Alterra Pure

Organic Cotton Percale Sheet Set

$125.00

Alterra Pure goes above and beyond to ensure that their products get from assembly to consumer beds as sustainably as possible. Their sheet set, woven from 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, is produced by employees who are payed fair trade wages and work out of a LEED-certified factory. The end result feels good to the touch, and in the heart. Included in this set are one fitted and one flat sheet, as well as two pillow cases.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
Nesting
Categories
Furniture + Decor
Tags

This product is sold by Alterra Pure

sheets
Smithey Ironware

Three-Piece Cast Iron Set

$399.00

Nothing beats cooking with cast iron. Replacing every piece of cookware in your kitchen with ironware makes for a worthy goal. It’s easy to use, retains (and distributes) heat well and can go from the stovetop to the oven without a pan switch. Plus, you can make pretty much anything in there: cookies, steaks and even bread. This three-piece set from Smithey Ironware—with eight, 10 and 12 diameter skillets—is one of the best out there.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by Smithey Ironware

screen-shot-2018-11-30-at-4-19-42-pm
Deborah Kass

OY/YO Necklace

$285.00

Based on the OY/YO series of artworks by celebrated artist Deborah Kass, this 18k gold-plated necklace is playfully luxurious. Combining riffs on Ed Ruscha’s text-based works, Robert Indiana’s “LOVE” pieces, classic nameplate necklaces, and her own identity and as a “total, absolute, 100 percent provincial New Yorker,” the piece is a glorious play on language. Reading the Yiddish exclamation “OY” or “YO,” depending on the wearer’s mood.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
Valentine’s Day
Categories
Jewelry
Tags

This product is sold by Deborah Kass

screen-shot-2018-11-29-at-5-45-40-pm
Smith Optics

I/O MAG Snow Goggles

$270.00

Released as a collaboration between Smith Optics, The North Face and dually sponsored rider Austin Smith, the I/O MAG snow goggles are a tough and incredibly professional form of eye protection for the slopes. With dual locking attachments, fog-free technology and Smith’s widest frame of view, they really perform. Thanks to the all-black lens and yellow strap, they look the part too.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
Let’s Get Physical
Categories
Sports + Outdoors
Tags

This product is sold by Smith Optics

smithnf
Kapital

Roughout Leather SHA-KA Jacket

$2,525.00

Made in Japan from a buttery, premium-quality roughout leather, this SHA-KA jacket is a tie-close noragi-style garment with character and durability. The satin interior is adorned with a richly colored indigo tapestry that contrasts the camel-colored leather. Cut in a traditional style, but with inventive twists, this piece is bound to become an heirloom.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
Japanophile Valentine’s Day
Categories
Clothing + Accessories
Tags

This product is sold by Kapital

kapital
Schoolhouse

Lunar Calendar

$20.00

Featuring a reproduction of Katheren Belle’s hand-drawn ink graphics, this lunar calendar from Schoolhouse is an easy tool to the track the days of the year and the phases of the moon. Through vertical formatting, the calendar displays all 365 days at once, with clarity. All the while, it’s simply beautiful to look at.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Art + Prints + Paper Goods
Tags

This product is sold by Schoolhouse

calendar
Craigellachie

33-Year-Old Small Batch Single Malt Scotch

$3,545.00

One of the heart notes in Dewars Blended Scotch Whisky, Craigellachie provides that well-known tipple with some Speyside single malt sweetness. On its own, the whisky shines beyond expectation—and its 33-year-old iteration is one that should make collectors swoon. It’s limited to 1,700 bottles around the world though, so very few will get to try this superb spirit with notes of apple, vanilla and nutmeg.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by Craigellachie

craigellachie-33-01
Cartier

Tank Américaine Watch

$5,750.00

An elongated variation on the classic Tank, Cartier’s Tank Américaine automatic watch has a slightly curved case and sits comfortably on the wrist. Its cohesive design—from the silvered dial within the steel case to the navy blue alligator skin strap neatly referencing the blue spinel crown and blued-steel hands—reflects the brand’s elegance. This geometric timepiece draws from Cartier’s extensive history but emphasizes the brand’s trailblazing into the future of watchmaking.

