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.
Blending the art of sport and the art of actual art, Toronto-based Just Visiting’s Neobasketism pin is simple yet bold. The brass enamel pin with black nickel plating is for basketball fans as much as it is for art lovers, blending ball with Mondrian.
This year, 86-year-old Argentine artist and social activist Julio Le Parc was the fourth person invited by Hermès Éditeur to bring his art to silk: vibrant stripes of colors loop, twist and dance to tell of a journey and experiences. Though the sixty one-of-a-kind Hermès scarves Le Parc designed sell for €7000, his color op art experiments have also been preserved in a beautiful (and much more affordable) book form.
A clean piece of modern toy design, the Cloud House from Rock and Pebble isn’t an average doll house. It’s an dreamland fit for kids who dream big. Composed of solid birch plywood (with a layer of water-based paint), it’s a safe place to daydream or shift around the accompanying figures, which are sold separately.
Usually seen in black or brown, these sensuous lounge chairs designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley are sought-after classics from the 1950s. They’re built from chrome, steel and leather and were originally designed for Laverne International in 1952. This pair has remained in excellent condition and its bright pink color is simply stunning.
Surely encouraging plenty of dreams about prehistoric adventures or perhaps a keen interest in the Brontosaurus, these bright green dinosaur pajamas from Bedhead are for all genders. Crafted from a cotton and spandex blend, the set offers plenty of movement for the little ones to sleep comfortably and are made in the USA.
These Jeweled Butterfly Notes from designer Kimberly McDonald + Mrs John L Strong put card-opening on par with unwrapping presents. Meant to coordinate with McDonald’s Butterfly Box Set, the luxurious 12-card collection features rose gold engravings with a printed opal-pattern wing and a matching envelope liner.
Designed by Kathi Keppel and made with love in New Orleans, DVRA’s bags and apparel channel warm tropical goodness thanks to papayas, banana leaves and pineapple motifs. She’s collaborated with local artist collective MILAGROS (whose installation work typically covers walls, buildings and even automobiles) to bring their patterns to a smaller, portable canvas. This hand-painted, attention-grabbing pouch is extra roomy so you can take all your goods to go.
Inspired by a vintage flea market find, The Ampal Creative’s “Keep The Country Green” cap encourages conservation and relaxation. The five-panel camp hat is constructed from 100% cotton corduroy with natural rope detailing and features a ‘60s political campaign-themed patch that bears a cannabis leaf and stars. Plus, a secret stash pocket on the inside of the cap has been carefully placed to store herbal remedies.
Containing five different animals—including a lion, monkey and more—these handmade nesting dolls will encourage kids’ imaginary jungle adventures. The cute characters are not only fun for play time, but also make for charming decor in little ones’ bedrooms.
Blending two iconic toy archetypes, the robot and the pony, Monroe Workshop’s herd of mini robot horses makes for a whimsical handmade addition to the toy chest. Coming in a set of five, each horse has been crafted from cotton rope and wood scraps from around the studio. Their charm and simplicity of design also makes each a design decoration when they’re not being actively used.
As much a design item as a fully effective pipe, Haciendaware’s ceramic pipe features a soothing pastel ombre effect in satin glaze. Each stoneware item has been handmade in LA and cites the city’s smog-enhanced sunsets as an inspiration source. Altogether, it’s smooth to the touch, easy on the eyes and works like a dream.
Pretty in pink, this snow globe from Colette spells out “paradise” but (in all-caps) also “Paris”—a very kitsch and sweet way of saying they are one and the same. The globe—measuring about 8.5cm by 8.5cm—is available in five colorways, with each one displaying a slightly different version of the word: from the Dutch “paradijs” to the French “paradis.” But no matter your native tongue, the message is clear.
Made from durable borosilicate, the Papa Pipe from Purr Glass promises to deliver deep, billowing puffs for years to come. The seven-inch-tall pipe features a slitted showerhead percolator, deep push bowl design, left carb hole and a fixed stem, packing all the details of a quality bubbler into a simple, portable design. A rounded mouthpiece and elongated stem add a bit of anticipation.
In an attempt to share the original, rebellious spirit of skateboarding with a younger generation, graffiti writer and European skateboard industry veteran Dave the Chimp worked with Solid Skateboards to make a fun collection of decks for kids. This eight-inch Godzilla board is made from seven-ply Canadian maple and features the Japanese monster vomiting tankers, whales, people and trains.
When you can’t find your chill-out medication and need a like-minded friend to lament all your concerns to, just affix this Bad Vibes (aka Matt Darling) “Anxiety Ghost” pin to your lapel for a bit company. The hard enamel and chrome-plated nickel pin has the words “overthink everything” emblazoned across the ghost’s chest. Share your woes with this friendly little spook and face the day with a friend.
A retro flying saucer, Tin Toy Arcade’s Space Patrol Commander 1950 throws back to the futuristic imaginations of ’50s Japan. The tin toy winds up and scuttles on its own, and also tacks course when it bumps into obstacles. There’s a charm to the vintage-inspired object and the design flourishes make an old concept relevant again, but most importantly: it’s fun to watch it rove around.