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.
Documenting his travels through delightful doodles, writer and filmmaker Marin Montagut offers “Bonjour Paris,” a map and information guide mash-up that uncovers the most charming Parisian establishments. Part of his “Bonjour” series (which also includes New York, London and Paris by night), the guide is made from waterproof, tear-resistant paper and will shepherd you to the best the City of Light has to offer.
For the holidays, Paris meets Tokyo for one eye-catching collaboration: record label and fashion brand Maison Kitsuné has dressed up Shu Uemura’s beauty products—from palettes to cleansing oil—for a festive addition to your boudoir. One of the standouts is Shu Uemura’s cult eyelash curler (found in almost every pro make-up artist’s kit) plated in 24K gold—makes you feel glamorous by just looking at it.
Philippe Starck’s Forge de Laguiole pocket knife is both a useful tool and (quite literally) a work of art. First displayed at the Cooper Hewitt Museum’s “Art of Living in France: 1789 to 1989” exhibition and later accepted into the MoMA’s permanent collection, the all-aluminum knife is a sleek and graceful interpretation of the historical blade.
Uncle Goose lets imaginations soar with colorful blocks of monster parts and patterns. Made from sustainable Michigan-grown basswood, the blocks feature non-toxic ink and are made in the USA.
Drawn from whisky produced at two now-closed Scottish distilleries (Ladyburn and Inverleven) William Grant & Sons’ Ghosted Reserve 26-Year-Old scotch is more than rare, it’s an unrepeatable one-off expression. Remarkably mellow for its age, the spirit is a blend of malts that’s been aged in hand-selected oak casks. The beautifully colored liquid, tasteful box and limited production make it a unique gift for whisky lovers.
A contemporary reimagining of the Tarot, this illustrated book functions as the deck of cards itself—one suggestion is for readers to open intuitively to a page each morning, during a quiet moment—as well as a guide for interpretation. The joy radiating from the Ten of Cups, the fiery energy of the Knight of Wands, the sudden upheaval of the Tower and more are captured perfectly within Michelle Blade’s otherworldly watercolors; their hidden meanings are helpfully deconstructed by Jen Altman’s accompanying text.
This ceramic and leather Spora ceiling planter—made by Brooklyn-based design studio Light + Ladder—adds elegance to any apartment while freeing up floor space. Sturdy vegetable-tanned leather straps secure a matte stoneware vessel, which is perfect for hosting a fern, flowers or a dangling vine. When fully extended, the planter measures 23 inches tall.
This delicate ring, crafted from 14K rose gold, carries a minimal style that’s equal parts sweet and refined. With a small, faceted .22CT teardrop-shaped sapphire at its center, there’s a bit of glitz, but it’s ultimately understated and easily paired with other metals or colored stones.
More than a monthly schedule, this exclusive Poketo calendar sets the mood for each month with artist Satsuki Shibuya’s delicate watercolor paintings. Printed in the USA on high-quality card stock, the 14-page calendar measures two-feet long and is bound together by a single silver clip. A convenient puncture-marker even makes it easy to hang the ethereal, pastel-toned images on a wall to show off.
Baked with love by Anna Gordon in Brooklyn, these super-rich and fudgy delicacies are made with peppermint oil and—for a festive bonus—sprinkled with crushed-up candy cane. A tasty treat to bring to a holiday party or stuff into a stocking, these refreshing but intense cookies won’t last long.
NYC-based jeweler Jill Platner offers this set of collar stays that you’ll never want to tuck away. Made from sterling silver that’s been hammered for an interesting textured finish, the two-inch collar stays come with a leather storage pouch when they aren’t in use. Just don’t forget to take them out before dropping your laundry off at the dry cleaners.
Encouraging exploration, curiosity and adventure, the kids’ collection from Arro Home is space-themed; with plenty of intergalactic illustrations to put little ones in an imaginative state of mind for bedtime. The 100% cotton Astro pillowcase set features suns, asteroids, uncharted planets and clouds, reminding tykes to shoot for the stars.
For Mondays and any other times when it’s critical to warn people of your attitude before they mess with you, Rosehound Apparel’s “Feeling Salty” patch is nasty but nice. The 100% cotton patch measures 2.75 inches, is iron-on and is available in a peachy pink or black.
Made in England, this sleek pen is for those who like to take phone messages and make doodles in serious style. Machined from a solid piece of lead-free brass and hand-plated in rose gold, it’s a truly sophisticated gift for luxury enthusiasts of all genders.
An appropriate fit defines good T-shirts. With inspiration from military issue undershirts, Apolis’ indigo pocket T-shirt falls upon the body beautifully, without being too snug. From 100% pre-washed cotton, naturally indigo-dyed, that’s been grown and sewn in Peru, the construction’s top notch here, as well.
Oakland-based artist Heather Day translates her experiences—often with nature—into expressive layers of paint. She uses color “like punctuation,” helping viewers to read (and read into) her work. This selection, “Woods and Rivers #1,” is acrylic soft-pastel on paper and measures 30 inches by 22 inches.