Book of Awesome

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With his “Book of Awesome,” Caleb Neelon takes us with him on his travels as he paints his colorful work around the world in the streets of places like Kathmandu, Istanbul, Tegucigalpa, and São Paulo, as well as into galleries and installation spaces. Featuring street and gallery collaborations with Os Gemeos, Andrew Schoultz, Greg Lamarche and many more working with Caleb, who is also the artist-author of “Graffiti Brasil” and “Street World.”

This product is sold by Caleb Neelon

Chuao Firecracker Chocolates

We love a good high-brow low-brow mash up, and that's exactly what Chuao's new Firecracker chocolates provide—a combination of very tasty chocolate, a little salt, the heat of chipotle and the pop of crackling candy. We were surprised how much we liked it. While they offer a small variety of firecracker chocolate bars, we particularly enjoyed the chocolate truffles, which delivered, as someone said, "a party in your mouth." The trufles have a caramel fudge center that's been infused with chipotle and a touch of salt, then covered in dark chocolate and a layer of popping candy.

Pronounced chew-WOW, Chuao Chocolatier was formed in 2002 by the Antonorsi brothers, a duo from Venezuela with a family history of producing chocolates for the criollo cacao plantation industry. After taking up residence in Encinitas, California, they opened a boutique selling Spicy Maya, their take on the ancient Mayan hot chocolate recipe, which they make with pasilla chile and cayenne pepper.

Available online or at a these retailers.

Also on CH: Chuao Chocopods.

Churchill Hip Flask

$27

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$27

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Made from mirror-polished stainless steel, this charming flask is a stocking stuffer that’s both naughty and nice. It’s small enough to tuck into a pocket or purse, lightweight and has a water-tight screw top cap.

Leather Punch Bag

$325

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$325

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This heavy-duty professional quality punching bag is the perfect addition to home gyms. It’s made by Italian boxing giants Seletti from brown leather with metal hanging chains.

This product is sold by Seletti

Luminodot Lite-Brite HD Board

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$180

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We often wish we hadn’t given away our childhood Lite-Brite. Now Bandai’s Luminodot from Japan allows us to recapture the magic with this 70 x 50 pixelated board that includes 1,600 bulbs in a dozen different colors and software to create and preview images.

This product is sold by Bandai

Latest Crop on the CH Gift Guide

Everyday we add new products to the Gift Guide. Here's a sampling of the latest. Clockwise…

Navaglow Tape

Leather-Clad Flashlight

Strawberry Rice Hull Gift

Flashflight Light-Up Flying Disc

Seletti Leather Punch Bag

Bandai Luminodot Lite-Brite HD Board

Bay Leaf Wreath with Rosemary

$40

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Made from organic Bay Leaf Laurel from California, these 16-inch wreaths are both attractive and fragrant with rosemary woven into each piece. Hang over the mantel or in the kitchen for easy access to the fresh rosemary for cooking.

This product is sold by Bay Leaf Wreath with Rosemary

Drop Stop Tea Strainer

$16

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$16

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Drinking tea was never simpler than with the Drop Stop Tea Strainer. The stainless steel device houses loose tea, connects to the lip of the mug while it brews and catches the excess tea drops afterward. Functional and fashionable.

Puzzle Dinner Tray

$60

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$60

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This colorful melamine dinner tray includes a fork, a large and small spoon, knife, plate and drinking cup that all fit securely into the tray. Created by Dutch designer Wendy Boudewijns, the Puzzle Dinner Tray won a Red Dot design award in 2007.

This product is sold by Wendy Boudewijns

Select-a-Date NYT Jigsaw Puzzle

$50

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$50

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How about a front page of the New York Times in the form of a 400-piece jigsaw puzzle? Select a date from the present all the way back to 1888 and make a gift that’s great for birthdays, anniversaries or to commemorate prominent historical events. It’s about the size of the actual paper and—like the Gray Lady herself—is full color only on dates after 16 October 1997.

This product is sold by New York Times

Mini Fondue Kit

$10

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$10

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This tiny kit includes a 32 page book of easy fondue recipes as well as a small pot, metal stand, a tea light and four metal forks. Just add your own miniature treats.

This product is sold by Fred Flare

Airfork One

$10

For kids who like to have their food flown to them, the Airfork One cutlery piece is the perfect gift. The airplane-shaped handle’s made using dishwasher-safe silicone for easy cleaning.

