Warner Bros

Prince 4Ever

$14

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With unreleased music (including the stunning “Moonbeam Levels” which was recorded in 1982 during the 1999 sessions), a posthumous 40-track album by Prince, titled Prince 4Ever, is available on CD or mp3 now. With some of the beloved musicians most beautiful songs—like “I Wanna Be Your Lover” and “Paisley Park”—the album comes with a 12-page booklet of never-seen-before photos by Herb Ritts.

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Mouth Foods

Holiday Cookie Plate

$75

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For all the baking ambition one may have at this time of year, sometimes it’s just time-saving to buy well-made holiday cookies instead. Our friends at Mouth Foods have assembled a “best of” care package featuring some mouth-watering seasonal favorites. The gift-wrapped set comes complete with gingerbread, raspberry cave cookies, chocolate peppermint and more. Many of the cookies were made by Bunches & Bunches, but the team at Mouth also sourced from other talented bakers. Altogether, there’s plenty of bang for your buck within.

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MONO

Sync Platter

$110

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Glass artist Kumiko Nakajima of design firm MONO and her furniture designer husband John Quan have united their skills to create a minimal platter ideal for wine and cheese dinner parties—and easy clean-up afterward. Crafted from Tasmanian Oak in the couple’s hometown of Adelaide, Australia, the platter—featuring a napkin stow level—comes complete with a clear glass wine stopper to accompany any bottle. Beauty, ease and quality define the simple, effective piece. Price is in AUD.

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Mercato

Atlas 150 Pasta Maker

$100

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With over 80 years of experience, Italian homeware company Mercato knows a thing or three about pasta—and any noodle enthusiast knows that homemade iterations taste far superior to store-bought, dry versions. Not only does the hand-cranked Atlas 150 make pasta production simple, the beautifully designed piece can yield linguine, spaghetti or lasagna noodles in minutes. It’s also entirely BPA-free, with a copper-coated steel body and even comes with a recipe book.

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Nodus

Shell Case for iPhone

$55

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While we traditionally shy away from branding on iPhone cases, there’s something definitively charming about the embossed octopus on Nodus’ new shell case. The slim top vegetable-tanned Italian leather item is otherwise visually minimal but there are numerous features worth mentioning. On its interior, there’s a soft microfiber lining, and the case itself has a polycarbonate core for shock protection. There’s also an internal magnetic docking system, and a free portable dock. Altogether, almost all iPhone case needs have been addressed in a beautiful product. Price in Pounds.

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Jam Factory

Kink Vinegar Bottle

$95

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With a kink intentionally formed during a traditional glass-blowing process, Jam Factory’s Kink Vinegar Bottle carries an extra bit of uncommon personality. The simple design flourish lends the bottle an ergonomic edge, allowing for a easy handling and pouring. Altogether, there’s a curious balance of sculptural art and function here, available in three distinct colors. Price in AUD.

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Cook's Illustrated

Cook’s Science: How to Unlock Flavor in 50 of our Favorite Ingredients

$30

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For cooks who appreciate a physics equation and the biology of a mushroom (side note: mushrooms aren’t vegetables or fungi, they are “made up of gills, spores, chitin” and more) this new book from America’s Test Kitchen is just the ticket. “Cook’s Science” is full of fascinating information and 400+ foolproof recipes made with 50 favorite ingredients—everything from scallops to kale, almonds and honey. Each recipe begins with an explanation about the science behind it—essentially why the formula works. Tacos al pastor, for example, are made without a spit and the process not only makes sense, it’s also not difficult. Forget too many cooks in the kitchen, this book took a bunch of scientists too, and the result is scientifically proven recipes, so you can’t fail.

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Phil Frost + G Pen + Burton

Tinder Pack

$90

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If you’re tired of the standard black backpack, Burton’s latest collaborative offering might provide a solution. From the vintage rucksack design to the statement-making pattern by artist Phil Frost, it’s an uncommon bag with some superb functionality. In addition to the main entry, there’s also an external and internal accessible padded laptop compartment, a top accessories pocket and an internal mesh pocket for stowing—offering 25L worth of storage space. And as with all Burton products, it comes with a lifetime warranty, making it a reasonable product for everyday use.

