Fort Makers

Bruno Munari’s ABC

$24.00

Celebrated Italian artist, designer and inventor Bruno Munari made everything from art to espresso machines and toys, and even wrote children’s books—a field that benefited from his graphic designs and interest kinesthetic and tactile learning. He combined whimsy and imagination with objects and animals in his ABC picture book, which was originally published in 1960, but remains as relevant and charming as ever.

Added: November 2021

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Anna Whitehouse

“Attenborough Binge” Ceramic Bottle

$210.00

A while ago, North Yorkshire, UK-based ceramicist Anna Whitehouse challenged herself to make a new bottle every day for 100 days in a row. The creative exercise pushed her to explore and iterate at a challenging pace and the resulting collection is stunning. Each organic-shaped piece suggests a foreign biology full of whimsy, and many of them are still available for purchase. Shown here is our favorite “Day 14: Attenborough Binge.” Price is in Pounds.

Added: November 2021

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Claudia Rankin

Pair of Pink and Yellow Bird Candleholders

$550.00

Northumberland, UK-based ceramicist Claudia Rankin’s knack for crafting heartwarming pottery, imbued with fantasy and the wonder of nature, shines through in her pink and yellow bird candleholders. Standing 31cm tall, this handmade ceramic piece holds two candles that spring from lightly twisted branches. With charming birds perched in between, this candleholder makes for an eye-catching, charming object whether in use or on display. Price is in Pounds.

Added: November 2021

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Esker

Terrazzo Plantable Candle

$85.00

Aiming to produce a zero-waste candle, Austin-based Esker created this multi-purpose iteration. The brand’s Terrazzo Plantable Candle includes a seed paper embedded with herb seeds and a soil pod, so once the candle has been burned, the vessel becomes home to a plant. Before that though, the hand-poured soy wax—with notes of woody palo santo, rose and cedar—promises 65 to 75 hours of burn time.

Added: November 2021

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Yiayia and Friends

Olive Oil + Oregano Rusks

$8.00

Yiayia and Friends celebrates Greek cuisine in the form of snacks, olive oils and culinary-centered objects. Not only are their treats tasty, the packaging—featuring the namesake yiayia (granny in Greek)—by Beetroot Design is bold, colorful and full of character, making their products great gifts. Made with minimal ingredients, these mini toasts are flavored with Greek extra virgin olive oil, olive pomace oil and oregano.

Added: November 2021

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Better World Fragrance House

Winter Warmth Candle

$48.00

The limited edition Winter Warmth candle joins the roster of scented offerings from Drake’s home decor passion project, Better World Fragrance House. A comforting and majestic blend of soft musk, balsam, fruit and mint notes, the aromatic item intends to call to mind a walk through city streets during the winter season.

Added: November 2021

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Actual Source

Reading Techniques Long-Sleeve Shirt

$62.00

This long-sleeve shirt from Actual Source Books—a publisher, bookstore, brand and collective design studio—features an illustration by LA-based artist Chris Lux. Considering their design focus, it’s no surprise their apparel, homeware and accessories are an elevated, playful take on traditional merch. This periwinkle shirt—intended for all genders and available in size small to XXL—has been screen-printed with two colors.

Added: November 2021

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Vitra Design Museum

Alexander Girard La Fonda Del Sol Coloring Book

$10.00

The late architect, designer and artist Alexander Girard’s playful suns—outlined in this new coloring book, which has been named for the solar motifs within the design of the NYC restaurant La Fonda Del Sol—were a study in visceral composition and expressive detail. In the book, countless iterations of Girard’s famed suns await decorating and coloring from artists of all ages. Price is in euros.

Added: November 2021

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Wireless Express

Sing-A-Long Karaoke Microphone

$55.00

The Wireless Express Sing-A-Long microphone is covered in pink crystals and features a speaker decked in different LED lights to fully embrace the razzle-dazzle and spectacle of karaoke. Bluetooth-compatible, it works with most karaoke apps and connects to a smartphone, tablet or computer via Android and Apple systems. There’s also an SD card slot to access your personal collection of songs. With volume settings, an echo function and song control buttons on the microphone’s base, this glittery device is the perfect accessory for an extravagant, at-home performance.

