Instant Plant Food

Indoor + Houseplant Fertilizer

$15.00

Made in the US, these odorless, small-batch plant food tablets provide the essential nutrients and trace micronutrients required for a healthy indoor garden. Convenient and versatile, Instant Plant Food sources ingredients from naturally occurring minerals and eco-friendly live fermentation of waste-based feedstock and molasses, making this fertilizer suited to wide range of plants—from tropicals and orchids to potted plants and even air or desert plants. Each tablet is carbon neutral and promises to be capable of revitalizing one large plant or several smaller ones.

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Botanopia

Germination + Propagation Set

$40.00

Comprised of one small porcelain plate (for growing small flower bulbs, plant cuttings and more) and one large plate (for avocado pits, bigger flowers and succulents), this handcrafted porcelain germination set also comes with a bottle of organic plant food and a pack of assorted seeds (though the latter is only available to those living in Europe). Due to their versatile design and function, these plates work with an array of cups and vessels. Price is in Euros.

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For Freedoms

Nourish Joy Kids T-Shirt

$28.00

For Freedoms—an artist-led organization that works with creatives to increase civic engagement, discourse and direct action—has a small selection of design-forward merch online. From their shop comes the Nourish Joy Kids T-Shirt, a classic, boxy shirt printed with puff ink details that evoke the brighter world For Freedoms stands for. Available in size 2T to youth medium (for kids aged around 10 to 12), this shirt supports the organization’s crucial efforts while also sending a helpful reminder to “Nourish Joy.”

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Amy Victoria Marsh

Furry Friend Ornament

$65.00

Handmade at the The Engine House Studio in Salford, Greater Manchester by multi-disciplinary artist Amy Victoria Marsh, every single Furry Friend Ornaments is unique—as Marsh creates them in the likeness of your pet. Once a purchase is made, customers simply email photos and descriptions of their furry friend so Marsh can immortalize them in stoneware clay and ceramic pencil. While every piece differs, most measure approximately seven by seven centimeters, and are coated in a shiny, transparent glaze. Price is in Pounds.

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Fiele Fragrances

A Flower For You

$150.00

Fiele Fragrance’s limited edition release A Flower For You pays homage to Ron Finley, a horticultural activist who aims to turn food deserts into food sanctuaries that overflow with high-quality produce and healthier eating options for locals. To reflect his harmonious connection to nature, the fragrance is rooted in earthy aromas (namely, sustainably sourced Hawaiian sandalwood and Atlas cedar) which are balanced by delicate notes of Madagascar vanilla and Egyptian rose. These soft touches, as well as the fragrance’s name, gesture toward the tenderness and generosity of Finely, who shares flowers, food and spirit to communities in need. In line with his ethos of care, proceeds from this perfume will go to The Ron Finley Project.

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Brave, Not Perfect: How Celebrating Imperfection Helps You Live Your Best, Most Joyful Life

$15.00

From the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, Reshma Saujani, this empowering book (inspired by her TED Talk) is a call for girls and women to embrace mistakes and let go of perfectionism. Girls, as Saujani explains, are culturally conditioned to be afraid of failure, to play it safe and to sacrifice their voice in the vein of politeness, but prioritizing perfection is a recipe for an inauthentic life. Using personal anecdotes and powerful insights from her own life, Saujani draws on interviews she conducted with women and girls around the world to dismantle these societal expectations and chart a course where bravery is a lifelong practice.

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Bokksu

Gift Classic

$45.00

Bokksu (founded in 2016 by Danny Taing) seeks to empower traditional snack-makers in Japan by including them in gift boxes—which come in three-, six- or 12-month subscription options. Containing premium and delectable teas and treats that are carefully chosen to pair well and to fit within a central theme, each package comprises around 20 candies, nibbles and drinks from centuries-old, family-owned companies and contemporary small businesses. The box also comes with a cultural guide that provides history, context and flavor patterns for each product. Price reflects the three-month option.

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Vitra Design Museum

Eames Furniture Source Book

$35.00

A detailed look into the influential furniture created by Charles and Ray Eames, the Eames Furniture Source Book delves into the duo’s stunning designs, innovative use of materials and pioneering spirit. Tracing iconic creations (from their moulded plywood collection to their wire chairs) in addition to prototypes, experiments and study models, the book’s insightful text is accompanied by 350 images. It’s a deep dive into the brilliant duo’s melding of science, philosophy and design.

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Studio Roof

3D DIY Decorative Insects

$10.00

Designed by Amsterdam-based Studio Roof, and printed on recycled cardboard with vegetable ink, these 3D insects tether the home to nature’s vivid cornucopia. Part decor and part puzzle, they are intended for kids four and up, and come as various creatures in assorted colors: orange and red-hued honeybee, blue copper butterfly, contrasting longwing butterfly, peacock butterfly, pink bee and bright yellow butterfly. Hung on a wall or resting on a desktop, each of these puzzles comes alive thanks to their rich colors and multi-dimensional design.