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Mouth

Mouth-Made High Five Chocolate Bar

$7

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Tapping into the familiar notion of a Take5 bar—sporting five salty-sweet layers—Mouth Foods’ High Five bar takes all that’s deliriously delicious about the original and brings it to the present day. Made in Brooklyn and featuring caramel, pretzels, roasted peanuts and peanut butter, all coated in milk chocolate, the High Five forgoes both high fructose corn syrup and preservatives. It’s as healthy as a chocolate bar can be and all the ingredients are incredibly transparent. That said, it’s a whole lot of flavor and that matters most.

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DFA Records

Compilation #1

$28

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Released on vinyl for the first time, Compilation #1 is an essential for DFA Records fans. While the album was released in the olden days (pre-iTunes) on CD, it’s now available as a two-record set and features the likes of The Rapture, The Juan Maclean, LCD Soundsystem and Black Dice. A standout—and throw-back considering the age of CDs—is The Rapture’s “House of Jealous Lovers,” which is sure to bring back some memories.

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Todd Snyder + Dan Kluger

Loring Place Apron

$98

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Made in NYC, this 100% cotton chambray apron was designed by celebrated designer Todd Snyder for (and in collaboration with) Chef Dan Kluger. The chef and his staff in the Greenwich Village’s Loring Place restaurant actually wear the handsome, functional piece when they work. Utility is key here (as evidenced with the stow pockets) and the classic workwear references (like the contrast stitching and X bar tacks) throughout the design make it ultimately sophisticated.

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Yuneec

Breeze Quadcopter

$200

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With so many drones on offer, it’s a challenge to commit to one without understanding exactly what you need. As longtime users of Yuneec products, we can attest to their ease of use. But, with the new Breeze quadcopter there are a few other attributes worth mentioning: a 4K camera that transmits imagery right to your smartphone, a lens with a 117° field of view, a flight distance of 262.5′ from the controller and 12 minutes of continuous flight time (yes, this is actually very good). At less than a pound, it’s also easy to transport. There are some wildly complex drones out there now, but for most people this is all you need.

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TarcherPerigee

Pick Me Up Book

$11

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Brooklyn-based artist and designer Adam J Kurtz’s second book “Pick Me Up: a Pep Talk for Now and Later” (the follow-up to “1 Page at a Time”) is part activity guide for adults and part therapy session. Not only are there spaces for drawing and writing poems, the majority of the pages are full of relatable modern-day anxieties and plenty of existential, dark humor. It’s not all doom and gloom though, there’s plenty of sweet and funny moments—along with sound advice.

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Cobram Estate

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$13

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Having won plenty of New York International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition awards (and others around the globe) Australia’s Cobram Estate olive oil is one of the few brands that is genuinely extra virgin. Since it’s a high-quality olive oil, the smoke point is also very high—meaning frying, BBQing or even cooking over hot coals is possible. With plenty of antioxidants, phytosterols, vitamins and monounsaturated fatty acids (a healthy dietary fat), Cobram Estate isn’t just good for you, it tastes delicious.

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Public Rec

Go-To Henley

$78

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An update to the classic and ever-wearable Henley, this Pima Cotton, Tencel and Spandex blend makes for easy comfort. The fabric also allows for breathability, moisture-wicking and resistance to wrinkles. The colorways include navy, and dark or pale heather—all which play well with other colors. From size small to XX-large, it’s been designed for all occasions and all people.

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PLANT

All-Natural Travel-Size Body Washes

$30

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All-natural; paraben-, SLS- and petroleum-free; and made with just eight or nine ingredients, PLANT body washes still manage to feel luxurious and smell lovely. With different scents and vibes, this pack of five travel-sized bottles come in Be Well, Get Happy, Get It On, Wake Up and Calm Down. The latter (our favorite) utilizes rosemary, ginger and ,of course, lavender. Also useful for travel, the screw top means no lost bottle caps while en route.

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