$25
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$25
The Razor Pit dramatically extends the life of razor blade cartridges by allowing you to sharpen and clean it in seconds.
Available from Razor Pit from $25.
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The Razor Pit dramatically extends the life of razor blade cartridges by allowing you to sharpen and clean it in seconds.
Available from Razor Pit from $25.
RazorPit’s blade sharpener dramatically extends the life of razor blade cartridges by allowing you to hone and clean it in seconds.
This product is sold by RazorPit
$60
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$60
Massimo Vingelli’s award-winning dinnerware was designed in 1964 and is still produced from the original molds, ensuring consistency between old and new production. It’s stackable, practical and timeless. The melamine dishes are dishwasher safe; the polycarbonate mugs are microwave/dishwasher safe. A set includes one dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl and mug.
Available from Design Within Reach for $60.
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Massimo Vingelli’s award-winning dinnerware was designed in 1964 and is still produced from the original molds, ensuring consistency between old and new production. It’s stackable, practical and timeless. The melamine dishes are dishwasher safe; the polycarbonate mugs are microwave/dishwasher safe. A set includes one dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl and mug.
Available from Design Within Reach for $60.
Massimo Vingelli’s award-winning dinnerware was designed in 1964 and is still produced from the original molds, ensuring consistency between old and new production. It’s stackable, practical and timeless. The melamine dishes are dishwasher safe; the polycarbonate mugs are microwave/dishwasher safe. A set includes one dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl and mug.
This product is sold by Massimo Vignelli
$15
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$15
Have fun and commune with nature playing this delightful boardgame as you go around the board collecting flowers and vegetables for your garden.
Available from eeBoo for $18.
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Have fun and commune with nature playing this delightful boardgame as you go around the board collecting flowers and vegetables for your garden.
Available from eeBoo for $18.
Have fun and commune with nature playing this delightful boardgame as you go around the board collecting flowers and vegetables for your garden.
This product is sold by eeBoo
$275
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$275
This scotch only gets better with age. At 25 years old this could be one of the most classic gifts you could give this holiday season. It will give you a full, rich burst of flavor, with hints of honey and nutty toffee. When the temperatures cool, and you are in the warmth of your home break out this classic scotch and pair it with vanilla ice cream for a nice after dinner treat.
Available from Valley Wine and Spirits for $260.
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This scotch only gets better with age. At 25 years old this could be one of the most classic gifts you could give this holiday season. It will give you a full, rich burst of flavor, with hints of honey and nutty toffee. When the temperatures cool, and you are in the warmth of your home break out this classic scotch and pair it with vanilla ice cream for a nice after dinner treat.
Available from Valley Wine and Spirits for $260.
This scotch only gets better with age. At 25 years old this could be one of the most classic gifts you could give this holiday season. It will give you a full, rich burst of flavor, with hints of honey and nutty toffee. When the temperatures cool, and you are in the warmth of your home break out this classic scotch and pair it with vanilla ice cream for a nice after dinner treat.
This product is sold by Highland Park 25
From Green & Spring comes the smell of lavender, geranium and rosemary. The candles will emit a sense of calm and freshness in the air while it burns its 100% natural wax. The set contains three candles and all ingredients are sustainable and vegan.
This product is sold by Green & Spring
$50
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$50
San Francisco based artist Barry McGee’s paintings, drawings, photographs and documentation of present and past installations are included in this all encompassing book. His love of urban life and street art is included and is an interesting read for anyone inspired to make their own mark in the world.
Available from Art Book for $50.
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San Francisco based artist Barry McGee’s paintings, drawings, photographs and documentation of present and past installations are included in this all encompassing book. His love of urban life and street art is included and is an interesting read for anyone inspired to make their own mark in the world.
Available from Art Book for $50.
San Francisco based artist Barry McGee’s paintings, drawings, photographs and documentation of present and past installations are included in this all encompassing book. His love of urban life and street art is included and is an interesting read for anyone inspired to make their own mark in the world.
This product is sold by Barry McGee
$18
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$18
This reusable tin contains a light nourishing moisturizer that is sensitive enough for your face and provides enough hydration for your hands and body. The cream is long-lasting and suitable for every skin type. STEAMCREAM gets it’s name from the process of fusing its vegan ingredients together in the manufacturing process. It is small enough to put in your bag or purse and the tins have different limited edition designs.
