Fredericks & Mae

Oval Black/White Cutting Board

$120.00

Helmed by Gabriel Fredericks Cohen and Jolie Mae Signorile, Fredericks & Mae is a design studio specializing in beautiful home objects that inspire the senses. Their oval, black and white cutting board is one such object. On food-safe plastic material, the board’s abstract, speckled black, grey and white sits between bright yellow handles. The dynamic design works as a serving platter, cheese plate or chopping board.

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Ilex Studio

Emerald Green Avocado Vase

$40.00

From the imaginative plant enthusiasts at London-based Ilex Studio comes the newest iteration of their beloved root-magnifying vessel line: the Avocado Vase in Emerald Green. From the clarity of its minimal design to the simple nature of the growth process it supports, the Avocado Vase can enable anyone with an interest in sprouting a bit of flora at home. Price is in Pounds.

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Kiriko

Seigaiha Dog Collar

$45.00

Made in Hawaii by Ilio and Co for Portland-based Kiriko, these dog collars use traditional Japanese fabrics for an accessory that’s as sturdy as it is stylish. The brass hardware compliments the prints and this Seigaiha (or “sea and waves”) pattern is our favorite. Two sizes are available—15-inch medium or 19-inch large—along with matching (or mismatching) leashes.

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The Elder Statesman

Shroom Garden Cashmere Sweater

$1,270.00

Knitted in The Elder Statesman’s LA studio, this 100% mid-weight cashmere sweater combines classic craftsmanship and luxury with a contemporary design. With ribbed neck and cuffs, and a relaxed silhouette, the Shroom Garden sweater captures the vibrancy of hallucinogenics contrasted on a neutral, cream base.

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MasterSounds

Turntable Weight

$50.00

As many DJs and audiophiles know, the more a record is played, the more warp and static noise can develop. MasterSound’s turntable weight is designed to solve that. At 405-grams, this solid, high-grade aluminum accessory has been engraved with surgical precision and reduces a turntable’s noise floor, while its anti-slip base stabilizes warped records, eliminating skips. Especially useful for DJs, it can be used to move a record (even warped ones) when perfecting a mix. Crafted by MasterSounds founder Ryan Shaw, this nifty tool—which works on all vinyl sizes—improves bass response, tightens up mids and enables greater control of highs. Price is in Pounds.

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A Kids Book About

A Kids Book About Your Microbiome

$20.00

From Ara Katz—co-founder of Seed, the company pioneering bacteria for human and planetary health—this children’s book is an enlightening and accessible look into the benefits of microbes. Beautifully designed in Portland, Oregon, A Kids Book About Your Microbiome will teach kids about what a microbiome is, what it does, how we can help them and why we can’t live without them.

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Goober

Farm Crayons

$29.00

These endearing, produce-shaped crayons make drawing and coloring even more fun, while also aiding children’s muscle development and motor skills. Made from wax and non-toxic color, this bundle of eight crayons come in the shapes and colors of a strawberry, carrot, banana, pea, cucumber, eggplant, chestnut and mushroom. In addition, the set comes with a coloring book and storage box for easy clean up.

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El Cosmico

Swaddle Blanket

$48.00

From Marfa, Texas-based El Cosmico Provision Company (the design shop associated with the hotel of the same name) comes this subtly colorful, striped multi-purpose swaddle blanket. Intended to envelop children in gentle warmth, this item can also act as scarf for adults, a travel towel and more. Woven from soft, lightweight 100% cotton, the blanket measures roughly 30-32 by 34-36 inches and comes in three colorways.

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oHHo

Dream Cream

$60.00

Designed to offer comfort—whether that’s through ache and pain relief, skin replenishment or anti-inflammation capabilities—wellness proprietor oHHo’s rich Dream Cream pairs 1200mg of high-quality, full-spectrum CBD with luscious lavender, neroli, bergamot and citrus fruits. The blend features only all-natural ingredients. Further, its aluminum tube is entirely recyclable.

