Tarmoset’s Leather + Birch Fly Swatter

$32

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$32

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Deal death to buzzing intruders with this handy 21″-long leather and birch fly swatter. Attractive in itself there’s no shame in hanging-and-displaying it as a warning to houseflies everywhere.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Tarmoset

MoMA Design Store Cards

$16

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$16

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Nobody knows design like the folks at MoMA, so why not pick up your holiday greetings from their gorgeous selection. The paper pop-up cards are 10% off this holiday season, so stock up now for the years to come.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by MoMA

Handmade Neckties

$85

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$85

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Designed 3″ shorter than the average tie, these heavy tweed woven wool neckties are hand-sewn in the USA and should rest just above the waistline. At 2 5/8″ wide it’s slender but not gaunt and available in eight elegant styles including plaid, herringbone, houndstooth, worsted wool, cashmere and corduroy. Free shipping in the USA.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Brooklyn Tailors

Archival Clothing Rucksack

$220

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$220

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These classic rucksacks are crafted from sturdy 18oz cotton duck, which is reinforced and riveted using materials from the US and UK. Sewn in a workshop in Eugene, OR, the versatile bag comes in: dark brown, orange, red, cobalt blue and yellow.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Archival Clothing

Hadron Down Anorak

$125

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$125

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This 850-fill goose down anorak provides incredible warmth yet stows down to the size of a water bottle when compressed. The hooded jacket features a kangaroo pocket and elastic wrist gaiters to keep the wind out. Despite its surprisingly affordable price tag, the coat doesn’t sacrifice performance. Available in two colors and three styles.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Stoic

Joola

$100-220

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$100-220

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These scaled-down professional ping pong tables from Joola are regulation height and fold for easy storage. Any urbanite who has wished for more space to play billiards will appreciate the compact–and fun–solution. Choose from mid-size or mini.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Joola

Blue Mammoth Ivory Ring

$170

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$170

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This stacked maple wood ring is topped with 150,000-year-old ivory from the tusk of a long-extinct woolly mammoth that stalked the earth during the Pleistocene period. The ancient ivory was recovered at the bottom of the North Sea off the coast of Holland. All rings are made to order (10-20 business days required to fill an order); available in sizes from 5-13.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Sticks & Stones

Constellation Maps

$95

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$95

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These intricate astronomical charts from the Municipal Prints Company are made in the USA from heavy stock paper and measure 36×36 inches. Northern and southern compasses are available in black or midnight blue, both with an antique feel.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Municipal Prints Company

Radio Flyer Model 18 Red Wagon

$100

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$100

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Most would argue that every kid should have a Radio Flyer wagon at some point during their childhood. This timeless American classic is available factory-direct from the Chicago-based concern that’s manufactured the shiny red wheels for 94 years. Some assembly required.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Radio Flyer

The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt

$19

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$19

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Author Caroline Preston takes the very conventional of a young girl searching for love, only to realize it had been waiting for her at home all along, but tells it in an imaginative new way. Using pages of a fictional scrapbook, the plot moves through postcards, ticket stubs, menus, candy wrappers and more to lead the reader through an early 20th-century tale of romance and adventure.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Ecco

Playing Cards

$7

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$7

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Add a touch of class to poker night with this elegant deck of playing cards. The deck of 54 cards is great for magicians, poker players or any game nut.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Monarch

Roku Streaming Player

$50-$100

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$50-$100

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This streaming player seamlessly connects your television with your internet connection to bring television programs, movies and music on demand. Touted as more convenient than playing a DVD it synchs up with existing subscriptions like Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora at no extra cost nor is a computer required.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Roku

Anatomic Heart Locket

€173

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€173

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This rose gold-plated anatomically correct heart necklace is as striking as it is sentimental, with its petite pendant strung on an adjustable 925 silver chain. Crafted by the nomadic Norwegian jewelry designer Bjørg Nordli-Mathisen.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Bjørg Nordli-Mathisen

Hudson’s Bay 4 Point Blanket

Manufactured under the official license of the historic Hudson’s Bay Company and loomed in England, these iconic wool blankets are dyed before they’re spun, then sun dried to brighten the colors. Available in four patterns, the 100% wool blankets measure 72″ x 90″ wide.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Woolrich

Cire Trudon Dada Candle

$85

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$85

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Cire Trudon, France’s oldest candlemaker and a supplier to Napoleon and Marie Antoinette, continues to produce high quality candles that emit intricate old-world scents. The Dada candle combines the traditional CireTrudon aromas with a blend of mint and eucalyptus for a candle that’s as bold as the movement that inspired it.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Cire Trudon

The Cemetery of Reason

$29

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$29

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The work of Ed Templeton, owner and art director of Toy Machine Skateboards, is brought together in this comprehensive survey book. Over 260 of his pieces are featured alongside interviews and essays by several influential artists and writers.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by S.M.A.K.

Zippo Hand Warmer

$13

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$13

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Weighing just 3½ ounces, this pocket sized handwarmer combines the classic look of the Zippo lighter with the sleek functionality that’s made the brand famous. Using premium lighter fluid (sold separately) it produces heat for up to 12 hours.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Zippo

Nespresso Pixie

$230

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$230

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The straightforward Nespresso Pixie is great for any java head that doesn’t have time to for a traditional stovetop espresso maker. Just over a foot long, the machine takes a mere 25 seconds to warm up and uses biodegradable pre-packed capsules.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Nespresso

Bayleaf Studio Hand Knit Hats

$50

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$50

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These handmade Merino wool hats come in all sizes and colors for kids and adults alike. The product of a graphic designer-turned-knitter extraordinaire, the hats are 100% organic wool sourced from farms in upstate New York.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Bayleaf Studio

Bought, Borrowed & Stolen

$16

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$16

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This unique book showcases the most mind-blowing meals chef Allegra McEvedy encountered on her most recent travels around the world, along with a unique knife from each place that reflects the country’s gastronomical heritage.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Conran

DESIGNerd Trivia Game

$60

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$60

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A must for any meticulous designer, the 100-card trivia game DESIGNerd challenges players with questions provided by creator Kevin Finn, as well as Stefan Sagmeister, Steven Heller and Lita Talarico. Do you know the two digital typefaces designed by Zuzana Licko in 1989? DESIGNerd does.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by DESIGNerd

Wall Stickers

$50-155

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$50-155

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Ferm Living makes several styles of clever wall stickers with an element of utility, such as a world map, a calendar, the periodic table and a to-do list.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Ferm Living

Oeuf Mask and Tail Set

$56

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$56

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A staple for any imaginative kid, Ouef’s mask and tail set are made through fair trade practices by indigenous women to Bolivia. The zebras, crocodiles, giraffes and more are knitted from 100% soft Alpaca wool, are hypo-allergic, and fit for children 18 months and older.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Ouef

Hex Bottle Opener

Industrial simplicity is fitting for something as utilitarian as a bottle opener. This brass bar is handmade in Seattle and will develop a handsome patina over time.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Iacoli & McAllister

Moon Bowls

$25

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$25

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Moon Bowls are designed with a crescent-shaped shelf so that a cup of unfiltered sake or Korean rice wine appears to wane like the moon, diminishing from full to gibbous to a sliver before completely disappearing.

Added: November 2011

This product is sold by Compact