Available from STEAMCREAM for $18.
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This reusable tin contains a light nourishing moisturizer that is sensitive enough for your face and provides enough hydration for your hands and body. The cream is long-lasting and suitable for every skin type. STEAMCREAM gets it’s name from the process of fusing its vegan ingredients together in the manufacturing process. It is small enough to put in your bag or purse and the tins have different limited edition designs.
Available from STEAMCREAM for $18.
This reusable tin contains a light nourishing moisturizer that is sensitive enough for your face and provides enough hydration for your hands and body. The cream is long-lasting and suitable for every skin type. STEAMCREAM gets it’s name from the process of fusing its vegan ingredients together in the manufacturing process. It is small enough to put in your bag or purse and the tins have different limited edition designs.
This product is sold by STEAMCREAM
$60
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$60
Both John Derian and Dempsey & Carroll are inspired by vintage printmaking and design. The limited edition stationary sets have six designs by John Derian. The sets are made up of ten cards and envelopes. The liners are customizable to have your name engraved in a specific color.
Available from Dempsey & Carroll for $60.
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Both John Derian and Dempsey & Carroll are inspired by vintage printmaking and design. The limited edition stationary sets have six designs by John Derian. The sets are made up of ten cards and envelopes. The liners are customizable to have your name engraved in a specific color.
Available from Dempsey & Carroll for $60.
Both John Derian and Dempsey & Carroll are inspired by vintage printmaking and design. The limited edition stationary sets have six designs by John Derian. The sets are made up of ten cards and envelopes. The liners are customizable to have your name engraved in a specific color.
This product is sold by John Derian and Dempsey & Carroll
$20-$50
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$20-$50
Italy’s best cookware brand has a new line of Aeternum cookware that is healthier and greener than teflon. It is nonstick, and PFOA free which leads to a lower emission of C02. The white ceramic surface creates an even distribution of heat so your food is prepared in the highest quality pan possible.
Available from Bialetti Shop for $20-$50.
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Italy’s best cookware brand has a new line of Aeternum cookware that is healthier and greener than teflon. It is nonstick, and PFOA free which leads to a lower emission of C02. The white ceramic surface creates an even distribution of heat so your food is prepared in the highest quality pan possible.
Available from Bialetti Shop for $20-$50.
Italy’s best cookware brand has a new line of Aeternum cookware that is healthier and greener than teflon. It is nonstick, and PFOA free which leads to a lower emission of C02. The white ceramic surface creates an even distribution of heat so your food is prepared in the highest quality pan possible.
This product is sold by Bialetti
$42
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$42
Founder of Brooklyn-based Wintercheck, Kristen Wentrcek had a goal of creating a simple and compact wallet now called the William, a wallet made with 18 gauge lightweight Aluminum Panels and a latex rubber shock cord. It is a limited run of 294 units and comes in Saw Blade Silver and Grease Pen Black.
Available from Wintercheck Factory for $42
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Founder of Brooklyn-based Wintercheck, Kristen Wentrcek had a goal of creating a simple and compact wallet now called the William, a wallet made with 18 gauge lightweight Aluminum Panels and a latex rubber shock cord. It is a limited run of 294 units and comes in Saw Blade Silver and Grease Pen Black.
Available from Wintercheck Factory for $42
Founder of Brooklyn-based Wintercheck, Kristen Wentrcek had a goal of creating a simple and compact wallet now called the William, a wallet made with 18 gauge lightweight Aluminum Panels and a latex rubber shock cord. It is a limited run of 294 units and comes in Saw Blade Silver and Grease Pen Black.
This product is sold by Wintercheck
$75
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$75
Science meets art in Klik Klik, Al Kelly and and Kellar Williams’ new magnetic jewelry kit. Each kit comes with 300 nickel-plated neodymium magnets in three different shapes–216 polished metal spheres, 56 cubes and 28 wands to be exact. Mix and match at will, or follow one of the provided patterns, to create custom bracelets, anklets, necklaces, chokers, armbands, rings and more.
Available from Klik Klik for $75.
