The Messograf is a lifelong friend for architect types. Part multi-tool, part writing instrument, the Messograf features a ruler, a metric thread scale, a tire tread gauge, a four-inch caliper gauge, and yes, a ballpoint writing tip. The click-to-open pen, chrome plated and solid brass, will undoubtedly make a home in your loved one’s pocket.
This product is sold by Cleo Skribent
Dandelight is a charming little night light covered with real Dandelion seeds. The battery-powered lamp fuses nature with technology—each seed is attached to an individual LED creating a light-emanating dandelion growing out of its own energy source, right before your eyes. Each is handmade by Lonneke Gordijn of Netherlands-based Studio Drift.
This product is sold by Studio Drift
Upstate creators Kalen and Astrid design one-of-a-kind garments and home fabrics using their own take on shibori and dip-dyeing methods. Upstate’s elegant Tilden Top, made of 100% silk, is made more playful and causal with bold shibori patterning. Available in an array of refined color pairings, each hand-picked and hand-dyed, the shirt is a totally unique piece for any wardrobe.
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This latest offering from the iconinc Mondaine shop, designed by Martin Drechsler, offers an interesting twist to time-telling. The red seconds hand takes 58 seconds to swoop around, before pausing for two seconds to synchronize, much the same way as the original Swiss Railway (SBB) clocks it draws inspiration from.
This product is sold by Mondaine
This lovely set of a dozen notecards and envelopes in based on the book “Woodcut” by Connecticut artist Bryan Nash Gill. Exquisite tree trunk cross sections come to life in striking detail, revealing the immense power and beauty that lies within a tree’s organic structure.
This product is sold by Bryan Nash Gill
These wood Diamond Boxes were formed from the great minds of Gregory Buntain and Ian Collings, of Brooklyn design studio Fort Standard. The mini vessels replicate the shape of a round cut diamond and are embedded with tiny magnets for secure stowage. Regardless of the contents, we deem these unexpected containers to be gems in their own right, whether or not their suggestive shape serves as an indicator of what lies within.
This product is sold by Fort Standard
The various laser-cut patterns and porcelain-like finish of the CityLight illuminate any modern interior by casting playful abstract cityscape shadows throughout the open spaces. The stylish CityLight lamp is made of double-sided white laminated paper on a metal frame by Dutch design studio DeJongKalff.
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The KEF M500 Hi-Fi headphones offer one of the best on-ear fits on the market, all thanks to integrated “smart hinges” which keep you from having to do any of the adjusting. They fold flat for portability and feature a flat, tangle-free and detachable cord.
This product is sold by KEF
Rube Goldberg was a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, inventor of convoluted yet weirdly-brilliant machines—like Professor Butts and the Self-Operating Napkin—a humorist, sculptor, author and engineer. Loaded with never-before-seen essays, letters, memorabilia, patents and rare photos, “The Art of Rube Goldberg” is a brilliant compilation of his wide body of work luminously edited by his grandaughter Amy from a career spanning nearly three-quarters of a century.
This product is sold by Jennifer George
The Salted Bourbon Caramel Sauce is for the boozie foodie—the infusion of Kentucky Straight Bourbon will imbibe, and the tongue-smacking creaminess of the cajeta caramel (similar to dulce de leche but is goat milk-based) will punch you in the mouth with goodness. A pinch of organic sea salt brings it all together. Handcrafted on a Vermont family farm, the Fat Toad Farm Caramel Sauces are a nut-free and verified gluten-free product.
This product is sold by Fat Toad Farm
Constructed from reclaimed oak, the Parsons Shuffleboard Table features a custom playing surface thanks to the varying grains of wood. District MFG uses dyed leather hides as the base for the gutter, which elegantly boarders the tabletop on all sides. Most impressively, the frame features a unibody design constructed from high strength steel. The table is as classic as the game itself, and is as aesthetically pleasing as it is entertaining.
This product is sold by District MFG
“A History of Britain in Thirty Six Postage Stamps” is kind of like Cliff’s Notes, but better. The stamps themselves are art, and Chris West incorporates not only the country’s history, but culture and politics as well, into a snappy survey of three dozen British stamps.
This product is sold by Chris West
From her Unique Series, Carola Zee’s set of four gray ceramic coffee spoons for Label Aleph will delight any bean aficionado. The various porcelain shapes are manipulated by pressing the thumb into the clay—a key feature in the design—not only for functionality but because it uniquely molds each shape during the firing process.
