In his latest book, “Serpentine,” Los Angeles-based photographer Mark Laita traveled around the US and South America to capture the colors, textures and sinuous forms of a variety of snakes—focusing on the graceful contortions of the species.
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The latest venture of designer and Partners & Spade mastermind Andy Spade is the newly-launched loungewear collection, Sleepy Jones. This classic gray and white polka dot pattern, with eye-popping yellow on the toes and heels, are among a covetable range of stylish socks they offer.
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Skilled lensman Todd McLellan likes to take things apart. What began as a meticulous photo project is now a book called “Things Come Apart,” which showcases his penchant for exploring the myriad components comprising everyday objects as well as his flair for striking photography.
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Handmade in New York, this multi-purpose soap doubles as a shaving cream and whisker shampoo. The soap blends nicely into the morning routine with a fresh scented cedar and juniper lather that any man will enjoy.
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Ra Denney, a musician and creator of Surfpick, is committed to the idea that the pick is the crucial link between the player and instrument. These hand-sculpted picks are made in Ocala, Florida entirely of 100% Lignum Vitae, the strongest, densest wood on earth.
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When Savannah, Georgia’s Prospector Co. say their product is “all-purpose,” they really mean it. Be in harmony with mother nature with an all-natural, cleansing dirt comprised of finely powdered rhassoul, white kaolin, and French yellow clays that will make your face, hair and skin feel great.
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Flip burgers in patriotic style with this heavy-duty grill accoutrement. Designed by RISD graduate Jacob Riley-Wasserman, the Star Spangled Spatula is manufactured by the oldest American cutlery company, Lamson & Goodnow.
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Designed in New York and made of 100% Italian silk, this tie is emblazoned with a colorful double-faced jacquard pattern that will both brighten and smarten up any sartorial wardrobe.
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Vermont’s Lake Champlain Chocolates add a bold punch to their handmade truffles by infusing them with WhistlePig Straight Rye Whiskey, George Howell Espresso, Vermont Creme Fraiche, chipotle and cinnamon.
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A sibling-run leather goods company, Libero Fererro’s line of classic bags and cases are all made in America and designed to last through generations of use. Their beautiful, understated slim briefcase boasts black or hickory vegetable-tanned Horween leather, a microbial interior and solid brass hardware, and can fit a 15.5″ laptop.
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Canada’s Sitka Surfboards teamed up with Montana’s Stone Fly Studios to create this handcrafted wooden fly box to land that picture-worthy fresh catch. Each box is engraved with the cheeky “Castin’ Flies, Tellin’ Lies” slogan, an homage to the 20-inch fish that just slipped off the line, and comes with 10 hand-tied flies.
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Spruce up footwear with a touch of personality and a pop of color with hook + ALBERT’s vibrant waxed shoelaces. Each multi-pack from the sartorially-inclined accessories label comes with a clever how-to manual for four stylish ways to lace up.
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Originating in 17th-century England, the Barlow Knife soon made its way stateside to become a staple among American farms, camps and workshops. Best Made’s rendition of the handy pocket companion keeps sophisticated craftsmanship at the forefront, which is evidenced in a thick bolster, two carbon stainless steel blades and Rosewood handle.
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Handmade in Poland by the team behind the cycling accessories label GB Leather, this elegant belt is designed to house your Kryptonite U-Lock while in transit. The ideal marriage of form and function allows style-conscious cyclists to ride around completely unencumbered.
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Save your favorite pen pal a little time and effort with a hand-lettered return address stamp created in the shape of their home state.
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Inspired by classic racing bicycles, designer Max Lipsey’s stunning chair design transforms steel bicycle tubes, leather and aluminum into a series of handmade, lightweight chairs that are unbelievably strong.
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An aromatic room spray made of wild harvest tree pitch, moss, bark and steam-distilled essential oils, Juniper Ridge’s pleasantly musty Cascade Cabin spray is a 100% natural fragrance powerful enough to bring back memories of childhood summers spent at camp.
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Relieve your loved one from the chore of window cleaning with Winbot, a five-pound robotic box that latches itself onto glass panes with an industrial-strength suction mechanism, and then slides about to wash and dry your windows.
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The upshot of a collaboration between Kate Spade’s more accessible brand Saturday and Nixon, these plastic gems brighten up your wrist while keeping track of time. Several styles available.
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Brooklyn trio The Principals gives the classic game of dominoes contemporary form with Bare Bones, an attractive double 6 set cast from concrete. Each set of bones is made in their Greenpoint studio and comes with a screen-printed cotton bag sporting the rules.
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Revitalize your favorite lady with a bottle of Royal Botanicals’ Rose Geranium Bath Soak. This invigorating blend includes Dead Sea salts, Epsom salts and organic essential oils of the “flower of constancy,” housed in a Victorian Era-inspired amber glass bottle.
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Keep makeup, accessories or valuable keepsakes organized with Nomess Copenhagen’s smartly configured Balsabox. Smaller boxes nest within the larger structure for solid organization, but best of all, the lid opens to reveal a mirror that can be situated inside for a vanity effect.
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Dusk is one in a trio of handmade coconut oil candles created in scents matching designer Kelly Lamb’s favorite places and moments of the day. You can use the oil for fragrance or as balm, and once it’s diminished, the geometric ceramic vase can be used as an elegant flower pot.
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Vermont’s Bill Glabb and Courtney Apple create Fair Trade triple milled shea butter soaps that literally save lives. With their “buy a bar, give a bar” program, the socially-responsible company makes soap available to children in need, and a portion of the proceeds is used for rainforest conservation projects. Hand in Hand wraps each bar of lavender, orange blossom and white tea soap in eco-friendly packaging and provides a free carbon offset.
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Rhode Island designer Sarah Rainwater provides all the essentials needed to start growing calendula, lemon mint, nasturtium and starflower at home. The pristinely packaged seed kit includes seeds, biodegradable paper pots and a wooden planter with glass vials for displaying what you’ve grown.
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