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Science meets art in Klik Klik, Al Kelly and and Kellar Williams’ new magnetic jewelry kit. Each kit comes with 300 nickel-plated neodymium magnets in three different shapes–216 polished metal spheres, 56 cubes and 28 wands to be exact. Mix and match at will, or follow one of the provided patterns, to create custom bracelets, anklets, necklaces, chokers, armbands, rings and more.
Available from Klik Klik for $75.
Science meets art in Klik Klik, Al Kelly and and Kellar Williams’ new magnetic jewelry kit. Each kit comes with 300 nickel-plated neodymium magnets in three different shapes–216 polished metal spheres, 56 cubes and 28 wands to be exact. Mix and match at will, or follow one of the provided patterns, to create custom bracelets, anklets, necklaces, chokers, armbands, rings and more.
This product is sold by Klik Klik
$3,000
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$3,000
Inspired by the disappearance of bees, the 18k gold pendants designed by Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons, are cast from abandonded honeycombs from Brooklyn, NY hives. As the gold fills the cast, the honeycomb melts away leaving a one-of-a-kind shape. The company gives back 10 percent of its proceeds to bee-keeping efforts by the Brooklyn Bee.
Available from Occulter for $3000.
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Inspired by the disappearance of bees, the 18k gold pendants designed by Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons, are cast from abandonded honeycombs from Brooklyn, NY hives. As the gold fills the cast, the honeycomb melts away leaving a one-of-a-kind shape. The company gives back 10 percent of its proceeds to bee-keeping efforts by the Brooklyn Bee.
Available from Occulter for $3000.
Inspired by the disappearance of bees, the 18k gold pendants designed by Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons, are cast from abandonded honeycombs from Brooklyn, NY hives. As the gold fills the cast, the honeycomb melts away leaving a one-of-a-kind shape. The company gives back 10 percent of its proceeds to bee-keeping efforts by the Brooklyn Bee.
This product is sold by Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons
Made in England, Tallulah & Hope have collaborated with Ascher, one of the worlds best textile houses on these cotton gauze scarves. The accessory is screen printed with hand rolled edges. A variety of colors and patterns are available.
This product is sold by Ascher
$65
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$65
McMakin’s modern furniture mixes his creativity with his architectural skill. Seemingly disproportionate the furniture in this book is unique and will get you thinking outside the box.
Available from online or at a local store for $65.
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McMakin’s modern furniture mixes his creativity with his architectural skill. Seemingly disproportionate the furniture in this book is unique and will get you thinking outside the box.
Available from online or at a local store for $65.
McMakin’s modern furniture mixes his creativity with his architectural skill. Seemingly disproportionate the furniture in this book is unique and will get you thinking outside the box.
This product is sold by Roy McMakin
$12
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$12
Everything you could ever think of or not think of is created into a flowchart in the book “Everything Explained Through Flowcharts”. Whether your interest is in ghosts, salad dressing, things to say during sex or dethroned or disgraced beauty queens, it is all addressed in this book.
Available from Amazon for $12.
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Everything you could ever think of or not think of is created into a flowchart in the book “Everything Explained Through Flowcharts”. Whether your interest is in ghosts, salad dressing, things to say during sex or dethroned or disgraced beauty queens, it is all addressed in this book.
Available from Amazon for $12.
Everything you could ever think of or not think of is created into a flowchart in the book “Everything Explained Through Flowcharts”. Whether your interest is in ghosts, salad dressing, things to say during sex or dethroned or disgraced beauty queens, it is all addressed in this book.
This product is sold by William Morrow Paperbacks
£175
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£175
Made from a single piece of brass tubing, bent to form a “U” and perched atop a metal disk, this elegant candle holder will develop a natural patina over time for something of a Modernist medieval feel to a candlelit dinner at a long table.
Available from Minimalux for $280.
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Made from a single piece of brass tubing, bent to form a “U” and perched atop a metal disk, this elegant candle holder will develop a natural patina over time for something of a Modernist medieval feel to a candlelit dinner at a long table.
Available from Minimalux for $280.
Made from a single piece of brass tubing, bent to form a “U” and perched atop a metal disk, this elegant candle holder will develop a natural patina over time for something of a Modernist medieval feel to a candlelit dinner at a long table.
This product is sold by Minimalux
$15
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$15
This kit allows you to personalize a dog’s collar with a cute needlepoint charm. They come in a variety of color options so that in little more than an hour you can create a custom dog gift–or holiday ornament.
