, from a bar napkin to a Post-it note, and stands apart from other digital pens on the market.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Equil
New York’s four-generation strong, family-run eyewear brand driven by 100 years of expertise, Moscot recently hooked up with Ace Hotels—the travel haven for the hip from Portland and Palm Springs to NYC—to create these limited edition sunglasses. Selling from Ace NYC and Moscot shops, pick up one of 400 pairs before they’re gone.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Ace Hotel + Moscot
Artist, designer or engineer on the go? If so, the Lenz serves as a compact carrying case for your favorite writing instruments and drafting tools. A classic accessory that should find its way back into favor, the leather gem is available in light and dark brown, and pulls closed with one sturdy zipper.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Sonnenleder
The brainchild of industrious entrepreneur Kristen Wentrcek, Brooklyn-based Wintercheck Factory focuses on repurposing remnants to a new stately form. The one-off 212 Deadquilts are handcrafted from “printed fabrics unearthed from textile warehouses across America,” which have been sewn to a super-soft nylon backing. Each handsome quilt is a one-off, rendering this gift truly unique.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Wintercheck Factory
Working together for the second time, men’s grooming company Baxter of California again collaborates with SF’s Unionmade, this time for a bar of soap. The “CNG” is an oversized bar scented with mandarin lime and balck pepper, for a nice scent that’s citrusy but still masculine.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Unionmade + Baxter
Artists, heed legendary American realist portraitist John Singer Sargent’s fine advice: “You can never do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh.” And what better instrument to get those creative juices a-flowin’ than this elegant sketchbook from Shepherds Bookbinder. Made from the finest of paper covered in a striking avian motif, and complete with a handsomely handstitched binding, this little notebook serves as the perfect encasement for the explosion of curiosity it is sure to unleash.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Shepherds
The Click Multi Bike Tool offers seven tools to perform any roadside bike adjustment your bike might need. Features Hex keys, Phillips and flat head drivers in a very small package.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Mission Bicycle Company
Small space. Big sound. The Geneva Sound System Model XS is the perfect travel companion for the music-loving design enthusiast on the go. Made by Swiss masters of modern electronics, this highly portable and transformative speaker was inspired by the classic travel clock, designed to easily fold into a sleek leather-like case. The system’s packability and high-quality audio, Bluetooth-capability, and built-in alarm clock make it a convenient audio essential you will never leave home without.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Geneva
The handmade Khamra Purple Bolo necklace is an instant solution to any boring outfit conundrum. The adjustable hand-formed ceramic pendant sits on a 36-inch brass chain which allows for many wearability options for both the ladies and the gents. Tighten around a modern fit buttoned collar shirt or let it hang long and loose for a look Jimmy Hendrix would be proud of. The pendant is hand-painted and signed by artist on the back, with triangle end-points in soft peach-pink beautifully finishing the piece. And, it’s already delightfully packaged in handmade muslin furoshiki wrapping to make a gift-giver’s life just a bit easier
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Hali Emminger
Albert Einstein once said, “The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen all at once.” Well Dr. Einstein, we can think of another reason. Without time, there would be no reason to wear one of these stylish and socially progressive “uncorporate” gift sets from Shinola. The Swiss-quality timepieces are built by hand in a Detroit watch factory, by visionaries with a plan to revitalize manufacturing in America, and come with a handcrafted leather card wallet and The Shinola Book of Craft. Genius.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Shinola
Ideal for the traveling photographer, this waterproof camera bag from Lowepro is specially designed with a removable internal case for fast access. Whether it’s a surprise rain storm or rowdy set, the roll-top closure seals in your precious equipment and keeps the elements out.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Lowepro
Joining the lure of the open road with a look into celebrity culture, “Motorcycles and Stars” looks at 120 images, movie stills and snapshots of some of Hollywoods most celebrated invididuals and their bikes. Conceived by Milan-based interiors and architecture editor Mariarosaria Tagliaferri, the hardcover book dives into her secret passion—the unique relationship between man and machine.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Mariarosaria Tagliaferri
Anyone who has ever seen a beaver dam knows that those rodents have a pretty powerful set of choppers. Put your own little herbivore to work with this humorous sharpener designed by Rodrigo Torres for Alessi, known for their quirky objects which go far beyond function. Molded from chrome-plated zamak, your resourceful desk assistant is biologically evolved for the task of whittling your graphite, and eager to chomp.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Rodrigo Torres
Like their altruistic adopt-an-olive-tree program, Nudo’s adopt a Darjeeling tea garden lets you take temporary ownership of a plot of land in the glorious Himalayan tea mecca. Adopters choose an area they most relate to and receive a seasonal herbal bounty delivered straight to their doorstep. Just in time for us to sit back with a soothing brew and meditate on our newfound botanical triumphs.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Nudo
Cooper-Union grad and Greenpoint resident Josephine Heilpern crafts everyday art objects, meant to be loved as much for their ritualistic function as their eye-catching aesthetics. The artist’s printmaking background greatly influences her work, replete with patterns, and she takes inspiration from various design references, including the prominent Memphis Group. With its sunshine-yellow handle and whimsical polka dots, Heilpern’s Rubber-Dipped Dot Mug is sure to be a well-loved everyday vessel, as energizing as your morning brew.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Josephine Heilpern
Although research suggests that viewing screens before bedtime may tinker with chemicals in the brain that promote a good night’s rest, studies also show we all regularly do this pre-slumber activity. Based on the classic, “Good Night Moon,” the humorous parody “Goodnight iPad” reminds us that even if we might not live in the little farm-house utopia depicted in the original, we can still ceremoniously say goodnight to screens, the buzzes and the beeps—and go to sleep.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Ann Droyd
That classic cork bulletin board hanging above your desk has a new friend. The Slice Cork Desk Organizer is from Discipline, an Italian design house committed to sustainably producing essential products constructed from self-regenerating materials. Designed by James Irvine and carved from one solid piece of cork, this unique workplace accessory keeps your desk in order up as it brings an element of modernity to your office space.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by James Irvine
Killspencer’s Black Bridal Leather and Paracord Camera Strap will hold its own next to even the most sophisticated of cameras. Master craftsmen hand-braid each cord in the company’s Los Angeles workshop from waxed linen thread, which is both tangle-free and highly durable, before it’s finished with hand-threaded leather trim. The result is a mixture of classic craftsmanship and modern minimalism that will keep ready to capture the next great snapshot in style.
Added: December 2013
This product is sold by Killspencer