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Clue: Shinola Hotel Edition

$395.00

Detroit’s Shinola Hotel has reimagined the classic mystery board game Clue as a deluxe release where the thoughtfully designed boutique property on Woodward Ave is portrayed as the location of the sleuthing activities. This premium set is composed of an elegant white oak cabinet with meticulously painted wood-movers; all of the weapons include a gilded gold finish, too. Further, each character card features contemporary illustrations that bring the game to life.

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Smoko

Kai Mushroom AirPod Case

$16.00

Storing AirPods in the Kai Mushroom will charm kids and adults alike. The case, compatible with first- and second-generation AirPods, features functionally informed designs in addition to its heart-warming ones. For instance, space for a cord is included at the base of the mushroom for easy charging, a silicone mold offers added protection for the earbuds and a keyring loop offers extra portability. Tucked inside the restful-looking character, AirPods get a whimsical and practical upgrade.

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Carhartt

Legacy North South Tote

$50.00

Utilitarian in design as well as function, the Legacy North South Tote stands up to everyday use. Constructed from heavy-duty 600D polyester, treated with Rain Defender durable water-repellent and triple-stitched, this tote was designed with commuters in mind. This is also evidenced by its array of functional details, like side pockets that fit water bottles, a sturdy zipper for protection and interior organization panels. These touches (and more) make this clean, patchwork tote a breeze to use.

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Schleich

Volcano Expedition Base Camp

$130.00

Intended for children ages four and over, the Volcano Expedition Base Camp promises hours of storytelling thanks to a dinosaur-filled world equipped with realistic tremors, glowing lava and volcanic smoke. The creative toy is also packed with fun details like an obstacle course around the volcano, a dinosaur researcher, battery-powered rocks and a realistic Ankylosaurus and Giganotosaurus figurine to truly immerse kids in the prehistoric universe. The set requires three AA batteries (not included) and four LR44/A76 batteries (included) and, of course, other toys and dolls can be added to the mix for truly imaginative play.

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Boy Smells

Woody Mini Candle Bundle

$92.00

From the gender-defying brand Boy Smells comes a six-piece mini candle bundle full of smoky, spicy and woody scents. This curated collection contains favorites like Ash, Redhead, Cedar Stack, St. Al, Cinderose and Hinoki Fantôme, and each three-ounce candle is crafted from a blend of beeswax and coconut, topped with a braided cotton wick. Rich with layered and warm fragrances (such as fireplace, jasmine and frankincense) this bundle can be divided among friends or gifted as a set.

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Mariner Books

Zero Proof: 90 Non-Alcoholic Recipes for Mindful Drinking

$22.00

Written by NYC-based journalist Elva Ramirez, with vibrant photography by Robert Bredvad, Zero Proof: 90 Non-Alcoholic Recipes for Mindful Drinking chronicles imaginative booze-free cocktails from celebrated bars around the world. Tapping into the no-proof movement, Ramirez traveled all over—from Employees Only in NYC to the Little Red Door in Paris, the Broken Shaker in LA and more for her careful inclusions. It’s a useful, sophisticated guide to participating without alcohol.

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Papa’s Pilar

Legacy Edition 2021 Rum

$78.00

Inspired by Ernest Hemingway and his beloved boat, the Pilar, the ultra-premium rums from Key West, Florida-based liquor brand Papa’s Pilar are crafted in collaboration with the iconic writer’s estate. With the limited release Legacy Edition 2021, Papa’s Pilar has produced a delectable blend of rums aged up to 24 years (that they’ve carefully sourced from around the Caribbean), finished through a solera system utilizing both rye whiskey barrels and amontillado sherry casks. Hemingway’s family donates a majority of proceeds from Papa’s Pilar to charitable organizations including The Ocean Foundation and the Coastal Conservation Association.

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Neighborhood Spot

Little Italy NYC Tee

$35.00

Designed by the iconic Cevallos Brothers, this Little Italy T-shirt is an ode to the NYC neighborhood and its annual festival, Feast of San Gennaro. Last year, during the height of the pandemic, the neighborhood was hit hard and forced to cancel its 2020 feast. This year, the festival returned and this 100% cotton garment honors the community’s strength by collaborating with the long-standing NYC-based poster-makers and donating a portion of the proceeds from the shirt to the non-profit Figli di San Gennaro. Available in size small to 2XL.