 

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Watches
Tags

This product is sold by Cartier

tank-americaine-watch
OYOY

Baby Benny Cat

$48.00

Made in Denmark, OYOY’s cuddly Baby Benny Cat is part toy, part cushion. Thanks to its plush feel and 100% cotton outer (with a soft fiber filling), it can be snuggled with on the couch or taken along on adventures. Whether as a gift for kids or pets, Baby Benny is non-toxic and safe for all.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Games + Toys
Tags

This product is sold by OYOY

baby
Full Circle Home

The Ring Vegetable Brush

$5.00

Buying fresh, farm-grown produce is one thing; preparing your bounty with appropriate utensils is another. “The Ring” from Full Circle Home is exactly that: a bamboo ring (with an opening wide enough for two fingers) finished with a row of recycled plant fiber and recycled plastic bristles for cleaning vegetables. Also, the tool is coated with non-toxic materials and the bristles are BPA-free.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by Full Circle Home

vegbrush
Buly 1803

Eau Triple Kiso Yuzu

$130.00

Free of alcohol and ethanol (like most perfumes) this delicate water-based fragrance is lively but not overpowering. With notes of yuzu, lemon, mint and Japanese laurel, it’s a citrusy scent with further layers of complexity. The bottle itself, with an ornately shape old-world top, is as elegant as the scent it houses. Price is in Euros.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Grooming + Health
Tags

This product is sold by Buly 1803

eautriple
Volcán De Mi Tierra

Cristalino Tequila

$65.00

For all its meticulous branding and thoughtful development, the greatest strength of Moët Hennessy’s first-ever tequila brand, Volcán De Mi Tierra, happens to be the flavor. Of the two debut products, the Cristalino remains our favorite. It’s an añejo, filtered through charcoal to remove all color, and the luscious vanilla, creamy caramel and toasted agave flavor profile will impress lovers of premium spirits.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by Volcán De Mi Tierra

volcan-cristalino
Edge of Belgravia

Precision Six-Piece Knife Set

$75.00

For those seeking a well-designed starter set or looking to replace some battered hand-me-downs, Edge of Belgravia’s Precision knife set meets the needs of both. The six-piece knife set includes bread, paring, deba, chef’s, cutting and filleting knives. They’ve all been designed by Christian Bird and produced in the UK. Each blade has been crafted from stainless steel and, as the name implies, these are about precision.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by Edge of Belgravia

119001243763-original
Vipp

Salt and Pepper Shakers

$229.00

These minimal salt and pepper shakers from Vipp are some of the best minimal accessories for any table or counter. Their audible grinding, an intentional design attribute, is inspired by the sound of a Franz Jäger safe. The ceramic grinder inside is durable, long-lasting and consistent—providing an ideal coarseness time after time. Price is in Danish krone.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by Vipp

vipp
Williams Sonoma

Amish Popcorn Library

$40.00

Packed inside this “Amish Popcorn Library” are 12 separately packaged varietals of corn grown in Indiana’s Amish country. Each four ounce bag is one serving—enough for a few light snackers or one hungry human. They’re non-GMO, tender and colorful alternatives to the industrialized kernels inside supermarket bags. And, you’re purchasing directly from a family farm when you buy a box—Brian Lehman’s to be exact.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
Culinary Culture
Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by Williams Sonoma

popcorn
Bassi Bikes

Le Montréal Français

$1,550.00

Le Montréal Français is inspired by the classic French porteur, but with contemporary features including eight-speed gearing, a Shimano chain and a Brooks leather saddle. Versatile, sturdy and ideal for city commutes, this bike combines function with timeless design. Price is in CAD.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
Let’s Get Physical
Categories
Sports + Outdoors
Tags

This product is sold by Bassi Bikes

bassi
Luke Pelletier

It’s Hard To Believe In Magic When You’re Stuck In Traffic On The 405

$5,000.00

Most of Luke Pelletier‘s pieces from his 2018 show American Fizzle (at LA’s New Image Art) have long sold out, but this treasure remains available for now. “It’s Hard To Believe In Magic When You’re Stuck In Traffic On The 405” includes many of Pelletier’s familiar motifs (from tropical fruits to jungle cats and more) and its busy vignette, full of textures, colors and patterns, is a feast.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
Art Nerds Valentine’s Day
Categories
Art + Prints + Paper Goods
Tags

This product is sold by Luke Pelletier

luke_pelletier_painting
Fredericks and Mae

Worry Beads

$220.00

With the look of a ceremonial relic, these Worry Beads—also known as kombolói—from Fredericks and Mae are a modern take on those of Greek and Cypriot culture. The wooden beads are made to fiddle with as a means of passing time. Available in three sizes and many colorways, when not in use, they also make a great decorative piece thanks to a pleasant horse hair tassel.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Jewelry
Tags

