Designed by London-based artist Marcello Velho and made by Brooklyn-based Aelfie, this hand-embroidered cat pillow adds an off-kilter, playful and bold element to any space. Measuring 18 by 18 inches, it’s a gorgeously textured accessory that pairs with Velho’s 80% wool and 20% cotton hand-tufted rug, but works just as well on its own.
Added: October 2021
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Suitable for children six years or older, the Mickebana Trio Kids kit is a floral needlepoint project with all the materials needed to complete it. The artwork is designed by Mark Lindebergh, whose colorfully opulent illustrations provide kids a bright and mesmerizing world to bring to life. Featured in either pink or red, the Trio comes with canvas, two tapestry needles, a colorful needle threader, a how-to guide and a cotton bag for storage. For further instructions, a YouTube tutorial is also included to help make crafting fun and easy for everyone.
Added: October 2021
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Just as the Barcelona-based producer and performer Arca embraces gender euphoria in her public life, the artist’s latest album, KiCk i, eliminates any notion of a binary by celebrating her vast multitudes. The avant-pop album, tinged with reggaetón rhythms and techno beats, paints a powerful, queer vision of the future—helped along by collaborators: Björk, Shygirl and SOPHIE. In a single LP featuring a gatefold jacket, this album is paired with a 16-page booklet, featuring original art by Arca.
Added: October 2021
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British writer Kate Atkinson’s Human Croquet, released back in 1997, remains off-kilter and enjoyable 20+ years later. Imbued with magic realism, the Shakespearean tale combines a coming of age story with time travel and parallel worlds. The hero, while omniscient, keeps pace with the reader, discovering the secrets and histories belonging to her missing mother, her war hero father, neighbors, classmates, friends and the village itself.
Added: October 2021
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The Chenile Patch $ativa bag from Sundae School is just as playful and chill as the other clothing and accessories from the brand—a craft cannabis-centric company founded by siblings Cindy and Dae Lim. The 100% cotton tote, measuring 15 by 20 inches, uses a multicolored strap and includes a floral accent. On one side, the bag reads “SATIVA” in bubbly, cloud lettering; on the other side is Sundae School’s logo.
Added: October 2021
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From Princeton Architectural Press, the book Russel and Mary Wright: Dragon Rock at Manitoga shares the story of the landscape and architecture of the famed industrial design duo’s iconic Hudson Valley estate. From wooded paths around an abandoned, water-filled quarry to a glasshouse of unmatched imagination atop a dramatic rock outcropping, the Wrights meticulously plotted their home. Across 208 pages, author Jennifer Golub brings it all to life.
Added: October 2021
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Playfulness imbues every stitch of the Color Pop Woven Throw. Crafted using 100% cotton that’s grown and woven in the US, this blanket is bursting with joy—from its rainbow fringe to its whimsical illustrations. Designed by Lucky Pablo Textiles with the intention of increasing optimism during lockdown, the woven blanket can easily double as wall decor. Either way it’s used, this piece adds visual and physical positivity into the home.
Added: October 2021
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Fishwife’s smoked Atlantic salmon is sourced from the first finfish farm to carry the Fair Trade USA seal, Kvarøy Arctic, raised by third-generation family farmers and smoked in small batches over a blend of beech, maple, and birch wood. This 100% traceable salmon process also extends to Fishwife’s production, as each tin is hand-packed by a fifth-generation family-run cannery in Washington. The salmon gets brined in a mix of natural sea salt, olive oil, garlic salt and brown sugar, resulting in a refined and refreshing smoked salmon.
Added: October 2021
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Loveness Lee’s Essene Earrings are a modern take on ancient skeletal textures and historic ideals of beauty, drawing on the raw forms and materials used to make jewelry 115,000 years ago. These asymmetrical pieces are handcrafted in London, using certified recycled sterling silver, freshwater rice pearls, marine-grade nylon and synthetic post-stoppers. While they evoke the elegance and simplicity of the past, the Essene earrings reflect thoughtful contemporary craftsmanship. Price is in Pounds.
