Haikubes
A game of syllables and language, Haikubes comes with 63 word cubes for discovering your inner poet.
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Stroke a little wood by decking out your keyboard in maple or cherry with Lazerwood Industries’ elegant key covers.
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Allow children to express different aspects of their creativity with these reusable kits from Zolo, which each include 25 thematic play-sculpture pieces to use in inspirational activities and construction challenges for ages 5 and up.
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A unique interactive online adventure, Journey for PS3 is by far one of the best games of 2012. It’s also the first video game soundtrack to be nominated for a Grammy. You will be immersed in gorgeous Miyazaki-esque environments and share an experience with others like never before.
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Each of Stvdio Brooklyn’s petite ceramic planters are wheel-thrown and hand-carved with a simple Aztec-inspired pattern, and are great for your favorite cactus enthusiast.
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With 10,000 micro vibrations, the Pulsonic technology within this sophisticated shaver helps capture more hair with every stroke. An added bonus: with the touch of a button clean, charge, lubricate, and dry your shaver.
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Sanborn Canoe paddles are almost too gorgeous to put in water. Named for one of the Minnesota shop’s original tool suppliers, each Sam Special paddle is made from durable Western red and white cedar.
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An artist as eccentric as he is consummate, English ceramicist Grayson Perry is a Turner Prize winner who can also be known by his alter ego Claire. In a silk scarf for London’s Tate Modern, Perry created a “social and cultural map to help aspiring artists navigate the hostile territory on their way to being accepted by the establishment.”
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Woven on a special sock frame machine—which can only churn out 20 to 25 pairs per day—these colorful socks from Japanese label Chup are based on a variety of historical patterns, each incorporating different family emblems and symbols.
Produced by Geoffrey Parker and Bentley, these elegant backgammon sets draw on the venerated design traditions of both luxury brands, from the hand-bound leather casing to subtle Bentley branding stamped on each game piece.
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A collaboration between Grove and MapleXO, these iPhone 5 and 4/4s backs are sustainably made from the waste wood of a Portland-based skateboard maker. And because each one is made of skate scraps, every individual case is truly unique.
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This handy little device is great for outdoor adventurists or friends living in hurricane-prone areas. Simply crank the handle to power its light, radio and, most critically, your mobile phone.
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Keep warm on long flights with this gorgeous 100% cashmere wrap, which comes in 15 different colors.
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A pint of Jeni’s super splendid signature ice cream will brighten any wintry day. The Columbus, OH-based dairy deity’s ethereal flavor combinations include brambleberry crisp, reisling poached pear, the buckeye state and more.
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David Byrne’s latest celebrates our relationship with music and its essential role in human culture.
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Cape Town graphic designer Simon Frouws adds a premium touch to playing cards with this limited edition set, which features his gold foil design stamped onto sustainably-sourced black paper.
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A model of simplicity and Dutch craftsmanship, Mujjo’s snug cases for phones, iPads and MacBooks protect your tech in wool and vegetable-tanned leather.
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London’s irreverent illustrator Mr. Bingo cleverly combined his love of drawing with his penchant for telling strangers to fuck off in an exchange called Hate Mail. This book highlights the postcards, offensive messages and original drawings Bingo mailed out in recent months.
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Made with supple leather and Military Spec hardware, this badass keychain from Apolis is the discerning man’s answer to carrying your keys on a carabiner. Plus it’s hand stitched, and who doesn’t appreciate a little craftsmanship?
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Riffing on ubiquitous “Beware of the Dog” yard signs, Ware of The Dog is a line of clothing for fashionable canines, whcih include colorful merino jacquard and luscious alpaca fur to serve as a second coat. Ware also cleverly breaks down their online sizing chart by breed and weight.
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Each of Tattly’s entertaining temporary tattoos is individually designed by emerging artists from across the U.S. This kids-centric set features 12 of their 250 designs, including a slinky, a robot, an ice cream truck and more.
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Sanrio one-ups the quintessential office gift with this kawaii kitty, which grows in 1-2 weeks and includes seeds for up to 3 plantings.
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These bronze and sterling silver pendants are byproducts of Platner’s large-scale “Angel Kisses” sculpture. Each piece is one-of-a-kind.
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