This product is sold by Fred Flare

Latest Additions to the CH Gift Guide

Today brings a fresh crop of gifts for your perusal. Clockwise from top left:

Meat-wrapper for gadgets

DIY Molecular Gastronomy

Nevermind print or the web, puzzle it out

Wearing your sentiments on your umbrella

Pin-ups for the Williamsburg set

Color play with the nation's official residence

Multi Candle Pin

£32

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£32

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The multi-tiered candlestick holder is a cozy addition to any room but also makes a great centerpiece with its varying heights and slim construction.

This product is sold by Eno

Rugby Rollerball Pen

$39

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$39

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Inspired by the colors of Post-it notes, the cap and pen itself are magnetic, allowing you to attach it to fridges or other surfaces.

This product is sold by Ettore Sottsass

Cool Hunting 2008 Gift Guide

Jam-packed full of gifts sure to please loved ones, enemies and those who you feel relatively neutral about, our annual gift guide culls all the options and organizes our favorites in one convenient location for your online shopping pleasure. From paper guns and Absinthe sets to Dr. Dre's headphones and an eco-friendly TV, there's something there for everyone.

We'll be adding new finds daily so visit often!

Nest Bowls and Measuring Cups

$57

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$57

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Give a splash of color to someone’s kitchen with this set of eight non-slip nesting kitchen accessories designed by the London-based studio Morph.

This product is sold by Morph

Bird Feet Candlesticks

$395

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$395

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These creepy oxidized bronze candlesticks designed by Lee Hale are the perfect gift for the person who loves something a little unusual in their home. Each pair includes a box of narrow candlesticks.

This product is sold by Lee Hale

Zapi Tooth Sanitizer

$30

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$30

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For the germophobe who has everything, (Purell on a keychain anyone?) the perfect gift this holiday season is the toothbrush sanitizing Zapi egg. It’s a fun addition to any bathroom, and guarantees to kill 99.9% of bacteria that can collect on toothbrushes.

This product is sold by Violight

SQ-35 DIY Pinhole Camera Kit

$25

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$25

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Using 35mm film, the camera frames each shot square and features four picture settings, normal, star burst, soft focus and soft focus. Comprised of cardboard, the build-it-yourself camera allows you to experiment with film like the early days of photography.

This product is sold by P-Sharan

Fancy Sparrows and Nest Matches

$5

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$5

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A classy little book of wooden matches, these make for a too-cute stocking stuffer.

This product is sold by Sprout Home

The Blackwell Collection

$6,700

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$6,700

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Designing and creating her own jewelry since graduating from Parsons in 1992, all of Jill Platner’s jewelery is made in her studio in New York City and is strung on the durable tenara thread that resists UV rays and salt water. CH is a longtime fan.

This product is sold by Jill Platner

OZOlife Gift Pack

As the holiday decor and requisite complaints about it begin, it's also time to turn to resources like the good people at OZOlife, the online magazine and daily email about smart, sustainable living, who are offering a gift pack that will be sure to please even the fussiest friend.

Each gift pack includes seven essential items designed to ease your eco-conscience, daily life and wallet—from the classic Sigg bottle to a toothbrush made from recycled plastic yogurt containers.

At $105, you can purchase the gift pack today from OZOlife. Keep an eye out for it along with other great gift options in the Cool Hunting gift guide come Thanksgiving or check out last year's to get a jump start on the brainstorming.

Zak Designs Ice Cream Keeper

Screaming for ice cream is easier than ever with Ice Cream Keeper, an insulated foam-core container than keeps your ice cream frozen while in transit. From Zak Designs, a leader in dinnerware and lunch kits made from melamine, a very durable thermosetting plastic. In combination with the insulation is the keeper's screw-off lid with freezable gel insert, which helps keep ice cream cold for up to an hour and a half. Available in four colors and large enough to hold a pint-sized container, the Ice Cream Keeper is great for taking ice cream home from the grocery or as dessert to a dinner party.

While the patent is still pending, the keeper should be ready just in time for summer enjoyment.

And You Shall Know Us By The Trail Of Our Vinyl

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A collection of thousands of vinyl LPs from attics, garage sales, and dusty archives that spans the history of Jewish recorded music from the 1940s to the 1980s, this book weaves an account that begins with sacred songs and ends with the holy trinity of Neil, Barbra and Barry.