Added: October 2021
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Fitness company Equipt’s underlying belief is that beautiful design inspires movement, and that’s exactly what their signature Ubarre does. This U-shaped weight doubles as elegant home decor and adaptable workout equipment, suitable for many fitness routines including HIIT, pilates, yoga and barre. Now, the ergonomically crafted weight comes in a white matte finish and gold cap to add a sleek and polished touch to any home or gym. Offered in four size options (four, eight, 12 or 16 pounds), the Ubarre works with a range of intensity levels.
Added: October 2021
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The new Sanne Balaclava from NYC-based The Arrivals is crafted from a super-cozy, responsibly sourced 70% mohair and 30% nylon blend, knitted into a thick ribbed pattern. Made in one size for all genders, its face opening measures 22.5 inches and the neck opening is 12 inches—but since the fabric blend makes it supple and soft, there’s some wiggle room. Available in black, matcha or brown, it’s a practical but prepossessing accessory.
Added: October 2021
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Owned and operated by Rockaway, Queens natives and life-long surfers, Mike Reinhardt and Mike Kololyan, the aptly named Locals Surf School offers group lessons for surfers at all skill levels. Classes—which include personalized curriculums as well as equipment—are run by certified instructors who teach all year. Schedule-friendly, these packages do not expire and are offered in a range of five to 25 classes—all of which optimize water time to ensure surfers get well-versed with New York City’s coastline.
Added: October 2021
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Part of the Vans and Nigel Cabourn collaboration collection, these textured, woven sneakers are a playful take on the original 1977 slip-ons. Cult British designer Cabourn found inspiration for the custom jacquard pattern from a vintage chair during a trip to California. Inside, the sneakers also feature his signature Cabourn camo, while the outside is lined with a tonal red stripe on a white base, tying the carpet green mix color scheme together.
Added: October 2021
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Through part memoir and cultural criticism, Cathy Park Hong unflinchingly examines the nuances of being an Asian American in Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning. The poet and essayist doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable thoughts around race in the US. Rather, she dives into them, exploring unsaid or hard to explain feelings about racial identity. While this paints an accurate portrait of Asian American experiences, Hong’s writing is more than a current state of affairs. Her sharp political and emotional insight—revealed through Hong’s memories and relation to English—fosters an urgent and resonant pursuit toward liberation.
Added: October 2021
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Designed by Benjamin Critton for Printed Matter—the beloved independent and non-profit bookstore, publisher and artist collective in NYC—this “BOOKS IS POWER” tote has been released in various colorways since its debut. The white lettering on black cotton, however, is a classic. Large enough for a pile of books, records or a small grocery run, the deep tote features double handles and an adjustable shoulder strap.
Added: October 2021
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Made in Japan, Niwaki’s scouring block is ideal for cleaning rust, resin and grime from blades, particularly secateurs, shears and knives. This easy-to-use tool works with just a few drops of water, but can be better supported by Niwaki’s Camellia Oil, which helps keep blades sharper for longer. Simply add the water or oil to a blade and scrub with the Crean Mate as if it were an eraser. Note, however, that due to the cleaner’s rough texture, it is recommended that a sample test is done for beloved blades.
Added: October 2021
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This set of six two-tone straws makes for a practical gift or a party favor—guests can drink through them at dinner, and then take one home for future use. Made from true-colored borosilicate glass, the color combinations include yellow with pink, green with blue and lilac with orange. These hues inject a little levity into a practical, easy-to-clean product.
Added: October 2021
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This hilarious yet bitingly honest novel by Paul Beatty centers on misfit teenager Winston “Tuffy” Foshay from Harlem who wants to run for City Council. As the protagonist (who the author describes as a “masterless samurai”) embarks on a journey, the poet and novelist weaves together a fast-paced satire that delves into the numerous barriers and boundaries that exist in the US. Be it a sardonic look at local and rhetorical politics or an exposé on the pitfalls of media representation, Beatty’s TUFF is a work of incisive and gripping literary fiction.