Available from AMH Design for $15.
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This kit allows you to personalize a dog’s collar with a cute needlepoint charm. They come in a variety of color options so that in little more than an hour you can create a custom dog gift–or holiday ornament.
Available from AMH Design for $15.
This kit allows you to personalize a dog’s collar with a cute needlepoint charm. They come in a variety of color options so that in little more than an hour you can create a custom dog gift–or holiday ornament.
This product is sold by AMH Design
$45
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$45
Since 1989, John Derian (the U.S.’s leading practitioner of decoupage) and his team of artisans have been handmaking goods for the home in NYC’s East Village.
Available from John Derian starting at $45.
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Since 1989, John Derian (the U.S.’s leading practitioner of decoupage) and his team of artisans have been handmaking goods for the home in NYC’s East Village.
Available from John Derian starting at $45.
Since 1989, John Derian (the U.S.’s leading practitioner of decoupage) and his team of artisans have been handmaking goods for the home in NYC’s East Village.
This product is sold by John Derian
Say goodbye to watered-down whiskey with Vermont-milled stones as opposed to the standard ice for cooling. Add three of the chilled cubes to your next dram to lower the temperature without sacrificing flavor.
This product is sold by Teroforma
$36
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$36
With a sturdy glass jar and handle that fits great in hand, this person powered grinder does the job quickly and consistently. The base is cased in slip-preventing rubber, making it the perfect camping accessory for the coffee snob.
Available from Amazon for $40.
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With a sturdy glass jar and handle that fits great in hand, this person powered grinder does the job quickly and consistently. The base is cased in slip-preventing rubber, making it the perfect camping accessory for the coffee snob.
Available from Amazon for $40.
With a sturdy glass jar and handle that fits great in hand, this person powered grinder does the job quickly and consistently. The base is cased in slip-preventing rubber, making it the perfect camping accessory for the coffee snob.
This product is sold by Hario
$70
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$70
This coffee press features a 25-ounce capacity and double-wall insulation, retaining heat many times longer than a regular glass press. Quality details like a steel mesh plunger means you’ll be enjoying its sleek design for years.
Available from Amazon for $80.
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This coffee press features a 25-ounce capacity and double-wall insulation, retaining heat many times longer than a regular glass press. Quality details like a steel mesh plunger means you’ll be enjoying its sleek design for years.
Available from Amazon for $80.
This coffee press features a 25-ounce capacity and double-wall insulation, retaining heat many times longer than a regular glass press. Quality details like a steel mesh plunger means you’ll be enjoying its sleek design for years.
This product is sold by Frieling
$100
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$100
The new 360° Freestyle Steam/Dry cordless iron has a curved stainless steel base so the neat-freak in your life can have the ultimate control. Features include added steam vents, auto shut-off, adjustable steam, electronic temperature control and an anti-drip system.
Available from Panasonic for $100.
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The new 360° Freestyle Steam/Dry cordless iron has a curved stainless steel base so the neat-freak in your life can have the ultimate control. Features include added steam vents, auto shut-off, adjustable steam, electronic temperature control and an anti-drip system.
Available from Panasonic for $100.
The new 360° Freestyle Steam/Dry cordless iron has a curved stainless steel base so the neat-freak in your life can have the ultimate control. Features include added steam vents, auto shut-off, adjustable steam, electronic temperature control and an anti-drip system.
This product is sold by Panasonic
$26
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$26
The perfect kit to start out with for a new pup, the set includes a nylon training leash and collar sold in a variety of sizes and colors.
Available from Wagwear for $30.
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The perfect kit to start out with for a new pup, the set includes a nylon training leash and collar sold in a variety of sizes and colors.
Available from Wagwear for $30.
The perfect kit to start out with for a new pup, the set includes a nylon training leash and collar sold in a variety of sizes and colors.
This product is sold by Wagwear
$12
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$12
These adorably cozy baby mittens come in a variety of colors and are bound by a string so one doesn’t go missing. The ultra-soft 80/20 blend of cotton and polyester fleece keeps baby’s hands warm all winter long.
Available from Zutano for $13.00.
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These adorably cozy baby mittens come in a variety of colors and are bound by a string so one doesn’t go missing. The ultra-soft 80/20 blend of cotton and polyester fleece keeps baby’s hands warm all winter long.