This product is sold by Carola Zee + Label Aleph
Farm to Feet’s extended-crew Englewood sock provides full-density cushioning and warmth, perfect for commuting through all types of wintry mix. These gauranteed-for-life socks were designed for the slopes and other outdoor sports enthusiasts, but can be worn for a comfortable fit on a regular basis. And, each pair is made in the US from raw materials sourced around the US.
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This 100% naturally varnished, vegetable tanned leather sandal—for men and women—was designed in Tel Aviv and is manufactured in Hebron, Palestine. Their work symbol for hope that one day this kind of partnership will inspire more peaceful relationships in the region.
This product is sold by Apolis
A deliciously super-plush collection of organic luxury towels made of natural fibers and materials from Nandina Organics, a company that utilizes a sustainable business model. Bonus: even delicate hand-made elements such as on the Tassel towel promise to machine-wash like a dream on the gentle cycle.
This product is sold by Nandina Organics
Each page of “Archidoodle: The Architect’s Activity Book” contains a famous architectural wonder, incomplete without your finishing touches—so be as accurate or as imaginative as you’d like. With big time structures like the Taj Mahal, Sydney Opera House and Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe, even the youngest of design dreamers can be the architect at the drafting table.
This product is sold by Steve Bowkett
A provocative look inside the last two decades of the most significant works of art from our time, with compelling snapshots of the artists behind them from art critic and historian Kelly Grovier. The collection of 100 works best capture the spirit of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, impacting our generation as Picasso and Dali have of the previous. The text is accessible and enough for an art school student yet compelling enought for any contemporary culture-ist offering a biography of each piece, tracing its inception and impact, highlighting a unique look into the imagination of each artist who created it and the social effects they’ve created through their works.
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The Impress Coffee Brewer combines a traditional French press with a travel mug, making it a great resource for mornings when there’s no time to steep. The clever design separates the grounds with an extra-fine filter basket, delivering a few clean cups of coffee, all while the double-walled stainless steel outer cup remains cool to the touch.
This product is sold by Gamila Company
For those sketchbook devotees trapped in a digital world, the Equil JOT smartpen transmits paper scribbles directly to your Apple device, into a highly editable and sharable document. The pen’s companion Bluetooth accessory triangulates the position of the pen and records each stroke in real time. Therefore, the type of paper used for digital recording is irrelevant; the JOT can capture hand-drawn musings on any medium, from a bar napkin to a Post-it note, and stands apart from other digital pens on the market.
This product is sold by Equil
New York’s four-generation strong, family-run eyewear brand driven by 100 years of expertise, Moscot recently hooked up with Ace Hotels—the travel haven for the hip from Portland and Palm Springs to NYC—to create these limited edition sunglasses. Selling from Ace NYC and Moscot shops, pick up one of 400 pairs before they’re gone.
This product is sold by Ace Hotel + Moscot
Artist, designer or engineer on the go? If so, the Lenz serves as a compact carrying case for your favorite writing instruments and drafting tools. A classic accessory that should find its way back into favor, the leather gem is available in light and dark brown, and pulls closed with one sturdy zipper.
This product is sold by Sonnenleder
The brainchild of industrious entrepreneur Kristen Wentrcek, Brooklyn-based Wintercheck Factory focuses on repurposing remnants to a new stately form. The one-off 212 Deadquilts are handcrafted from “printed fabrics unearthed from textile warehouses across America,” which have been sewn to a super-soft nylon backing. Each handsome quilt is a one-off, rendering this gift truly unique.
This product is sold by Wintercheck Factory
Working together for the second time, men’s grooming company Baxter of California again collaborates with SF’s Unionmade, this time for a bar of soap. The “CNG” is an oversized bar scented with mandarin lime and balck pepper, for a nice scent that’s citrusy but still masculine.
This product is sold by Unionmade + Baxter
Artists, heed legendary American realist portraitist John Singer Sargent’s fine advice: “You can never do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh.” And what better instrument to get those creative juices a-flowin’ than this elegant sketchbook from Shepherds Bookbinder. Made from the finest of paper covered in a striking avian motif, and complete with a handsomely handstitched binding, this little notebook serves as the perfect encasement for the explosion of curiosity it is sure to unleash.
This product is sold by Shepherds
The Click Multi Bike Tool offers seven tools to perform any roadside bike adjustment your bike might need. Features Hex keys, Phillips and flat head drivers in a very small package.
This product is sold by Mission Bicycle Company