Famous for her colorful geometric and nature-inspired wallpaper designs, Australian designer and entrepreneur Florence Broadhurst was a fascinating individual. This book by Helen O’Neill explores Broadhurst’s body of work, as well as her personal life and tragic unsolved murder.
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Belgian-born, Czech Republic-based designer Anna Torfs consistently make stunning glassware pieces that will be the envy of anybody who catches a glimpse. The Traam Vase is a certain favorite—it’s bold and dynamic, and changes along with the lighting in a room. Since Torfs makes all items by hand, your vase will be unlike any other in the world.
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Drew Smith (former editor of The Good Food Guide) has delved deep into all things oyster-related with his beautiful new hardcover “Oyster: A Gastronomic History (with Recipes).” From the delicacy’s ancient history (did you know Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” incorrectly has her sailing ashore in a scallop shell, when it should have been an oyster shell?) to exciting recipes, etiquette, tools and more, this book is as fascinating as it is educational.
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Inspired by the bright lights of New York City, Jimmy Lion’s socks feature vibrant patterns alongside illustrations of the natural world. Their “Storm” socks are made in Portugal and are adorned with showers of pixelated lighting—perfect for energizing any outfit. The socks are made with a hand-linked toe, come in three colorways and are available in various sizes for all genders.
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Brooklyn-based artist Deborah Kass blends several aspects of her borough in her “OY/YO” series, from the Spanish for “I am” to local slang and the Yiddish language, the two letters used here express a lot. The fun and bold play on words is viewable as a gigantic sculpture in Brooklyn Bridge Park until August 2016, and also now available as cufflinks (sterling silver in 18 karat gold-plate)—but equally big in attitude.
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Available in an assortment of other subdued hues, this Hunter Green notebook by Washington DC-based brand Appointed speaks to its sustainable nature. Made with recycled paper (either blank, lined or grid-ruled) and created through renewable energy production processes, this 7.5-inch thought-keeper comes brass-coil-bound and with a water-resistant cover.
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Warby Parker’s Kincaid sunglasses are an effortlessly show-stopping take on classic aviators that partially exposes the lenses. The seemingly continuous line of the frame’s lightweight titanium makes them sleek, and the two colorways (brushed navy or riesling) are subtle and neutral, but never dull.
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From 100% Japanese cotton, The Hill-Side’s long-sleeve indigo ombre plaid flannel shirt is all about the details. From the button-down collar to the gusset at each side seam and an interior twill tape locker loop, everything has been taken into consideration for a shirt that can be dressed up or worn quite casually. Further, there’s a traditional single-needle construction utilized, manufactured in NYC’s Garment District.
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Documenting his travels through delightful doodles, writer and filmmaker Marin Montagut offers “Bonjour Paris,” a map and information guide mash-up that uncovers the most charming Parisian establishments. Part of his “Bonjour” series (which also includes New York, London and Paris by night), the guide is made from waterproof, tear-resistant paper and will shepherd you to the best the City of Light has to offer.
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For the holidays, Paris meets Tokyo for one eye-catching collaboration: record label and fashion brand Maison Kitsuné has dressed up Shu Uemura’s beauty products—from palettes to cleansing oil—for a festive addition to your boudoir. One of the standouts is Shu Uemura’s cult eyelash curler (found in almost every pro make-up artist’s kit) plated in 24K gold—makes you feel glamorous by just looking at it.
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Philippe Starck’s Forge de Laguiole pocket knife is both a useful tool and (quite literally) a work of art. First displayed at the Cooper Hewitt Museum’s “Art of Living in France: 1789 to 1989” exhibition and later accepted into the MoMA’s permanent collection, the all-aluminum knife is a sleek and graceful interpretation of the historical blade.
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Uncle Goose lets imaginations soar with colorful blocks of monster parts and patterns. Made from sustainable Michigan-grown basswood, the blocks feature non-toxic ink and are made in the USA.
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Drawn from whisky produced at two now-closed Scottish distilleries (Ladyburn and Inverleven) William Grant & Sons’ Ghosted Reserve 26-Year-Old scotch is more than rare, it’s an unrepeatable one-off expression. Remarkably mellow for its age, the spirit is a blend of malts that’s been aged in hand-selected oak casks. The beautifully colored liquid, tasteful box and limited production make it a unique gift for whisky lovers.