Added: November 2021

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Blue Crow Media

Architecture + Design Maps Set

$162.00

An art deco tour around London, a brutalist exploration of Paris and a dive into the architecture in Tbilisi are just some of the inspiring plans in Blue Crow Media’s set of architecture and design maps. Spanning postmodernism, constructivism, metro design and more, this bundle of 33 maps takes a comprehensive and tasteful approach to urban art, breathing new life into familiar cities and guiding travelers through new ones. Price is in Pounds.

Added: November 2021

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TOILETPAPER

TOILETPAPER Calendar

$23.00

The 2022 TOILETPAPER calendar offers all the surreal, bold and sultry imagery fans of artist Maurizio Cattelan and photographer Pierpaolo Ferrari’s magazine are accustomed to. This year’s food theme incorporates everything from chicken drumstick microphones to women sitting on fruit tarts—placing this calendar somewhere between ’70s cookbook and kitsch pin-ups. Juicy, glossy and off-kilter, this is a playful way to keep track of your days.

Added: November 2021

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Senesi Aretini

Gatto Grosso Red Wine

$22.00

Bright and light, Gatto Grosso by Senesi Aretini is an organic Tuscan red that’s a crowd-pleaser whether served chilled or not. The juiciness is balanced by a little earthiness and pepper, making for easy drinking.

Added: November 2021

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Wacky Wacko

MANEATERS Rolling Papers

$5.00

Cat-themed rolling papers from the kitsch, punk and very playful online brand Wacky Wacko, MANEATERS are just as fun and unique as the shop’s other products. The 40 premium rolling papers in each package are the standard size of one-and-one-fourth inches—not dissimilar to RAW Organic rolling papers. Each is made from unrefined wood pulp that is 100% organic and 100% true hemp.

Added: November 2021

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Kitazawa Seed Company

Tsukemono Japanese Pickling Seeds Set

$42.00

Tsukemono are preserved vegetables produced through a traditional Japanese process of pickling that inspires balance and connection to each meal. While these vegetables often appear on a small plate as a side to a main course, tsukemono are not an afterthought. Across all varieties, they pack a bounty of spicy, sweet or sour flavors that add depth to every dish. Sold by KonMari, this set of seven (which includes katsura giant pickling melon, kurume long Japanese eggplant, red mustard, cucumber hybrid, kanamachi turnip, tokinashi all-season daikon and aichi Chinese cabbage) from the Kitazawa Seed Company offers a comprehensive taste of this tradition.

Added: November 2021

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Bubby's

Pancake Mix

$12.00

Since 1990, Bubby’s (located in NYC’s Tribeca neighborhood) has been serving up American comfort food classics like homemade pies, scones and biscuits. One of the restaurant’s best-loved dishes are their pancakes, inspired by a recipe from legendary American chef James Beard. These light, fluffy creations can now be whipped up at home thanks to their pancake mix—which comes with meticulous, but simple, instructions. Thanks to a hefty amount of sour cream in the mixture, the resulting pancakes are subtle but slightly tangy, so they pair perfectly with super-sweet toppings.

Added: November 2021

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Grove Press

Open Water

$15.00

There is some prose that, upon reading a single sentence, immediately strikes a chord. Caleb Azumah Nelson’s writing is like that. Whether describing a serendipitous glance between two unwitting lovers or the uncontrollable urge to surrender the self to a new crush, Nelson’s debut novel Open Water palpably captivates, as it tells a soulful story of two young Black artists in London who fall in and out of love. Told in second-person, the novel explores how to learn to love—in all it softness and vulnerability—in a world that forces and reveres masculinity and resilience. Beautiful and unforgettable, Open Water is a breathtaking portrait set within the fear and violence of reality.

Added: November 2021

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Novel Mart

Puttanesca Sweatshirt

$45.00

Founded by Lucas Nicholson during the pandemic, Novel Mart crafts tongue-in-cheek clothing dedicated to the food and drink—cocktails, wines, pastas and more—of Florence. This collegiate-style Puttanesca sweatshirt is for all those who enjoy the salty, spicy sauce. Available in size small to 5XL, this jumper comes in classic colors (like black, grey and white) as well as pale pink and baby blue. All are made from air-jet spun yarn to reduce pilling and enhance softness. Price is in Pounds.