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Aether Apparel

Rex Jacket

$625.00

Aether’s Rex Jacket is a head-turner for many reasons. The Midas Orange colorway (though it’s also available in black or olive green) is a rich, poppy tone that garners attention. A closer look reveals a texture unlike any puffer we’ve seen, given its intriguing bonded pattern. The fact that it’s trim, lightweight, wind- and water-resistant while keeping you warm on the harshest winter days is almost miraculous. The design details are thoroughly considered and the comfy neck and pocket linings round out the extreme coziness.

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Mexican Summer

Fatigue Vinyl

$20.00

Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist L’Rain’s experimental album Fatigue sonically and conceptually ponders the meaning of change—and is out now on vinyl via Mexican Summer. L’Rain (aka Taja Creek) draws from an array of styles—including jazz, synths, floaty vocals, gospel and even recordings of dishes being washed—to form a genre that defies categorization. While supplies last, this transformative album contains a limited risograph fold-out print of remedies by Rena Anakwe, Rachel Day, Angel Deradoorian, Dyani and more.

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Sunwink

Cacao Clarity Powder

$25.00

Now that the healing power of mushrooms is becoming more widely understood, we’re seeing an uptick in foods and supplements that celebrate various forms of fungus. Sunwink’s Cacao Clarity Powder includes lion’s mane for increased cognition and reishi for focus. Also in the mix is maca for stamina, cacao for an energy boost and cinnamon to stimulate digestion and flavor. We like to add this powder to a morning smoothie, but it’s also a nice enhancement to a latte or other warm beverages.

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The Sill

Plants Long-Sleeve T-Shirt

$45.00

Horticulture hobbyists can represent with this long-sleeve top from The Sill, a plant retailer that also offers educational workshops in-store and online. The cotton/polyester blend shirt—appropriately available in forest green—has a boxy silhouette intended for all genders, and comes in size small to extra-large.

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Fable Pets

The Game

$55.00

Designed to ease a dog’s anxiety when home alone, or simply entertain, Fable’s The Game mimics the experience of hunting thanks to an interactive feeding experience that can last up to 30 minutes. Inside, the device holds 1.5 cups of kibble and an inner cover which provides different levels of complexity for retrieving food. Outside, top fins provide space for spreadable treats like peanut butter, while a silicone exterior keeps The Game quiet. From providing exercise to stimulating the mind, this feeder is thoughtfully crafted for your pooch.

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CAT HAUS

Dazzle Cat Toy

$79.00

Like all San Fransisco-based CAT HAUS items, the Dazzle cat toy is handmade to order by shop founder Lora Lombardi. Available in either the “patchwork rainbow” or “chaotic neutral” color scheme, this toy comprises a carpet affixed to wood from which a puff ball sits atop. Made to be slowly destroyed by your cat, this toy aptly dazzles them with movement and fuzzy, funky textures.

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Arlo Skye

The Lap Desk

$98.00

Arlo Skye’s The Lap Desk is the ideal portable workspace. Fitted with a built-in storage tray, integrated phone and tablet dock and a micro-bead cushion set against premium white oak, this versatile lap desk is designed for seamless multitasking and comfort. Whether taking a meeting from the couch, using the desk to prop up a laptop at the perfect elevation for streaming or having breakfast in bed, this lightweight object does it all.

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Lendava

The Savvy Duo

$168.00

An ideal skincare set for those with sensitive skin, allergies or aversions to scents, The Savvy Duo from Lendava comprises the brand’s lush Good Morning and Good Night face creams. Created to reduce and simplify skincare routines, each cream is designed to work as a potent hybrid serum, oil and moisturizer. Rich with antioxidants, vitamins, ceramides, peptides, as well as humectants and emollients (which attract water molecules, helping to moisturize the skin), the lotions are also microbiome-friendly—meaning they fortify rather than disrupt skin function. Tested on all skin tones and types, these light but nourishing formulas are vegan, clean and free of essential oils and strong fragrances. Each is housed in a sleek, color-coded, refillable sphere-shaped jar.

