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.
For those who like a little mysticism or spirituality in their homes, LA-based artists Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III (both of fine art collective FriendsWithYou) conjure every Psychic Stone with a custom spell. The amulet (or desk accessory, depending on your viewpoint) is made from green resin and inside a host of sacred objects are housed. Every Psychic Stone is a little different, taking into consideration the buyer’s desires.
Decanting a wine allows for a cleaner tasting experience—something invaluable with either very young or high tannin wines. With their Bacchus decanter, luxury Austrian glassware brand Riedel draws inspiration from the history of wine consumption—and the Greek god of grape harvesting, theater and madness—for a distinct horn shape. With a 63.5 oz holding capacity, it more than comfortably houses an entire bottle of wine.
This handmade earthenware “Bikini 2” plate by London-based Amy Worrall will brighten any gloomy day. Measuring approximately 9.5 inches, it’s hand-glazed and depicts three bronzed babes posing away on the beach. The shades-wearing women will have you daydreaming about summer while you munch on your toast.
If you hadn’t noticed, MUJI’s US online store has been down for the past few months while undergoing a complete overhaul, meaning the only way to get your dose of quality, affordable Japanese design was to go brick-and-mortar. It’s finally up and running, just in time to help achieve many of our organizational, “Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” goals for 2016 (or at least January). We’re hankering after their kitchen appliances, particularly the simple, minimalist Electric Kettle: an energy-efficient design that has water boiling in 80 seconds, shutting off automatically afterwards.
With prawns embroidered on the front, and the back emblazoned with the words “Hardcore Prawn” surrounding a huge sequined crustacean, this limited edition denim jacket from Eat Me Do is anything but subtle. Made from stretch denim for comfort and movement, it’s a boxy design that would work on all genders and body types, and with the visual addition of parsley and lemon wedges—it’s the complete package. (Price is in Australian dollars.)
London-based Present & Correct, purveyors of new and old office items, have sourced a unique vintage desk calendar from the ’70s that’s reminiscent of friendly flip clocks. This one can be used year after year (no batteries required, as it’s a hand-powered rolling mechanism), but you’ll have to learn how to read months and days in Swiss, Dutch or Portuguese—the languages it’s available in.
Designed in 1987 by Dan Resigner, this perpetual wall calendar never gets old. It features the bright and bold blocks of color often seen in Reisinger’s artworks. The plastic and PVC calendar encourages owners to start their day with the meditative process of creating their own color combination by arranging cutouts—and with nearly 40,000 combinations possible, it’s likely to outlive you.
With the clean lines associated with the zippiest vintage European race cars, Restoration Hardware’s Roadster Scoot for kids is a beautiful toy car—that allows children between the ages of two and four to get behind the wheel and power it along. It’s pedal-free (meaning it’s foot-powered) and comes with padded seating, a working steering wheel and silver-walled rubber tires. Altogether, it’s a smooth and beautiful ride.
A limited edition rerelease of Polaroid’s sleek silver Sun 600 (which originally debuted in the ’80s) is back on the market, thanks to the Impossible Project—the initiative that acquired all of Polaroid’s film production equipment when the company ceased making it in 2008. The kit comes complete with two packs of film, so it’s as easy as (carefully) installing a cartridge and snapping away.
London-based designer Freddy Taylor captures “12 unintended uses for the sponge” in his deadpan 2016 calendar. Artsy photographs depict the squishy yellow household cleaning tool in glamorous alternate lives: gloves, ear muffs, a sleeping mask, a plate for spaghetti and more. Hilarious and charming without being the least bit tacky.
Part of Melbourne-based artist Sean Morris’ “Cosmic Dread” (2015) series comes the digitally printed “Alligator Freedom Ride” flag—in a new minty colorway. With a mustached man and a woman (brandishing a sword) riding an alligator-bodied motorbike, the print is nothing if not fierce. Measuring 900mm by 1400mm, the flag is printed in Australia and has been made in an edition of just five, making for some exclusive affordable art (note the price is in AUD).
For over 100 years, Blenheim Bouquet has been one of the most coveted and recognizable scents from London perfumer Penhaligon’s. Light citrus notes up front give way to hearty—but delightful—musk. It’s outdoorsy through and through, with a balance of rugged and refined as the takeaway.
When hair needs to be smooth, polished and shiny, the Flat Brush steps up to the styling challenge with a blend of boar and nylon bristles that evenly distributes natural oils. Made in England by Kent Brushes—making hair brushes since the 18th century—this version, complete with beechwood handle, was designed in collaboration with Bumble & bumble and put to the test backstage at fashion shows and in their Bb.Salons. It’s a brush that will last you years, if not more than a decade.
Printed in an edition of 350, this year’s Tan & Loose calendar is a collaboration between artist brothers Wiley and Clay Hickson. Each page displays their distinct styles—both of which are entirely charming and strange. Spiral-bound for the desk and hole-punched for hanging on your wall, the weirdness within doesn’t mean it’s any less functional.
Copenhagen-based designer Kristina Krogh’s beige and gold 2016 calendar bears “Two Zero One Six” in bold lettering, legible from across the room. Up close, the 50 x 70cm print presents the calendar for each month in a muted grey hue with gold-foil detailing. This poster is also available in a more stealthy grey and copper colorway.
Not only does the elegant curved screen of LG’s OLED TV look striking, it helps make for increased viewing angles so that every seat’s a good seat. But the real viewing appeal lies in its OLED technology. Each one of its 8.3 million pixels is an LED that can switch off to true black, resulting in unparalleled color and contrast, and an overall phenomenal picture. Add to it a gesture-based “Magic Remote,” sound engineered by harman / kardon, 3D capabilities and, of course, smart TV features, and you have hands-down the best TV on the market right now.