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A contemporary reimagining of the Tarot, this illustrated book functions as the deck of cards itself—one suggestion is for readers to open intuitively to a page each morning, during a quiet moment—as well as a guide for interpretation. The joy radiating from the Ten of Cups, the fiery energy of the Knight of Wands, the sudden upheaval of the Tower and more are captured perfectly within Michelle Blade’s otherworldly watercolors; their hidden meanings are helpfully deconstructed by Jen Altman’s accompanying text.
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This ceramic and leather Spora ceiling planter—made by Brooklyn-based design studio Light + Ladder—adds elegance to any apartment while freeing up floor space. Sturdy vegetable-tanned leather straps secure a matte stoneware vessel, which is perfect for hosting a fern, flowers or a dangling vine. When fully extended, the planter measures 23 inches tall.
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This delicate ring, crafted from 14K rose gold, carries a minimal style that’s equal parts sweet and refined. With a small, faceted .22CT teardrop-shaped sapphire at its center, there’s a bit of glitz, but it’s ultimately understated and easily paired with other metals or colored stones.
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More than a monthly schedule, this exclusive Poketo calendar sets the mood for each month with artist Satsuki Shibuya’s delicate watercolor paintings. Printed in the USA on high-quality card stock, the 14-page calendar measures two-feet long and is bound together by a single silver clip. A convenient puncture-marker even makes it easy to hang the ethereal, pastel-toned images on a wall to show off.
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Baked with love by Anna Gordon in Brooklyn, these super-rich and fudgy delicacies are made with peppermint oil and—for a festive bonus—sprinkled with crushed-up candy cane. A tasty treat to bring to a holiday party or stuff into a stocking, these refreshing but intense cookies won’t last long.
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NYC-based jeweler Jill Platner offers this set of collar stays that you’ll never want to tuck away. Made from sterling silver that’s been hammered for an interesting textured finish, the two-inch collar stays come with a leather storage pouch when they aren’t in use. Just don’t forget to take them out before dropping your laundry off at the dry cleaners.
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Encouraging exploration, curiosity and adventure, the kids’ collection from Arro Home is space-themed; with plenty of intergalactic illustrations to put little ones in an imaginative state of mind for bedtime. The 100% cotton Astro pillowcase set features suns, asteroids, uncharted planets and clouds, reminding tykes to shoot for the stars.
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For Mondays and any other times when it’s critical to warn people of your attitude before they mess with you, Rosehound Apparel’s “Feeling Salty” patch is nasty but nice. The 100% cotton patch measures 2.75 inches, is iron-on and is available in a peachy pink or black.
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Made in England, this sleek pen is for those who like to take phone messages and make doodles in serious style. Machined from a solid piece of lead-free brass and hand-plated in rose gold, it’s a truly sophisticated gift for luxury enthusiasts of all genders.
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An appropriate fit defines good T-shirts. With inspiration from military issue undershirts, Apolis’ indigo pocket T-shirt falls upon the body beautifully, without being too snug. From 100% pre-washed cotton, naturally indigo-dyed, that’s been grown and sewn in Peru, the construction’s top notch here, as well.
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Oakland-based artist Heather Day translates her experiences—often with nature—into expressive layers of paint. She uses color “like punctuation,” helping viewers to read (and read into) her work. This selection, “Woods and Rivers #1,” is acrylic soft-pastel on paper and measures 30 inches by 22 inches.
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Blending the art of sport and the art of actual art, Toronto-based Just Visiting’s Neobasketism pin is simple yet bold. The brass enamel pin with black nickel plating is for basketball fans as much as it is for art lovers, blending ball with Mondrian.
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This year, 86-year-old Argentine artist and social activist Julio Le Parc was the fourth person invited by Hermès Éditeur to bring his art to silk: vibrant stripes of colors loop, twist and dance to tell of a journey and experiences. Though the sixty one-of-a-kind Hermès scarves Le Parc designed sell for €7000, his color op art experiments have also been preserved in a beautiful (and much more affordable) book form.
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