Available from Zutano for $13.00.
These adorably cozy baby mittens come in a variety of colors and are bound by a string so one doesn’t go missing. The ultra-soft 80/20 blend of cotton and polyester fleece keeps baby’s hands warm all winter long.
This product is sold by Zutano
Known the world over for its weather, beaches, increasingly important art, design and cultural scenes and of course its celebrated night life, Miami Beach is perhaps not the first destination you think of when you’re planning a spa getaway. But it’s for all these reasons that I like Canyon Ranch Living, Hotel and Spa Miami Beach so much. You’re in the middle of everything, but it’s extremely easy to turn it all off and spend the day hiking on the beach or taking in the fitness and wellness programs, and enjoying Canyon Ranch’s renowned health-conscious cuisine.
Having had the opportunity to experience Canyon Ranch’s larger and more immersive resort in Lenox, MA on several occasions, I happily accepted the invitation to have a more in-depth experience during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Conveniently located on Collins Avenue and 68th Street, it is only a few minutes to both Surfside and Bal Harbour to the North, South Beach to the South, Wynwood and the Design District to the West, and the MoCA and cluster of mid-century modern shops Northwest. The resort has 750 feet of prime beach, on a stretch with a wide and well maintained board walk.
Bernardo Fort-Brescia, co-founder of Miami’s most famous architectural firm Arquitectonica, took us on a tour of the resort they designed. The first thing you notice from the porte-cochère as you drive up is the wide open view to the beach through a palm grove. Connecting to the Miami of the past, the hotel is housed in the completely renovated, historic Carillon hotel; it proudly features its original, restored neon sign and recalls its reign as one of the most celebrated hotels of the 1950s. Today the Carillon tower houses the 150 spacious one- and two-bedroom hotel suites, as well as 80 condos, and a dining and retail area.
Bernardo pointed out several of the original design elements, and explained the complexity of the building’s renovation. A testament to good design, it captures the original building’s personality while bringing the space to a more current (and up to code) presence. One of the bigger challenges facing the design team was the building’s numerous columns, which are now completely invisible as you walk through the suites. Other benefits of the restoration include the addition of floor-to-ceiling glass to better enjoy the views and interiors by David Rockwell and his team at Rockwell Group.
The core of the resort is the 70,000-square-foot Wellness Spa—it’s as big as it sounds. Here, you get all of the Canyon Ranch love that made them famous. The Spa includes the Wellness Center, where you can consult with physicians about injuries, ailments, weight loss, prevention and healthy living. The fitness center offers nearly every type of cardio and workout equipment (including a climbing wall and Pilates machines), and dozens of exercise, movement and fitness classes. You can of course chill at one of the pools, sit on the beach, take a class at the outdoor fitness studio, or enjoy one of the 54 treatment rooms, which house some of the best spa treatments you’ll find anywhere in just about every flavor. My favorites are Ashiatsu and Reflexology, the latter done on a Neuroacoustic Sound Table, which uses sound technology to help relax minds and bodied. The Spa also includes his and hers Aquavana thermal suites—a collection of hydrospas, saunas, steam rooms, laconiums (dry saunas) and showers.
The Hotel and Spa are flanked by two newly constructed condo towers, where one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments (from 720 to more than 3,500 square-feet) feature amazing city, bay and ocean views, Rockwell-designed interiors, and of course use of the Wellness Spa and restaurants. Residents also can relax at their own pools if they don’t feel like mingling with the hotel guests. You can learn all about The Residences online.
Well-known for its approach to healthy eating, the Canyon Ranch Grill delivers on that promise with low calorie, tasty and fulfilling meals that feature local and organic food whenever possible. The South Beach Wine and Food Festival brought Executive Chef Scott Uehlein out from the Tucson resort, and he treated us to the most memorable five-course meal with fewer than 800 calories that I’ve ever eaten. Unlike the other Canyon Ranch resorts, the Miami property doesn’t ignore the city’s other temptations, and offers a really great selection of organic and biodynamic beer, wine and spirits. You can also eat the Carillon Café or poolside at The Cabana.
While the wholly engaging nature of the Tucson and Lenox resorts create a more complete experience, the Miami Beach Hotel and Spa offers a uniquely refreshing way to experience Miami.
More photos by Nikolas Koenig in the gallery.