This product is sold by Fredericks and Mae

worry_beads_mix
Hardie Grant

Smith & Deli-cious: Food From Our Deli (That Happens to be Vegan)

$23.00

The brains behind Melbourne’s Smith & Daughters and Smith & Deli, Shannon Martinez and Mo Wyse have put out a second cookbook. Smith & Deli-cious: Food From Our Deli (That Happens to be Vegan) is an aptly named guide to all kinds of impressive and unexpected plant-based dishes. From shepherd’s pie to plakopsy, larb, brownies and more, the recipes evoke the warmth and comfort of home, but are concurrently super-inventive. With helpful guides to basics (like stock and sauces) and the Smith & Deli story (about a Fitzroy favorite with queues streaming out the door), it’s a comprehensive book that spans cuisines, cultures and flavors—and might even satisfy avid non-vegans.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
$25 and Under
Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by Hardie Grant

smith_delicious_cookbook
The Dalmore

Port Wood Reserve

$90.00

The Dalmore’s Port Wood Reserve, first finished in white American oak barrels and then doubly finished in Graham’s Port pipes, boasts an incredible richness with notes of dark purple fruit and roasted nuts. The port pipes lend a unique profile to the single malt scotch and make this one of the most palatable, and complex, alternative-finished spirits on the market; and, it’s one of the most beautiful in low light—the melded silver logo glistens with the amber hue as its backdrop.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by The Dalmore

portwood
Hop Culture

Bottle Opener

$25.00

Forged from heavyweight steel and wound tightly by glistening copper wire, this bottle opener from Hop Culture doesn’t look like your typical drinking tool. It’s simple, handmade, and far off from the garish ones people usually acquire. Further, the quality materials will age elegantly over time.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by Hop Culture

bottleopen
Notem Studio

ALVA Annual Journal

$269.00

Minimal but meticulously organized, the ALVA journal will help you plan out each day of 2019. Featuring pages for notes and contacts, as well as yearly, weekly and monthly overviews, all your scheduling is covered. Measuring 148mm by 210mm, it’s easy to carry with you. Price is in Danish kroner.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Categories
Art + Prints + Paper Goods
Tags

This product is sold by Notem Studio

notem
Lululemon

About-Face Bomber

$198.00

This reversible bomber from Lululemon is an adaptable layer that adjusts for each season. Quilted on one side and made with their unique Warpstreme fabric on the other, the jacket is light and comfortable but insulating and warm at the same time. It’s available in three colors—this one is Palm-Deco—and features three secure zippered pockets.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
Let’s Get Physical
Categories
Clothing + Accessories
Tags

This product is sold by Lululemon

lulu
Martin Parr

Breakfast Tray

$55.00

Serve breakfast on breakfast with this Martin Parr tray. The beloved photographer’s blend of dry humor and anthropology is apparent here—and while the Melamine piece is entirely functional, it’s a shame to cover up the 1995 photo. The image was included in Parr’s book British Food, and is just one of the many culinary-focused pictures in the brilliant photographer’s vast body of work.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
Aperture Priority
Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by Martin Parr

breakfast
Four Pillars

Bloody Shiraz

$85.00

Crafted by macerating and then steeping shiraz grapes in their high-proof Rare Dry Gin for eight weeks, Four Pillars‘ beautifully colored Bloody Shiraz is unlike anything else. Not a sloe gin nor liqueur, it’s a legitimate gin with shiraz elements. The alcohol is 37.8% so it can be used in cocktails or on the rocks (the team suggests garnishing with a slice of orange) but beware: it’s very drinkable.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
Valentine’s Day
Categories
Food + Drink
Tags

This product is sold by Four Pillars

four-pillars-bloody-shiraz
Minnesota Historical Society Press

Prince: Before the Rain

$21.00

Working with Prince during the late 1970s and early ’80s, photographer Allen Beaulieu documented a wildly significant time for the multi-disciplined artist—from emerging talent to household name. Prince: Before the Rain is filled with behind-the-scenes, candid, live performance and never-seen-before images—all offering insight on the remarkable artist, and the significant era in which he became an internationally beloved superstar.

Buy

Added: December 2018

Gift Guides
$25 and Under Aperture Priority Musicality
Categories
Books + Music + Film
Tags

This product is sold by Minnesota Historical Society Press

prince