Added: October 2021
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The sale of every one of Mello’s products results in 10% of the proceeds going to the Last Prisoner Project, an important non-profit organization focusing on bringing justice to the cannabis industry by working to free people who are incarcerated for drug offenses—many of which are actually legal now. A user-friendly edible, these sea salted caramels include 15mg of active CBD sourced in Colorado. Not only a tasty sweet treat, they also aim to provide benefit that include pain and anxiety relief, as well as help with sleep. Each box contains 20 caramels.
Added: October 2021
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With 100% cotton exteriors and 100% wool felt linings, The Rise and Fall’s pan handle covers are functional and durable cookware accessories. They come in five different colorways, each with its own distinct pattern. From geometric ochre sawtooth to wavy-lined green, these covers bring some light-hearted designs into the kitchen.
Added: October 2021
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Home goods brand Cold Picnic (founded by partners Phoebe Sung and Peter Buer) explores real and imagined landscapes through textiles and home decor. In the Papaya Knit Blanket, the Brooklyn-based duo designed a bright and conceptual scene, resplendent in warm peach and orange tones. Like many of their products, the throw is made by a family-owned company in New Jersey, who have been operating knitting mills since the early 1900s.
Added: October 2021
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A dynamic profile through dialogue of one of the most important voices in contemporary music, Conversations places award-winning composer Steve Reich opposite other legendary artistic figures—including Richard Serra, Stephen Sondheim, Jonny Greenwood, Julia Wolf, Nico Muhly and more. Through their time conversing, an element of Reich’s life unfurls for each reader. Available for pre-order now, the Hanover Square Press book publishes 8 March 2022.
Added: October 2021
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In a candid and entrepreneurial memoir, Authentic: A Memoir by the Founder of Vans, Paul Van Doren (who passed away earlier this year) traverses his journey from being a high school dropout to becoming the founder of the renowned sneaker brand. Charting his time as a 16-year-old working at a local rubbery factory and learning how to canvas tennis shoes to opening the first stand-alone retail store for sneakers, Van Doren’s tale inspires and doesn’t shy away from the realities of bankruptcy and family turmoil. Authentic acts a deep look behind the creation of the pioneering brand and how it reimagined how people think about athletic shoes.
Added: October 2021
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Since all of these heart-shaped pipes and dishes are handmade by Niki at Buenos Aires-based Rompotodo, no two are exactly alike and each one includes little idiosyncrasies. This makes them charmingly unique, while a shiny glaze ties the matching set—available in mustard, black, pink, lavender or mint—together. Food-safe and lead-free, the pipe fits perfectly within the dish. And, as with all products by Burning Love, 1% of the sales from the Mustard Heart Pipe and Dish Set go to the Last Prisoner Project in an effort to release those incarcerated for cannabis offenses.
Added: October 2021
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From LikeMindedObjects, the Plant Shelf is a whimsically floating organizational piece that doubles as decor. As its name suggests, the shelf is the perfect home for plants, as it enables vines and leaves to cascade down the wall, but the Plant Shelf can be used with various other objects. Made from laser-cut sheets in New York’s Hudson Valley, it comes with three screws for easy installation. The shelf is welded with a glossy powder coat that comes in a playful range of colors, including green, orange, blue and more.
Added: October 2021
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Brooklinen teamed up with the iconic Pendleton Woolen Mills to create their bold but synergetic “Paths” blanket. The gloriously thick and cozy blanket (composed of 82% pure wool and 18% cotton) is made in the US and is inspired by the shapes found in traditional hand-sewn quilts, as well as cityscapes. Measuring 64 by 80 inches, the blanket melds the two brands’ styles together effortlessly and results in a vibrant, cheerful and comforting item.
Added: October 2021
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