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Hudson Whiskey

Four Part Harmony Bourbon

$130.00

As Hudson Whiskey’s oldest release yet, Four Part Harmony likens itself to a jazz quartet for its harmonious blend of four grains: corn, rye, wheat and barley. The ingredients are sourced exclusively from local farmers, an integral part of the distillery’s aim to bottle New York’s bold nature—which this 46% ABV whiskey does and then some. Aged for a minimum of seven years for complex and lasting flavor, this limited edition release is a resounding liquor that expands the boundaries of American whiskey.

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Accutron

Legacy Leather Strap

$1,450.00

There’s more than an elegant asymmetry to Accutron’s Legacy watch, which honors the brand’s iconic “521” model from the ’60s. This new gold-toned stainless steel model, limited to 600 numbered pieces, is powered by Accutron’s Swiss-made automatic movement (visible through an open caseback). Further, a lizard-embossed brown leather strap rounds out the inspired, contemporary design language.

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The Irregular Times

The Irregular Times: Landmarks + Landmines

$675.00

The second issue of India’s first art and design newspaper, The Irregular Times, imagines future utopias. From graphic stories charting the course of political correctness to Indigenous food practices and recipes from Assam, this experimental zine—conceptually and visually—fascinates. The issue also includes a surprise DIY “envelope in an envelope,” adding interactive elements to this paper that celebrates and pushes the boundaries of analog printing. Price is in Indian Rupees.

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Esterbrook Pens

Accutron Estie Diamond Cast Fountain Pen

$750.00

The latest exquisite entry in the collaboration between innovative watch brand Accutron and historic American writing implement producer Esterbrook Pens, the Accutron Estie Diamond Cast Fountain Pen arrives  with an oversize option featuring an 18k gold nib. Limited to 100 pens, this celestial item is produced by blending a proprietary “Diamond Cast” formula in Accutron green with gold and diamond dust. It’s also accentuated with a gold-plated trim. Altogether, the pen calls to mind the Cosmos, which references Accutron’s history in the Space Race.

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Beam

Echasse Vase

$225.00

Suspended with a sense of lightness, the Echasse Vase offers a breath of fresh air from traditionally elegant vases. Designed by Copenhagen-based Theresa Rand, the drop-shaped vessel is inspired by laboratory test tubes while the glass, balanced on a steady, stilt-like base, gives an illusion of fragility. When filled, this seemingly dainty vase aptly emphasizes the delicate beauty of bouquets. Yet even empty, the vase’s smoked, mouth-blown glass feels poetic. The Echasse comes in a small, medium and large sizes and can be used with or without the brass base. Price reflects a size small.

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Georgia Perry

Every Body Wall Chart

$110.00

Designed and made to order in Melbourne, Australia, Georgia Perry’s joyful graphic chart teaches kids to celebrate all kinds of bodies. Printed on vinyl, the piece uses magnetic timbers for quick and easy hanging. In line with Perry’s bright and bold illustrations, the Every Body Wall Chart makes a fun and suitable addition to any space where acceptance, respect and joy are paramount.

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Accutron

Spaceview 2020 Matte Green Alligator Strap

$3,650.00

Powered by a state-of-the-art electrostatic movement (that requires no winding or batteries), the Spaceview 2020 timepiece extends Accutron’s history of technical innovation even further. The open-work design of the watch face—which references original Accutron retrofuturism, though updated for today—reminds wearers (and anyone who catches a glimpse) that this is a watch unlike any other, both inside and out. This limited edition Accutron Spaceview 2020 iteration, to be released November 2021, comes on a matte green genuine (and ethically sourced) alligator leather strap.

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Galison

Frank Stella Jigsaw Puzzle

$20.00

A puzzle version of Frank Stella’s stunning 1970 painting “Firuzabad” echoes the colorful, geometric abstract piece. With two overlapping circles—which, in the puzzle, are specially contoured for the smoothest curves—the jigsaw boasts an unusual shape. Inside the circles, opposing and complimentary concentric and diagonal lines converge in a mesmerizing pattern. Made with 90% recycled paper, the puzzle is printed with non-toxic ink.

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MoMA Design Store

Lumio Book Lamp

$200.00

Designed by Max Gunawan, the Lumio Book Lamp combines a fascination for origami and flexible lighting solutions, resulting in a charming piece. When closed, the Lumio resembles a book bound in laser-cut wood, but when opened, the book transforms into a sculptural light—and it’s variability doesn’t end there. Neodymium magnets hidden within the book covers enable the lamp to stand at an expanded 180 degrees, while leather straps allow it to be suspended like a paper lantern. The pleated interior is made from hard-wearing and water-resistant Tyvek, further bestowing the book with portability and durability. In just about any space, this lamp’s warm, 500 lumens delights.

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