Updated daily, the Buy section is a deep directory of stuff we love. From this collection we organize Gift Guides for the holiday season and special occasions all year long.
J. Hannah’s minimal, sophisticated Demi signet ring is available in 14k gold or sterling silver—and it’s a covetable piece of jewelry, being solid and not hollowed in the back. The 5mm x 5mm face can be engraved with any letter chosen, or left blank. Also, 10% of profits is donated to Design for Progress—an organization that supports and protects groups and issues in need of post-election help.
When a souvenir bottle opener from your last vacation just won’t do, this minimal and stylish version from Kikkerland is a sleek alternative. The vintage-inspired, copper-plated bar accessory is a must-have for holiday parties where you want to impress your guests—especially as it appears more expensive than its price.
Designed by the bed experts at Casper, this pet bed was created with dog behavior in mind. The team spent 400+ hours testing it, and 11 months studying dog sleeping habits. Available in three colorways (blue, gray or sand) and made with super-strong bonded microfibers, this bed can handle all your pooch’s scratching, nuzzling and drooling.
With plenty of antioxidants, this coconut bath milk leaves skin feeling smooth and nourished—especially in the cold, dry winter months. Coconut powder moisturizes and softens skin, but also boasts anti-inflammatory properties. Further, the vanilla fragrance adds a calming effect on the brain—and a little extra relaxation never goes astray.
As far as base items go, there’s nothing quite like the henley—and when it’s crafted from high-quality cotton waffle fabric, in the US, this everyday article gets a design boost. Complete with antique silver finished metal buttons, American Giant’s indigo waffle henley can handle all manners of use—for active outdoor days and cozy ones spent inside. On top of that, all American Giant items come with a lifetime warranty.
LA-based artist Penelope Gazin puts a romantic spin on the male-dominated world of bong rips. This enamel keychain allows the sweet stoner in your life to subtly show off marijuana prowess.
The Puffco Plus is not a typical pen vape that uses oil cartridges. It’s designed for dabbing, which has long been considered more sketchy than chic given the tools necessary to vaporize cannabis concentrate. Puffco’s design elevates the product—and arguably the idea of marijuana use—with a discreet, ceramic implement that doesn’t get too hot to touch but delivers full flavor.
Peddled under the name Gatorbeug, the handmade earthenware pipes by Australian designer Tom Mason are equal parts art objet and functional device. This sculptural, smokable banana might inspire healthier choices when the munchies set in.
Artist Chris Cascio taps into the cannabis industry through neo-camouflage canvases referencing notable strains and household brand names that are ultimately a chronicle of his own consumption. “Cannabis Flowers” (2016) is a limited edition print from his LA show “Full Melt” and comes signed and numbered by the artist.
Hewn from 100% cotton, this soft indigo crewneck was made with comfort in mind. Its slightly blasted aesthetic stems from a garment-dying process process, where the whole product receives dye after it’s been assembled. Sporting both a kangaroo pocket and zippered chest pocket, as well as a ribbed crewneck and cuffs, it’s a decidedly functional and contemporary take on a classic.
Starting at just two pounds in weight, MeFoto’s collection of Air travel tripods are a globetrotting photographer’s dream. Each of the portable designs is constructed from lightweight aluminum, and features a HyperLock leg lock system that makes set-up a snap. Whether you choose Backpacker, Roadtrip, Globetrotter or Walkabout, each is Arca-Swiss-compatible, comes in in myriad colors and with a handy drawstring bag.
MagicalButter’s botanical extractor lets you effortlessly enhance butter, oil and more. The machine is a combination of immersion blender with digital thermostat and heating unit which grinds, heats, stirs and steeps your herbal extract. Whether you’re making space cakes or salad dressings, it’s easy to use and a snap to clean up.
Find perfection everywhere you go with this pocket-sized Golden Section Finder. A well-known rule in design, the golden ratio relates to ideal proportions—found in nature and human-made objects. You can use this nifty accessory for fun or to figure out the perfect photo, and it’s available in blue or yellow.
At 11 inches tall, Locknester’s 3D-printed, three dimensional bear puzzle doubles as an assembly game and design object. Each piece has been sanded, barrel tumbled, and top-coated yielding a smooth, shiny finish. It’s an intuitive process to assemble all five pieces, easy enough for the youngest builders—but the end result is a proud creature that looks rather refined.
London-based illustrator James Ward—who goes by the moniker Jimbob Art—uses cheeky animal drawings to portray humans’ innate desires. “I Will Play Keys for Cheese” is the perfect sentiment for the turophile in your life. Each eight-inch bone china plate is fired at a studio in the UK’s renowned potteries town of Stoke-on-Trent and is dishwasher safe.
Matthias Hollwich, of the acclaimed architecture firm Hollwich Kushner (HWKN), has a few ideas for the betterment of society and its aging members. He proposes them in “New Aging,” a book built upon a foundation of insightful tips, supported by over a hundred illustrations from Bruce Mau Designs. The new aging concept is direct: incorporate rather than segregate. But it’s the sociological and spatial depths that Hollwich traverses that make this a guide worth looking at now—for all age groups.