Added: November 2021

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The Magnetic Fields

50 Song Memoir Event Poster

$15.00

On the Magnetic Fields’ 11th studio album, 50 Song Memoir, singer-songwriter’s Stephin Merritt once again exhibited his unparalleled penchant for clever lyricism. The 50 songs (one for each year of Merritt’s life) incorporated 100 instruments, creating a layered and masterful album. Soon after the release of the 2017 album, the band played two shows at the The Apollo Theater, and this limited edition poster commemorates the performances.

Added: November 2021

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Phaidon

Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry

$18.00

Yayoi Kusama’s dazzling universe of polka dots is given a charming, kid-friendly rendition through Fausto Gilberti’s book, Yayoi Kusama Covered Everything in Dots and Wasn’t Sorry. Written from the Japanese artist’s point of view and spanning 48 delightful illustrations, this children’s book details how Kusama got her start, following her journey from Japan to the United States in order to realize her passion for a dot-filled world. This enchanting story promises an inspiring read for children aged four to seven.

Added: November 2021

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LCD Soundsystem

Panda Oven Mitt

$20.00

This oven mitt nods to LCD Soundsystem’s riotous “Drunk Girls”  music video, which saw the dance-rock band mauled by people in panda costumes. Made from insulated neoprene rather than foam, this mitt can withstand temperatures of up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, it is designed with a textured side to make gripping pots and pans slip-free—even when dancing in the kitchen.

Added: November 2021

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Macmillan

The Recent East: A Novel

$14.00

Through illuminating prose, Thomas Grattan masterfully chronicles the story of Beate Haas and her two children—as they grapple with the concepts of home, togetherness, personal identity and queerness—in his epic debut novel, The Recent East. Grattan’s distinct narrative voice brings these characters to life, across decades and under remarkable circumstances.

Added: November 2021

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Caroline Polachek

Parachute T-Shirt

$30.00

Featuring lyrics from avant-pop artist Caroline Polachek’s song “Parachute,” from her first solo album, Pang, this shirt also boasts a fictional map—with destinations like “Not afraid to drown” and “Awake.” Available in size small to XXL and made from 100% cotton, this garment’s witchy, folklore vibe echoes that of the gorgeous song.

Added: November 2021

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Aperture Foundation

Daniel Gordon: Houseplants

$150.00

From the not-for-profit photo foundation Aperture, Daniel Gordon: Houseplants turns six of the artist’s mesmerizing still life images of houseplants into a six-page pop-up. This limited edition, collectible hardcover book, designed by by Simon Arizpe, celebrates the work of Gordon and the sculptural nature of plants.

Added: November 2021

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Jessica Bellamy

“Ambivalent Sunrise” Print

$227.00

Juxtaposing beauty and destruction, the realistic and the uncanny, artist Jessica Bellamy crafts portraits inspired by her Southern California roots. In “Ambivalent Sunrise,” the artist highlights a burning palm tree amidst a dreamy sky to capture the critical state of the environment from a local, focused perspective. The 16 by 20 inch print, issued in a limited edition run of 10, is dated and signed by Bellamy and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Added: November 2021

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David Shrigley

2022 David Shrigley Calendar

$18.00

Printed on FSC accredited paper, this official David Shrigley calendar is full of the multi-disciplinary artist’s off-kilter, angsty and sweet illustrations. From drawings of drunken stupors to domestic anxieties and dog accidents, this humorous calendar—complete with a dozen stickers—is an apt, functional collection of Shrigley’s art.

Added: November 2021

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The Floral Society

Essential Oil Outdoor Incense + Mosquito Repellent

$60.00

Handcrafted in Connecticut from durable punk wood, this incense bundle utilizes essential oils to repel bugs. The scent options include: lemongrass, orange and sage (a citrus-led formula); sage, coffee, cinnamon and cedarwood (a rich, warm and spicy blend); and tea tree, lavender and neem (a herb-heavy and minty aroma). Each stick provides around two hours of burn time and, due to their 19-inch length, can be staked directly into soil or placed in an incense holder. Either way, it’s a sophisticated take on conventional (and potent) insect repellants.

Added: November 2021

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