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Artbook

Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You

$60.00

Challenging power, control, capitalism and patriarchy, legendary artist Barbara Kruger wields words and visuals to delve into systemic failures. Her work can be traced across five decades in Barbara Kruger: Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You, a comprehensive book featuring her paste-ups from the 1980s, digital creations from the past decades, site-specific installations, commissioned work and multichannel videos. Altogether, this volume (published by DelMonico Books and Los Angeles County Museum of Art), captures how Kruger’s vast body of artwork remains critical today.

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MyZoo

Spaceship Gamma Cat Bed

$155.00

The Spaceship Gamma is a wall-mounted cat bed that lives up to its name, with a bulbous acrylic lookout that’s reminiscent of a cartoon astronaut helmet. The main body of the bed has been crafted in walnut and features air-holes opposite the entry for better circulation and reduced echo. Though it can be mounted on the wall (saving space while indulging your cat’s climbing desires), it can simply be placed on the floor, as well.

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PAMM Shop

Marilyn Minter Postcard Set: Food Porn

$23.00

Iconic American artist Marilyn Minter’s trademark blend of playful, nasty and erotic is on full display via these postcards, featuring works from her 1990s Food Porn series. Desire, disgust and defamiliarization feature heavily here. Minter’s critical work makes for provocative and mesmerizing postcards that will thrill recipients.

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Aura Frames

Carver Luxe Frame

$159.00

Digital frames aren’t a new phenomenon, but the Aura is the best we’ve seen. Most importantly, the screen brightness and texture have a more natural feel than the types of screens we’re used to looking at every day. A great gift for those less adept at using photo-sharing apps or social media, this frame makes it really easy to add content and choose how it rotates. Plus, the Carver Luxe physical frame—available in three colorways—also acts as the base, so it sits neatly on any surface in portrait or landscape orientation.

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Double Blind

Psychedelic Essentials Bundle

$88.00

DoubleBlind magazine tells stories through the lens of psychedelics, but they also offer several useful courses for experts and rookies alike. Their Psychedelic Essentials Bundle includes How to Microdose and How to Use Psychedelics. Both courses include plenty of information via video lessons, written materials, legality guides, guided meditations, playlists and access to live-assistance from experts. Additionally, there’s an ever-growing community to join. The aim is to educate in order to mitigate risk while opening minds—a sophisticated, thoughtful and science-backed approach to psychedelics. Each class, including DoubleBlind’s courses on mushroom-growing, can be bought separately.

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Holistic Habitat

Spritzer All-In-One Watering Can

$25.00

This retro-styled, multi-functional watering can is designed to provide solutions and simplify plant care. On one end, an extra-thin and long spout makes getting into hard-to-reach spots easy; on the other, a multipurpose head has three positions—spray, stream and off—to cater to various plants’ very different needs. Made from recycled plastic, this lightweight watering can condenses gardening tools into one clever vessel.

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BYREDO

Velvet Haze Perfume

$190.00

One of BYREDO’s most transportive fragrances, Velvet Haze is a rich, musk-led scent that captivates. With notes of ambrette (also known as muskmallow, a medicinal plant), coconut water, patchouli, cacao absolute and various musks, the layered fragrance is warm and slightly earthy but with an ethereal appeal.

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Global Grub

Fortune Cookie Kit

$29.00

This fortune cookie kit yields a total of 48 of the beloved Chinese takeout treats in an easy but creative way. It includes all ingredients (flour, superfine sugar and cocoa powder) as well as a silicone baking mat, 60 pre-written fortunes and customizable blank ones, an edible ink pen and step-by-step instructions to make the process stress-free. Thanks to Global Grub’s giveback program, proceeds from each kit sold are donated to local food banks, particularly the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, who provide food to 178,000 people every month.

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Fat Brain Toys

Deluxe Eco Robotics Kit

$34.00

With 250+ parts, this robot kit (intended for children age 10 and over) is perfect for aspiring engineers and DIY enthusiasts. Kids will learn spatial reasoning and engineering knowhow while building their robots, which can be assembled, dismantled and recreated over and over. Beyond practical skills, children will develop their imaginative and creative abilities, too. Entirely solar-powered, there are no batteries needed—just sunshine and an inquiring mind.

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